A Criminal Nation Prussian Duplicity and War
The article accuses Germany of Prussian militarism as the cause of the war and denounces German deceit toward Allies. It portrays Allied resolve, notes food and financial strains in Central Powers, and calls for continued effort to defeat Germany and end militarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Austria
America
Lot Wirlomars
Weaterm Front
Divevrh Cermane
Aml Go Dowht
Very Pugibl
Deressary
Not What They Seem A Playful Language Game
A humorous commentary on misleading word pairs and false etymologies. The piece lists examples showing that common phrases like cold cream butter milk and horse chestnut bear little relation to the words they share, highlighting quirks in language and meaning.
Indication of Long Life in Women and a Schoolboy Tale
An article discusses supposed signs of longevity in women including eye shape color and facial features and links a healthy heart and lungs to these traits. The text shifts to a light anecdote about a Lent gathering at a Vicarage where cake and tea are served and a conversation with the Vicar’s wife ends with a cautious remark about the soul and the body.
Bus Conductor Swap Sparks Village Row in Anecdotal Tale
A reader recalls a village bus ride where a civil abandoned conductor was replaced by a brisk young woman. The exchange over fare and seating becomes a comic clash as passengers tease the new conductor and the old ways fade. The piece closes with a soldier’s anecdote about a recruit and a witty legal anecdote.
Abbreviated Anecdotes and Folklore Dialogues
A scattered page of humorous vignettes and snippets features tourist banter about corn and scarecrows, marital frictions, and a police chat. Other items include a law court quip about common sense, hymn anecdotes, Marlborough College tales, a family move discussed beside a clothesline, etiquette lessons, and domestic misunderstandings.
Remarkable Sleep Narratives From Early 20th Century Europe
Reports recount long sleepers from France Belgium Sweden and Minnesota where individuals awoke after years of artificial feeding. Cases include a French soldier revived after two years and a Swedish woman who slept from 1875 to 1889. Medical attempts failed to diagnose or revive many, while others recovered gradually or remained comatose for extended periods.
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Brussels
Menelias
Margaret Bangerel
Snc
Europe
Minnesota
Caroline Ofl UN
Ukun
Sweden
Caroline Olssen
Millewood Road
Herne Hill
London
Isin
King’s Collace Hospital
Pendirk Hill
Har
Pot
Violin Craft and the Myth of the Soulful Instrument
A fragmentary piece discusses legendary violin makers and their craft. It describes expert methods for selecting wood and shaping violins, claiming the instrument can harbor a human-like essence. The text touches on superstition and legends surrounding Stradivarius and Paganini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amin
Br Pagsnini
Transvaal Town Names and the Fountain Suffix
The article explains that many South African towns end with fontein meaning fountain from Dutch terms for springs beside towns. Examples include Bloemfontein muddy fountain Kiledafontein seal fountain and Elastidsfontein deer fountain. It notes another suffix Inagte pronounced lagehty meaning a place for animals and cites Elandlaate as a battlefield site frequented by deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Elandalaaete
High collars blamed for headaches and dizziness
A Paris physician notes headaches and giddiness ease when patients switch from tight high collars to looser styles. He observes relief across both genders and warns against wearing high collars. A humorous aside compares statesmanship and politics and quotes Father and Abraham Lincoln.
Notable composers held long lives and early deaths
The text notes Beethoven reached fifty seven while Mendelssohn died at thirty six and Schubert at thirty one. It recalls Walter forty Chopin forty Purcell thirty seven and Ballin thirty three with Bach Haydn Rascal living past thirty. It adds Rascal was blind for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven
Wntin Geath
Mendelssohn
Schubert
Walter
Chopin
Purcell
Ballin
Bach
Haydn
Rascal
An Epic From Egypt It Ain’t No Use a-swearls
A wartime verse laments hardships in Egypt with dust storms drought and fatigue. The speaker praises resilience of Israelites and soldiers, promises relief with victory and return home where cheers replace hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Wiites
Egypt
Melbourne forms corn exchange to aid Victoria farmers
The Melbourne Corn Exchange has been established in Melbourne with a committee led by Thos Roxburgh and others. It aims to standardize quotations, settle purchases and settlements, promote fair dealing, and resolve disputes among traders. The exchange will help farmers gauge true produce value and protect producers by daily price quotations. It is located at 19 Queen Street, Melbourne, with inquiries to the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Corn Exchange
Melbourne Corn Exchange
Melbourne
Messrea
Thos
Roxburgh
T. Carrett
A. &. Mitchell
D. H. Dureau
H. Wood
Lemon G. L. Forgrow
H. LC. Fraser
Comrern
Queenstreet
Notable Lawyer Witty Exchange Teases Courtroom
A famed attorney known for sharp wit recounts an early case with an elderly proxy opponent who delivers a halting speech. The young lawyer mirrors the insult and pledges to follow the example of his elder friend in making a blunt argument before judge and jury. A woman keeps a secret life hidden in her heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Tony
Vic Lad
York
Siz Hoor
Reise Wes
Rubbli
Old Fashioned Home Remedy Restores Natural Hair Color
An advertisement touts a homemade hair stimulant that promises to restore natural color, stop dandruff, and improve shine without greasiness. It describes mixing simple chemist ingredients with lay soap and water, then applying at night to roots for growth revival. Products from Henshall Chemist of South Melbourne are stocked and shipped.
No Fat Woman Ever Enjoys Really Good Health
The text argues that excessive fat harms breathing and organ function and promotes Formettes as the only certain and permanent reducer of fatness. It presents a health claim in a period tone about weight and remedies.
Fragmented note about a wife and shelter in Crewe
A puzzling, fragmented text references rain, envy, a wife away, shelter in Crewe, and unclear details. The tone resembles an informal diary or overheard remark with missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ame
Crewe
Fragmentary speech scene with implied romance
A garbled dialogue shows two characters named Hebby and a wife named John discussing a tense moment. The misread text hints at a delicate exchange about restraint and appeal, with unclear intent and faint emotional undercurrents.
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Leuy
Ceraw's Secret
Bite Weed Opecal Atrausgen Pens
Bowe
Julia Hae
Abe
Elcarmain
Lea
New Bridge
Buddes
Rycoe
Wateh
Ima
Alaric Bear
Belheve
Alma
Cieely
Etor
Lorrimer
Bowman
California
Bearmain
Westminster
Cicely
toWo
Carmain
Jose
Adolphus Klickman
Irwin
Losa
Alme
Eric
Iro
Tay
Cwely
Tima
Chelly
Alaric Baarmain
Bearmain's
Polgom
Barbara
Harbara
Joan
Australia
the Towers
Tony Fe
Down
Winchester
Wall Ge
Tris
Barbers
Mira
General Bar- Tington
Alan Lorrimar
Sandy Bowman
T. Macnamara
Finamela
Admiralty
Gald
Eden
Eli
Prugrian Duplicity
Jackie
Duesh
Arnold Galeworthy
Belne
Red Lion
Little Sons of Temperance
Lissen
Montaigue
Montaig
Talcott
Grave and Gay
Willis
Gillis
Watts
A. G. Bradley
Marlborough College
Thadley
W. G. Grace
Marlborough
Schooboy
Grace
Marieborough
Womnant Stone
Heltenham
Sam
Mistress
Benjamin Horsem
Herbert
Benjamin Cafe
Guy'nor
Transvaal
Tommy
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Moet Liv
Lever Brothers
Sydney
Henshall
South
Mra
Wiley
Wolfe's
John
Hebby
Pr Ayeai
Peraiutd
Ellers
Aueney
Couniry
Enuay
Keene
Purc
Pianos
Dulartem
Usteaa
Simeon
Perpetual Trustees’ Association Ltd
Queen &T
W. M. Hyndman
Kay
John Thomson
Harry P Henty
G. Outhwaite
A. Hom
F. G. Clarke
MLC
Arther Gregory Sly LP
Billy
Eculptor
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