15 Apr 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1899
Page
1
A Richmond New South Wales woman, Mrs Hall, describes long illness from constipation and digestive distress. She credits Clement’s Tonic with restoring appetite, energy, and nerve stability after doctors failed. A statutory declaration confirms her belief in the tonic’s efficacy and intent to publish.
The Branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its monthly meeting at Mr. H Hart's farm on April 6 with President Campbell and several members present. Discussions covered wheat experiments with fertilizer offers from F H Snow, a potential district show, fruit tree pests, and an inspection of Hart's orchards. Afternoon tea followed and members praised the Hart hospitality and the day’s productive work.
An American parachutist named Potter plans a daring stunt above Niagara Falls, described as the most unique and dangerous since Blondin. The report notes previous feats on tightropes and along the river, with many attempting perilous crossings and swims.
The article details a dramatic 1888 plan by Potter to jump from a boat over Niagara Falls using a parachute. It emphasizes his marvellous handling, the calculated leap at the moment of the boat’s plunge, and the global attention his dangerous stunt is expected to attract.
Standard time, altered by Parliament, starts May 1. Public offices and trains will align to clock time, with operations effectively starting and finishing about half an hour earlier by the sun. The Melbourne express keeps its schedule, with minor adjustments to speed at pressed intervals and a ten minute dinner break at Murray Bridge. The Melbourne to Adelaide trip ends 14 minutes later than now due to the Victorian Railway's scheduling.
A man in a busy rail station planned revenge after his pocket was picked. He left a blank purse with a note to trap the thief, only to find a jokey message inside. The piece then shifts to pale glimpses of Egypt’s early moveable type and ancient paper printing claims.
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