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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
1
A mosaic of brief jests and anecdotes from a late 19th century periodical. It features Professor Tyndall stories about public lectures, humorous exchanges involving Mrs. Bodily wit and dinner talk, and sharp quips from various correspondents. The page blends science, society, and domestic humor through compact, era-voice snippets.
A column compares old fashioned patience in marriage with modern rush to bliss. Neighbors note many couples start with high hopes but end in separation over small issues such as cigarette smoke or muddy boots. The piece argues true harmony requires sacrifice and time, not instant perfection.
A fragment discusses women and physical culture, arguing that athletic improvement should focus on heart and muscle function rather than appearance. It critiques reliance on beauty and clothing, urging practical strength and athletic capability over form or grooming.
The advice focuses on clothing choices for portraits with emphasis on avoiding neon contrasts and heavy furs. It recommends subdued tones, jewel colors, and a preference for pearl strings to create a flattering, classic look for full or partial length photos.
A seaport police official with exposure to many nations recalls how different nationalities fight. He says an Englishman tosses his hat and coat aside, a Scotsman hides his coat and buttons up, an Irishman seeks crown protection, a German folds his coat neatly under a hat, and an American acts with priority to secure belongings.
The text outlines color origins and sources including cochineal insects for carmine and carmine lake, sepia from cuttlefish, Indian yellow from Os trees, Prussian blue from horse hoofs, and lampblack from goat resin. It lists lakes from roots and gums, blue black from grape vine base, Turkey red from madder, gamboge sap from trees, raw sienna from Siena nearby earth, burnt timber and phor, and mantle from mastic gum. It notes Chinese manufacture and other pigment origins like Chinese white from zinc and vermilion from quicksilver ore.
A Victorian guide explains dye preservation for merinos delains chintzes and printed tawns using lukewarm water soap lather and oxgall. Rinse in two cold waters with a teaspoon of vinegar in the final rinse to brighten colors. Iron promptly or fold damp for later ironing and avoid heat on delicate hues.
The notice offers a subscription to The Standard for one unit price with home delivery details. It mentions reliability and broad public interest and invites readers to subscribe for mailed copies.
A printer offers versatile printing capabilities from large posters to simple tickets. The firm guarantees a right job, good material, and reasonable pricing, inviting orders for a wide array of printing tasks.
We stock a large assortment of plain and fancy lines and a range of attractive presentation pieces. The inventory includes ornamental and useful items and aims to provide value for office needs.
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