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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
9
A long report describes a severe hemorrhoid problem with persistent itching and pain. After failing numerous remedies, a doctor recommended surgery and performed an operation to remove a troublesome condition. The patient endured post operative healing and continued discomfort before eventual improvement.
A portrait of the King’s daily routine outlining early morning wakefulness at Buckingham Palace, private breakfast, review of papers, and a busy afternoon of audiences. The article notes a disciplined schedule, with ministers and secretaries present, and highlights the king’s demanding workload managed by a rigid yet familiar system.
A remarkable phantom sighting near Cleland Estate Wishaw Lanarkshire reports a glowing ash tree left vertical in a woods by a road eight miles from Coltness Bridge. Local youths, armed with sticks and stones, approached the luminous trunk at night and said the tree emitted incandescent light brighter than any nearby object. Crowds gathered, chips were torn from headgear and clothing as the eerie glow persisted, unsettling the observers.
An A. commissioned officer in the French Congo Latuntry presented a monkey to M. Tillet Morel, a farmer of Chivrus, France. The animal died soon after arrival, leaving locals to debate the intention and outcome of the gift.
A detailed profile of the day in the life of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, outlining the heavy duties, including council work, finance, committees, and public receptions. It notes the need to oversee daily municipal progress, coordinate with the City Treasurer, manage budgets, and attend to governance and ceremonial duties amid a demanding schedule.
A historical essay surveys the Lord Mayor's daily duties from morning meetings to lunch, committees, and public events. It notes the strain of balancing policies, street work, health concerns, and ceremonial duties while highlighting dedication and popularity of the office holder. The piece reflects on the responsibilities and busy rhythm of municipal leadership.
A fragment describes Mr C L Wichards from El Reno introducing an extraordinary dress worn by brides. The piece claims the gown is linked to a Cheyenne family and carried by forty women who married within a seven year period. The account notes elk teeth adornments and a talismanic belief surrounding the garment.
The piece describes the National Explosives Company works at St Ives Bay Cornwall, with dramatic coastal scenery and details of explosive production. It portrays workers, machinery, and the hazardous processes, noting accidents are rare but deadly, and emphasizes the peril and vigilance around explosive manufacture.
A Baltimore youth Benjamin Hill sold blood for £2 to aid a patient at Presbyterian Hospital New York. A transfusion from Hill was given but the patient died days later. The incident reveals hazardous risks and raises questions about medical ethics and coercion.
In a rural Scots setting Elder Macfadyen confronts scruples during a Sunday service about a piecing dispute and church order. A stormy day escalates into family tensions as parishioners debate conduct and duties while the sermon proceeds.
The coroner discussed a child's death from paramne poisoning after consuming raw apples and pork. He warned pork is safe if properly cooked but cautioned that some people may suffer fatal poisonings from similar meals, stressing careful preparation to avoid contamination.
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