Agricultural notes on insect control by spray and internal poisons
Agricultural guidance outlines how insects differ in feeding, recommending internal poisons for leaf eaters and external contact insecticides for sucking pests. It lists products such as Lime-sulphur solution, Resin Wash, Miscible Oils, Tobacco solution, Tar distillates, and Hydricyanic Acid gas, with examples like Cabbage Grub and Aphids. The article notes spraying is not the sole control method and advises growers to submit specimens for proper identification to the Department of Agriculture. It also includes unrelated notes on wheat production and drenching sheep procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Box
Bia
G.P
Sydney
Russia's Wheat Pro
An excerpt from The American Reporter 1920 describes the formation of Zemotrest, the Soviet Grain Trust, in June 1928. It notes 4,125,000 acres assigned to fifty farms with sizes from 50,000 to 150,000 acres, under president and general manager M. Kalmanovich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Reporter
Ruleia
Zemotrest
Soviet Grain Trust
CL Parker Holt
Zernotront
M. ¥. Kalmanovich
Yonlechuk
Siberia
Worms in Sheep Show Varied Drug Efficacy and Drench Method
A veterinary note from Glenfield Veterinary Research Station reports variable worm infestation in dryseason sheep and tests several treatments. Copper sulphate with mustard and carbon tetrachloride show the best efficacy, especially when animals are starved before drenching, with two treatments recommended for reinfestation control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Glenfield Veterinary Research Station
Give & Pulde
South Afria
Fortunes and trials on Zion's thorny path
A fragmentary verse piece recalls a rugged journey to Zion, urging courage and wit to endure hardship. It hints at fortune, fate, and the trials faced by a son as he navigates peril and caution on a difficult road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
The Cost of Wool and Its Influence on Fabrics
Cheap wool this year shifts prices in textiles as reports from Bradford and France show declines in indigo and tops while U.S. wages complicate global adjustments. The article notes firmer long-term trends and warns of continued, albeit limited, price volatility with potential for manufacturers to pass savings to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Bradford
Faetitus
Mickinn Woo
France
United States
Australia
Great Britain
Prusser Hua Huen
London
Early Tomato Varieties and Special Seed Offer
A vintage seed catalog style notice promotes protected beds for early tomatoes and lists varieties like Tal Foul and Bonny Most. It advertises a Country Collection deal with one packet each of Early Tomato, another Tomato, Late Tomato and Colossal Tomato plus a free mix seed packet for 2 shillings, requesting customers mention the newspaper name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shephosil
Coles
P. L. C. Shepherd and Son Ltd Farm and Garden Seeds
P L C Shepherd and Son Ltd operates a farm and garden seeds business with offices and Parker 5 percent noted alongside Sydnex as part of product or financial references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. C. Shepherd & Son Ltd, Farm and Garden Seuds
Hush Office, & Parker
Sydnex
Sydney Wool Market Tilt and Seasonal Sales Plan
Sydney wool market sees steady tone as Son and Badgery Ltd outline two week selling in Mayfair centre followed by auctions in Sydney on June. The 1920 30 clip tolling period closes locally before a two week Brisbane sale series and a September re commencement, with two more sales before season end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilt, Son and Badgery Ltd
Mrishane
Sydney
Jurwa
Brisbamw
Sest
Australia’s Proud Position on Wool and Prosperity
Senator J. W. Guthrie cites Australia’s wool industry as a backbone of national prosperity. He compares global sheep depastures and wool yields with South America, Africa, New Zealand, and others, urging improvements in the world wool market to sustain exports and reduce unemployment as the nation relies on wool’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auatraliay
Auestatin Nile
J. W. Guthrie
University of Melbourn
Bydney
Australia
Benator Guthrie
CSA
South Ameriaa
South Africa
New Zealand
Avenli
Global Wheat Outlook Amid North American Crop Prospects
An International Institute report says world wheat exports for the first half of the season barely exceed a third of exportable supply. It notes Canada stocks at 229 million bushels with 42 million for feed and 144 million for food, while U S and continental factors shape supply into the next four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
United States
International Institute At
Rome
Swordien
Hum
Canada
Garden Notes on Standards Roses and Yellow Lilies
A Garden Notes column discusses Standards roses and their differences from bush varieties, advising sturdy, straight stems and healthy head formation. It lists preferred rose varieties, then moves to two yellow lilies Lilium Henry and Lilium Sardinia, praising their color, growth, and performance in suitable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Abel
Abel Chav
Worior
P. Page Roberts
Herbert Stevens
Dunlop
K. AL Victoria
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Caterpillar Tractor Co
Soviet Union
Russia
Sydney Wool Market
gGarden
Wallington
Henry 1
Liliany
Sardinia
Willys PN
Olga
Adout
Dameaag
Siuhlian
Wiley
Neptune
Domindov
Soar
Waratah Motor
Spirit Neptune, Motorioil
Waratah Motor Spirit
S. Job
Neptune Oil Company Limited
Kent Street
Sydneyee
A” Mobiloil
Vacuum Oil Company
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