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North Otago Times, 8 January 1908, Page 2 (Supplement)

"It is wonderful what strides science is making," said the limn in the corner. "I see that a farmer has just wade a discovery of vast importance to fanners, especially during the dry weather. ]!y planting potatoes and onions in the same field In alternate rows he finds' that the onions, being so strong, bring such volumes of tears to the eyes of the potatoes that the roots are kept moist, despite the drought, and consequently a big crop can be raised, "The peculiar thing about these potatoes is that they are beginning to take care of themselves by developing motor goggles to protect their eyes from the onslaught of the Spanish national emblem." There were such threatening looks that the man in the corner went out into the air.