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Newspaper
Carcoar Chronicle
Location
Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1935
Page
3
A fragmentary poem describes a lithe girl in a spotted apron who stands in the looking glass. The speaker, calling himself Jabe, wonders who the girl is, claiming she mirrors his actions and questions his identity as he grows red in the face and fears the reflection.
An Oriental fable unfolds as the Nose claims exclusive ownership of spectacles while the Eyes, Lips, Ears, and ultimately all features seek a fair decision. The Ears propose a joint ruling by the group, suggesting the Eyes will abstain at key moments. In the end the united council refuses to yield to the Nose and holds a mutual verdict.
A dated article explains a math trick to reveal a friend's birth date and age last birthday. It describes writing the birth day and month, then performing steps: multiply by 2, add 50, multiply by 50, add age last birthday, subtract 365, add 15, and read the final figures to deduce birth date and age. The example uses June 1 and age twelve, illustrating the method's output and ends with a moral about age and friendship.
The great salt lake at Obdorsk spans nine miles by seventeen and is mostly solidly roofed by a thickening salt deposit. Since the mid 1800s crystals formed on the surface, and in 1878 an underground outlet lowered the lake three feet, the gap narrows annually as more crystals form. Springs around the lake evaporate water onto the roof, adding to its growth and hinting at a future salt mine for Siberians.
Reindeer garments made from skin resist moisture and retain warmth. The hair is hollow yet divided into watertight air cells, compressing to swell the weave when in water, keeping the wearer buoyant. Russians Swedes and Norwegians commonly wear these garments.
The text notes in London shops once used signs due to widespread illiteracy, while in Russia peasants rely on vivid pictures for everyday cues. It describes shop illustrations of goods, colored houses to differentiate locales, bells at rail stations, post office charges for writing and reading letters, and posters guiding peasant readers, with no advertising hoardings aimed at literate audiences.
The article explains why left hand piano music exists, noting the right hand often bears more load in standard pieces. It argues for balanced training of both hands, scales, trills, and chords, and asserts left hand pieces help when the right hand is injured or limited. It concludes there is no fixed list of such works.
A fragment notes a man securing victory through steadfast effort. The text hints at a signing stone used to seal success, symbolizing perseverance and decisive action in achieving a win.
A list of curious claims covering pianos invented in 1711, cash-like potatoes in Ireland, hard black diamond, British coin alloy, and many more oddities. Includes notes on Laplanders height, Dead Sea evaporation, paper dining halls, leprosy varieties, and a giant thermometer project in Rochester. Some entries appear dubious but reflect era lore and trivia.
A description paints the Empress of Japan enjoying a summer fishing holiday on the Tamagawa river. The scene shows a crescent houseboat like a fan, with purple silk cords and rose and white cups, as fishermen cast lines and cormorants assist the catch. One year the daily haul reached three thousand ayu.
A reader asks why a spanner is made with the gripping portion offset from the handle. The sketch shows the traditional bent design and explains the mechanical advantage and access it provides in confined spaces. The article outlines the geometric reasoning behind the offset grip for better torque and reach.
The mut view shows a cranked spanner enabling a second grip on a nut once the dotted outline indicates the initial position. By turning the spanner over a further grip is gained, allowing continued rotation. When space allows a straight spooner works just as well.
The article explains Sardinian marriage rituals described by The Romance of a Great Singer author. A suitor asks the father for permission to see the bride through church visits or, when she prefers privacy, uses a wooden two knob telephone to convey vows. The girl drops a knob for contact, and the lover speaks into the other, often for years without meeting.
A British Indian report recounts the Buddha's death near Kushinagar, the cremation in the mango grove, and the eight sacred relics divided among Mallas and seven kings. Kaniska of Peshawar later housed one relic in a casket within a grand pagoda, with the British sovereign as rightful custodian by ancient law.
Wladyslaw Filipowski of Hawthorn Illinois describes a patent fishing device to be screwed into a post or support. A spring arm guides the line and a trigger connected to the line releases the arm when tension from a bite pulls it, enabling automatic pulling action on the fish.
In a San Francisco shipping office a betting round unfolds over a trick hat ring. Captain Jack bets five dollars he can poke the hat through a ring with his finger, then executes the stunt to prove the feat. The room confirms the wager as the ring passes through, fulfilling the bet.
In recalling Palestine travel Sir Francis Galton notes the dryness of soil near Jaffa despite lush gardens beyond mud walls. A road pump spout bears Drink Here but pumps only a scant stream while a clever division leaves the garden with most water.
A short profile notes a gifted individual reveling in success and the financial rewards earned through inventive work. The piece highlights creativity, public recognition, and the pleasure of financial security that follows high achievements.
A succinct reflection on human nature and history praising individuals over masses, noting each person’s unique story amid shared struggles and ideals.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox recalls two Indian wedding processions seen near a temple. A ten year old bride and a fourteen year old husband, along with another five year old, mark child marriages. The piece condemns child marriage, widowhood, and lack of female education, urging legal action and reform.
A collage of inky sketches from a humor page, featuring quick vignettes and dialogues. Jocular exchanges range from a milliner's window and a crusty shopkeeper to a bumbling waiter and a proud father. Characters include Mrs Mudelle, a hustling tourist, and the determined Murphy, each delivering light mischief and wry commentary.
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