Hercules tale a comic origin myth of strength
A humorous retelling of Hercules as a boastful figure whose feats include strangling snakes, slaying Cerberus, cleaning Augean stables with a tiger, and killing the Hydra by cauterizing heads. His end comes when Nessus’s blood on his tunic cannot be removed, leading to a fatal, ticklish death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
Herc
Eifi
Humoris
Cerberus
Inferno
Aurkean
Augeas of
Bills
Augens
Bert
Ron
Mere
Herchel
bin Death
Mrs. Here
Sunflower Pith Uses and Comparisons Rise in Central Rusela
The article explains pith from sunflowers being lighter than cork and plant parts used widely in Central Rusela. It notes the pith is carefully removed for weaving and that the plant is cultivated extensively, with substantial quantities used or stored.
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Rusela
Formoetter Weight Loss Ad Promises Quick Slimming
An Australian advertisement touts Formeties tablets claimed to slim waist hips and ankles without health risks. It promises youthful looks and rapid results sold by chemists and dealers at 39 per carton, with contact details for Henshall Coermiet in South Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T From & A
Henshall
Coermiet
Lorendopelrvet
South Melbourne
Wrights Rheumatic Remedy advert in Ontario paper
An advertisement from Wrights Rheumatic Remedy claims dramatic relief for rheumatism and related pains. It offers a month’s treatment bottle at a specified price, with a full refund guarantee via chemists or storekeepers, and notes agents in Australia backed by a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wright
St. Thomas
Ontario
WFLA
Australia
Toadskin Cure Dropsy Receives Medical Notice
Dr Abel reports a substance derived from the skin of the toad cures dropsy, confirming the long standing grandmother’s remedy. He studied a tropical Amazonian toad and found the same substance in the common toad, suggesting potential prescription use by some doctors.
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Abel
Amazon
YMCA Aims for Larger Role With Australian Troops
Melbourne hosts the National Committee of the YMCA of Australia to review home and abroad troop work. The body plans a national appeal to raise £100,000 in 1924, with £40,000 already subscribed. Seventy secretaries are placed in British and Allied prisoner camps, and 1000 staff serve across 1900 centres in the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Department
Melbourne
Leahy Jenner
Association
M.C
Australia
Sydney
St Kilda
Alexandra Park
Galdiers
Belmore Park
Gordon Green
J. J. Virgo
Emry
A T Purcell
Y.M.C.A
Old Beliefs On Mirrors Knives And Salt Superstitions
The piece explains why breaking mirrors is unlucky and why crossing knives on a table was seen as a warning of deadly conflict. It notes salt's historic value and table hierarchy, and mentions beliefs that harming a pictured enemy could cause the victim’s death, tied to breaking a mirror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galerky
Erces
Absent-Minded Beggar Escapes Shell Fire Blunder
Dialogue depicts a sergeant challenging a soldier as the Absent-Minded Beggar crawls from a trench and quips about a shell whistling overhead before deciding to end the moment. The exchange captures wartime tension and offhand humor amid danger.
Shortened college course remark from Oberlin era
Garfield at Oberlin College counsels a father on a fast track for his son's studies. He notes God takes a hundred years to make an weak, but two months to make a pompkein, underscoring a humorous view on rapid learning and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
Oberlin College
Mr. Garfield
Fashion Catalog Promises City Prices by Post Shopping
A Melbourne firm Bali and Welch offers a Fashion Catalogue that lets distant customers view latest creations and buy at city prices. The catalogue advances post shopping, paying freight on apparel items, with prompt despatch and a well presented, informative issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali
Welch
Melbourne
Semon
Uake Ty
Chance and Health Advert: Warner's Safe Cure Claims Benefits
The notice explains that chance affects success and cites common ailments from rheumatism to liver and kidney issues. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a treatment targeting kidney and liver function to expel uric and biliary poisons, sold in two bottle forms through chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Ashton Parsons Foundation Powers Farm System
In a terse note the Ashton Parsons Foundation outlines renewed funding to support local farms and agricultural programs. The document highlights grants, project aims, and eligibility criteria for cooperative farming initiatives.
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Phoenix
Daalgety 4 Co. Ltd
Victorle
Share Farms Nls
Impirian
Oman
Phim
Auerraio
Phew Hieland
Sal Hue
Pete Het
Chaim
Meiltue
Hevendis
Uwetuean
A. J. Andelle
Jone
Arnold Galaworthy
Ines
Prairie State’ Poultry
Poulteyimest Ube
Treintore
Osigre
J. Bartram & Son Jr
Bourke Street
Joe Shay
Fuller
Bijou
Iene Anil
Ana Milii
Tari
Spencer Street
Stone & CO
Robert Schulte
Wheleasic Commission
North Melbourne
Beter
Rafe
Northcote
Gesii
Executors « Agency CO. Ltd
Queen Street
Melb
Edward Fanning, Esq
Mbalroan
Sir WO Trvine
Barrieter at-Law
Hloo
Tonal Mackinnon
M.leal
Pearrister-at-Law
McCturch Eon
Bag
Stewart McArthur
Barbetta We Thie Company
Toc
J Martin
Aetstaot
Wm. Haughton and Co
Fisok's Sheep Dip
Tors Sowrre Xencerion
Colac, Vic
WMCA
Cataloks
Coffey Bros
Church Street
North
Richmond
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
St Beaches
Hamilton
van Fete
Pott
Reger Fa
Weber
Pane
Powerplus
Indiana
Agercies
Rhodes Motor Cycle CO. Pty. Ltd
Russell Street
Zar
Ford Motor CO. OF Canada Ltd
Tarrants
Ford Motor-Cars
A. A. Jenkins
Rainbow
W. H. Grey
Donald
Butt
Ararat
CC. Carrie
Euroa
EB. B. Bramhall
A H. Renfree
Dandenong
L. Day
Kyabram
Tatura
Ernnest Lack
Beechworth
Green, Manning and Co
Yarrawonga
Gregory and Co
Murchison
J. J. Chandler
Rushworth
George Bernard Shaw
Correspondenes
Clarke & Co. Pty. Ltd
Lonsdale St
Nes Ra
Cecal Wae Seca Ued Sone A
Arate
Kereeves Frese
Lore Elon Napurvinn
Inguin Amd Core
Langwill Bros. & Davies
Flinders Street
LAW
Somner
Swanston Street
Holfshime
Brtarth
Ashton Ett
Parsons
His
The
Bebs
Bourke Gt
Colling Street
Langwill Bros
Davies
Sturt Street
South Mell
Moret Allied HY. Harris
Meean Ee Rta
W. Reynolds ,Son
Sales Daily
Alston’s
Queen's Bridge
Scarlett & Company
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