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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
3
A collage of wartime chatter from British papers recalls Admiral Hood and Lord Fisher, civilian workers, and soldiers. Observations on daylight saving, home front morale, munitioning, and everyday life mix with jokes and letters from readers, reflecting a nation at war.
An essay narrates history and jokes about women gaining freedom through dress, sport, and education. It cites wife beating cases, Maryland laws, and figures like Matthew Vassar as milestones. The piece links physical liberty to spiritual liberty and votes for women.
In a Lloyd's Weekly report, lawmakers face strong opposition to conscientious objectors. Judges Darling, Burling, Lawryie, and Avery condemn the applicant’s bid for non combatant exemption, arguing the tribunal lacks power to grant such relief and that the man seeks citizenship duties without performing them.
Before conscription the British army faced losses as volunteers who studied the issue objected to enlistment. The London Abolitionist would like to meet the soldiers who survived hardships like dysentery and illness, questioning whether they would be alive to meet him. The press has recommended various approaches to address these concerns.
A garbled wall of quotes and mock confessions attacks the theme of privacy's end. Alleged speakers including a Telephone and a Motor claim responsibility while the National Journal and other figures contest the causes, in a satirical exchange about media power and personal boundaries.
A discussion of the Democratic platform linked to the League to Enforce Peace advocating US leadership for a postwar world security system. Critics warn against entangling alliances but stress military readiness as a deterrent while urging balanced policy and cautious action.
The piece extols patriotic duty on the farm with imagery of planting, harvesting, and daily toil. It notes the nation’s need for resilience and collective effort, mentions Colonel Roosevelt and Mr Wilson in a political context, and suggests partisan support shaping Republican and Democratic paths.
The piece quotes a Chinese proverb on wine and argues prohibition should start with personal temperance. It links alcohol to efficiency and social prestige, urging leaders to address both men and women, urging cultural change over mere legal restriction. The tone mirrors a historical editorial urging moral reform.
Vague guidance urges kindness to neglected animals, advising against begging, haunting neighborhoods, and damaging property. It promotes gentle care, such as comforting hungry pets, avoiding loud behavior, and respecting neighbors while wintering through hardship.
A collage of jumbled quotes from the era appears, with snippets about Germany paying for submarine losses, social courtesies, marriage proposals, religious notes, and a farmer describing losses from cows, hogs, and vehicles. The excerpts mix humor and social commentary in a pasted-taste reading.
A mosaic of wartime musings recalls Kitchener and Nelson as symbols of resolve. Readers quote public figures and fictional exchanges, reflecting on leadership, sacrifice, and Britain’s war footing as it nears its end.
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