18 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
1
The IXY Butchery announces continued operation under Mr Simpson to supply big customers with Bent and Mutton, small goods, and a variety of stock. They pledge very best quality and invite inspections at all times to suit the times.
An unclear historical fragment recounts a physician receipt of a comic letter and an anecdote about a nervous old lady seeking truth in a medical note. It references Dr John Hunter and a prank involving leaking advice via a wearer's letter. The piece evokes period tone and scholar narration.
The piece argues that true charity lies in individual good deeds rather than large donations. It urges practical help over patchwork gifts, advising careful use of resources and self sacrifice rather than turning a washerwoman into a public dumping ground for unusable clothes and food.
A medical specialist argues that there is no substitute for a new suit to boost morale. He condemns giving old clothes to the mentally afflicted as it worsens worry and hampers recovery. He notes that a sharply dressed person appears composed among others, implying clothing influences perceived ability.
A minister plus his wife recount lighthearted, sometimes ribald stories from ceremonies in a remote region. The officiant recalls advising couples on marriage, and a humorous anecdote centers on a congergation member's clothing and charity needs, ending with a moral punchline.
Fragmented catalog of goods and tools with scattered items such as clothing, drapery, boots, fabrics, paints, garden wares, fencing, window hardware, roofing, sewing machines, and miscellaneous hardware. Includes references to suppliers, agents, and vague pricing notes amid garbled OCR.
James Garcia, a Mexican employed on the io Grande railway, drove a goods train carrying blasting powder toward the Pilares mines. When fire broke out, he ordered the fireman off, then sped the engine toward the town of Naconact to avert an explosion that would have destroyed the town and its inhabitants. The train survived the blast, and Garcia became a local hero for his selfless action.
The tale recounts how young John Opie sketched his father’s face from memory after a kitchen interruption. He endured a beating to complete the portrait and later earned his mother’s praise, with Opie recounting the tale to celebrate his early, stubborn persistence and eventual success.
Blinks invites his friend Jinks home after his return from abroad and recalls a faded memory of Bobby. An hour later Jinks shakes hands with Bobby and Bobby asks if he remembers him. Bobby says yes, the man his father brought home last summer.
A 19th century essay argues marriage cannot produce temperance or industry. It claims miracles fail after vows and lasting happiness comes from patient forbearance, mutual sacrifice, and steady conduct. It urges newlyweds to cultivate enduring affection and discipline rather than rely on ceremony.
This fragment warns against harsh parenting errors. It advises avoiding praise and encouragement, imposing punishments for accidental mistakes, ignoring children's play, and disapproving of their social connections. It also suggests shirking responsibility and denying personal accountability.
The piece argues tact and a clear mind are vital for a girl to advance, opposing superficial displays of wealth or power. It warns against lying about finances or belongings and favors quiet, discerning behavior. Silence is praised when unsure, as tact requires knowing when to speak or stay silent.
Dental health guidance warns against acid damage from frequent consumption and stresses daily brushing with appropriate technique. It notes toothbrush design, brushing direction from gums outward, and replacing brushes regularly to prevent gum recession and germ buildup.
In an adjourned inquest in a Northern city a juryman vanished prompting the coroner to angrily order his retrieval. The officer hesitated as the coroner demanded action and threatened to drive to the missing man in a motorcar. The scene grew tense as the coroner challenged authority and a steeplejack image emerged for the search.
Mrs M L Roy announces the completion of the Bowrdleg Hows addition with commodious up to date dining rooms. She informs the public she has taken over the establishment formerly built by Mn Swann and invites public patronage at the new refined premises.
A historical account details a massive blast caused by gun cotton and nitro compounds, wiping out a large portion of Stommnartee. The catastrophe, dated December 1875, killed about 80 and wounded 209 as a town with numerous shops suffered extensive damage.
A prominent British resident, during a wartime charity event near Doncaster, took a bundle of letters thinking they were charity parcels to be sent to the Dew Post Office later. A churchwarden retrieved them, and a woman at the service warned the owner that the letters appeared tampered with, suggesting harm inside.
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