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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
7
A collage of wartime excerpts cites figures such as Joseph Cook and von Hindenburg, asserting resolve for the Allied cause, warnings against German aggression, and praise for strategic moves like the Calais evacuation. The piece blends international voices, urging unity and perseverance amid looming conflict.
A quoted exchange argues that Kaiser Wilhelm is Victoria’s eldest grandson and thus the nearest royal relation to King George for the wartime conflict. Another comment suggests Germany’s likely exhaustion will come from a shortage of manpower, noted by Dr Gilbert Slater in the Chronicle.
Professor Hoss of the University of Missouri says most Americans focus on war headlines and openly express sympathy for the Allies revealing the public mood during wartime.
A quotation from Mr Carmichael extols the Red Cross as a symbol of faith, hope, and charity. It notes the emblem carried by Crusaders in defense of Christianity and its global presence aiding the weak and oppressed.
Professor Nicholson notes that the war’s end should appear with spring and that a second winter prolonged is highly unlikely. The Scots Tren.
The article describes close combat lines where troops are about 40 yards apart. Soldiers from both sides occasionally converse and understand English. It notes that German forces hold shooting competitions and throw packets of tobacco at each other amid the fighting.
A reader praises Sir John French’s latest despatch highlighting the brave men under his command and the ultimate success after many dangers and losses. The comment appears in the Herald clipping, reflecting wartime sentiment and gratitude for the military effort.
A reader argues that government ownership of U S railways could help reclaim commerce Germany lost. If successful, it adds to arguments for public railway ownership. The piece contrasts varied wartime loyalties and stresses restraint in criticizing leaders, citing Australia’s support for Belgium and British troops.
The article outlines holiday fashion notes with silk coats and skirts in tan and beige tones plus contrasting collars and belts. It highlights floral millinery in orange blossom myrtle and pansies, ruffled parasols, Napoleonic ostrich feather collarettes, and elaborate wedding dresses featuring long sleeves, gathered skirts, lace, and Medici collars for formal wear. It also cites color pairings like yellow with blue, and greens, cerise, or crimson in Paisley or flowered designs.
Professor Luigi Luiggi surveys rockfall dams and arch dams in Italy, noting examples at Lage d'Alpone Binss china and DeVero and the large Tirso project in Sardinia. He explains dam heights lengths capacities costs and the role of irrigation canals and hydroelectricity in reducing water prices, plus derivazione systems and navigli heritage.
A historic recipe lists one pound each of raisins currants and chopped amet with citron peel suet flour breadcrumbs two cups of milk eggs and spices. Mix three days prior bake in a floured pudding cloth boiled for five hours drain unmold and serve with lemon vanilla sauce.
A vintage recipe describes Christmas cookies for children using lard molasses cloves cinnamon and orange. Melt lard cool mix in molasses and spices add egg salt baking powder and hot water then flour to roll cut bake in quick oven. Orange rind juice adds a confectioners sugar frosting once cakes cool.
The famed Ogaards Hair Parlors at 161 Pitt Street Sydney, now under Mrs H M V Ogaard, advertise their hygienic method and Facile Princes hair care. Country visitors are welcome with services advertised from £3 3s, fringes 10/6, tails of hair 5/6.
London Times reports on a plan involving Wooder Geen companies relocating to relagnds in the Persian Gulf to receive Crown feases. The proposal places operations in the heart of the English Channel within sight of Fraves coast, about 10 miles from Portland and 40 miles from Cherbourg, for 14 pounds yearly.
Those planning to stay in Manly over the summer are reminded that The Manly Dairy Co located at 70 The Corea Thong S68 offers milk butter cream poultry and mineral waters. Motor deliveries are twice daily.
Harris Egg Maker is described as a safe alternative to violent stimulants. It claims to aid poultry raisers by enabling many locals to earn a comfortable living, with trial packets available locally or from Poultry Requisites in Sydney.
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