06 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
1
The article explains darning a hole by weaving long darning cotton across the hole then cross stitching in regular style. For large holes a patch from an old stocking is added, using a kite shaped piece sewn in to renew the heel. The method prevents wrinkles and ensures comfort, especially for children's stockings and boys' shoes.
A fragmented notice discusses eye health and dangers of veiling, warning modern women about the evil of the veil. It claims many wearers suffer eye strain, squinting, and facial strain from tight coverings and urges testing veils and trying various kinds to avoid eye trouble.
A Lincoln ram owned by G D Theakstone of Jerilderie repeatedly escapes paddocks. To restrain him, a saddle shaped gag and a line attached to a box log are used, pinning the ram in place yet allowing motion. The ram now stays, yet still roams when unchallenged, while a neighboring merino loses a hind leg in an apparent mishap.
A German prison governor decorated by the emperor celebrates the honor with his staff, noting prisoner numbers rising from four hundred to seven hundred. He urges continued effort, while an office boy jokes about overtime pay for the governor’s imagined long hours.
In early science inquiry a class of men called Purveyors to the Faculty supplied dissection subjects. One snatcher killed a man by accident and then feigned sympathy while aiding passers by. A coroner’s inquest the next day led to the disposal of the body to another hospital for science.
A district worker argues that true kindness forms the base of noble character unlike charitable giving. He urges setting lifelong duties to the weak and animals, claiming neglect leads to sorrow and sin. He laments abstract pulpits and calls for practical, duty driven kindness from children toward all beings.
An old Irish gardener jokes with his master about a dream and miscalled gifts of tobacco and tea. Edison and a museum dialogue spark humor. A beggar and thimble tale ends with a wry quip on bachelors and married men.
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