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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
6
Readers recall Queen Victoria’s global impact with a letter from pearl fishers of the Mergui Archipelago praising her as Empress of India. The note venerates her as emblem of the Wazera diamond and notes her purity and learning among other qualities.
An 1900s style notice offers export poultry and freezings services. It lists chickens and ducklings priced at 6d per lb, old poults 2s to 4s 6d per pair, with crate and cartage charges. Also includes a queenly verse and a kernot soothing powders product advertisement from Kernot Chemist Geelong.
Mrs. Bickers describes a family quarrel next door as people pick sides while she notes some eccentric individuals mind their own business. The exchange reveals lingering tensions and community intrigue around the dispute.
The most deluded mortal is the woman who thinks scolding brings gains. Scolding or whining only worsens outcomes as time passes, demanding more nervous energy for little result. A calm woman stays younger and retains influence, while scolders seem old and lose influence.
Mrs Goodsoul asks how Mr Lanks slipped on the doorstep. He replies he did not slip but came to call, maintaining his dignity.
A husband chides his wife for overly strict frugality, praising savings while warning that denying present needs for future comfort can harm wellbeing. The piece defends prudent thrift but cautions against sacrificing current enjoyment for uncertain future wants.
A young wife returns to her mother and sobs that she cannot be happy with her husband. She hints at a "worse" action than scolding, but reveals he only yawned. The exchange underscores a humorous yet moral lesson about pride, happiness, and enduring integrity.
A Victorian guide explains domino fortune telling, detailing how to shuffle, draw three dominoes, and interpret each piece. It lists meanings for key dominos including double six for happy marriage, five-two for potential trouble, and several combinations that yield success, wealth, or happiness.
The article argues that while pillows and bolsters are common, their use is not universally beneficial. It notes physiologists lack consensus on sleep brain state, and suggests head should be as low as comfortably possible. It warns against rigidly favoring comfortless neck positions.
Five oranges peeled and sliced with pippins removed. Over them sifted sugar, corn flour paste with milk, then yolks beaten and blended. Add boiling milk, simmer until thick, pour over fruit, top with stiff egg whites and sugar, bake briefly. Alternate slices with apple or grape if desired.
Health advertisement arguing pain drains vitality and disables work, listing ailments such as rheumatism gout neuralgia and indigestion attributed to kidney and liver faults. Promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy available in various bottle forms sold by chemists and stores.
The Friends or Quakera prize weight in judgment, arguing that true influence comes from solid principle and consistent character. Charm and wit help, but lasting impact requires deliberate thought, firmness, and a dispassionate view of life.
A small boy shepherds a donkey carrying coal along a lonely Midland lane when the beast sheds its heavy load. The boy, overwhelmed, gazes between the sack and the donkey as a horseman approaches. The rider proves to be a tall venerable church dignitary.
Subscribed capital £125000 Reserved liability £100000 Guarantee fund £10000 Registered offices 35 Queen Street Melbourne Board of Directors Edward Fanning W H Irvine Donald Mackinnon R G McCutcheon Stewart McArthur This company empowered by Parliament to act as Executor Admin Trustee Receiver Lunacy Act Attorney and to take transfers of existing trusts funds estates and incomes Joel Fox Manager C T Martin Assistant Manager.
A shopkeeper explains why he sells Roburr tea at the same price as cheaper rivals. He says no canvasser can match its quality and packing, and keeping customers matters more than profit. Some customers prefer Mo. 1 grade while others choose Mo. 2, with occasional upsell to the best.
An elderly rider helps a large man and young boy load a coal sack onto a donkey after a brusque request from a stranger. The Archdeacon retreats with dirty hands and a stained necktie as the boy mocks the helper with a playful insult about being stronger than a bag of coal.
An old advertisement touts Pitt's Poisoned Wheat to destroy hats mice sparrows and parrots. It claims to be the only curtain and genuine preparation available in yellow packets priced 1 shilling for large packets or 2 shillings 6 pence for Farmers' Tin.
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