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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
6
A fragmentary report chronicles a peculiar event as witnesses recall a fairie tale like figure amid rain soaked streets. Citizens describe a fleeting encounter with a mysterious performer and odd lights near the riverbank, leaving questions about truth and folklore.
A fragmented text describes an evening gathering with thought on schemes, admire a plan, and hints at social dynamics. The garbled lines reveal a spoken, informal cadence, mentioning visits, preferences, and a cryptic exchange about attention and status.
A garbled solicitation mixes phrases about direct appeal, job opportunities, and product demand with scattered names and numbers. The fragmentary OCR includes references to hosiery, agents, and various personal names, creating a disjointed, lively ad style.
Historical ad style fragment describes a homemade cough remedy mix with warm water and sweeteners. It touts cost savings versus commercial products, listing ingredients, preparation steps, and branding details, alongside dubious claims about blood cleansing and strength boosting.
A fragmented price list shows soldiers heavy blankets with color notes Fawn Dark Grey and 62 percent to 0 percent wool content, sizes 66 by 90 and 74 by 60, priced around 14/6 to 38/0. The entry also lists fringed travelling bags bug serviceable qualities in various sizes with prices roughly 12 by 50 to 18 by 60, plus assorted pale and white wool blanket items with multiple price points.
A fragmented 1917 note discusses alcohol as a potent medical agent. It cites Jacob of New York in the New York Times Alaguano, arguing alcohol has therapeutic value despite prohibition. The text critiques dosage, suggesting diluted forms as a medical treatment and questioning broader societal harms.
A fragmented reminiscence sketches a young hostess planning a mysterious party. The narration hops between odd phrases and garbled names as she balances social duties with a looming sense of obligation. Readings drift through menus, guests, and a waning spirit, hinting at fatigue and a longing for simplicity.
The piece describes a damaged note about a celebrated poem and a poet’s early work. It mentions a “buteners book” and references to Keats and Lylylike lines, with an old memory of verses found or published long ago. The fragment ends noting another copy found later.
Distressed by common ailments from rheumatism to indigestion many suffer lasting pain. The ad claims toxins in blood from kidney and liver retention cause illness and touts Warner's Safe Cure as a restorative remedy, recommended by physicians and sold in 5 shilling and 2 shilling sixpence bottles.
Fragmentary remarks reveal details about Sir Walter Scott and the novel Waverley. Mentions of memory writing, a carpet cleaning anecdote, and a dog named Sousare tied to early drafting. Notes on the manuscript’s public fate and a pleasantry about an uncle conclude the reminiscence.
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