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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1914
Page
3
In a harsh western frontier, Dugout and Maggie endure poverty and toil. Ross and Maggie marry, raise a family amid barbed wire fences, water tanks, and sweeping dust. After years of struggle, they find a home at last as a baby arrives, symbolizing hope and renewal.
A fractured ancient tale recounts ten brothers sons of a Red Indian chief. The eldest urges a bold secret quest to defeat a colossal monster threatening their tribe. Guided by a mystic elder they pursue the creature across forests and water, facing fear, courage, and a perilous path home.
A young hunter named Uprosa fights a great boar and overcomes rivals by striking a decisive blow to its nose. In the night they complete their task, but dawn reveals the bear fragments transforming into small bears that haunt the Western World since.
On Timoxstone land phosphate is mostly effective while on heavier soils basic slag is a useful manure. Potash is restorative on exhausted soils and should be a key part of the mix. Spring turnips require little nitrogen, while autumn sowings benefit from added nitrogen and manure to support top growth and winter protection.
A Warrington note explains turnip crops of 17 tons would remove phosphorus and nitrogen from soil, suggesting that potash and soluble phosphates best support turnip growth. It argues soluble phosphates drive the crop's response, recommending high grade soluble phosphates as core in any fertilizer mix.
The value of manure lies in the yield it produces above the last application and in soil fertility. High-grade manures in ample quantities support crop requirements, with tillage and cultivation boosting the manure's effectiveness. Farmyard manure adds organic matter and water retention, enhancing soil to feed plants.
An authority discusses precise potato manuring combining farmyard manure with artificial fertilizers. Trials suggest autumn manure with a mix of superphosphate sulphate of potash and ammonium sulphate, created as a uniform blend to be spread evenly.
Agricultural experts express interest in the proportion of the constituent and summarize their opinions on its role and impact. The discussion highlights varied expert perspectives and potential implications for farming practices.
A study indicates that growing legumes like clover with cereals can transfer available nitrogen to nearby oats and grasses. Experiments show higher crude protein in timothy and oats when paired with lucerne or clover, especially with porous pots. However immediate crop nitrogen needs remain, so practice must consider subsequent soil benefits and not rely on legumes alone.
Science notes discuss a mysterious term Glowsomuney and its link to the Malways. The piece outlines tongue shapes and their supposed character indicators, listing patterns like long broad versus short narrow configurations. It hints at temperament traits associated with these physiognomic ideas.
The Roman relics found during excavations at the old General Ves Office site in St Martin'sle-Grand include pottery with potter stamps, glassware, figurines, spokeshaves, coins, frescos, writings, tiles, lamps, and tile stamps. Two brick fragments show footprints of a tram across them, and one shard bears the name Nat, likely the pot owner's wife.
A San Francisco undertaker introduced a funeral motor car that functions as a mobile funeral cen ter with seating for 37 passengers. Built on a standard truck chassis, it features mahogany woodwork, Morpheus upholstery, electric lights, and aims at providing comfort comparable to a parlour car.
A technical note discusses piano touch and its reproduction by a high quality instrument. Professor Bevat analyzes how subtle weight and pressure affect tone and dynamics, claiming the device can mimic human touch with precise, controlled mechanisms. The piece references Pochmann’s reading of Chopin to illustrate expression limits.
An inventor devises a contraption to force the wearer into a rigid hat shape, with a drawn out procedure noted as the hat is stretched and secured. The device imposes a stiff form on the wearer’s head, resisting motion and time.
The article describes a process that converts straw into a solid material through boiling and chemical treatment. The paste is formed, homogenized, and pressed into various woodlike forms such as planks beams laths and mouldings. The material is claimed to be adaptable for making match stems and other products.
A new wave making machine uses four plungers moving in water to simulate different ocean conditions. By varying which plungers operate individually or together, engineers can produce short choppy waves or long rolling swells. The device aims to recreate Atlantic City style surf on lakes never before hosting large waves, to be shown at summer resorts.
The text records fragmented figures from the Franco German War detailing long durations and large monetary totals. It mentions Germany, France, Japan and Austria with estimated losses and expenses, though the data is incomplete and unclear.
A fragmented report notes extreme shell casualties across wars. It cites Prussian bombardment of Fort Vantrex, Ladysmith, Plevna, and Mati battles to illustrate how shells rarely kill at expected rates, with dozens of guns sometimes causing few or no deaths among defenders.
The text lists historical military expenditures by country for various years. It cites British Army costs at £28,220,000 for 1913-14, Navy at £40,309,900, German Empire spending about £47,775,200, German naval estimates at £20,250,800, French military expenditure at £40,916,700, French Navy £18,400,000, Italian naval and arm expenditures about £15,542,698, Russia’s 1911 primary and extraordinary budget at £55,950,018, Russia royal 1913 outlay £143,990, Austro-Hungarian 1901 and 1902 estimates £218,719,200, Japan total 1912 about £1,215,000.
Writings recount Garros rammed a German Zeppelin over Toul in French territory. He collided with the airship, the envelope pierced, the airship crashed, and Garros died in the act. Tales also mention Tunis to Rome flights and other heroic feats by Belgian aviators challenging enemy air power.
Reading across a damaged text, the piece discusses money used by powers in conflicts, noting the role of war chests and the influence of funding on wartime decisions. References to nations, totals, and material wealth imply a critique of monetary influence in power and strategy.
A fragmented report outlines European bank stocks and a vast gold and silver reserve held by major powers including Britain France Russia and Germany. It notes the money supply backing paper currency and credit would falter if backing were suspended, stressing the value of a strong gold reserve for international credibility.
The article recounts Germany’s famed gold hoard kept in a fortified vault beneath Spandau’s fortress. It describes the heavy vault, yearly coin counts by army officers, and a long‑standing plan to maintain the exact total. It also mentions a failed dynamite attack and other nations’ war chests, including the U S Treasury.
A historic overview links major conflicts to high profile killings and provocations. It traces the spark of wars from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to later episodes in China, Japan, and Europe, noting collateral events and subsequent punitive actions that widened into broader hostilities. The piece examines how single acts and colonial tensions precipitated large scale armed conflict, with examples spanning 1856 Canton bombardment, Sino Japanese frictions, Boxer violence, and the 1891 Chilean naval duel, concluding that assassination and violent incidents often catalyze wider wars.
A garbled excerpt invokes a poetic meditation on existence and the spirit’s nourishment within a poor cottage and a pool. The text suggests an inward awakening or vision, describing mystery still reflected by the eye that will look. The excerpt appears as a fragment with misspelled and obscured phrases, bearing Carlyle-like flourishes.
Fragmentary tale features a Newlywed and a strange exchange about a factory machine. A thwarted hijinks scene unfolds with odd dialogue and a tense late night setup, ending with a line about a “Great time Fixer” and a misstep at a doorway. The text blends quirky slang and abrupt interruptions.
Fragmentary text shows garbled dialogue about a first order, market disagreements, and cuts over weeks. Key names, dates, or places are unreadable, leaving only disjoint phrases about handling orders and cutting through obstacles.
A morning conversation shows Dr and patient Mr Jones seeking relief from breathing trouble. The doctor aims to diagnose and propose a treatment plan to ease the ailment and improve the patient’s condition.
A fragmented scene shows a hurried printer and editor, the phrase will and sanctum, and garbled lines about government taberaped and a hanging. Characters like Sinea, Qoknwow, and Dan appear in a chaotic transcript with medical and hospital references.
A disjointed passage contemplates virtue, humanity, and moral debates. It references figures and places in a scattered critique of modern culture, noting faith, conflict, and social tensions while alluding to historical and literary motifs. The fragmentary text lacks a clear narrative or concrete events.
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