31 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
1
A steam-powered merry-go-round hired for a day caused a chaotic scene as officials and local magnates gathered. The device ran for over an hour and a half before it finally stopped, leaving speakers dazed and onlookers shaken by the near disaster.
Early in the Jar century the unicorn of ancient myth entered scientific view alongside whales rhinoceros and elephants. Reports from South Africa claimed the last specimen was killed and that its ivory horn was on the way. Accounts describe habitats, strange sightings, and distant references to Marco Polo. The passage lists names and places such as Sumatra South Atlantic and the Orange River, with descriptions of a horned creature, tufted mane, and a curved tapering horn.
Round shoulders are addressed by a simple exercise. Stand upright with hands by the sides, arms lifted to chest height, chin tucked. Rise onto the balls of the feet to height, then return to neutral. Repeat first on one foot, then the other to strengthen leg and core muscles.
A writer in Korea argues the top-knot symbolizes unlimited potential in the country. The text contrasts roles, noting wives serve husbands in daily tasks yet seize control during family disputes, wielding the top knot to restrain or discipline.
An artist advises selecting tints to suit eye color and complexion. Blue grey eyes and pale complexions look best in delicate blues. brunettes excel in cream while colorless blondes glow in dead black. Florid complexions favor plum and heliotrope with dove grey, and blondes shine in black fabrics like wool or velvet. brunettes need satin or glossy silk to wear black.
Report from Hyde Park on a Licensing Bill protest where Sir Wilfrid Lawson recounted a dialogue with three men. The trio claimed long abstinence, light drinking, and a witty reply about abstinence and timing, illustrating varied temperance views amid the unrest.
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