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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

5

The Tangled Web of Trouble at Deepdene

In Deepdene the mystery surrounding Ivy Cottage’s unseen resident unsettles Len Addie and Mr. Warden. Len defends motives behind secrecy while Addie probes the woman Hairs, and the trio confronts fear of ghosts and a looming sense of danger as nights grow tense.

Mero Len Deepdene Addie Warden Ernest Neephene Tutte Lesley Dr. Puller Maud Lennox Mr. Warden Forton Prince of Wales Ike Len London Leonard Miss Clitheroe

Deepdene Days Bring Secrets and Warden Departure Rumors

In a misty Deepdene week Len and Addie navigate secrecy about Ernest Wardens plans to leave Hanbury and a looming return to London. Lesley confronts Addies evasions as Miss Clitheroe and Gwendolen Clitheroe visit, while a stormy day clouds the mood and a call to Ivy Cottage raises questions about Mrs Martins ward.

London Len Deepdene Addie Devonshire Gwendolen Cilthorpe Ernest Warden Lesley Leonard Heaven Earth Sleht Ealing Hanbury Tondon Tle Ernest Adelaide Miss Clitheroe Ivy Cottage Mother Eve Mrs. Martin Pio Tom Florence Chitheroe Agon Ten Harley Street Mr. Kendrick Cress Papa Huanbury Talleyrand Florence Filnk

Secretly Married Suspect in Small Town Scandal

Adelaide Kendrick learns Ernest Warden is already married and that a secret union with her sister Addie has been arranged. The curate Mr Smiles arrives with grave news and the scene ends as Adelaide enters, shocked and fearful for the sisters.

Ernest Warden Miss Clitheroe Totty Adelaide Addie Gwendolen Clitheroe Gwendolen Clithroe Lester Hanbury Colston Hantury Oly Ernest Lesley Caing Mr. Smiles Lenton Kendrick Leonard London Diay Slater Mr. Warden LT Wave

Three farm lads who made £100000000 fortune tale

The wedding of Mrs. Marshall Meld to Mr. Maldwin Drummond recalls the rise of Marshall Field Potter Palmer and Lewis Lehrter from farm labor to partners in Field Palmer and Lester. Their combined fortunes reached about £1090,000,000, driven by dry goods and real estate in Chicago.

Marshall Meld Wifch Maldwin Drummond Conmeres Marshall Field Chicago Hewis 4 Leyter Place Ag House of Cooley, Wadeworth and Co Letter Potter Palmer Lnd Lakestreal Field Song Soll Field, Palner Lester Meld and Co Palmer Meld West Messrs. Leiter and

Founder of the Boys Brigade and its global spread

The founder Colonel W A Smith started the Boys Brigade in Glasgow in 1885 as a small unit of 28 members. It grew into a national institution and expanded to America Denmark India and Australia with over 114000 boys worldwide and 1824 UK companies. Smith served as secretary chief of the brigade and remains a colonel with links to the 1st Lanarkshire Rifles.

Boys’ Brigade W. A. Smith Leutenant Glasgow America Denmark India Australia United Kingdom Smith Thurso 1St Lanarkshire Rifles Ghven

Feat aboard ships sparks Masthead Contest

An incident aboard a Dutch vessel and an English ship saw a Dutch sailor climb the mast and balance on his head atop a British sailor’s shoulders. The Briton toppled but landed on the deck largely unhurt, then challenged the other man to repeat the stunt.

Butter making cooperatives boost farmer profits and quality

In Minnesota with 740 butter factories BK Slater, Dairy and Food Commissioner, argues cooperatives bring profit to farmers, improve output quality and farm methods, strengthen local home industries, empower farmers as business people, and improve community living. success depends on applying these advantages.

Cooperative Bitter Factory BK Slater Dairy and God Commissioner Minnesota U.S.A

Proper milking methods improve dairy yields

The article urges clean milking and full udder manipulation to maximize milk and butterfat. It endorses the Hegeland technique three times per step and cites Wisconsin Experiment Station data showing an 11/2 pint per cow gain or 20 percent butter per day, warning that careless milking wastes the richest milk.

Enid Wisconsin Experiment Station T.8.a

Ladies' Costume Trends Rise in Daywear and Gowns

A historical note discusses increasing popularity of clonefitting and elaborate garments. It highlights mounting bodies on French linings, insert sleeves, and preference for low front taps in plisse style, reflecting smart-dress trends of the period.

Fashion notes and retail blurbs from Melbourne patterns and jokes

The text describes a front closing skirt feature and sleeve construction, identifies Butterick's paper patterns and Melbourne agent M Thorp & Co with pattern numbers 2405 and 2850, mentions sizes and prices, then shifts to humorous domestic banter about a child’s pastry comparison, a lamp shade purchase, and a remark about hats with a humorous sting.

M. Thorp and Collins-street Melbourne Butterick Ind Akir

Kotburr Grocer Haunt Ends in Local Incident

Local report details a peculiar incident at Kotburr grocer where a shopper challenged a clerk over a grade dispute. Police investigated the scene and filed a brief record with no injuries reported.

Air in Soil Drives Plant Growth and Drainage Needs

The article explains soil porosity and air as essential for root respiration and crop growth. It notes that air spaces let oxygen reach plant surfaces, and that porous soil plus humus improves drainage and organic matter decay. It mentions bubbles after rain signaling air release and the role of ploughing in loosening soil.

Mort Cropa Phinte

Simple Terms for Farmers Lines

Farmers should be spared unnecessary chemistry when discussing commercial fertilisers. Experts and manufacturers must use plain terms and avoid technical jargon so farmers can grasp how to use fertilisers to improve crops.

Mark Lane Manuufacturore Ferulinera Tor Uileers Fargern

Hints to Breeders on Horses and Training

Practical guidance for horse breeding emphasizing early discipline and gentleness. It advises moderating initial workload to prevent weak colts, building strength through measured exercise, and allowing brood mares extra care near foaling. It argues harness work develops bone and muscle more than raw speed.

Art calendars from Robour Tea Co praised for quality

A Texas-style notice expresses pleasure at receiving calendars from Robour Tea Co. The calendars are described as artistic and well printed, featuring three National Gallery pictures. The firm plans to distribute free adverts to grocers and storekeepers and urges readers to request one copy of each picture before a planned single edition sells out.

Robjur Tea Co National Gallery

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