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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
6
A fragmentary 19th century verse scene contrasts war and love. A speaker recalls pride and a newborn infant, with a woman's patient voice rising above marching guns and the tumult of embarking men. The piece explores inner conflict between honor and emotion, invoking a poignant parental moment.
A Croydon shop scene unfolds with Manley seeking illicit paper among thieves. He pressures Mrs Kerr and a shop assistant over a telegram message and envelopes, hinting at danger if information leaks. The dialogue reveals tension between trust, risk, and a looming heist.
Inspector Manley follows a tangled web around Clarkson and Paul Spencer. A white haired foreign gentleman at a shabby lodging raises suspicion while a forged telegram and forged letters edge the mystery toward a cliffside conclusion at Ledge Point.
A Ladies column discusses home dressmaking for girls past school, praising simple linen fashions. It advises using good paper patterns to craft dainty garments at low cost, noting repetitive use of patterns builds skill and speed.
A detailed 1920s sewing guide describes creating a petite frock with a bow neck yoke and gathered skirt. It covers fabric choices such as voile tussore and striped wash fabrics, pattern pieces for back collar and two-piece yoke, and assembly steps including tacking seams, regulating fullness, and finishing touches like collar, sleeves, and fastenings. It also offers style notes on color combinations and a brief non sequitur about hair tonic.
In CHAPTEH XXIV theGuesT Manley repeatedly questions why Paul Spencer pursued the telegram to Timeett. He has barely adapted a course, and suspects the paper source lies with Clarkwon as his thoughts drift from a disordered brain.
A pretty summer dress pattern for a child with a waistline sash and long line, shown in a diagrammed cut with four pieces including front half back and neckline details. Instructions describe fabric choices such as 42 inch cambria and 27 inch wide woven materials, plus assembly notes for the seam placement and sash finish.
A notice invites readers to obtain weekly patterns for designs shown in the column. Participants are to mail a portal note and payment to Ida Moller at the Australasian Fashion Publishing Co. in Sydney to receive patterns for patterns like oat, skirt, blouse, coat, or gowns.
A garbled advice piece offers tips on keeping lamps safe with paraffin oil, removing smoke from tin ware with baking soda solution, and cleaning bottles with lemon pieces. It mentions using shale bread soaked in cold liquid for puddings, avoiding starch in hot weather, and making oil and salt paste to polish tubs.
Fragmented copy discusses hair health and decay, mentioning internal tonics and scalp care. It references a golden ruin and health of the body, with unclear steps for preventing hair loss. The text is garbled and difficult to interpret precisely.
A Victorian style guide urges cooks to treat vegetables as a health factor. It offers numerous recipes and methods for cabbage, stuffed cabbage, onions, carrots, and oranges, emphasizing flavor, preparation, and avoiding overcooking to improve acceptability at table.
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