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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
6
A wartime poem pleads for young men to enlist with lines urging duty to Britain and King. It frames enlistment as noble, warns against cowardice, and portrays soldiers filling a critical gap as the nation faces early battles. It emphasizes family sacrifice, homeland pride, and the urgency of joining the fight.
A brief note lists Lord Vallon's daughter as author of Brought to Judgment The Lord the Lady and the Ladger A Romance of the Stock Exchange The Mills of God and other titles published by special arrangement per the article.
Millicent gains confidence after Sahix saves the moment as Lord Vallon’s guest, Amadeo, the Greek, wins favor with Judith and Karrell and hints at a future partnership with Dudley Vallon. Millicent’s charm grows while Mignon gains a tutor in the moneyed circle.
In a Berkeley Square estate, Millicent fears unspoken love as Amadeo Salix pushes toward marriage while guarding a secret. Lord Vallon agrees to back Vallon’s Persian Gulf Ltd with a £10,000,000 capital, courting public investment and royal prestige amid vast mineral prospects and diamond yields.
Ida Meller outlines a versatile dress and blouse idea for busy women. A two piece outfit with a gown style skirt and matching blouse features an opening over the skirt with side buttons and a placket on the left. The adaptable blouse front can be turned back or closed for day or evening wear.
The article outlines dress ideas and patterns from a period guide, detailing fabrics like blue, pink, and cedar taffetas, crepon, and chiffon. It describes detachable chemisettes, raglan sleeves, and low necklines, with accents such as pearls, button colors, and clip-on earrings, plus pattern guidance for blouses, nightgowns, and day gowns. It also mentions cleaning tips using Fuller’s earth and magnesia balls for delicate fabrics.
This old note explains that most ear noises stem from thickened ear wax easily treated with glycerine drops. It advises warming glycerine, pouring into the ear while in bed, and repeating for both ears, then adding borax to glue-like wax. It also suggests hydrobromic acid in water, sleep with head raised, outdoor air, and avoiding stimulants.
A reflective quotation asserts marriage as a holy contract when the partners possess character to sanctify the bond. It contends marriage fulfills human nature’s laws and elevates life beyond earthly drawbacks to happiness. The text echoes Sarah Grand on matrimony’s sanctity and fulfillment.
Advice on economical infant attire notes that homemade clothing costs less and can reuse patterns. For ages two to four, simple overalls suit both boys and girls, with belts optional. Baby layette favors soft fire resistant fabrics and fine cottons, and the illustrated set shows practical patterns.
A notice explains patterns of dewione in the column can be obtained weekly by postal note or stamps, 9d each, for fronts shirts blouses etc. Send requests to Misses Meller c/o Australasian Fashion Publishing Co Liverpool Street Sydney NSW. Envelope marked Scatterna.
A collection of practical homemaking hints advises adding a lettuce leaf and a teaspoon of sugar to greens during boiling for color and flavor, airily suggests hanging dresses immediately after washing to preserve shape, and recommends a glycerine and egg yolk mixture to treat wool blankets stains. It notes lemon juice can help jelly set in warm weather where ice is scarce.
Practical guide on washing and drying greens, selecting oils and vinegars, and assembling three salad ideas Marrow and Tomato Salad with oil free dressing Radish and Bean Salad with claret dressing Cream Cheese and Banana Salad with tarragon vinegar and buttered biscuit accompaniment across detailed steps and measurements
Crumble stale sponge cake and mix with crumbs and candied fruits. Pack in a deep glass dish and pour a pint of orange jelly over it. When cold decorate with orange slices and serve with custard or whipped cream.
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