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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
6
Joly Honnell and Co announces sole proprietorship status changes for Greens tuain and Rourtematregt with Propu lad and Moteonsran listed as associate entities in the business notice.
Medical experts advise a gradual sea air lifestyle for nervous disorders. Do not rush to coastlines, avoid long trips, and rest is essential until strength returns. Physicians warn the therapy must be methodical to avoid setbacks.
Fragmentary text describes a dust speck used to illustrate atmospheric composition. It references a journey of dust through stages and mentions measurements, temperature, and currents. The narration evokes a scientist’s demonstration of how a tiny particle could reveal broader air conditions.
A fragmented text describes a curious clock in Prague's tower. A skeleton figure marks time while a magician ties the hour to a ritual. Rival clockmakers seek to imitate, and legends claim jugs of Prague sought the clockmaker’s demise.
The report describes experiments claiming the brain governs all body movements and that specific brain regions map to actions. It notes brain areas behind the forehead control facial and hand movements while areas near the temples influence finger and thumb function, with two separate centers for jaw movement.
A fragmented historical account notes Washington as laid out by a French engineer guiding a grand plan. It contrasts orderly original lines with later tall buildings, praising the city as a potential world’s most beautiful capital, though noting ongoing efforts to correct defects and enhance its layout.
Melbourne papers discuss an illustrated work titled Humanity by E W Cole. It features 560 race portraits from five continents, arguing races are essentially one and differences stem from climate and civilization. A pamphlet, A White Australia Impossible, accompanies it.
A local advert promotes high grade sanitary fittings including decorated lavatory basins. It notes low pressure water fittings and a stock of porcelain ware with quality finish and value. Located at Bourke street Melbourne, the firm is Meners John Danks and Son Proprietary Limited.
A fragmentary section discusses nautical lore and myths about shipboard life. It lists common sailor sayings and challenges misconceptions about how ships are run, noting that many popular beliefs are false. The text references kept traditions, deck duties, and the humor of sea language.
A fragment discusses baby names drawn from Shakespeare with many corrupted forms and misspellings. It lists numerous female names such as Beatrice Cordelia Cleopatra Olivia and male names like Malcolm, Douglas, and Stanley, arguing names influence a child’s life and urging careful selections to avoid lasting harm.
A torn fragment recounts young Prince Henry’s reluctance to bathe, the nurse’s stance, and a palace sentry’s silence as the prince endures public display of discipline. The scene shifts to a second wash attempt, with the prince’s tearful dignity underscoring royal expectation.
The article warns about sharing secrets with friends risking betrayal and broken trust. It cautions that confidences may reach spouses or other men, and stresses that revealing inner thoughts should be limited to avoid harming relationships and respect privacy.
An old commerce piece highlights remedies for chest illnesses and bronchitis with references to a popular chest medicine. It notes a larger sale volume and calls attention to consumption cures and related health claims.
The piece notes photographers eyes on peculiar people and long running series. It mentions an old London gentleman with a perfect library of portraits taken monthly for 26 years. Examples include Mr. Giese and a photographer named Billcell, illustrating subtle change over time in captured images.
The article discusses thumb-nail drawings from China and Japan, noting their centuries old tradition. It explains the left thumb nail used as a pen shaped point, the ink colors, and the unique outline style. It recalls a Liverpool private warehouse case and a Puritan era law about kissing on Sundays.
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