Wheat fallowing advice from Mr G L Surrox in 1968
Mr G L Surrox offers farming guidance for late season wheat planting. He advocates early ploughing and fallow, with careful horse care and soil moisture management, to conserve moisture, form a resilient seed bed, and reduce later reploughing while avoiding humus loss.
Champion Webb Wins Ecurling World Championship
William Wess defeated Charlie Towns on Saturday to claim the ecurling world title. Born January 1879 in Lyttleton New Zealand, he is of English parentage and has lived in Moakland about 40 years. Webb stands tall with a muscular build, began racing as an amateur in 1896, and his record includes 28 starts with 20 wins plus New Zealand single and double sculling championships.
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Bonnington's Irish Moss Endorsed By Australian Mothers
The Mothers of Australia approve Bonnington's Irish Moss as a reliable home remedy for the household. It is advertised as economical and effective for curing whooping cough croup and other chest ailments.
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The Mule and the Donkey Father
An Annicu landowner proposes harnessing a mule to plow for melons. The mule refuses, warning the owner he would gain the melons but lose daily feed. The owner cites the mule’s father’s hard work on thistles, but the mule retorts that his father was a donkey.
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The Minister Questioning Burglars and Hellbound Ministers
A sumisten asked a policeman how many burglars were about. The officer answered that thousands go to hell daily, and asked why ministers do not stop them.
Death on Cockroaches Advert Appears in Leading Penny Paper
A crackpot ad proclaims death to cockroaches with wood blocks and a batlike tap. A gullible housewife mails for a tiny parcel containing blocks and aims the device at the pests. The piece notes many unsolicited testimonials and a rash of dubious remedies.
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claims No Opiates
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opiates and proclaims broad global popularity. It touts soothing and healing effects, claiming to strengthen lungs and address the cough’s cause, urging purchase through A. W. Taylor & Co and local outlets.
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