Ladies' Reading on Photography and Marriage Trends
A humorous 19th century reflection on why photos are popular after engagements, noting brides and grooms posing oddly to avoid awkwardness. The piece questions gender roles, cites George Eliot and Oliver Wendell Holmes on intellect and beauty, and ends with cynical takes on marriage aims and the luck of finding a good husband.
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Till Atranger
Annals of Photography
Sybil
Jemima Anne
Ots
Lome
Tiam
George Eliot
Yso
Oliver Wendel Holmes
Clementa Tonic Ex pose Patient Testimonial in Sydney Notice
A distressed reader recounts long illness and relief after taking Clementa Tonic. She describes chronic liver symptoms, headaches, nervous exhaustion, and loss of vitality, followed by restored appetite, improved digestion, brighter skin, and regained energy after several weeks of the tonic. The testimonial urges others to publish the interview.
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Certrude Connolly
Alfred Atrest
North Sydney
Newcastle
Avery
Perth
Epirita
Teritele
Clemente
Clementa
The Great Problem of Her Higher Life?
A muddled discussion on love and marriage contrasts passion with practical aims. The text cites proverbs about brides and husbands, notes the volatility of first love, and hints at the social expectations surrounding marriage and parenthood. Strong entities include references to lovers and critics.
A Farce on Modern Matrimony and Moral Standards
A chaotic social commentary mocks parental advice and prewar morals, showing how nonsense opinions about marriage and deception mix with evolving notions of knowledge, conduct, and women’s behavior. It parodies courtship, charity, and the taboo topics of maternity, attire, and legitimacy amid a skeptical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dook-hoa
Nellie
Gertie
Mayzappa
Carcoar Chronicle Advert: Biron and Bows Exriner Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Biron and Bows Exriner as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, influenza, croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, and more. It claims instant relief without swelling or inflammation and notes hospital clinics and royal patronage worldwide, including medals from Amsterdam and a royal endorsement.
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Sawper
Exmnaor
Biron
Une
Iqobe
King of
Tuly
Amsterdam
Doctors praise Vita dallo remedy after instant operation
Mr 8 A Palmer of Park Street Hackney reports his wife suffered a neck tumour causing pain. Doctors urged immediate operation but herbalists demanded high fees. Vita dallo allegedly removed the tumour with one large bottle, leaving a scar and no return of trouble. Palmer endorses Vita dallo and invites correspondence from 184 Pitt Street Sydney.
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A. Palmer
Bir
Vitadallo
Vitadatis
Federal Capital sites debated amid Sydney proximity concerns
A Sydney parliament discussion covers proposed federal capital locations including Carcoar Garland, with Sir William Lyne and Mr Conroy questioning Home Affairs. Debate centers on keeping the capital near Sydney and constitutional distance rules as a pamphlet on sites, illustrated by photos, is printed. A comic interlude about a cremation joke and royal hospital visit among Australian politicians accompanies the talk.
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William Lyneenya
Oliver
Carcoar-Garland
R. Anguat
Qonroy
Werriwa
Home Affairs
Albury Cought
Mr. Barton
Mr. Conroy
Sydney
New South Wales
Cenpert
Mom
London
Princem Christian
Sre
Dash Blank
Shia Fine Hospital
Mas Willis of Carcoar Uses Marking Ink to Save Linen
Mas Willis of Carcoar reports saving £25 6d in linen last year by using marking ink. The note highlights a small but notable saving from a simple ink method.
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Mas. Willis
Carcoar Save
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