10 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
1
A reflective essay argues marriage does not cure faults or conjure miracles. Love can transform character, but happiness depends on patient continence, forbearance, and mutual giving. The path to a peaceful home lies in self discipline and shared effort between spouses.
A dated admonition outlines harsh parenting mistakes to avoid. It warns against laughing at faults, spoiling by giving in, shouting, punishing accidental slips, suppressing imagination, ignoring boredom, avoiding empathy, and neglecting children's sorrows. It condemns neglecting play, failing to monitor friends, and failing to model care.
A brief reflection on tact and restraint for young women. Tact can be a blend of silent restraint and selective speech, avoiding false impressions or unnecessary admissions. The piece warns against deception and stresses silence when unsure, urging natural conduct over crafted image.
The article argues acids in the mouth harm teeth and suggests lime water or carbonate of soda as countermeasures. It advocates a curved toothbrush with longer end bristles and cleaning each surface properly. Brushing once nightly or three times daily is advised, warning against sideways strokes and infrequent brush changes.
An adjourned inquest resumed and a juror was reported missing. The coroner orders the arrest, and an officer explains the juror is a steeplejack seen crawling atop a parish church weather cock. Interspersed: brief comic dialogue about beef trade and a quip on deeds versus words.
A long list of goods including clothing hats boots drapery prints ribbons and seeds appears in an old sale notice. Items range from shoes and gloves to hardware tools and farm supplies. The advertisement emphasizes diverse merchandise and special offers at Melbourn with names like Back Howe Dairy and Gard Garden Seeds.
The author urges not to waste time explaining life to others. Most people are absorbed in their own affairs and will not grasp every intention. Focus on doing right day by day and let outside judgment fade as you pursue simple confidence.
A historical discussion explains honey as a concentrated invert sugar solution with trace impurities. It notes bees often store other plant exudates, adulterants complicate purity standards, and common adulterants include sugar syrups and invert sugar, while bees may reject glucose syrups.
A dated drill like instruction for young men detailing steps to win a good partner. It commands paying respectful attention to a steadfast partner, marching through duties, and avoiding bad habits to maintain a happy home. It mentions commands such as Attention Right About Face and Break Of, applied to courtship and marriage.
A humorous fragment follows Johnny Morgan a keen young suitor who aims to win Lindway by money and wit. He boasts of marriage to Mr Moneybag s daughter provoking the old man s amused caution as a rumor of wealth circulates in town.
A fragmented dialogic passage shows characters Bantering and debating meaning amid a surreal exchange. Names and lines drift with no clear plot, leaving readers to piece together intent from disjointed phrases and odd imagery.
Vin Duehar and Capetown A Steamer will be deptatshed at an early age taking Passengers in AML Clamps Commtal paws booked to Sydney Brisbane Adelaide and Fremantle For further particulars as to rate of passage money apply to the Dowdeld Bewnoh Managers 812 Vollinsstreont Metbour Local Agent K J Blackburss
A young detective recalls shadowing Jerry Bolton and ally Bin Adams from a local column to Manchester. He follows a coded plea to meet Gerald and Alma, aids police stakeout, and captures Bolton with jewels hidden at a suspect house, ending the amateur thief’s run with a dramatic arrest and tale of youth.
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