Steel pen pioneer Gillett and the Birmingham trade
Joseph Gillett, a SheMoldart turned steel pen maker, moved to Birmingham where he built a garret workshop in Broad Street. He perfected single-handed production, selling pens at sixpence each and marrying his partner Miss Mitchell to run the venture. Their early success began with a gross of pens sold for £7 on his wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gillett
Birmingham
Ahd
Gillett
Ahere
Gilcutt
Broadstreet
Gillott
John
William Mitchell
Tle
Mins Mitchell
Gilett
The Miller's Plan Brings Stewardship From Grist
An impoverished miller proposes funding the pastor by using his own mill proceeds. He collects shares of grain, stores and sells them, paying the minister's salary for a year without any parishioner cash. The plan stops talk of poverty as the harvest proves they paid by effort, not funds. Mr. Dunbar echoes the wish for a miller in every church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
What a Wise Woman Knows About Home and Manners
A compact moral adage card notes a wise woman understands that home costs more than income, that longlasting friendships require patience, and that prosperity and adversity test people. It contrasts patience in relationships with sharpness in conduct and warns against trivial gains. Also advertises a metal cleaning product with a brief slogan and address.
Painless Dentistry Visits Bacchus Marsh
Mr W J Brockie recorded by the Dental Board of Victoria visits Bacchus Marsh. He may be consulted at Merrimy House Grant 8 every Thursday and every Saturday by appointment or any other day. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Merrimy House
Grant
Dentistry Ad Announces Painless Extractions in Brunswick
An advertisement for Modern and Painless Dentistry claims painless extractions available at 686 Sydney Road Brunswick. It notes consultations at all branches and lists a price of 2/6 with all-day service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Road
Brunswick
K. T. Ashman Tailoring opens in Bacchus Marsh main street
K T Ashman announces a first class tailoring establishment in the former W J Wilson premises on Main Street Bacchus Marsh and surrounding districts. He guarantees expert cutting and speedy attention. Ladies costumes start at £4 4s and DAC suits at 50 shillings with cleaning, repairs and pressing offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
W. J. Wilson
Main St
Edison
Columbia
Basshus Marsh
Coffas Palaye
Dressmaker and Costumier Opens at Hall of Commerce
Has commenced business in the workrooms at the Hall of Commerce J A Johns. Practical Melbourne experience with satisfaction guaranteed. Ladies own materials made up. A trial solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Commerce
J. A. Johns
Melbourne
Build a lasting canary cow stable with concrete
Build a durable concrete cow stable designed to last a lifetime and beyond. It requires no repairs or painting, is fire and weatherproof, and easy to clean. Concrete floors meet dairy inspector standards, drain well, and reduce labor and annual costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia Claim
Advertisement claims pneumonia can be warded off if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is taken at the first cold or influenza symptoms. It does not claim a cure for pneumonia, but prevention, with local agents W. Grant Morton and A. Comben & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Morton
Bacchus Marsh
A. Comben & Co
Bacchus Marsh District Football Association Draws Matches
The Bacchus Marsh District Football Association releases the match draw for July 24 and July 31. July 24 fixtures: Melton versus Maddingley and Bacchus Marsh versus Exford Star. July 31 fixtures: Moelton versus Bacchus Marsh and Maddingley versus Exford Star. Venue rules: first-named ground for most matches except Exford events at Molton ground. Subscription ad included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh District Football Association
Melton
Maddingley
Bacchus Marsh
Exford Star
Moelton
Exford
Molton
Night of a rattlesnake in the Everglades
In a harsh account by A W Dimock, a small expedition traverses unchartered Everglades with snakes thick at night. A rattlesnake nears the narrator as sleep eludes him and fear mounts, until a companion finally crushes the reptile with a long stick. The tale ends with disbelief from the group and lingering dread.
The Development of a Good Dairy Cow
A treatise on dairy cattle care compares cows to machines and stresses calf rearing as the foundation of a productive animal. It notes that good cows arise from proper management, with emphasis on breeding, feeding, and attentive handling to maximize milk output and minimize fat.
Broadbent's Road Map of Victoria and Riverina
Official road guide issued by the Tourist Bureau and Automobile Club covers Victoria Riverina and the Federal Capital Area. Price one shilling. Available from Crisp & Sons, Church Street Bacchus Marsh. 9/6 quartz. awOW.
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Broadbent
Victoria
Riverina
Federal Capital Area
Government
Tourist Bureau
The
Automobile Club
Crisp & Sons
Church
Bacchus Marsh
What Men Like And The Value Of A Wife's Sympathy
A bright woman writes asking what principal qualities in women attract men. The piece argues attraction comes from character and conduct, not mere appearance or wealth. It stresses temper, kindness, respect for beliefs, consideration of a man's comfort, and a supportive wife as essential to a man's success and safety.
Only Daughters Make Good Wives In Home Life View
In this discussion the only daughter is portrayed as patient, domesticated, and caring. The piece argues she becomes a devoted wife through maternal training, excelling in housekeeping, hosting, and social duties, while avoiding vanity and quarrels. It cautions the husband benefits from her steady companionship and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Alterite
Alate
Always Retain a Husband Love and Domestic Advice
An admonition on retaining a husband through gentleness rather than force, with anecdotes of a wife guiding her husband, plus a note on the danger of turning requests into commands. Also an advertisement for cookery books from Crisp & Sons, Bacchus Marsh.
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Gesaph Gillett and Steel Fons
Highlands of
Scotland
REDIO
Oriep & Son
Curd
Baockes Marah
Mr. W
J. Brockie
Dental Board of Victoria
K. T. Ashman
Miss Hobbs
Costumier
Commonwealth
NEAD
Arene
Australia
London
Delbet Clayem
Dapoulhe
Savings Bank
Papua
International Savings Bank
Kell
Dewwtr
Deriany
M. Oliver
Iren
Hunter River
Geo. Smith
Ballarat
Everglades
A. W. Dimock
van Nolen
Ns One
Binka
HOME
Harker
L. Fowler
Education Department
College of Domestic Economy
Everylady's Journal
Church Street
Ballarat Steam Laundry
Messrs. Wills & McVicar
Wills & McVicar
Baechua
Mar
SALE
Australian Repres
Atives, Dalgety & Co, Ltd
Machinery Department
Bourke St
Chas. J. Grant
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Mutual Life Assurance
Grant Street
W. Horder
Ern. Moss
the People’s Tailor
Grant Morton
Maddingley General Cemetery
Minn
Arts Reema
J.B Camm
Ofo Royal Hotel
Grimmro- Boochas ‘Marsh
Eec Apes Beochus Marsh
Trhue Bomn
Peogelatom
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