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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
6
A Moscow resident dies in an accident and bequeaths a yearly sum to the editor of Wochenzeitung in Winterthur to drink to his health. The ceremony must occur on January 1 and August 1 annually until the editor’s death, a condition the editor has accepted without ever meeting the donor.
Two Australian inventors developed a triangular rake that clears stones in a snake pattern and a large wheel stone gatherer that loads stones into a passing dray. A public trial showed the land, once too stony for farming, became usable and even attracted motor car riders.
A philosophical note contrasts vanity with true self esteem bound to high ideals for the individual, family, school, and race. It suggests genuine success comes from presenting oneself well while pursuing worthy conduct.
A reflective piece cites Lancet on links between cheerfulness and longevity. It argues cheerful habit aids health and friendships, notes many lose the habit with adulthood, and urges preserving time to laugh despite responsibilities.
In a tale of invention, Mr Bilson weary of visitors is surprised by a talkative journalist. Edison, weary of questions, comments on a model that rocks a cradle by sound. the louder the baby howls, the faster the cradle rocks.
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for rheumatism gout neuralgia lumbago indigestion biliousness headaches and general debility linked to kidney and liver dysfunction. It claims the treatment restores kidney and liver health speeding recovery and notes availability in two bottle formats priced 5 shillings and 2 shillings 6 pence in nonalcoholic concentrate form.
In a scene from Temptation a crying young girl pleads for moments outside a workhouse room. The mistress relents after a moment of pity, allowing her a short walk to the back room overlooking a water-butt, amid lingering longing and relief.
Denys Lascelles Ltd with Mr H E B Armstrong to report the sale for the trustees of the late F W Armytage of the Wooloo manata estate near Lara comprising 7244 acres with homestead to Mr E H Lascelles. Meat prices in Melbourne remained high with porkers up to 74d per pound and calves to 58d per lb. consignments mainly from country callers. Messrs Stone and Co invite country customers to Melbourne.
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