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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
5
The text presents a fragmented verse voice addressing a woman, mixing religious and erotic imagery. It references a heart, a meatlike scent, cabbage water, and unspoken worship, with notes of death and heaven, fate, and barren abundance. The oblique style hints at autumnal decay and spiritual inquiry.
The article describes laying bowls on a shelf and covering with brown paper to promote root growth. After a few weeks, move bowls into light to encourage leaf growth and blooming. It references a sketch showing A and B configurations with shingles.
A list of titled pieces including The Luck of the House and A Life Beotemne appears under Adeline Sergeant in a catalog of stories. Other entries feature names such as Sir Anthony, Jasobi, and Esther Denlean, indicating a miscellany of works.
In a tense sickroom scene, Bertie admits deception to his father Alan Moncrieff with Stella urging honesty. Ralph Kingscott accuses Bertie and manipulates blame, while Alan contemplates trust and forgiveness. Molly’s elopement and family rifts deepen as Val and Hannington face societal fallout.
The article advises buyers to prefer young growing heifers and steers for fattening, noting they gain flesh well and are less prone to ailments. It warns that cows purchased for extra fattening require more time, while stock bought later may have fewer months to fatten, and warns against overfat cattle from certain markets.
The article describes simple bulb arrangements for decor using bowls or dishes filled with pebbles or shingle from the shore, mixed with charcoal to keep moisture. It notes coconut fibre as an alternative, and suggests disguising the container with foliage or paper for table appearance.
The article explains bulb use for a bloom sequence with Hyacinths Crocus Snowdrops and Narcissus among others. It describes soaking shingle at area A until water touches the bulb base and surrounding bulbs with shingle leaving part exposed. Fresh water can be added as needed.
A fragmented piece discusses pigs as a favorite with farmers and households, stressing profitable breeding and care. It outlines requirements for well built, warm, ventilated housing, with draught proofing and adequate space, noting spare roast-bones on small holdings may limit options.
The text outlines a detailed plan for pig breeding pens C and D for sows, D as farrowing, A and B for feeding, built of stone or brick with slate roofs. It describes yard divisions, pen rails, corrugated coverings, cement construction, and color guidance. then abruptly shifts to describing a fashion ensemble with tartan colors, a killed skirt, and a plain coat with velvet collar, noting style contrasts and tailoring details.
An old sketch describes cheap duck pens for breeding stock. It details construction with straw or tarred water-tight coverings, a vermin-free nest area, and a run 12 by 16 feet with three foot sides. The guide notes eight to twelve hens per house and the need for weatherproofing.
The article describes constructing duck nesting decks using boards 19 by 16 inches, spaced 16 inches apart, with a 1/2 inch front strip. It notes five foot wide runways sized to hold about a dozen ducks, and emphasizes placing nests to encourage eggs and brood to stay outside rather than inside. It stresses the importance of proper feed and housing and suggests backyard suitability for duck husbandry.
Feminine guidance on spending for remnant fabrics and plaid skirts ideal for coats. Advice favors planning outfits before buying, with emphasis on quiet colors, plaid materials, and practical tailoring. Mentions velvet plaid, plain cloth coats, and decorative stitching to suit seasonable fashion.
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