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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
2
The Danish explorer Mikkelsen recounts his Arctic ordeal after returning to civilisation. He describes weeks of starvation and exposure, a violent snow squall, and a perilous escape from breaking ice as he and a companion struggled to reach safety.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chief discovery claimed by Captain Mikkel during a voyage. It mentions a route toward Grevutmm and Pies Land and hints at a misdirected expedition with a controversial outcome.
A Fort Wayne couple elopes aboard an airplane piloted by Arthur Smith. They travel over sixty miles to Hillsdale Michigan then wed in the early morning hours. The lovers seek parental permission and receive forgiveness from both families.
A clipped Copenhagen tale describes a silver statue of King Frederick being sold in the Danish capital. A British Embassy guest, identified as bidding on behalf of Queen Alexandra, won the opening bid of 130 pounds. attendees deferred opposition, allowing the statue to pass to the Queen’s representative. The Queen is reported to have been greatly touched by the courtesy shown.
Workmen blasting rock on the L. D. Loomis property in Santa Monica canyon uncover a fossilized frog embedded three feet beneath limestone. The creature, once revived, startled observers with blinking and breathing as it struggled to be recaptured. The find triggers jokes about winds from "Poor Jones" and other quips about talent and fortune.
A denunciation of rigid drill in schooling and praise for teacher judgment. It contrasts traditional methods with progressive aims, praising educators like A B Weigal and urging reforms in kindergarten and high school curricula, including practical home economics and suited female education.
A reflection on commemorating Trafalgar and the lasting value of heroic sacrifice. The piece notes Britain honors Nelson and Trafalgar’s legacy not for old enmity but for patriotic example, acknowledging future wars may arise until their abolition is achieved.
Queen Mary finally adopts the hobble style long resisted by court and wardrobe. Royal women including Princess Victoria and Princess Alexander of Teck have followed, switching to the two inch cut and straight lines amid the era of new attire.
American women seek to erect a striking memorial in Washington to honor Titanic victims and have raised and still need funds. They plan a major theatrical in New York's Winter Theatre for 4000 attendees to raise money, aiming for 5000 to 10000 more.
An odd fragment notes the sixty-fifth anniversary gathering of the Vegetarian Society in Manchester featuring Owen of hwestry age seventy five. The text mentions strict dietary rules including no tea coffee alcohol eggs or butter and limited meat intake among the attendees.
A sketched design describes rolling a sheet of paper around a pencil to create a cylindrical tube that can hold a pencil or multiple pencils. The method uses a segment of paper and simple wrapping to form a portable holder.
A collage of humorous quips and maxims about horses, dreams, kindness, courage, and daily life. It references stumbles, feed on the floor, and training ideas, interwoven with gibes about love, marriage, postmen, and family anecdotes. The tone resembles a light newspaper feature of entertaining scraps.
The article notes a plan to add school nurses who visit homes of underperforming students to guide treatment and educate mothers. Critics worry this shifts responsibility from parents to schools and may worsen parental neglect. They commend Educational Department heads for pushing a child centered reform amid perceived parental apathy.
A fashion piece discusses practical wardrobe tips for men and women. It notes men prefer simple purchases while women face changes in dress styles. Descriptions include a blue white foulard blouse and ivory embroidery with crystal buttons and a satin waist sash.
Practical packing guidance lists silk gowns and woven underwear for climate changes, multiple footwear options for comfort, and tips on washing stockings. It notes two walking shoes, a house pair, and bedroom slippers, plus long cotton gloves to protect hands from sun and dirt.
A historical guide describes hand care for gardeners. It recommends rubbing oil or mutton fat before work, wearing gloves, washing hands with warm water and soap, using mutton fat oatmeal and soap to remove grease, rinsing, and applying glycerine with rosewater or distilled water. It cautions against lemon and advises powdering with oatmeal after washing.
A recipe fragment describes whipping a white of one egg to stiff froth then adding the juice of two or three passion fruits and three quarters of a pound of sugar. Fold in the passion fruit juice and layer between cakes with a sugared top.
The article describes widespread teacher removals, mid December to January shifts, and the impact of reclassifications on salaries. It notes many inspectors transferring between districts, upcoming training for country teachers in Sydney, and the staff movements to cover vacancies as the education department attempts to give notice earlier and minimize disruption.
A visitor recalls Rotorua’s boiling springs and Tarawera eruption myths, noting the fear and allure of the region. Guide Ingle explains volcanic mechanics, warning systems, and hot water circulation, arguing forewarned travelers can avoid danger.
Reported postal innovation in New Zealand allows letters to be stamped by turning a crank on a machine rented from the postal authorities. The device records payment per impression on visible discs, replacing hand stamping and saving effort for offices with heavy mail flow.
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