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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
4
A rambling account recalls a summer beach camp where prankster Sam stalls lewd mischief, crowd dynamics, and a dramatic near catastrophe as a punch line. The narrative follows minor skirmishes, rude jokes, and a tense aftermath, ending with a dramatic cliffhanger.
Thee Nu weekly bulletin issued by order of the Minister of Agriculture provides practical guidance on farming and pastoral matters. It emphasizes agricultural best practices and rural those engaging in farm work, outlining advice from the department for improving yields and livestock care.
Agricultural notes discuss a scorecard for judging green fodder maize exhibits. It covers height, ear development, stalk condition, stem quality, uniformity, pest resistance, and digestible nutrients. Emphasizes weight per acre and proper harvest timing to maximize feeding value while urging judges to assess leaves and overall appearance.
Agricultural notes describe trials at Hawkesbury College and University of California on nitrate of soda treatment for potato sprouts. Treated tubers showed higher rot and decay with poor germination, while untreated tubers germinated better and remained healthier. Results indicate nitrate treatment hindered sprouting and yield rather than aiding it.
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture conducted a survey on wheat production costs in the state. It found wheat costs ranged from eighty cents to seven dollars per bushel, with a farm selling price of 2.54 dollars and five percent losses if production costs exceeded profits. The piece argues improving farming methods and education can boost farmer outcomes and curb exports of surplus wheat.
The article discusses silage as a feed method in coastal farming noting open piles as wasteful and impractical in many districts. It highlights cost, equipment needs, and the potential of a tub silage system, referencing the North Queensland Department of Agriculture and a pamphlet on silage under North Coast conditions.
Report on a government backed experiment at Narara Nursery growing passion fruit vines. Planting density and timing affected yields. two year returns suggested revenue of about £81 12s 11d per acre after rail freight. Some plots produced poorer results due to drought and management, while other growers noted higher returns per acre. A subsequent talk outlines cooperative movement goals and planned four week course to promote cooperative development and leadership training, with plans to invite American experts.
February notes from the Department of Agriculture warn growers in the Llanfer Valley of Downey mildew due to wet weather. It stresses close post harvest care to prevent vine damage and loss of vitality, advising Bordeaux or Burgundy sprays and early, thorough pruning. A pamphlet on the operation is available from the department.
A unanimous decision by farmers’ organizations and co operatives at a Washington meeting attended by H Wallace aims to found an International Institute of Co operation in agriculture. The memorandum notes the Institute’s educational purpose and critiques the vague idealism of cooperative ideals.
A scrambled historic column notes couples going to the Pans courts for divorce may wait in ten benus rooms with iron doors resembling cages to prevent noisy scenes. The item weaves in Aging acts, biblical references, Paris contest notes, engineering feats, Armistice fundraising, crab descriptions, photography rights, and a London headmistress ending a forty year career with a camera anecdote.
An advertisement extols high grown tea from mountain elevations claiming colder climates slow growth improves flavor. It touts Rushells Bye Label as a blend of selected high grown teas with a rich golden color as proof of quality and purity.
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