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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
6
A La Nature report quotes a Swiss Society of Chemistry discussion on highly explosive compounds. The chemists compare nitroglycerine and hydrocarbon derivatives, noting energy yields and practical limits, with emphasis on liquid oxygen reactions and glycerine derivatives as theoretical maximums.
A fragmented dialogue features a speaker venting about wages, wine, and tea. The hearer laments scarcity and mocks the grocer for delivery habits while weaving in humorous misheard phrases and rural cadence. The text hints at daily life, shortages, and odd phrases, capturing a rural speech pattern.
A garbled yet persistent appeal outlines War Savings efforts urging reader participation. It discusses the concept of savings groups, the need for regular contributions, and a call to join to aid national finances and wartime loans. The text also references distant places and symbolic imagery to bolster patriotic action.
A dated guidance piece offers practical tips for carnation upkeep including removing yellowing leaves, burning diseased scraps, using mild sulfur solutions to combat rust, and maintaining plant vigor through steady watering and careful cultivation as the growing season progresses. Strong emphasis on consistent attention and early pest control to protect blooms.
The September issue of New Magazine features Wyite and Gersfaasiy od Une Gergana, with Oliver Curwood’s North West Canada romance cited. Prices from Little Collins Street publishers and various stock-market style figures for weeks ending October 28 are listed, including prime beef, pork, prime lamb, and other meat prices.
Preston Tannery in Victoria advertises to consign barley, offering any quantity of thoroughly dry high quality Back or Golden Wheat Barley. It guarantees the highest market price and invites consignments to Bolt Station, covered with tarpaulin.
Letters from J J Hollick of Mackay Queensland and George Flow of Morans Vie recount successful relief from bladder stone and urethral inflammation after using Warner's Safe Cure. Both men report rapid improvement and endorse the medicine, sold in 5 shilling and 2 shilling sixpence concentrated bottles.
Company notice lists head office at 333 Collins St Melbourne with offices in Sydney and Brisbane. For terms or information contact Samuel Cook Chief Manager or J M Carroll Assistant Manager by phone or mail.
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