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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
6
A fragmentary verse reflection on childhood nerves and domestic life. The speaker laments parental oversight as children seek private space for play and identity. Images of a noisy house, reading papers, mending stockings, and siblings provoke a sense of tension and longing for freedom.
Humanity Mr E W Cole author of a noted pamphlet adds a new book titled Aemmenaty It surveys earth’s nature across colors from white to black arguing human oneness through 600 similarities among beings The work with effort cost £518 to produce and is sold at a low price.
A damaged OCR style claim advertises Arnold's Balvam as a genuine remedy sold in stores and by medicine vendors. It asserts twelve months of use without failure and warns against imitations. The text targets families including children and adults with bold promises of relief.
An article on The MILE Supply of London appears in the June issue of a notable magazine, praised for its coronation features and illustrations. The piece discusses steel items like ball bearings and cordons with references to designers Maz Pewherton and Dorote K Dorome, and notes contributions by F A Steel and others.
A dubious old essay argues that marriage success hinges on a wife mastering domestic arts. It prescribes cooking, room arrangement, dress sense, punctual appeals to avoid neglect, and cultivates a witty, indispensable presence. It contrasts ideal wives with dour, aging influences on a husband’s life.
A historical account praising new methods that teach deaf students to speak by forming lips with the speaker and by listening to articulation. It notes dramatic progress from isolation to clear conversation and cites university graduates whose speech is articulate despite never hearing a word.
An eminent doctor touts pork as infallibly good and beef as strengthening when eaten for months. Mutton supposedly boosts energy, while eggs and milk are said to keep women healthy and lively. Buster vinegar is warned against for phlegm, Appleyard is praised for brain workers, and potatoes are described as dull and lazy when overconsumed.
A historical note describes various sleep aids used by insomniacs. It cites bedside sounds like a fountain, ticking bones, and water flow as soothing, while others prefer mental exercises such as multiplication tables or simple problems. Fresh air and deep breathing are also advised by medical authorities.
A Philadelphia Post reflection on appearance over substance. It argues clothes shape trust and success, noting two social truths: status buys access, while character is seen through dress and demeanor. It cites John L. Sullivan’s impact and the power of perception in business.
An English merchant in St Petersburg sought to wed a Russian woman but needed the Emperor’s edict. A friend obtained permission and the marriage was quickly arranged with police and soldiers enforcing the order. The couple, startled, were hurried to the celebration as the clergy witnessed the sentence and departed.
In a Century magazine feature, Mr Dooley critiques book abundance and the modern market. He rails at publishers and readers while joking about censorship and the role of authors, lamenting the flood of literature and the influence of the press.
Advice from a farm column warns buyers not to trust verbal claims about a horse. Inspect the animal closely, test its abilities, and watch for tells, as even seemingly calm horses can reveal hidden faults once worked.
A correspondent details a new method for preparing pigs by feeding a small amount of dry meal separately after the regular ration. The dry meal is eaten slowly and purportedly imparts firmness to the flesh, described as difficult to obtain by other feeding methods.
A horticultural authority argues medium sized roots are superior to very large ones. He cites sugar beets, mangels, turnips and others, noting higher nutritive content and easier handling in medium roots. Proper spacing yields round shapely roots with ample yield without excess water or hollow, spongy sites.
A farmer notes a mistake in training a young horse by pairing it too long with a slow-walking mare. The colt’s disposition favors quicker walking, and exposure to the easy-going mare helps prevent a slow cadence. The fast-walking horse is valued for travel and utility beyond carriage work, and tempering its pace benefits overall performance.
A tramcar tale recounts a mother and her son provoking sly quips about noses and fathers, ending with a rude shove from a stranger as onlookers smile uneasily. A second note mentions Germany enforcing state scrutiny of heavy drinkers, with Kinchtown recording habitual imbibers for treatment.
The text argues that animals and humans share a craving for dietary variety. It notes that repetition dulls appetite and nourishment, and recommends occasional changes to preserve health. If an animal shows a preference for certain foods, those should be accommodated.
Excavation on a farm near Sarnaine Tilinnia, U S A, uncovers bones and ivory pieces from prehistoric animals. Thor and partner dug six feet deep, yielding mastodon bones, a 4 foot tusk, and several buffalo and deer skulls. One skeleton estimated at thirteen by twenty five feet with a large 160 pound bone among finds.
The text advises treating a colt as a child from birth, feeding high quality, ample food and maintaining a warm, well ventilated stable in all seasons. Do not separate mare and foal on roads, and provide continual care during autumn, winter, and spring. Milk, corn, oats, and milk food are recommended.
A dense, fragmented passage blends themes of war sorrow love and aging with scattered lines about constancy and preservation. It juxtaposes cycles of misfortune and fleeting joy while musing on enduring devotion and the nature of change. The text weaves poetic imagery with odd wording and a stray culinary image about lard and heating.
WM. HAUGHTON & COQ direct cash buyers of opossum skins and animal hides advertise high market prices. Quotation labels available on application. Offices at Collins Street and skin stores at Spencer Street Melbourne with additional presence in Adelaide and Broken Hill.
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