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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
1
The passage argues that the urge to be somebody motivates action more than wealth alone. It notes that money often opens doors and grants status, but many who gain riches still seek recognition elsewhere. It cites rural and tropical settings to show people feel like kings or queens in small circles, while unseen at home.
Farmers discard aging fruit trees unaware of wood value Cherry wood furnishes furniture and mahogany imitation Apple wood suits turning and cog wheels for mills and presses Walnut wood yields fine carving and strong prices in crafts and cabinetry
A soldier on night duty faced execution for sleeping at post. He claimed Big Ben struck thirteen at midnight, proving his innocence. The clock’s unusual thirteen chimes were later corroborated by others, but the court initially sentenced him to death before the truth emerged.
The piece explains night time warmth comes from reduced blood circulation and the body rests with the heart easing its workload. It notes about 65 thousand fewer heartbeats in eight hours of sleep and the need for extra coverings as warmth relies on circulation. It then shifts to a series of humorous dialogue snippets.
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