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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
6
An old advertisement for Stott & Hoare's Business College highlights courses in type writing shorthand and commercial subjects. It promotes boarding facilities near Swan Street Richmond, with modest tariffs and proximity to the city. The copy emphasizes careful training and free prospectus to residents.
Fragmentary antiquated text argues a wife should sustain thrift, avoid bad company, and guide children while supporting a happy home. It prescribes refinement of speech, avoidance of extravagance, and obedience to moral laws, portraying the ideal wife as a guardian of family virtue amid historical gender norms.
A damaged OCR segment presents distorted speech about fabric requests and a butchered scene with names like Lam korry and Dagair, including misread lines about yards of vostulune and a Stonerune exchange, giving little coherent narrative or clear outcome.
Readers from New Zealand and Australia report relief from chronic bladder trouble after using Warner's Safe Cure. Letters describe diminished urinary frequency, reduced pain, and regained health, with testimonials from several named individuals and locations. The notes tout kidney-targeted action and include a simple morning urine test for kidney health.
A historical note surveys gender ratios in England and Wales from 1801 to 1901 with figures showing a female excess at various points. It cites 106 females per 1000 males in early data and later rises to about 108 per 1000 in 1801 and increases through 1841 and 1901, reflecting demographic shifts over two centuries.
An advertisement extols the American Radiator System for buildings including churches halls and homes. It stresses perfect circulation continuous heat light fuel use and minimal maintenance with breathable air and fewer chimneys. It invites inquiries to agents John Danks & Son in Melbourne.
Advertises PELEGHAPIL stout with sample dozen and free casing. Promotes Ten blends for wide Australia shipping. Markets Rabur Tea in multiple grades with graded pricing including bulk discounts and various tin packaging. Also lists Robur Tea grades with per pound prices.
Mary Ella Russell narrowly escapes a theft of her diamonds during a Winter Garden party at Blackpool. A smart young woman lured Russell for an interview then a hand slipped under her cloak and the jewels vanished to her carriage. A detective and police watch for the thief while a banquet ends with a bold demand and the bouquet division.
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