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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1916
Page
5
A horse expert notes ether should be used promptly for colic and describes giving half to three quarters of a pint in warm water, with whisky earlier in some cases. If ether is unavailable, spirits of nitrous ether or heated water can be used both internally and externally as an alternative treatment.
A fragmented historical voice argues about work, class, and dignity among washerwomen. The speaker laments harsh hours, social judgment, and the pull between home and public labor, noting disdain for exslonal Sup a tes and the strain of finding cheap work farther away.
The text presents a fragmented meditation on desire, restraint, and social judgment. It mentions inability to face others and the pull of affection, noting a few girls marked by popularity and a stern reaction to fragility and money.
An essayist muses on nature study, explaining that populations do not endlessly increase, as many species are kept in check by competition and environment. The piece argues that only a few offspring survive, while most succumb to competition, drought, and resource limits, reflecting on ecological balance and the misuse of the phrase survival of the fittest.
A New Zealand mining engineer and naturalist, Mr. Clouston, uncovered a hidden bird colony in a remote district. He persuaded government to allow replorting, exposing and protecting rare species long believed extinct. The find sparked envy among naturalists worldwide and prompted steps against traders of endangered specimens.
In a tale of seasonal revolt the flowers refuse to bloom promising only utility. Philosophers question powers and a dim mood befalls the world as beauty and joy fade. A single rose thaws a heart and urges revival. From violet to alpine rose, blossoms return, restoring cheer to humankind.
A defense argues a horse that stumbles may have a nervous disorder and that whipping the animal after a stumble is cruel. The text states the horse does not stumble for pleasure and that the pain from the lash serves no warning, describing the rider’s potential impropriety in a stressful incident.
An old catalog-style ad extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for kidney and liver disorders and related ailments. It promises restoration of health by removing causes from the system, with varying bottle sizes and complementary products for constipation diabetes asthma nervousness and sleeplessness.
Article discusses value of carrots as horse feed, noting horses’ fondness and high feeding value compared with turnips or mangolds. It cites carrots as useful though costly due to precarious crop risks, small yield, and susceptibility to disease, explaining why growers limit their cultivation.
The text mentions dangers with a Venus tilmtor and urges urgent door replacement. It questions voices and uneven doors, notes a horse persisting to roll in a stall, and suggests a ring to the halter and a mal rone over the head with a rope for space, all in a disjointed, fragmented style.
A period piece describes humane horse care practices. It advises not forcing horses to stand in cold without a blanket, using judgment in handling shy bolting tendencies, and offering water and gentle feeding. It emphasizes training patience and ensuring riders nurture horses.
Reynolds and Sou Pry Ltd publish meat prices in Mecars WV for week ending Jan 14 1916. Beot-prime boutes 52 to 64 per 100 ins. medium 47 to 50. Prime forws 44 to 48 per 100 lbs. Medium 8 to 42. Prime hinds 63 per 100 lbs medium to 68/5. Steep-Prime 63 50 to 63 3/4. Lambs-Prime spring light 6d to 9½d heavy mid 4d to 6d. Veol-Prime large venters 53d to 6d medium 5½d. Prime small venters 1d to 6d medium 5d to 6d. Pars-prime small parkers 1d to 1½d medium 1d to 1½d. Prime Jorge Digs 9¾d to 10½d.
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