Interesting items from a winter reading collection
The article notes diverse curiosities from Canada with 1 009 203 tele phones and a ratio of one per eight people. It mentions fashion trends like leather weight in winter garments, reptile patterned neckties, women learning boot repair, plant-based rain forecasts, zoo visitors, tortoise garden protection, health affecting posture, an auk egg fetch price, and horses stated as hardy. It also touches sunspots and wireless broadcasting links and notes sports are easy on the eyes.
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Canada
London Zoo
Looking Up Astronomy Notes and Planet Movements
Adelaide Evening Press notes planetary positions using practical, non telescope methods. Jupiter rises true north around 7 pm in The Twins. Mars will enter The Lion in about a month. Venus and Saturn are morning stars crossing the meridian in daylight. An audience quip about a dense intellect follows the astronomy.
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Adelaide Ngrning Press
Alistow
Paradise Lost
Mars
Meriden
Saturn
Jupiter
Parable of a Farmer Creditor Meeting Reflection
A well known farmer faced creditors after failing to pay for goods. He claimed he charged customers and allowed price flexibility, leaving him with only enough for food and clothes. Creditors doubted farming practices, debated oversight, and considered guidance on pricing based on production costs, though a rule to fix prices was rejected.
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Sydney
Mount Blanc
Balliff Association
Mechanical Eye-Lids Aid Observation of Vibrating Machines
A portable cathoscopic mroboscope resembles field glasses and lets the eye plainly view tiny vibrations. By shifting a shutter at the instrument’s end, moving objects can appear stationary, enabling direct observation of vibration in machinery without elaborate setups. Researchers expect wide use in studying mechanical motion.
District Council Deliberations on Road Works and Contracts
The District Council met on Friday April 10 detailing apportionment of 400 for road resurvey works in four sections totaling 40 40 80 and 45 chains. Tenders for multiple contracts including gravel roadworks and day discs were discussed with several recommendations and approvals.
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Esate
Pare Rovers
W. TH
Children’s Hospital
Adelaide
Seva Wilkie
Elizabeth Jane Willis
Goldsbrough
Te and Co, Tea
Goldsbrough Mort and Co, Ltd
Dept. of Lands
Connell
Sle
Gende -Peterborough
Koorings
Dr. McWaters
Gr. Finch
Sapeauxegte
Kooringa
Gr. Kellaway
W. H. Nanivell
Koorinchvck
Kemp Bros
Cr. Warnes
Dr. Hawkes
Kellock
Clever collie finds way home by taxi ride
A handsome and intelligent collie in the city loses its master and searches frantically. The dog hops into a passing cab and sits firmly on the seat, ignoring the driver. A crowd gathers until a witty onlooker realizes the dog wants to be driven home. The collar bears an address and the cabman delivers the dog to the home, where the master is found and the animal rewarded. The dog had been returning home each evening, and the owner’s reunion follows.
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da -Ahansom
Dosm’s Backache Kidney Pills Prove Lasting Relief
A reader testimonial from Mrs AH Moore of Thimes Street Borressue describes long term kidney ache relief after using Dosm’s Backache Kidney Pills. She recalls prior suffering with backache and poor sleep, but reports no further back pain since starting the remedy, confirming continued well being.
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AH. Moore
Thimes Street
Borressue
Sand Tam
Voy Health
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Walker & Sons
F. Spencer Watchmaker & Jeweller
Sayn
D. Jones & Son
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Wiliam Strees
Gavin Lucas
Eactaide
S.A
Central
Clare
W. A. Read
Bartlett
Industrial Department
Othart
Indeiry Vaan
J. H. Woollacott Builders and Contractors
Aberdeen
Pasaia
Plame Motor Spirit
Mobiloil
Aseoa
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Pamdtsenet Kepes
District Council OF
Areiappescla
LY & Byrne
H. Jennison
Koorlnge
Kernsenen
Burra Motor
Dodge Bros
Sunshine Farm
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