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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
2
Dr Gordon Brables argues against self-diagnosis and self-medication. He praises medical expertise and calls for legislation to curb quack doctors, claiming indiscriminate drug use harms thousands yearly and disguises itself as legitimate care.
Dr Gordon Btablex laments brain injury from multitasking and urges schools to slow rate of single subjects, increase physical exercise and allocate time to science. He argues reading and writing alone do not sustain lifelong learning and suggests weekly subject rotation with one day of scientific physical activity.
An excerpt recalls Signora Catarina Paseudotl-Andreutat of Friuli born after 1780 who sheltered conspirators after 1864 and faced exile and poverty. It mentions her early marriage to Dr Audrénigh and her generous yet imprudent charity, alongside a brief portrayal of Henry Clay delivering a speech with southern strength and clarity.
Fragmentary reflections on manners devotion and wisdom mix with stray quotes about love rules and a bribed water supply plan. The text zigs from social decorum to legal intrigue and public works, hinting at era style prose and scattered aphorisms with uncertain origins.
A report notes Brens savents to be decorated with the Prussian Order of Merit, encouraged by the Emperor after diplomatic successes. Pasteur reportedly declined the nomination, citing his French allegiance above all. Discussion of a Pasteur banquet tied to the Kiel canal inauguration also appears, amid controversy over funding from Germany.
A German swindler, Ludwig Bwietly, escaped Salzburger Frohnfeste in feminine clothes and a wagonette after sending 1000 gulden to the Prisoners Aid Society in Salzburg. The notes claimed gratitude to “the poor prisoners” for a successful flight, drawing renewed attention from the Prisoners Aid Society to further possible deceptions.
In a satirical piece the Pull Mall Gazette notes the push by Socialists to rename railway compartments in Germany. Compartments for Indies would become Damenkupees and Frauen kupees, sparking debate among ladies about titles. A Leipz ig philological professor suggests Fr uenzimmer, translated as old girl, a term likely to attract attention.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a claim about Windsor Castle ending its functions immediately and permanently. The text is unclear with garbled names and numbers, making it difficult to confirm any concrete events, dates, or participants.
A fragment from a Watwabie Hedge column rails against costly office badges in London worth over £120,000 and the brokered bond for oath. It contrasts the hoarded wealth with frugal virtue and quotes Canon Farrar on vigilance and moral life amid tempting pressures.
The article reviews a wondrous instrument praised for its precise optics and distant reach, then turns to light anecdotes. A newly wed woman laments her husband’s kiss while a deputy’s umbrella quip exposes public vanity. A vestryman’s portrait prompts a wife’s sharp joke about marriage.
In London Hone Ralph Caine comments on actor earnings from a bare weekly wage of around one pound to higher figures. Detours or leading actresses can reach substantial sums, while actor managers may net near five hundred pounds weekly. Ambitious performers like Arthur Roberts and others reportedly command around 150 pounds per night, illustrating wide salary variance within the profession.
An assortment of historical snippets mentions Niagara Falls power potential and a nod to Tesla as strides toward long distance energy. References to public figures like General J. E. B. Stuart and a Richmond memorial plan hint at broader 19th century topics, with scattered dialogue and domestic scenes in the mix.
The Vanderbilt yacht costs £200,000 and rivals an Atlantic liner in size at 185 ft length. It requires a crew of 55 and can sail at 16 knots. The vessel, described as unsurpassed in general detail, includes two cows for fresh milk and a fowl run, reflecting the American magnate’s demand for the finest amenities.
Fragmented notes recount Rosbery's recent purchase of a necklace said to be from the French crown jewels costing about £20,000, plus casual remarks on books, Venice, Prince George of Greece, and social issues. The text mixes gossip, humor, and commentary with nameless local comments and stray quotes.
In a London club an unpopular member dodged dues with wire work and swaggering. Major Dash approached a fellow member, offering to remove the man’s name from the club books in exchange for five hundred pounds in subscriptions. The offender, enraged, bragged to a friend of a larger offer.
A New England courtroom scene unfolds in late spring with a witness recalling the defendant inspecting rails before an accident. After a heated exchange over admissibility, the judge allows the question. The witness finally quips he planned to do nothing with the rails as he drove his niece in law to catch a train amid a hot afternoon.
A patient protests he did not look at her tongue while the doctor writes a prescription. A related remark scorns the blind woman’s arranged marriage, noting her misfortune and the scamp involved. A manager complains about architecture and a failed structure despite effort.
An amateur musician seeks tips to memorize songs. A friend advises starting with the verse sentiment to form a mental skeleton, then mentally rehearse the imagery to lock words. For most, memorizing the tune by humming aids accuracy, with emphasis on learning the air correctly to avoid future errors.
A careful observation record charts that the schooner Fanniey Wolston has drifted over ten thousand miles in the past five years, indicating derelicts travel much farther than commonly thought.
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