13 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
1
A naturalist notes repugnance to artificial colors and describes insect tricks in mimicry and camouflage. Butterflies imitate leaves, a Canadian peacock moth mimics prey to survive day predators, and a water beetle’s web glitters with dew that the spider clears to keep prey unaware.
A speaker notes many reporters he met in his political career. He praises a genial prohibitionist from the fictitious Dogtown Gazin for his uncanny shorthand speed after a quick dinner. A mass meeting ends with the journalist slipping away, proving he can write faster than speech.
A small circus suffers rain and deaths among its menagerie and fails to pay salaries. The strong man Zero is rejected as spokesman, and the troupe delays are asked to continue. The show disbands after funds run out as names begin with T. Zero reappears seeking work and is hired, but the contract is interrupted by his reveal that his new name is Ajax.
The article outlines three paths for beginners in poultry farming and stresses determining objectives early. It advises selecting stock carefully, using reliable judges if needed, and securing sufficient capital for best stock to pursue stud and show aims. Emphasizing utility over breed, it notes eggs and birds as revenue, cautions on breeding stock quality, and highlights Wright lessons on laying competitions and survival of the fittest.
The article reports on a fad called nailistry claiming nails reveal personality. Broad nails signal gentle, bashful types. pale nails indicate melancholy. Narrow nails suggest ambition and quarrelsomeness. round nails denote lovers of knowledge and liberal views. red spotted nails mark choleric, martial temperaments.
Japan’s wood ribbon industry grows as planed European timber is crafted into satin-like ribbons. Products include crepe, striped and relief-figured cords used in hats and garments. Americans are major buyers while Geo Hyland promotes future presence at Carter Bros. for repairs and business services.
Manufacturer advertises tanks from 60 to 6000 gallons, baths, pumps, farmers' troughs, dairy utensils, water pipes and fittings in city prices. Also agent for Danks' Billabong windmill and provides estimates for complete water plants and gas fittings.
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