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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
5
An elderly hunter recalls a dramatic account of a hunt. He describes facing two hares at close range, firing once and again, resulting in both animals falling. The tale ends with a misfire and a fatal outcome for one hare, while the other escapes.
A quirky piece by F. W. Thomas features Orris the worm chaser living among shabby clothes and garden tasks. The narrator jokes about wages and a showcase of horticultural mores as winter approaches.
The essay explores the imagined woes of extreme wealth and contrasts them with poverty. It humorously argues that even the affluent face stressful comforts and etiquette, while proposing five practical luxuries for a millionaire to enjoy in a private home.
A speaker states that in some cases they use No 2 grade and find its taste superior to others, believing it to be the best option for their needs.
Prices for the week ending January 26 1911 from Messrs W Teynolis Fly Ltd list grain and pig product rates. Peel prines bodies quoted 51 shillings per 100 pounds medium 47 shillings. Prime soles 48 to 45 shillings per 100 pounds. Hinds 07 to 6 in toys medium 56 to 68 shillings. Sheep light bd to 6d heavy 574d. Lambs spring 64d to 7d. Large dealers 61d to 60d medium 54d. Small vealers 0 in 6d 6d medium fad to 646d. Small calves bd to Glad medium 5440 to Skid. Pork small porkers 10d 10 11d medium 9%. Large pigs 3a to Wei medium 244. Bacon pigs St fo Ya medium 6d. Pigs for chopping 6d 1 1d medium 6d inferior tines at lower rates.
A historical note describes Japanese domestic servants as highly honorable, with servants bowing and kissing the floor upon greeting, then inviting visitors to sit and endure the ceremonial kneeling and cushions before the master arrives. The text reflects social hierarchy and etiquette surrounding service roles.
Readers report relief from liver troubles and indigestion after using Warner Safe Cure. Mr A W McLeod of Brunswick and Mrs J Bourke of Kalgoorlie describe back pain dizziness and improved health after trial. Advert promises same cure in original 6 shillings bottles and cheaper 2 shillings 6 pence concentrates.
The excerpt describes a master arriving and bringing family members to be introduced when he takes service. It notes European hotels employ all male staff dressed in indigo clothing who run barefoot and shout. It claims collar studs are among the hardest things to find.
The fragment shows a doctor asking if Mrs Poppy wet the medicine order for yesterday. It indicates a miscommunication about medication handling and a potential need to verify the order and delivery. The readable text is limited but centers on prescription verification.
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