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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
1
A father declares he would choose the son with no inherited money over one with fortune to secure his daughter's happiness. He argues an energetic poor man can build wealth and rise, while a moneyed heir may stagnate and leave the family penniless. He notes the daughter’s disposition matters and contends most cases favor the industrious suitor who will work to help both.
A physician argues the goal is postponing old age rather than merely extending life. He cites a legend of those who sought length of years, noting prudence and temperance preserve youth longer. The best path is to live temperately, avoid excess, and conserve vital forces.
An early 20th century essay on personal grooming argues neatness wins admiration. It praises careful storage and maintenance of clothing, noting tidy drawers and regular repairs as keys. The piece contrasts simple dress with extravagance, stressing habit from childhood shapes adult care of apparel.
A recent Maltese traveler recalls locals with ready wit and a tale of an English officer misreading orders in Cockaigne speech. The anecdote contrasts understanding between languages and a stunned officer labeled a fool as he learns from the Maltese.
A colorful Edwardian era anecdote about Thomas Edison attempting to capture his newborn’s cries on a phonograph. He tests the machine by the nursery, faces interruptions, and finally records the infant’s first wails, highlighting Edison’s ingenuity and stubborn perseverance.
A fragmentary discussion on love and marriage argues that love is selfish, focusing on a man selecting a wife who will share his life and ambitions. It explores whether affection alone suffices or practical partnership matters in happiness and success. The piece reflects early 20th century views on marriage roles and mutual support.
A four year old girl at a wedding became distraught, crying as she sought notice. A gentleman comforted her, lifting her to ease her distress, while adults watched. The scene, described with humor and a touch of pathos, highlighted social attention and the child’s momentary wish to belong.
A fragmented dialogue style piece presents jokes and witticisms about marriage, courtship, and social pretensions. Characters such as Harding Rivers Brooks and Mrs Mulcahy appear in quips about weddings, conversations, and expectations, with humor centered on engagements, proposals, and domestic life in a lively newspaper voice.
Fragmentary notice names Andrew Dryden and Corden & Co, advertising catrine horse medicines for human use. The garbled line mentions britain or brand details and a preliminary note about valuation or approval.
Advertises Hearne's medicine as a splendid cure for bronchitis cough croup arthritis hoarseness breathing difficulty eye pain and throat irritation. Promises complete cure when taken early with one or two doses and asserts it prevents chronic cough asthma and consumption. Sold by all chemists and medicine vendors.
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