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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 440, 17 February 1912, Page 7

In the lucerne regions of America brood sows are fed exclusively on lucerne hay in winter, and pasture in summer time. Very little grain or none whatever is fed. As a result, the sows are always strong, vigorous, and healthy. There are wonderful variations in the value of milk from the same cow. A recent test has shown a difference in fat values of five per cent, between the milk of the morning and that of the afternoon of the same day. It is advisable to gain the bull's confidence and let him know that you are his friend. Be kind, but firm, and always make the buli keep his place. Never take any chances, by getting careless, and never fight a bull unless you want trouble. Barley is extensively used as a food for horses in many parts of the world, and it is evident that it has valuable properties from the fact that Arabian horses, which are famous for their speed and endurance, receive practically no other grain food. Any man can milk a gentle cow, but it requires judgment and in toll igent handling to make her a profitable investment. Better discard old ideas and adopt newer methods, as they immeasurably assist in paying bills when the rent comes din\ A Warner's rust-proof corset will do more for a woman's figure than any other corset made. Every pair guaranteed by local drapers.* Be sure and get the famous Roslyn writing tablets, Cd or Is each, from local drapers and storekeepers.* Local wool growers are very pleased to know that so much of their finest wool finds its way into the popular Roslyn worsted and woollen mills (largest in Australasia), as they know from practical experience something of the comfort and lasting wear of Roslyn blankest, rugs, tweeds, worsteds, socks, jerseys, flannels, plaidings, "Delta" underwear, etc.*