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Newspaper
Meekatharra Miner
Location
Meekatharra, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
1
An Austrian engineer turned millionaire recalls his destitute start after being kicked off a train by a conductor in winter. He saved 20 000 dollars by bracing a bridge, secured a job, and prospered, crediting the conductor with his luck. The conductor later confronts the man, who then angrily strikes him, leaving the conductor wounded and contemplating damages.
An entertaining tale about a young man who loves three sisters and tests them with a cheese rind to choose a wife. Each sister demonstrates traits through how she pares the rind, culminating in Dorothy’s measured cut and a revealing verdict on his suitability as a husband.
A historical note explains how gems appear different under gaslight and candlelight. It cites the emerald maintaining blue under artificial light, the blue sapphire darkening but staying true to its hue, and the alexandrite turning from dark olive to red with light changes. It also notes India has eight times more white men than women.
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