Rust-Resisting Wheat Highlighted by Prothero in Commons
Mr A E Prothero of the British Board of Agriculture spoke in the House of Commons about scientific plant breeding. He cited Professor Biffen’s work at Cambridge on transferring hereditary traits to create rust resistant, high yielding wheat and potential crops immune to disease, implying broad agri innovation for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Prothero
British Board of Agriculture
House of Commons
Biffen
Cambridge
New Zealand
Abbe Mendel
Highpriced Ayrshire Bull Sold to Captain Higginson
Auchenbrain Toreador a four year old Ayrshire sire imported from Scotland was sold on March 30 1920 to Captain A Henry Higginson South Lincoln Massachusetts for 3000. The animal bred by David Wallace Auchenbrain Mauchline has a strong Scottish lineage with multiple prize winners and show animals. It replaces Barbory Dignity the Scottish champion bull of 1919 purchased by Higginson but failed to pass the test.
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Ayrshire
Scotland
United States
Alta Crest Farms
Spencer
Mass
A. Henry Higginson
South Lincoln
At Ayrshire
Elobsland Mendel
Hobland
Torts Gem
Torrs Misis
Netherton
Auchenlain Toreador
Nethercraig Spicy Sam
Ele
Torrs Mockle Fortune
Commander
Southwick
Heathflower
Barcheskie
Seattle
Auchenbrain Toreador
Barbory Dignity
Higginson
A. ZINES Buys Bags Skins Tallow at Bulk Store
A. ZINES buys all kinds of bags skins sides tallow offering the highest price. Located at Bulk Store Fitzgerald Street Cha Oats and Bran. Satisfaction guaranteed. Duce a customer always a customer. Address Store Fitzgerald street private house Duke street Northam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zines
Fitzgerald Street
Duke Street
Northam
For Sale Cheap Six Roomed House in Northam
A six roomed house in a good position is for sale at a cheap price. Interested buyers should apply at this office for details and viewing arrangements.
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Northam
South Australian Professor backs heavy superphosphate use
Professor Perkins, Director of Agriculture in South Australia, argues for heavy dressings of superphosphate to rebuild soil fertility. He notes experiments at Booboorowie show higher yields with manure and super, warns against relying on little manure, and suggests testing long term on small plots to judge profitability. He also says sheep droppings supply organic matter, but super remains essential for wheat soils.
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Perkins
South Australia
Booboorowle
Perking
W.A
Bosworthy College
Wood's Great Peppermint Curse for Colds and Conzics
A historic note touts Wood's Great Peppermint Curse as a remedy claimed to cure colds and related ailments. The ad promises quick relief and market availability, reflecting early patent medicine marketing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
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Hillside
Conderdin
Shepherd Prince
Rex Roy
R. L. Baxter and Sons
Coxon & CO
E. T. Henry Northam
von Bulier & Bacon Co-Op. Co., Ltd
A. W. Dobbie and Co, Ltd
Perth
Counter Bill Booka
Receipt Books
Mveloprs
Dodgers
Northam Courier and
Mai
Printing Office
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