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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
4
A reflection on amusement and self control warns that excessive leisure harms body and mind. It recounts James Wayne’s American duel tale where a pistol misfire leads to a dramatic, remorseful moment as the second contemplates the imagined dead man’s fate.
A fragmentary 19th century style exhortation advises wives to be dutiful and patient in marriage. It emphasizes restraint in speech, careful interpretation of words, and steady bearing as a model for young women entering a new home. The piece frames quiet eloquence and prudence as essential in daily wifely conduct.
A dated essay argues women exert a powerful influence for good in a man’s life, urging sons and husbands to value a mother’s and wife’s teachings. It claims men out of harmony with the world deserve pity, while virtue sustains social order and personal virtue.
The writing extols temper as a foundation of family wellbeing. It compares a cheerful home to wealth, praising kindness, smiles, and gentle speech from a wife and mother. It argues self restraint and steady study bestow value beyond gold and win natural love.
Muddled report describes a new law in Norway requiring brides to prove their suitors are skilled in sewing knitting embroidery and other crafts. The piece references a broader debate about marriage legality and social norms, mentioning public figures and a discussion of literary works including Shaw and Shakespeare.
J Kenneally informs farmers of Mevilla that he is a hover for barley and excavations, urging prompt action.
A wandering tramp arrives at a quiet village house and overhears a violent domestic quarrel through the window. He bursts in to stop the fight and jokes about wanting a beating with the broom, recalling old times. The scene contrasts alienation with a fleeting sense of home.
An old account recalls Sir Charles Napier in India opposing widow burning. When Hindu priests argued for respecting local custom, Napier insisted on hanging those who burned widows and confiscating their property, declaring his nation’s custom. His policy made the punishment fit the crime.
A reminiscence praising a woman noted for charm and tact, detailing how her wit and gracious manner made her beloved. The piece highlights her gentle nature, ability to explain away difficult situations, and constant demand in social circles, framing charm as a generous personal quality.
A garbled OCR passage shows a dubious preacher riffing on church matters, provoking tittering laughter as he asks for more Bunyave and other terms. A clergyman pleads with parishioners about a cemetery and religious milestones, while a gentleman notes a deacon’s absence.
An article warns cheap toothbrushes shed glued-on bristles when wet, risking throat and digestive issues. It advises immediate activity after meals for some, moderate work for others, and urges fresh fruit at breakfast to aid digestion and overall health. It also suggests hot lemon drinks for colds and notes the healing value of warm baths for bright eyes and rosy cheeks.
A collage of quotations and sketches including John Ruskin on art criticism and friendship, a note on thrill shaping self improvement, and various humorous exchanges about love and marriage. The piece weaves light anecdotes with reflections on money virtue and private realities.
In a reflective protest piece a tired female speaker denounces selfishness and material worship. She criticizes men who shirk care, women who dress children in jewelry, and mothers who blame Providence for income gaps. The lament highlights fatigue with persistent inequities and gendered burdens.
A reflective piece warns against wealth as corrupting youth and the temptations of money. It contrasts parental influence, Puritan values, and modern materialism, arguing for balanced guidance over reckless indulgence and the dangers of letting children rush to wealth. The anecdote about a boy named Wil hides a moral about vanity and real character.
A sparse notice details Mrs W B Carr presenting drawings and paintings. The fragment mentions various color terms and materials, including velvet and Latin influences, with a focus on a modest gallery showing.
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