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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
5
Open weekly chapter of Jarwick the Prodigal by Tom Gallon heralded as his best yet. The tale follows an escaped convict in a sensational serial, with critics comparing Gallon to Dickens and promising increasing suspense toward a startling denouement.
Harold reunites with Edrie to plan a future as she becomes heiress and bride. Nellie Grant Campbell dies leaving Hollyhurst to Mrs Campbell and Helena as wedding gift, while Edrie, Helena, Harold, and Mr Richards rebuild a peaceful life with loving support from Mrs Campbell.
Harold Sturtevant welcomes the wanderers back to Hollyhurst as Edric remains bound to home at last. The estate glows with lights and gala decor to honor their homecoming and Edrie’s hopeful future as the star of the household.
The Jaffa Jerusalem railway fascinates Palestine’s inhabitants as a convenient route for tourists to the Holy Land. Its route traces the old Roman road through Mizpah, Beth Horon, and the site of Samuel, with five stations along the line. The railway’s reach remains limited to parts of Asia Minor and Palestine, with vast routes unlikely to be opened soon.
A reflective piece urges sharing cheerful words to lift spirits. It notes small kindnesses from friends and even children brighten days and compares good speech to apples of gold in silver. The text emphasizes the trust and guidance offered by kind tones in strangers and travelers.
A discussion on thoughtlessness causing unhappiness. It cites people who act without considering consequences and disrupt household routines and social plans. The piece argues for more consideration to improve comfort, health, and happiness of friends and relatives.
Eye strain is a frequent but overlooked cause of headaches. Correcting vision with properly fitted glasses after a careful eye exam by a skilled oculist can relieve headaches, while ill fitting glasses or bad eye habits may worsen conditions.
Fragmentary religious reflection on a love that learns sacrifice and cherishes the divine identity within. The text speaks of a heart capable of care, learning, and devotion, seeking brightness and joy beyond earthly bounds, in a godly fashion.
The column advises organizing emergency articles in a labeled drawer labeled Soldiers in Reserve for quick access. It suggests using court plaster bandages mustard plasters and soft cloths, keeping common remedies ready for minor injuries and pains.
The article traces wedding rites from ancient fashion to modern practices. It notes beaded wheaten wreaths and corn shower rituals in England, Scotland and Ireland. It describes the progression from rice to breadlike wedding cakes and the custom of breaking bannocks atop the bride’s head, celebrated with whisky to toast the couple and clans.
A social piece urges young women to contribute to friends' enjoyment by performing or entertaining when invited. It cites a violinist who refused a private dinner, noting professionals deserve payment, but emphasizes that private exclusivity is wrong. Encourage use of talent to entertain society.
Article offers home methods for skin care including homemade cold cream a blend of lanolin spermaceti almond oil and perfume and a finish with corn starch and orris root. It stresses cleansing with warm water borax and a nightly bath plus rubbing to smooth wrinkles and mentions steaming and whitening formulas.
A drill sergeant separates recruits by marital status. All move except Pat the Irishman who says he is courting Sally. The miscommunication reveals his single status while implying a personal relationship. The sergeant collapses from the reaction.
George Rowland, a city farmer, receives Vera Coutts’ playful affection after a mistaken letter mix up. A polite apology leads to a social visit where Vera’s father, Mr Coutts, warms to the match. The couple's courtship grows as they navigate parental approval and playful schemes.
A young man recounts an awkward confrontation over personal belongings and a domineering fellow, noting remarks about a dominee and a chum. He describes borrowing and returning items like an evening dress and umbrella, and a dismissive reply to his request.
A large town in the Midlands hosts a Saturday football match with an excursion train that travels slowly. Passengers grow impatient as the train stops at Mare station. The porter jokes March Marely causing the crowd to laugh and easing anger among travelers.
Mr Camiox opines on the idea of operating a horseless carriage. He worries the machine would run away or confuse him, stating he will never attempt to drive such a device. The exchange reveals humor and rural skepticism about new technology.
A board discussion about honoring a clerk leads to humorous remarks on generosity and timing. Jokes range from a hungry boy to a mother and bread, to the text Man shall not live by bread alone. Amusing exchanges touch on drunkenness, a horse gag at the Custom House, and odd parental advice amid a flurry of rural witticisms and reflections on laziness and virtue.
The passage describes shooting stars as omens shaping legends across regions, noting a transformed beauty who lures and harms youths, a belief in wishes working before dawn, and varied interpretations by Spaniards and Arabs about fate and divine judgment.
The piece argues small talk is valuable when thoughtfully used, comparing it to currency and music. It suggests those with little else are poor, while those with none of it are crippled, and notes talk can be a practical life skill when mastered by a willing mind and clear wind.
A fragmented collection of quotes stressing diligent faithful work, humane kindness from dogs, and the value of modest leaders. It argues that true impact comes from quiet duty and humane conduct, not public praise or grand feats.
A review praises Lambert Thompson’s volume The Bush Shade for its bright natural imagery and joyous tone. It highlights poems such as The Muse of Nature and The Cataract Gorge at Launceston, noting vigor in A Tropical Storm and refined feeling throughout. Published by George Obrtson and Co with attractive presentation.
Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps is distilled from high quality barley in Europe and loved by the Aromatic hive berry. It is marketed as completely free from fusel oil and unwanted byproducts.
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