15 Sep 1924
Page 1
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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1924
Page
1
The column surveys new frocks for spring including oar coats worn open to display embroidered jumpers, with Havens brown and lacquer red among favored shades. It notes three piece suits fading in popularity, the use of one-material dresses, and accessories from attractive hats to beads. Also covers lemon bar recipe and remarks on fashion trends emphasizing practicality amid variable weather.
Fragmentary text suggests a plain track and a worn coat form the core of a historical display. Ambiguous references hint at terms of material and attire, leaving key names and places unreadable.
Direct importers advertise a September sale featuring Kay and Rayeer gloves, Bond and Morley hose, Luxie and Banner brands, children and ladies hosiery, suspenders, and nightwear. Prices listed in shillings and pence with extensive stock across fabrics and finishes.
Readable fragments show a department store ad offering fabric, linens, and quality textiles. Includes mentions of cotton damask, lattice wear, and special value yard pricing. Notable items referenced: 42 inch and 36 inch widths, Duke's Linen, and assorted colors like blue and black.
A reader warns of serious skin neglect risks and promotes Doan's Ointment as the safe daily remedy. Mrs. J H Potter of Spencer Rox says it cured eczema after other treatments failed, noting relief from summer flare ups and persistent itching.
A reader recalls a decades old testimonial praising Doan's Ointment for eczema relief. An interviewer at Foster McClellan Co. on Murray Street asks about current pricing and availability, while a street vendor touts the product as a cure.
A garbled OCR piece outlines a town hall stage production featuring Wilt Desmond in a romance set in the North Country cotier. The plot centers on a former wife, dramatic entanglements, and a provincial romantic drama with Vermeer like visuals and mounting tension.
Thursday and Friday at the Empire Theatre feature a lavish Universal jewel production titled With Honor. A star cast from Universal Studios drives dramatic life scenes with romance and heroism, set against a chaotic backdrop and a strong performance by a boy and his friend.
A garbled OCR fragment references a town hall event and a side scene with a parade or feature. It mentions a parade, a Holywoodlike scene, and a forecast about a power hill at Carter's and a man, with related numbers and brides.
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