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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1914
Page
2
A serialized installment titled Defiant Diana by E Everett-Creen author of A Queen of Hearts and The Lady of the Bungalow continues under special arrangement. The narrative centers on a strong female lead navigating social expectations and personal conflict.
From Evelyn Everett-Green’s tale a determined quarry queen Diana Hurst battles the new master Richard Durham for control of the Hurst home. Lucid family twists unfold as social tensions, love, and a mysterious past drive rivalries and reluctant alliances amid English domestic life.
A mixed collection contrasts William Blake poetry with a humorous neighbor’s borrowing spree. The verse explores Mercy Pity and Love as divine human forms, then shifts to a domestic scene of a neighbor who borrows repeatedly, from tins and plates to a cooking book, a trap, and a case, ending with mock question why not.
The City of London reels from a fraud plot tied to Cardella with creditors in Park Lane. Paul Spencer confesses nerves broke him. he forged a telegram and staged a murder to cover thefts, then fled with the fortune. Grant and Scarsdale probe the scheme as Spencer reveals dispersed securities were left behind.
Thomas Atkins Shrapnel a reserve man of the Blankshire Regiment rushes to sea after learning reserves were called up too late for the voyage. He discovers the regiment sails that night and, shirt trousers and boots, dashes toward Southampton to catch the troopship amid a comical chase through his family’s alarmed home.
Passers by cry out as Thomas Atkins Shrapnel dives into a moving train window to reach a doctor. He travels eight hours to Southampton, passes the medical officer, and secures passage to join his corps amid a dramatic wartime moment.
An advice piece urges economical, stylish wardrobes with plain sponge cloth and cotton crepe frocks. It highlights white collars, Medici touches, and soft sashes as smart, home-made patterns. Readers learn a basic 42 inch material pattern, simple blouse and tunic designs, and navy contrasts for seaside wear. A camomile tea remedy is noted for morning nerves and refreshed feeling.
A seaside outfit feature highlights a morning blouse for girls, notably a long-waisted sailor blouse with white piquetted linen dresses and plum skirts. Navy or indigo versions in the same style join the smart morning wear, with the blouse cut close on the lower part for a refined look.
Two piece skirt with side seams and a left side placket. Requires about 25 yards of 42 inch fabric. Diagram shows the front and back pattern pieces laid to the fold.
To obtain patterns patterns of all designs appearing in this ecolumn week by week send postal note or stamps value 9d for each pattern required coat skirt blouse etc full costume or gowns 1/6 to Miss Ia Meller c/o the Australasian Fashion Publishing Co 97a Liverpool Street Sydney NSW The envelope should be marked Patterns Please order by number.
Household hints suggest using a raw potato to rub out mud on coats or dresses. For silk blouses, place butter muslin or white tissue over the fabric while ironing to avoid shine. A new cure for the blues is to smile early and often, as facial muscles shape mood and prevent a downturned mouth that ages appearances.
A nerve calmer. Sleeplessness is often caused by an overactive brain and late reading. Reading a chapter before bed can act as a soporific in some cases. Sleep may be wooed in various ways.
A short guide describes chest cord strengthening exercises to aid figure development. It recommends hands meeting behind with arms raised to chest level and notes exercises can help in cases of arrested development from tight corsets, promising better lung expansion and chest symmetry.
Special column crafted pancake recipe notes with simple steps and guidance. Ingredients include flour milk eggs and sugar with cooking tips for even browning. Provides practical measurements and timing for a quick breakfast standard.
Instructions on making batter for pancakes and fritters, stressing beating to introduce air and proper consistency. Includes detailed steps for preparing pan, frying technique, and various pancake recipes such as Savoury No 1 and No 2, Rice Pancakes, German Pancakes, with notes on ingredients, temperatures, and serving ideas.
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