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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary text references Commercial Union and a peculiar list of insurance and financial terms. Mentions an Assurance Co. Ltd and various locations and individuals in disjointed wording. No clear event date or outcome is discernible.
An advertisement describes a versatile plaid wrap for women, featuring fringe edges and tassels. It notes options for fringe trimming and variations in fabric such as shantung, black and white shepherd plaid, and satin accents. The piece appeals to young ladies and relatives for both casual and dressy wear.
A fragment discusses savages and dental condition with an aside about civilizational signs and sound teeth, suggesting a difference between savage and civilian traits.
An old text argues that true wealth lies in health and digestion. It stresses resting before meals if tired, maintaining cheerfulness, and eating in a well ventilated room to avoid indigestion. It warns against overindulgence and repetition of meals and emphasizes balanced daily eating.
An Epirus ambassador was shown Sparta without walls and told the "walls" were the soldiers. At dawn Lycurgus directed him to view the plain where Spartan troops stood, declaring the protection lay in their disciplined force.
Obadiah Binks, swayed by Cupid, falls in love but faces unrequited affection. He visits a woman's home where her ten year old brother Filly guides him to a dressing room. A playful exchange follows about his chances, with a joke linking his visits to June and May.
The Langshan is described as a versatile fowl with good laying, rich bronzed color, and white skin. It yields juicy, closely grained flesh especially on the breast. The breed is hardy, active, quick growing, with strong bones and a full breast, fitting both utility and table roles.
Poultry keepers are advised that first year pullets should be kept separate by sex at ten to twelve weeks to avoid early laying and stunted ground. Early summer layers are discouraged in heavy feathered breeds to prevent moult and winter laying disruption.
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