08 May 1909
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Newspaper
Bacchus Marsh Express
Location
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
1
A reflective meditation on thrift and success, praising home life over society and wealth. It argues real achievement grows from failures and hard knocks, with emphasis on honest, simple living and the value of a good wife and stable home.
The piece notes many animal derived adjectives are insulting such as piggish asinine and fox y yet lionine stands out as irreproachable. It observes that verbs from animals usually carry derogatory senses especially dog related terms and betray stealth or suspicion rather than loyalty.
The piece surveys ancient and classical ideas about amber from Nichis sun heat to Phoenician trade and Nero era expeditions. It notes amber’s composition and Baltic sources, then veers to comic anecdotes and humorous notes about books and domestic mischief.
The article argues that in law and custom marriage creates in-laws who deserve respect not as burdens but as guests. It suggests harmony comes when both spouses warmly include each other’s families and when prior discouragement during courtship is not carried into marriage.
The piece argues that dialogue aimed at truth is productive, while arguing to win destroys value. It notes two people on opposite sides rarely agree and stresses the importance of recognizing when one is mistaken in pursuit of truth.
A reflective piece on women's ideals as inner truths, contrasted with sentimentality. It discusses how true ideals are cultivated habits of thought seeking the noblest perspective, and notes scenes with dialogue about social expectations and personal finances.
Florence Annie Hall of 85 Davison street Brunswick testifies in a statutory declaration to lasting relief after eighteen months of illness. She describes severe indigestion headaches and sleeplessness then credits Clements Tonic, given by her doctor husband, with restoring strength and ending reliance on medicines. The declaration, dated July 16, 1907, confirms she freely shares her experience for publication.
Agent F H Crook offers a subdivided farm between Gisborne and Bacchus Marsh. The property on 5 Farm frontage features paddocks, watering, dam, and volcanic soil suitable for cereals. Potatoes yield over eight tons per acre. Full details from Crook, land and commission agent.
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