28 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
1
Fluctuating progress wastes time and effort while steady, crisp effort yields consistent gains. The analogy of the tortoise over the hare is urged, advising Potter to begin work early and stop promptly, avoiding reliance on recovering lost minutes. Endurance in small steps matters more than dramatic bursts.
A Middlesex village underscores the vast impact of Dr W H Perkins dye discovery. From coal tar waste, Perkins unlocked a wealth source that transformed perfumes scents disinfectants and countless products. The Germans studied the method, and Britain benefited greatly with enduring industrial wealth.
A 1906 calendar note explains how in common years months start on varying weekdays and how leap years disrupt patterns. It highlights that February begins with March and November in common years, September and December stay linked, and October drifts, while January gains as April and July align. The piece notes birthday dates repeat on weekdays in five to eleven year cycles and that 1912, a leap year, shifts many alignments.
The excerpt contrasts two social types, the “old maids” and “widows,” with commentary on marriage patterns. It notes some widows are reasonable, but many “old maids” and “widows” fail to harmonize with other types. A hotel anecdote follows about a French hotelkeeper whose sign reads The moot shay hotel around New York and draws smiles for the odd wording.
A dense OCR fragment lists clothing, drapery, boots, seeds, and hardware items along with scattered place names and brands. Mentions Maine, Melbourne, New Zealand, and Australian references, plus various product phrases and trades. No clear event or narrative emerges beyond catalog-like items and vendor notes.
The piece argues men pursue parallel paths with friends, freely matching or diverging, while women fear betraying duty by pursuing individual pleasure. It extols loyalty yet notes that both genders benefit from occasional distance, returning refreshed in mutual support. The tone reflects a social musings on friendship norms.
General Stooth laments cowardice in self deception as people seek amusement to forget their failings. A disconsolate artist finds solace in Leighton’s conversation, while Leighton and Emerson comment on self-reliance and misplaced courage.
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