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Newspaper

Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 23, 1914

Page

3

Trance of Leila's Lover Ends in Fatal Death at Cintra

In the Cintra hotel district Father Dominic and Dr Smith learn Mr Heresford died after a prolonged illness and trance. Adele reveals marriage secrecy and hints at a rival English woman. Hugh and Mat discuss Leila's fate, heredity, and a possible plan to move the young girl to Paris while awaiting the American will.

Dominic Bin Heresford Hugh Tt Wau Alekmian Mademoiselle Adele St. Ionathus Blewie Paris Angouleme Mir Tr Sanith Leila Cerna Mortugal Amerie Mr Herepform Guy Angela Rownd Hugh Dr Smith Dr. Smith America George Hedgen Rock House Mr. Heresford Clotra Adele Nanteville Madame Adele France Nanteville- 4 Dendy Tever Jay Thie Bayonne Bordeaux Handleds Lelli Jolene Arma High Madame Dele Hughea Maces Anne Tilles Daniel Father Domnic Spain Cintra Mat Andro Patty Bhane Europe Patty Lella Cherbourg Mai

Scientific management and the next stage in industry

The article argues that repetitive tasks suited to automation should be stripped from human hands, replacing workers with machine led processes. It envisions a future where only highly intelligent directors and machine leaders direct production, while routine work becomes mechanized, transforming industrial conditions and labor roles.

Buex Canal Panama Canals Department of Industry

Fragmentary treatise on passion and disease effects

An excerpt discusses how malignant passion can trigger disease by unbalancing the brain and diverting nourishment to the affected area. Anger is said to strike the heart, and rage can cause sudden death. Morosennes is noted as affecting the liver and digestive organs, with heat of affections harming the oral faculties.

Fragmented quotation on Bacon and Valmglory misattribution

A garbled excerpt critiques Sir Francis Bacon and Valmglory, noting pride and folly. The passage contrasts contempt and wisdom with the rise of parasites and slaves to their own vanity.

Bacon

The Poultry Yard: How to Feed Laying Hens

Practical notes on daily feed for laying hens. Recommends a varied ration from bran pollard pea-meal and vegetables. Suggests four feed components per meal and two meals daily for ten birds with roughly one to one and a half pounds of grain total.

Feeding Regimens For Young Chickens By Breed

After six weeks or so young chickens shift to a breed specific diet. Short legged fluffy birds need rice to keep blood cool, aiding feather growth and preventing dry irritated skin. Overheating blood from rich foods dries skin and roughens feathers.

Ventilation Dangers and Drafts in Fowl Houses

A historical note on drafts in hen houses warns that open windows and doors create cold air flows. It compares fowls to engines and claims their blood and body heat influence air temperature, suggesting drafts can be fatal to poultry.

Feeding for Feather in Poultry Rearing

The article outlines a period of feather growth requiring a higher fat content without harming color. It recommends oats with white peas and boiled seeds, occasional hemp seed, and small pea meal for tight plumage. It warns against white fowls and red wheat, notes cracked maize for buff varieties, and suggests iron tonic to keep feathers healthy.

Mastery through critique in Morse and West drawing lesson

Samuel F. B. Morse, as a young painter in London, submits a cast of Hercules to Benjamin West. West critiques it in detail, urging Mr Morse to finish and refine muscle and finger joints. Morse spends weeks revising before West praises the effort as a lesson in thorough drawing and character.

Samuel F. B. Moree Wards London Benjamin Weet Mr. West Mr. Moree Phish

Cultivating Calm Through Patience and Practice

The passage argues that worrying is not fixed by temperament and can be tempered by steady effort. It compares self-control to tending a garden, noting that patience and consistent practice gradually reduce anxious habits. Even difficult changes take time and deliberate cultivation.

Cheese Making Points For Hard Pressed Dairy

The article explains selecting milk by quality for hard pressed cheese and soft cheese. It covers rennet addition timing and temperature control, curd uniformity, whey handling, and storage of surplus rennet, with notes on acid levels and milk freshness for tender curd.

Contaminants And Practices Causing Poor Milk Quality

A historical guide lists items harmful to dairy cows and milk quality. It notes that feeding turnips and decayed silage, onions, apples, or high-volatile feeds can taint milk. It warns against unclean udders, dirty milking bails, wooden or metal milking pails, and odor contact during separation. It cautions against storing cream in rotted cellars and keeping cream too long at high temperatures. It also mentions dirty water sources and soakage from farm areas as risk factors.

The Piggery A Practical Pig House Design

Mr F Gamlin outlines a practical piggery layout discussed before Otakeho Farmers Union. He notes pigs’ profitability and stresses proper housing with a 30 by 14 foot building, four compartments for breeding sows and a 12 by 14 foot fattening pen, concrete floors and good drainage, plus a dry lean-to shelter. He attributes about 40 percent of pig disease to housing and feeding.

F. Gamlin Otakeho New Zeland Farmers’ Union Mr. Gamlin Pigeon

Woman's World Advice on Prenuptial Promises and Courtesy

Guidance urges maintaining prenuptial promises and sharing finances, frequenting town together, communicating with her, including her in trips, and showing varied kindness. Emphasizes politeness, flowers, books, and avoiding criticism of her attire. Encourages faithfulness, generosity, and consideration.

How to Care For a Girl Childs Hair In Early Years

Guidance on managing a young girls hair including combing techniques and washing frequency. Emphasizes gentle brushing to avoid breakage, avoiding overwashing, and selecting light summer hats to protect hair. Notes heredity and temperament influence hair growth and that proper care aids natural growth.

Beally

Physiological warning on boxing children's boxing cards

A physiological journal condemns the practice of boxing children's card. The ear passage is closed by a thin membrane easily influenced by air impulses and supported only by air. Breaking the membrane would force the hand down on the car with air driven forward, risking rupture and injury to children.

Wallowing Tank for Pest Control in Pigs

Farmers use a covered wallowing tank filled with water and kerosene oil to coat pigs and kill vermin. The oil layer protects against pests while the surface is refreshed as needed. Periodic cleaning and concrete-surrounded ground prevent mud holes.

Sunday Dinner Dispute Ends With Goose and Moose

A married couple quarrels over Sunday dinner ideas every week. On a calm morning they finally agree on a menu of cold moose and stew for the port fort. Conversation drifts to minor kitchen details as they recall sending one goose to Aunt Jane.

Tomor Maria George Jane

Run away from home and seize new opportunities

A fragmented note advises homemakers to seek chances beyond the home for a better outlook. It suggests family relief upon return and hints at personal growth after leaving behind routine. The passage warns against relentless labor and implies a sharper, clearer perspective may emerge.

Be Gentle and Seek Sympathy to Attract

A guide urges soft voice and quiet manners to please a partner. Listen, show interest, and avoid confrontation. Be courteous, frank, and respectful, letting sympathy and calm conversation build self respect and attraction.

Alila Merry Turna Peraon

Pattern for Childs Kilt and Jumper

Simple little frock pattern from Everylady's Journal No 18T for little girls aged 4 and 6 years. Jumper separate and kilt shown on body lining. Printed for purchase at penny price from local agents or sent post free with stamps to Dept A Every Lady's Journal 37 Evanston Street Bourne.

Every Lady's Journal Evanston Street Bourne Pattern and

Fragmented Reflection on Readers and Reform Impulses

A fragment reflecting on feminine humanity and reaction after an accident. It suggests a hypothetical revival of a woman to rectify her actions first, then discusses four types of readers and how they absorb and pass on information, ending with a critique of those who retain the lowest parts and savor the “gem.”

Feats of the Blind Showcasing Remarkable Abilities Across Fields

A survey highlights blind individuals excelling in tennis and croquet, typing, telephone work, shorthand reporting, and law. It notes Ellen Keller as a prominent example, mentions a blind barber, and recounts a Sydney court scene where a blind barrister reads affidavits via Braille with speed and precision.

Ellen Keller America Britain Sahara New York Becaus Sydney

Household Hints for Cooking and Cleaning Advised

A collection of domestic tips covers soaking dried fruit in boiling water with vinegar for flavor, lemon poultices for corns, boron for rusty screws, coffee preparation, ink stain removal with mustard, and using cayenne to deter mice. It also describes lemon milk hand care, measuring ingredients by eggs and butter, and chair cleaning methods for cake-bottomed seats.

Leno

The Cold Bath Dangers and Benefits Discussed

A discussion warns that cold baths only help if they produce an invigorating reaction. Sudden cold shock constricts vessels and raises heart effort, causing a brief glow. lingering chill or paleness indicates the bath did not do you good and should be avoided.

Not a Banquet

A story recalls a New Year banquet planned by old schoolmates to reminisce about youth. The evening derailed as each guest laments a failing organ such as heart, gout, liver, kidneys, or indigestion, turning the event into a grim joke about age and health.

Sven

Local Cracked Ledger Notes Odd Cigarette Repair Request

Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled plea about cigarettes and repairs. The text hints at a request for someone named Moher to obtain or fix items, with unclear location and specifics. No clear events, dates, or identities are established.

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