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Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XLIII, Issue 5256, 11 March 1922, Page 3

Sugar '{mil salt will both preserve meat, because they absorb the moisture in it, and so prevent decomposition. Common salt (sodium chloride), when applied to the soil, has some effect on the texture, and probably increases the capacity of the soil to retain moisture. The chemical action of salt on the soil, however, is of greater importance. It makes potash, which is held in the soil in certain insoluble compounds, available by its action upon these compounds. Where phosphates. are applied to the soil the presence of salt iv the soil solution increases its solvent action, thereby making phosphates more readily available. Salt must not •- be used in large quantities, because if dirocSly applied to crops it will kill, them. It is recommended for mangolds and is sometimes used as a top-dressing for pasture, and occasionally with cereals, particularly on light soils. For mangolds use 2 to 5 cwt. per acre, and apply a few days before sowing the seed and manure. On pasture land about 3 cwt. of salt is the usual dressing, but kainit, which contains common salt as well as potash, is considered a bettor dressing.—-Agricultural Instruction Branch. Fourth. —"I suppose that table damask at 2/11 is all sold, Mr Brown-" "Oh, no, still cutting it up, and one is selling' freely at 7/6. "—JN'ext the Bunk 4