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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
7
More than a year after W C Durant announced aug 1 192 the public would gain access to a quality car at a moderate price, the Durant Alvtora has drawn extraordinary acclaim. The industry deems it a commercial triumph amid tough times, reflecting broad acceptance and sincere appreciation for Durant's venture.
In Sydney wool sales demand jumped with prices rising about 50 percent on fine and medium lines. Merino fleece and skirtings led the climb as buyers from France and other Europe an nations push demand, while American competition lagged but may improve in the new year. Crossbred and other commodities showed varied gains and declines, with strong competition at the latest sale and plans for a larger run before Christmas.
Farmers are told how symbiotic bacteria in legume root nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen for plant protein and why removing aboveground growth depletes soil nitrogen. Advice warns against planting trees on earthen dam walls, noting roots create channels that hasten seepage. recommends shallow vegetation and grasses instead.
The Guernsey Lilies or Nerines, though often tied to Guernsey, are native to Japan. Wrecked Nerine bulbs enriched English gardens over centuries, giving the island its common name. Plant after foliage fades, in sandy loam or well drained soil. Blooms rise 18 to 24 inches with 3 to 4 inch trumpet flowers, 6 to 12 per stem, in pink to rose tones. They make good cut flowers. foliage appears after bloom. Also lists sowing seeds of various annuals and planting dahlia tubers and chrysanthemums.
The Beauty Tomato is one of the finest varieties, suitable for planting from October to December in warm regions. Vines are hardy and produce large smooth bright red fruits with small seed cells and firm flesh, excellent for slicing. Fully grown fruits will ripen from green and keep well for several days.
Norman M. Haigh in a special interview says Prohibition was seeded by fanatics and supported by Congress. He notes public forewarning and rising illegal brewing across the USA. He cites whiskey firms selling more to the U.S. and moonshine fueling auto fatalities and youth drink exposure while government revenue and enforcement costs soar.
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