22 May 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
1
The piece describes several unhappy women including the envious self centered and selfish types. It argues dissatisfaction stems from inward focus and inability to adapt to one’s lot. It suggests self awareness and acceptance as paths to some happiness.
The piece muses on family holiday planning as mothers often seek the option that suits the children, praising mothers as merciful and wonderful. It urges readers to leave work behind during holidays, rest, and let others look after themselves, suggesting rest and indulgence when fatigued.
Old man Tom Jackson asks a friend to tell his wife he intends to marry. The friend’s wife is asked to relay congratulations while the letter from Tom’s wife lists seven personal questions about the engagement. The note seeks details on the woman, their meeting, residence, and how the proposal was made.
An illustrated variety of quips and sketches features an Irishman arguing art versus music in a roadside scene. A motorist laments parts left over after rebuilding a machine. A young woman mocks the idea of knowing all about a fiancé before marriage. The Panorama of the Past notes the science and charm of smiling as a social tool.
A detailed portrait of Paris rag-pickers shows over fifty thousand costumers, including twenty thousand women and children, earning from sorting and selling daily waste. The scene features night pickers with lanterns and hooks, morning dust-bin duties, and varied workers from experienced to independent runners who treat it as a philosophy of life and adventure.
A beam is projected onto the cornea, reflected onto a photographic plate, and the moving plate captures a zigzag trace of the eye as it reads. The study shows readers make small, rapid jumps, with greater error when returning to pick up lines, and that shorter lines ease reading by reducing eye strain.
Good temper helps in every walk of life for employers and employees alike. It reflects self-respect and consideration for others, builds goodwill, and accumulates a value of popularity and a reliable reputation that can aid you in tough times. A good temper is a great factor in success.
Fragmentary OCR lists various tea blends and textiles offered for cash with mentions of Melbourne prices and Australian context. The garbled items reference Teas Robar Domino Kassa Rasawatte and other goods, plus wool and sewing notions, all described in a mixed marketplace fragment.
A columnist cites courage as vital in business and life, noting its power to attract help and admiration. Anecdotes show neighbors quarrelling over household repairs and a cat and hens episode reveal how character shapes outcomes, ending with a proverb about money and reputation.
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