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Brightening the Homestead.

Many farm homesteads might be brightened up wonderfully, by the application of a little paint to the exterior of the buildings. Every farmer ought to learn how to use the paint brush. Then at odd times he can do much home improvement that without this accomplishment would certainly go undone. Paint itself is not so expensive as its application. Occasionally a city painter will break over the trade union regulations when out of a job, and work at prices that farmers can afford to pay. We do not especially blame those who paint for a living for asking high wages. To work continuously in paints, especially of lead, is very unhealthful, but a little painting will not injure anyone. Considering how easily the painters’ trade, at least for common work, may be learned, there is reason in the argument that everybody ought to

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Teutoberg.

A petition has been received by the Colonial Secretary from a number of farmers at Teutoberg, parish of Maleny, Blackall Ranges, praying for relief, their selections having been seriously affected by the heavy rains which destroyed their growing crops. The petitioners represent eight families, or 35 persons in all.
They state that their crops gave promise of good returns, but are now in ruin. The maize crop is not fit for market, being practically wasted. The English and sweet potatoes were so long in the ground that they became saturated with the wet and rotted.
The selectors have struggled along in difficulties since they took up their land four years ago. The March rents are due, and there being no outside work obtaining money sufficient to pay the rents. Crops of maize or of potatoes cannot be expected within eight or ten months.
The selectors request

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