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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
A famed marksman held a post atop a clock tower in a rebel stronghold, baiting enemy shells with patient segments of smoke and precise rifle fire. After repeated near-misses and a final brutal exchange, he retreated to a cavern, returned after the blast, and fell at his post with rifle and belt beside him.
Compiled sayings and maxims on diligence and honesty from figures like Thomas Lipton and a shopkeeper, urging thorough work, punctuality, and fair dealing. The text stresses consistency, trust, and ethical conduct as keys to lasting business success.
The text contrasts true strength with appearance, arguing real power lies in self restraint and forgiveness. It recounts a voyage scene where a prudent choice among suitors is advised, and ends with a comic exchange about gaslight greed and a stubborn donkey offering a farcical glimpse of resilience.
Lancashire police inspectors and officers pursued a rowdy gang in a rural chase. The leading figure, a tall black man, bolted into a field near bookshops where the crowd shouted bets. The pursuer reached the spot too late as the quarry collapsed from exhaustion and died.
A fashion note describes women's coifures using ribbon bows in front, velvet ribbons, and white or pastel tones. It notes large back combs in pale yellow tortoiseshell, hair drawn high at the back, and cautions against excessive height. A commentator named Adele discusses the trend and its youthful appeal.
A discussion on the era’s patent medicines and wealth aiding public health. References to Charles Pulford’s will directing funds to Dr. I natdo's Homes, a widow's charity plans, Dr St John Long’s death and charitable bequests, and Thomas Holloway’s funding of the Royal Holloway College and hospitals.
A historic remedy suggests hot water baths and light lemon tea as aids for sleepless women. It advises removing clothing, soaking face temples and wrists in hot water, plus short rests of a quarter hour or more. A cool-down sponge bath and fresh clothes after rest complete the routine.
Practical guidance for farmers on horse breeding and training emphasizing avoiding heavy work before age three, proper feeding to prevent colic, value of good mares over inferior geldings, and the traits of a good walking horse. Also includes home remedies for heat and care, plus a humorous farmer exchange about a worker and a dismal wine anecdote.
A fragmentary collection of cooking instructions and ingredient lists including mutton dishes, puddings, scones, baking steps, and a drink recipe. It covers methods for browning, sifting, and mixing with notes on oven heat, dough handling, and serving suggestions. Also describes a tartar-based baking powder, and a simple cool drink using meal, lemon, and sugar for laborers.
A thirsty water vendor faces a rough day as a rude customer at the top of the workyard mockingly demands lemonade and elderflower. The vendor endures insults, warns of a clock price, and trudges on toward home, muttering about the bitter exchange.
A fragmented OCR passage cites thirteen proverbs about nose and self restraint, with garbled lines about not cutting off one’s nose to spite a face and a refrain on a “poor man’s tow.” The text appears as a stray, incomplete sample from a catalog of maxims, listing possibilities and misreads rather than a coherent article.
An obscure antiquated piece describes animals aboard ships suffering sea sickness. The text paints lions and tigers as bedraggled and distressed, with contorted bodies and drooping heads, while humans observe their misery and taunt the paralyzed creatures.
The doctor cautions a gravely ill patient to follow strict directions including Seria a visit, new diet, and medicine, predicting a dramatic turn in health within a week. He privately notes this is the fourth such case in three days and that Sernee Grit and Dusty may regret worrying him.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe a prisoner delayed by a prior incident, with an officer questioning the excuse for lateness and mentioning a prior offense. The text shows garbled dialogue about a night event, a chase, and a reunion with a figure named Mole Nhe, plus a delayed arrival and a mistaken memory.
A long testimonial details severe indigestion fatigue and nervous weakness cured by Clements Tonic. The narrative cites dramatic improvements in sleep, energy, appetite, and vital strength after weeks of use, praising the remedy's effects on liver balance and overall health.
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