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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
A soldier footballer in the trenches laments weeks without a change of underwear and jokes with a fellow about Kaiear. The pal confirms and adds a grim quip about having both arms withered and changing his shirt.
A first person account describes daily domestic chores and fatigue from laundry work. The speaker notes ending the day with tea to lift spirits and asserts women deserve small luxuries for hard work. References to grade tea and personal preference appear amid casual social commentary.
Mrs. Youngwife praises her husband as the most unselfish man. She recounts giving him a box of cigars and him smoking only one while giving away all the meat. The anecdote highlights his generosity and frugal character in a humorous light.
Ball and Welch highlight their expertise in school garments and uniforms, offering authoritative guidance on inspective requirements. They emphasize in house production for reliable workmanship and proper fit, with special displays for school items in department stores inviting parents and guardians to review stock before ordering for the new term.
Professor J A Fleming explains magnetism origins tracing to ancient experiments by Gilbert and Perigrinus, connecting to Belgin’s Admiralty compass. He asserts the earth magnetizes iron in vertical positions and challenges the Goat and Compass sign etymology, suggesting the compass derives its name from the encompassing needle cord.
An Australian wartime appeal urges dairy farmers to maximize butterfat production. It argues butterfat is vital for soldiers and food supply, endorsing Alfa Laval cream separators to increase fat yield, reduce waste, and boost farm profits while aiding national war effort.
The preacher's long evening sermon empties the church as the verger slips a note to the pastor asking him to turn off the lights lock the door and leave the key under the mat after the service ends.
An article promotes HEENZO as a cheap home remedy for throat and bronchial ailments and a nerve tonic for growing girls. It touts HEGNZO as a cost saver and HABNAD as a stocked item, with Merve Note marketed as HEAN S TONIC NERVE NUE for nourishing girls.
A column discusses writers famed for laziness, noting James Thomson, Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Swinburne, Dr. Johnson, Gilbert, Shelley, Coleridge and others. It contends many masterpieces arose in rest or laziness and fondly recalls their belated but impactful outputs.
Local merchants reject doom-and-gloom talk of a gasoline shortage arguing there is no immediate scarcity and price rises reflect general costs. Dodge Brothers officials and auto owners say conservation, home deliveries, and car use for business reduce demand on rails and trolleys, easing overall resource use. The article defends consumer optimism as essential to government efforts to sustain confidence.
Letters from Mrs Emma Merlino of Port Pirie South Australia and Mr W H Mitchell of Adelaide describe long years of rheumatic pain and debility. After using Warner's Safe Cure they report rapid relief, better sleep, restored mobility, and renewed ability to work. The advertisement touts both original and cheaper concentrated non alcoholic bottles.
A clergyman delivers a bitter farewell sermon noting lack of love and salary demands before taking a convict prison chaplain post. The text includes Mrs. Young and Mrs. Bilder quips about marriage and a parent punishing a boy over trousers, revealing humorous family anecdotes.
An advertisement offering enlargements from any photo or snapshot at 281m by 22In framed size for 30 shillings. In Melbourne, Millar Artists at 167 Queen St promises free opinion and advice to obtain a framed portrait of Hin by Bin without payment, with money back if not pleased.
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