20 May 1910
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
1
A Victorian era column discusses finding a suitable wife weighing morning temper, housekeeping, and child kindness. It argues against marrying for mere charm, urges system and judgment, and analyzes love’s role in marriage and the need for compromise. It also meditates on child upbringing and preserving individuality in partners.
Emerson urges each person to use innate aptitudes and not copy others. The piece laments reliance on borrowed thoughts and external authority, warning that common sense and individuality fade when people imitate rather than create.
A collage of light verse and anecdotal quips ranging from social banter in a kitchen to the mischief of sketches by Lord Palmerston. It includes mock dialogue about housework, a yarn on a painted landscape, a joke about seconds on a train, and domestic mishaps with clothing repairs.
An advertising prospectus describes The Standard as a reliable journal serving the North Eastern Capital district with careful event records. It promotes subscriptions at five per quarter and promises broad circulation and value for advertisers.
A large and varied printing plant offers to handle any printing job from posters to tickets. The department commits to sending orders for Printing and coordinating with Lowes to ensure stylish jars, good materials, and reasonable prices.
We stock a large range of plain and fancy stationery and office requisites at good prices. Tuuney Goode notes many dainty presentation pieces and ornamental items. it is worthwhile to view these goods.
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