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Newspaper
Shepparton News
Location
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
5
During the demolition of an old churchyard four tombstones were unearthed bearing a curiously unloving inscription. The couplet references the grave and a lament for a wife while expressing contempt for earthly life. The fragment hints at a preoccupation with life after death and a skeptical view of mortal decay.
Messie W Reynolde and Son report weekly meat market prices for the week ending September 1018. Veal prime large and small calves priced from 54d to 63d per unit, pork from 53d to 63d, bacon pigs from 54d to 63d, and inferior cuts at lower rates.
A quirky line extols taking time to brew tea, praising Rebano tea for a proper draw and smooth finish. The playful dialect and product nods create a lighthearted note about tea preparation and enjoyment.
The exchange shows a heated quarrel among women as accusations fly about social standing and family ties. A man references a deceased husband and public executor, while a playful misnaming of Miss Uppisch’s relative emerges, revealing hostilities and sharp derision.
For terms or any other information concerning the company, please call or write, SAMUEL COOKE, Chief Manager. J. M. CARROLL, Assist, Manager.
The article argues that a minister has a duty to resist robbery and defend the vulnerable, even at personal risk, aligning with wartime patriotism and Christian duty. It claims clergy share in civic responsibility, urging action against oppression and portraying war as a moral crusade to protect society and sacred values.
Advice for parents to avoid opium based cough medicines by making a home remedy from HEENZO Hean's Essence. Describes mixing with warm water and sweetening to treat chest and throat issues. Claims high cost savings versus ready made remedies and lists G W Hean of Sydney as supplier.
An old advertisement claims Hea n's Tonic Nerv Nuts restore health by supplying nerve nourishment and pure blood, promising relief from fatigue and various aches. Sold by chemists and stores, priced per box or six boxes for 17/3.
An agricultural expert cites rats destroy 18 million pounds worth of human fodder yearly in the UK. A Birmingham soldier recounts a convalescent home tale where a rat steals his false teeth. In a Northern England workshop seven thefts prompt a floor to be ripped up, revealing the stolen items.
A collage of antiquated health and folk lore argues against moon influence on weather or health, while extolling apples as brain food and purifying agents. It includes quips about babies, a humorous exchange, and a church collar anecdote, reflecting period miscellany and light satire.
A vintage advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as the remedy for kidney and liver disorders. It claims the medicine restores organ function, removes uric and biliary waste, and alleviates ailments like rheumatism gout and indigestion. The copy promotes both original and concentrated non alcoholic forms priced 6 shillings and 2 shillings 6 pence.
A dairy article stresses that high producing cows require generous feeding and care to reach maximum production. Key traits include mammary quality, dairy temperament, strong constitution, and feed handling, with Massachusetts farms citing Sunlight for Cows as a slogan. It contrasts Nature’s method with chemical disinfector ideas and ends with a pair of social anecdotes about marriage and affection.
An American paper warns of an upcoming horse shortage but stresses ongoing demand for quality work horses for farming and heavy work. It contrasts horse use with gas engines, noting trucks and tractors won’t replace horses in certain agricultural tasks. Prices for meat and livestock are listed from Metropolitan Meat Market in North Melbourne, with varied rates for pigs calves and other beasts.
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