The Evils of Sloping Writing in Schools
The article cites medical authorities arguing that slanting handwriting harms the spine and eyes. Bernard Moth and Noble Smith warn that left to right upwards slanting posture strains the spine and may cause deformities, urging upright writing as the safer method. Other doctors and Snell support upright posture to prevent eyesight issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Moth
Noble Smith
City Orthopaedic Hospital
London
Snell
Moments of Interest from A Rural Notebook
A collection of curious natural history notes including the owl’s longer sight at eight, a rat bite healing after a year, a turtle living to fifty, sunflower seeds luring rats, a rabbit traveling ten miles at night, a bull calming at fiddle sounds, a boy’s ten mile Saturday play travels, and a fox digging more than a boy with a spade.
Still Generous Birthday Gift Reveals Quiet Strain
A traditional birthday scene shows a couple where the husband, wrapped in routine and distant mood, returns with a hug and a small gift. The gesture exposes lingering tension as the wife confronts memories of their strained romance. The exchange hints at unspoken desire and mutual affection behind softened disappointment.
The Bull Didn't Know A Right Honorable Farmer Joke
A borough leader, a titled politician, is challenged by a farmer in a field. The farmer asks why, if the bull roams, the man did not stop it. The baronet, shocked, realizes the farmer named him and learns the humorous miscue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Mayor’s Wife Faces Odd Removal Plan and Donkey Cart Mixup
A garbled tale shows the mayor’s wife reacting to her husband’s knighthood and an attempted home removal. She orders a major furniture removal on a set date, but a donkey and cart arrive instead. The driver tells her not to worry, promising one run and charging for a single trip.
Village Philosopher Praises Prompt Courtesy Addenda
A fragment quotes a village thinker extolling prompt commands and courtesy. It ties strong social habit to order, implying generosity and responsibility as rewards. The wording mixes archaic spellings with modern expectations, suggesting a humorous or satirical tone about daily labor.
Unnecessary Expense Warns Against Illness Costs
A short notice urges households to keep Chamberlain's Colia and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand to promptly relieve cramps cramps and diarrhoea. It notes doctors are often called to treat ailments that could be handled with the remedy, suggesting savings and quicker relief for illnesses. The message ends with a caution about property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Lola Cunty
Honce
Council meeting dates and court detne es list
The notice lists council meetings on Thursday October 12, Thursday November 9 and Thursday December 7. It also provides dates for Supreme Court and General Sealing and County Court sessions with several typos and off spelled month names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Letters from the Commonwealth to the United Kingdom
A fragment listing postage rates and clippings for overseas dominions and colonies. It mentions per-ounce and per-half rates for letters, reply cards, and postal items to New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and other regions, including magazine and newspaper issue costs and printed papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papua
Auatralla
United Kingdom
New Habrides
New Zealand
Brldah
Solomon
Lottora
Fost Pardy
Alugla
Lottor Oarda
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St. Arnaud and District
J. Lorimer & Co
Mind
Sant HM
Loweat Cash Prioon
ST. Arnaud
Royal Mail
Marseilles
Adelaide
Fremantle
Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Brindisi
Mooltan Kothgar
Koronula
Andla Morea
Haddock Rivera Gaunt Palmer Andrews
Kashgar Karmala
Sydney
Oversea
Orient Line
Lewis Plummer
P, Snc Co
Linnes
Collintreat
Melbourne
G, M'Kechnie & CO
Polloa
Pollos
Pki
Wewis
Victoria Hotel
Arnaud
Alarnaud LO Dooboobetio
List Booking Office
Iris
O'Neill's
Fas Lowe's
Dooboobetlo
Yilevlag
Ging
Mitchell's Hill
Save Booking Office
Ste
Mitchell
Kooreh
Ste Hooking Unce
St Arnaud
Ovary Isdup
Taueeday
Moonambel
Marnaud
Avon Plains
Shy Armand
Ts. Arnaud North
Darkbonoe
St North
Craynor'a Lagoon
Avon
Avon Llains Nias
Metlculirs
YY Victoria Hotel
A. Baensull, Froprston
Yaiwan Coaches
Shawhlly
DAL Asu
I Levy
Stowstd
Joe
Senate
Stewarde
James Malcolm and Coy, Proprietary Limited
Millers and Grain Merchants
M'Mahon Str
St, Arnaud
Bell
Baq
J.B Lorimer
Goo
Wenpleman
Haq
Managun
Qoo
Sampleman
Richards Eco
Alataeds & Vo
PHONE
Asi
Ee He
Weydigger
Janis & Preserves
Trea
Tieutenant
Bom
Penelong
Giparaunnn
Borge
J. Matthew
Napier Street
Walius
Astvold
P. Johnson
Napier-St
Brisbane
Minervy-Harca
Red Bird
North Pole
Red Bird Oyala
Parteat
Ivanhoe
Dramavhones
ST. Arnaud Mercury
Lewis Bros, Proprietors
Town Hall Hotel
Si, Annaud
Ei. J. Western
Loe
Hee
Aria Hotel
Ag Withurta
Qammaralal Ganslomon Familiy
Travallore
Balt
Alwayy
Attendane
UAB Meriy
ALL Trains
Orarges Modbraye
Kara Kara
Shortridge
Ula
Vey Amiraner Compary Limited
Darkat Ratioal
Malbourna
Tou
Wowan Minuun
James J, Avert
Arnoud
Osborne Ny
Carapoogs
Evan Non Mintyre’s
O'Brien
Gumler
Shire OF
ST. Arnaud Courts
Inia
Liu
Augustine Lud
Wails
TaDae
Ronnington
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