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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
3
Heenzo markets a one pint cough remedy promising faster relief for chest nose and throat ailments for all ages. The claim emphasizes ease of use and affordability and urges purchase from retailers or chemists.
A New York commemoration recalls the 1735 acquittal of John Zenger for libel. Andrew Hamilton argued free inquiry and truth against official oppression, laying groundwork for American press freedom. The case centered on Zenger reporting graft and voter malfeasance by Gov Cosby and allies.
Animal manures supply nitrogen potash and phosphoric acid with poultry manure being the most concentrated. Horse manure is richer than cow or pig manure and ideal for winter use while cattle manure decomposes slowly. Lucerne hay aids winter feeding and green leafy hay provides vitamin A and protein. Australian vegetable canning rose in 1942 43 and whitewash preservation tips are noted.
The Deputy Director of Manpower Mr H T Stfford urges extensive harvesting of cereal and meadow hay for the coming season. Growth is healthy but slow, late spring rains will decide hay yields, and prisoners of war may aid in cutting and stocking. Vacancies in labour, returned soldiers, and army assistance will vary. farmers outside hay districts should grow surplus for reserves. An officer will tour Avon Valley districts to gather data and broadcast updates.
The speech defends liberty as the best cause and urges upright judgment to thwart tyranny. The jury then returns a verdict of acquittal, with the speaker hailed for exposing and opposing arbitrary power through truth.
The War and Navy Departments report total American casualties since the war began at 270 344. Of these 61 536 are dead, 112 883 wounded, 50 222 missing, and 45 703 prisoners of war.
A New York report states Du Pont de Nemours and Co. has unveiled a chemical process to harden all soft woods. It claims poplar can become harder than maple and maple harder than ebony after treatment.
Sir Charles McCann opened the International Wool Secretariat exhibition in London showcasing wool fabrics designed for use in planes cars and trains. He announced the exhibition rooms in the fashion district would be kept for future displays and as a clearing house for general wool information.
A young U.S. soldier farmer toured a Wight village with British farmers. He praised England’s essence and the farmer, though tired and annoyed by army exercises, admitted the land’s core should not be changed. The exchange reveals tender respect amid wartime disruption.
Washington the Navy Department announced a reduction in submarine production noting American submarines have sunk two and a half million tons of Japanese shipping and that limited Japanese shipping areas reduce hunting grounds. The overall navy programme remains on track with increases planned in carriers cruisers assault ships and tankers.
Patricia Doyle, a Honolulu widow, endures a devastating sequence in three months. Her submarine sailor husband dies, her home is robbed of savings for a new child, her two year old daughter drowns, she seeks treatment for spine injury, friends raise funds for a U S return, and theft follows in San Gabriel and Los Angeles, where she later suspects a room mate of theft.
An elderly man on a crowded bus offered a penny for a young woman's seat after boarding with parcels and an umbrella. The woman moved, and the man, settled, whispered to a neighbor that they never accept such offers.
Mr. Churchill announced in the House of Commons that among the 80 million pounds of raw materials supplied to Russia from October 1, 1941, to March 31, 1944, were 29,010 tons of wool from Australia and New Zealand valued at 5,521,000 pounds.
A flying wing type aeroplane is announced to carry 40 tons of refrigerated food. Production will occur in North America with freight costs claimed at about 4d per air mile.
Canada will ship 125000000 pounds of cheese to the United Kingdom over the next twelve months. The price to be charged at the factory is one shilling per pound.
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