Love and Pride in a Country Town
Walter and Jessie cling to a strained romance amid family pressures and rivalries. Jessie discovers Walter’s jealousy and William’s presence in New York, while Walter’s bravado fades as old affections resurface. A distant vow and a read valedictory stir tension, then a clash over inheritance and honesty tests loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soasio
Waller
Graham
Jessie
Jensie
Hompsick
New York
Mr. Bel- Tanger
Vale To
Walter
Vowaehs and Pasta Examined in Great Peppermint Cure Tale
A quirky historical noting of remedies and foods, referencing a vowehs or vows, pasta usage, and a famed Great Peppermint Cure. The piece hints at unusual cures and everyday items linked to health lore in a small-town market setting.
Eggs for beauty in magical home remedies
A gouty style article describes eggs used for facial care and hair washing. Readers are told to separate egg whites and yolks, apply the whites as a facial mask, rinse with warm milk and tincture of benzoin, then wash hair with an egg wash to achieve a glossy look. The piece promotes egg based routines as a fad in beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menne
Wallington
Bush and Bush: Australian Skies and Bushland Beauty
Fragmentary verse extols dawn to dark spray of Australian skies. It evokes fragrant gums, wattle gold, and lavender landscapes, praising fresh bush flowers and enchanted hours in wild woodland scenes.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement Tale
A Wellington woman Mrs E Cunningham reports kidney trouble relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with stopping back pain and restoring kidney health, urging others to try it. Potent claims are linked to a long standing testimonial tradition and a factory address is cited for Doan's pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
E. Conningham
Ferguson Lane
Wellington
Saye
Doan
Brokade
Thad
Usung Doan
Ahand Doen
Hattori
Dean
Cunningham
Saya
Dan
Kurrajong Heights Climb By Wizard Smith in Top Condition
Kurrajong report notes Norman Smith piloting a Buick Commander with all weather tyres to the summit of Kurrajong Heights under RACQ supervision. The climb marks the first vehicle with a passenger to reach the top using Good Year tyres as traction is praised. Other cars have climbed earlier, but this was a record run with praised handling on curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Wizwed) Smith
Brude‘baker
Kurrajong Heights
Ra.c.a
Kurrajong
Smith
Munald
Nurse Cavell's Death and a Pastor's Evocative Letter
An open letter from Pastor le Senr of Berlin to a Swiss pastor, published in The Times, recounts Edith Cavell's execution. The German architect Bowley and other clergy are referenced. the pastor describes the vigil, the firing squad, and Cavell's calm, sharing personal reflections on duty, fate, and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Senr
Berlin
Switserland
the Times
T. Gahan
Cavell
Saeco
Finck
Bauey
Cavelly
Jesus Christ
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M. J. Wolmes
Evapten
Jou
Tuday
Eilon
Fawn
William
Jesse
Sronval
Tessie
Willian
Domie
Elys
Ely
Ewraps
Gramme
Charlotte Jeeves
Josie
Bellanger
Dessie
Portita
Debby
Penple
Jonah
Waur
Mike Graham
Elty Dean
Lnittard
Steve Arid
Stoom
Bessie
Mr. Bellefiger
Wilbrahams
Juve
the Bulletin
Inglis
Gaiden Tea
Econora
Thomas
William Bellenger
Tenga
Jay
Jonnie
Mr. Bellinger
Nurse Cavell
Reluat
Mr. Bowey
Whealeo
Earl
Edith Cavells
Alex Cavell
Knowles
Leeney
Edith Qavell
Dalton Bros. General Merchants
Summer Street
Orange
Rattats
Renstrats
Freddin
Wall
Dalton Brothers Ltd
Howe Furnishers OF
West
R. Sharpe
A. M.S
T. A DICKSON @ CO
Victoria
Simon Nobbs
St. Aldhelm
Margaret Fane
Hilary Loring
Appleyard
Australis
France Murphy
Randolph Bedford
Mallalin
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