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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
6
A curious study describes a cardboard model and experiments by a garden expert to show how a cat rights itself and lands on its feet. It discusses tail use in turning, climbing failures in certain animals, and compares monkey balance with tail loss effects on climbing and leaping abilities.
The reader discusses headaches and self treatment, mentioning Robur tea and a plan to drink hot tea for relief. Advice includes considering Rabit tea and caution about freshness of product, with a tangential note about a pharmacist or chemist.
The Bank of England and private firm The Ranke of agli discuss a wartime loan and repayment terms. It outlines sums paid to the Exchequer, guarantees of interest, and the handling of debt through the Treasury and National Government accounts. The text notes audits, payments to national accounts, and control measures to ensure funds matched parliamentary and executive directives.
Fragmentary OCR describes trappers chase mice in a damp setting with boards and docks. It mentions a square, tides, and a rail, with a murky scene and a somber tone.
A wartime report details a visiting expert conjuror entertaining Australian troops in a cold trench YMCA hut. The performer describes the experience of lifting spirits amid wind and cold as soldiers sing prayers and share a moment of unity during a harsh winter.
A garbled OCR note mentions a daughter Yas, a plan to hang and a four week timeline. Names and specifics are unclear, suggesting a damaged historical snippet with potential violent intent.
A fragmentary tale recounts the arousing attempt to plunder Cornelia, famed for beauty and wealth, with her swift defense forcing the would-be thief to retreat. The text blends reflections on nobility, land rights, and ancient law as it traces how property and dowries were secured under the state.
The text critiques Kaiser figureheads praising victories while relying on others to carry out plans. It contrasts proclaimed triumphs with the burden of actual strategy, noting the harsh costs and political manipulations behind claims of peace. Historical references to Germany and leaders underscore the tension between rhetoric and action.
Readers report strong relief from bladder and kidney issues after using Warner's Safe Cure concentrated. J Hoflick of Mackay and G Rose of South Morang describe substantial improvement in stone passage and inflammation after one to four bottles, urging others with similar symptoms to try the remedy sold by chemists and stores in original and concentrated forms.
A garbled mixture of dialogue and casual notices captures social banter about pets fashion and gender, interleaved with a 1917 livestock and textile price list from Messrs. W Reynoke and Son. The passage includes quotes about a dog showing teeth, a mother and teacher exchange, a wife and husband fashion remark, and a shop ad listing prime wool and meat prices.
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