Dont Do This: A Guide On Manners And Self Control
A dated guide warns against petty social missteps such as throwing refuse on sidewalks, carrying umbrellas oddly, misplacing books, and disruptive piano playing. It urges keeping still, minding etiquette, avoiding gossip, and resisting temper, while stressing that public interest does not hinge on private family affairs. It notes everyone harbors imperfect traits and urges restraint to avoid personal unhappiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni
Character by the ears and personality myths
The piece describes ear shapes as telltales of temperament and social roles. It links well proportioned ears to bravery and leadership, while large pink shells indicate practical, self reliant women. Tiny, tight, pinched ears suggest meanness or deceit. musical types are round and full with a deep opening.
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Thenty
Shadows Turned to Substance in Home Life Advice
A period piece urging married women to abandon discontent and cherish a good man's love. It counsels gratitude, optimism, and restraint, urging readers to be cheerful at home and discreet abroad. Includes an offer for a booklet from the Ladies' College of HatI in Melbourne and a product plug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seuil
Ladies’ College of
Merchandise Spotlight From Melbourne's Broad Range Sale
A dense listing from Melbourne markets touts clothing, drapery, boots, shoes, ribbons, and various goods. It includes suits, belts, gowns, brushes, household wares, and multiple misc items with prices and descriptions, reflecting a broad retail catalog. The item highlights domestic brands, imports, and local suppliers like the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. and other tradesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auricainn Chincal Ad Texpla
Standard Sewing
Orion Staves
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co
Jai Glen, Woot and
Pruning in orchards to maximize yield and tree health
The text argues pruning is essential for orchard trees, noting overbearing branches harm fruit and tree vigor. It stresses pruning should begin early, be done properly to avoid damage, and that mature trees benefit from careful shaping to promote strong frames and higher yields.
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Snowelines
Eric
Draneloe
Mary
Guam
Naishag
Famous cantilever bridges opening marked by feats of steel
The article recalls the opening of a prominent cantilever bridge linking shores and notes the Longest spans, comparing to the Firth of Forth structure. It highlights the vast scale, 1710 foot main arms, and the global prominence of the bridge era, with reference to engineering milestones.
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Jim Munbosi
Victoria Palle
Wisle Dystare
Ningaeh
Seater
Cartier
Firth of Forth
Tridge
Queensferry
Value Small 8 Vinus In France and Frugality Debate
A fragment discusses household virtue and frugality in France, contrasting thrift with the risks of poverty for women. It argues savings support dowries and honest living, warns against excessive spending, and calls for prudent management of money to aid family and future generations.
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France
Leto
Not Alms But a Personal Gift of Kindness
Fragmentary prose reflects on the value of genuine friendship over alms. It emphasizes that a kind word and warm recognition from a friend can lift spirits more than material aid, and that true generosity rests in relationships rather than gifts.
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Largast
Fragmented 19th century quarrel aboard a steamboat
A garbled dialogue shows President Lincoln and a naval officer amid a murky exchange about courage, battle plans, and offerings of wine. The text evokes a chaotic, incomplete snapshot of a maritime encounter with political undertones.
The Plain Girl Versus the Pretty Wife Debate
A fragments filled discussion on marriage ideals compares plain and pretty women. It argues beauty does not determine domestic duty or happiness, noting a pretty wife may still perform chores cheerfully and that beauty should not dictate marital roles or obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nomeau
Pature
Damp Beds Warns Travelers Against Damp Sleep Surfaces
An old health notice warns of the dangers of sleeping in damp beds or sheets untended by a traveler. It cautions that damp sleeping conditions can chill the body during the night, risking illness, and advises air drying and careful heat, even suggesting not to trust hotel staff with bedding care.
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Shewls Uai
Nis
Milter
Telehar
Lotwel
Foolish Kickshaws and Odd Prompts in a Baffling Text
A garbled OCR style passage mixes odd phrases about water, tablets, and a vague product or event. It references names and places in a disjointed way, with stray mentions of a modern context and obscure terms, creating a fragmented and nonsensical newspaper fragment.
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AGE
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Evening Herald
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the Town & District
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H. C. Bird
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BIRD
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Parpe
Farniney
Triaghwal
Wuarile
Denaripeiuns
We Gioy Prions Warur Pipuw
Willen
Alwaye Tnotek
Auuit
Laake’ Kwaone
Winthenitl
Wy Down
WOOL
WEW Zealand Loan
Agengy Gormpany Limited
Amd
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Sattet
Sures Howeha
Ian Bee
Seemy Dep
Hearne
W.G. Hearne & Co. Ltd
Geelong
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Uae
Nyitars
Maurine
Rive
Ohio
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Newmarket Wool, Grain, & Produce
Dalgety and Co
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Quibell's
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