22 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
1
In a dialogue about income and security a husband argues it is prudent to avoid risky actions even if they could yield more money. The partner worries about health and life, while others discuss responsibility to wife and family and the price of inaction.
Doctor John Brown of Bacup highlights muslin curtains as air filters for homes and greenhouses. He notes muslin is washable, should be changed frequently, and not dressed or mended for best health benefits. He cites prior use of muslin filters in Victorian homes and discusses general advice on living well and improving mood through simple comforts.
A quarrel in a Japanese laundry ends with a white man striking a Japanese customer who asked for a striped shirt. The dispute began over a missing shirt and language barriers, culminating in police involvement and injuries. The educated interpreter who aided the Japanese witnesses noted the glasses rule confusion and urged caution.
A quirky anecdote recounts Alexander the Great spotting an elephant’s loose leg skin and deciding to copy its design. He commanded a tailor to fashion similar trousers, perfecting the garment during campaigns and achieving well-creased wear in battle.
A long fragment from a humorous anecdote recounts Harry Lauder describing a great golf pro as ugly. The tale shifts to a sultan who sees his reflection, sobs, and a vizier who finally remarks that the sultan sees his face all day, while the vizier sees it only briefly. The piece darts through witty exchanges and jokes about vanity, gossip, and social quirks in a comic, newspaper-style mishmash.
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