Men Seek Fortune or Character for True Independence
A reflective line emphasizes that many chase wealth to gain freedom, but true independence comes from developing character as the enduring source of self rule and resilience.
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1924
Page
3
A reflective line emphasizes that many chase wealth to gain freedom, but true independence comes from developing character as the enduring source of self rule and resilience.
A headmaster taught about the rise and fall of mercury using a thermometer ten feet high. Mischievous students watched, and when it fell to the playground a boy reported its drop with the flat reply Ten feet sir. A widow is a strong rival for a single girl and paints a different social scene.
A country visitor browses Oxford Street shops and is astonished by prices in a confectionery window. He contemplates buying a large Christmas cake but misreads the price as pounds. He then jokes about paying with a penny and notes his son’s interest in turning a barn into a golf course and a barrage.
A comic collage of misadventures begins with a man hurrying to a train blocked by a crate of four live turkeys and a firm ticket inspector declaring the luggage must go in the van. Amid jokes about Irish wit, bed prices, ignorance, and family banter, the piece sketches social quirks with humor and quick exchanges.
An article describes the new Dodge Brothers business coupe with a lower longer body, adjustable side windows for clear vision, larger rear window, and enamel finish. It notes enhanced riding comfort, forward gear shift, ample leg room, spacious door pockets, and a long back seat compartment. The piece also includes unrelated anecdotes and advertisements for remedies.
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