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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
2
Fragmented verses trade devotion for a drink of joy. A speaker longs for a kiss and hopes through a rosy wreath, yet receives only a breath from the beloved. The stanza links longing, time, and the idea that life’s worth lies in the good done along the journey, echoed by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Early morning lines urge a youth to hurry with the crowd yet linger on the roadside. A generous heart brings leisure and luck to the day, inviting a measured pace and shared kindness along the journey.
A short poem contrasts light and love with the passing of day and end of feeling. It notes the mind and heart contain many or single lights, yet the brightness of life fades when love ends, attributed to M. E. Bauer.
A mysterious stranger confronts George and associates after detecting their betrayal. He asserts control, renders George unable to use his hand, and escorts him from the scene to Belgrave Square and then walks away through a dark park, leaving the others cowed.
Sir Richard Mandeville and family endure a night of sleepless tension after a missing seventy thousand dollar diamond prompts fears of betrayal and theft. Iva Macqueen believes the gem vanished from her room, while Lady Babley and servants weigh suspicions and plan inquiries as the hunt shifts through Belgravia.
A fragmentary exchange shows a question about a low cut gown followed by an affirmative reply. The terse dialogue hints at social norms or flirting patterns implied in the era, though details are sparse.
A column note for Practical Agriculture by F.5.C. emphasizes practical farming rights and agricultural practices. The piece reflects a column format aimed at sharing usable advice with readers and hints at rights related to agricultural work.
Fresh blood benefits poultry stock by improving stamina and hardiness, with cockerels or hens from reliable sources. Mark hatched birds with metal rings and ensure pure bloodlines for predictable results. Also covers pasteurising milk, butter washing, and butter quality factors including mottled butter and causes.
Experiments by Pouget and Choudak show soil fatigue from clover and lucerne results from excreted toxins, not just nutrient depletion. Dried extracts from lucerne soils reduce yields, while roasted extracts do not. Soils with two years of fallow after lucerne show increased lucerne yields, and sterile soils boost crop growth.
A fragment from a ladies column mentions Miss Ida Mellek with hints of fashion and society topics. The readable text implies a column discussing feminine interest and social notes in a periodical. The piece reflects a genteel tone and invites readers to follow upcoming fashion and etiquette items.
The article surveys proteins and carbohydrates as main nutrient groups, explains nitrogen content and crude fibre, and mentions fat extracts. It cites dairy production gains from better feeding, crop systems, and shows examples from Rhodesia, France, and Danish practice. It also reviews winter fashion sales and economical fabric ideas.
A fashion column outlines boys wear from infancy to toddlers, detailing sailor and tunic suits, velvet knickers, wool jerseys with matching caps, and practical sleeping suits. It describes a Russian overall one piece and a tunic coat, including fabric yardage and design elements, noting similar patterns suitable for girls.
A fragment references sateen or similar soft material description suggesting a textile or garment context. The brief item hints at fabric type without additional details or participants, leaving the exact usage or source undetermined.
A collage of maxims on temper, energy, love, and wisdom. Quotes emphasize calm judgment, honest effort, and the misdirections of wasted energy. Notable lines from Lucretia to Ruskin compare a clear mind to a lake and warn against petty quarrels and excuses.
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