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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1913
Page
6
A fragmented poem mixes New Year hopes with Christmas devotion. It asks what the new year may bring from wealth to peace, love, and contentment, then shifts to sacred imagery of Christmas, Mary, and brotherhood, ending with a wish for joyful greetings.
In a dramatic chapter of a serialized tale, Freeth pushes a costly cable espionage ploy to sway a mining meeting while Von Rotham mounts a legal and moral challenge. Freeth’s financial maneuvering and a looming partnership with Sera’s company threaten his plans as Nell’s defiant stance hardens, and he vows to marry her at dawn.
Sara Lessingham schemes to control the Good Luck venture with Freeth's rival, while Van Rotham finances her plans and battles Murky blackmail. A telegram shocks her with news of disaster as the Good Luck floods, threatening ruin and exposing sharp wagers in London society.
Causton Freeth confronts Nell with resolve then whisks her away for a secret drive. Nell, softened by recent grief, leaves behind tension with Sara Lessingham as the couple drift toward a night on the river and a supper with the twins. Freeth’s gesture earns quiet approval from Mrs. Martell and Jerry, while Patrick teases. The party heads to Richmond for a moonlit view and a quiet ride, ending with Freeth granting the twins pocket money.
An FSC specialist outlines how different foods alter milk yield and fat content. Maigena maize oats lower fat percentage despite higher yield. palmnut cake and coconut cake raise fat content. rice meal and poppy seed cake can lower fat percentage. Cow individuality matters. careful feed choice can influence fat yield. Also notes Britain’s cost of living, Chinese pig tails sold for hair products, and a Sydney wool price gain.
Nitrogen in fertilisers appears as soluble and insoluble forms. Soluble nitrate of soda and sulphate of ammonia cost more than insoluble dried blood and wool waste. Insoluble nitrogen from hoofs horns leather and similar wastes decomposes slowly. Manufacturers treat insoluble nitrogen to increase solubility so plants benefit sooner after application.
The article argues that good farming depends on air and soil condition and enough plant food, plus a crucial factor a man. It explains three soil water forms gravitational, capillary, and plant-use water, noting capillary water rises as needed and soil texture affects moisture supply, urging farmers to monitor soil and livestock grazing.
Ida Meller discusses stylish tailormade outfits with high waists and split skirts. She highlights jackets trimmed with braiding and buttons, decorative belts, elegant toques, and velveteen ensembles suited for afternoon and evening wear.
The velvet dress concept discusses velvet and velveteen as versatile winter fabrics replacing other cloths. It highlights economical velveteen at under two shillings per yard, suggests lace trim as relief, and notes fashion details like jabots and hats. It advises matching lace tones and collar shapes to finish velvet gowns.
Patterns of all desingus appearing by this column, week by week, can be obtained by sending a postal order for each pattern frequency coat, skirt, blouse, etc, to Miss Ida Meller, c/o the Editor. Envelopes marked patterns. Costumes of gowns to be charged for as no patterns can be ordered by numbers.
A collection of quotes and reflections on happiness faith wisdom and human character. Notable voices include A de Musset Emerson Wells Stowe and J R Miller, with admonitions on temperance pride and virtue.
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