08 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Zeehan And Dundas Herald
Location
Zeehan, Tasmania, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
1
A fragmentary account describes several women famed for multiple marriages. Mire Towteend of Nebraska and others allegedly married rapidly, with a Mexican Señora Castellia and a notorious beauty named Colien Hand cited for numerous spouses and swift desertions across continents.
An OCR fragment discusses a supposed criminal dynasty plot involving Herbert Sichalley and others. It mentions world domination plots by two powerful families and a military force seeking control, with vague references to historical leaders and a future or past war context.
A tale notes a statue in Albany New York built from funds by eccentric Mary McPherson an old maid with bold dress and false hair who funded the memorial after mourning her father and brothers. The piece mocks the town's youth as Albany aims to honor her memory and rebuild the scene around her peculiar life.
A vintage notice describes a simple cough remedy titled for removing cold and whooping cough symptoms. It promises ease of preparation with a registered ingredient and water, suggesting broad accessibility.
Fragmentary reminiscence about a theater visit in America. A friend applauds a tune mistaken for a national anthem, while the narrator also rises. The misspelled text references Arkaneas Canetty and a theater night with an orchestra playing The Little Brown Jug.
A racing program features Hoheny winning a goal race and others competing in steeplechase events. Notable performances include Ban Leaailro and Coventry Middap in Melbourne tied races, with explanations of rider changes and course conditions in London and Melbourne reports. The article notes large admissions at the Whit Monday meeting and mentions Polygamint as a leading Australian hurdler with strong rivals and multiple podiums.
A cryptic, fragmented text hints at a procession of friends, prophecy, and a mystical place named Woods' Great Peppermint C. The prose invokes friendship, greeting, and a surreal scene, leaving the reader to conjecture the unseen narrative threads and setting.
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