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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
10
A severe case of weeping eczema left the patient with cracked hands and an inability to place the hand in water. Despite trying various remedies, relief was not found. The condition escalated, affecting daily activities and demanding medical attention.
Fragmentary notes describe attempts to treat eczema with Cuticura products and water soaks. Recollections mention relief, fear, and lingering pain, with personal reflections on a child’s condition and caregiving.
A 19th century travelogue describes troglodyte homes carved into Cappadocian pumice in Asia Minor. It notes volcanic geology from Tarsus to Smyrna, the soft pumice chambers, and cave dwellings around Udi Assam with long halls and multiple caves, citing explorers such as Lukas and others.
A fragment discusses coin weights and construction in Turkish excavated dwellings. It explores how threepenny pieces relate to larger weights, the use of coins in measuring, and the surprising density of objects in cave homes and pigeon houses. The text references Tulure, Greek and Byzanti ne periods, and describes doorways, storeys, and subterrain living.
A boy and a girl found abandoned in London were adopted by a wealthy couple after a secret arrangement with the Marybone Workhouse matron. The children were named after the locations of their discoveries, Seymour Place and Oxford Street, and the bond covered their upkeep and education. The report notes the adoptive parents intend to raise the children as their own with a substantial fortune behind them.
An extended reflection on how top batsmen refine technique, adaptability, and mental approach. The author cites examples from historic players to illustrate constant self-improvement, innovative methods, and the balance between natural talent and deliberate practice shaping lasting mastery.
A former guard at the Shord workhouse near Rochester faced resignation amid reports of cold food and cruel treatment. Inmates allegedly received scant meals and were deprived of proper portions, prompting reviews by officials and and appeals for reform. The report notes critics likened the situation to a harsh regime, while committee members vowed action and promised to address complaints.
An ad style item promotes Cendy's Fiala and Cody's Fluid Bark TM as heat relief products. It claims cooling, deodorizing, and odor elimination benefits with guaranteed no permanganate. The text is a fragmented, misspelled scan of product pitches for shops and district markets.
A translated article discusses Bulgars as a hardy race shaped by military training and endurance, likening them to Japan in Europe. It covers Bulgarian soldiers, cadets, education reforms, and comparisons to wartime powers, detailing physiques, discipline, and reforms in schools and industry.
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