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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
3
A discussion by Mary Embrey on weight reduction methods, warning against unsafe drug use and extreme starvation. The piece outlines home exercise routines, at home rubbing, and a regimented three meal plan with limited bread and sugar, plus a strict no-between-meal rule and a suggested tea midway. It notes dietary rules and cautions that such regimens may not suit everyone.
The writer outlines a no-drug, no-special-diet plan to shed weight in 12 weeks, noting a two stone loss and waist reduction of about 23 inches. Cautions include avoiding rapid cuts to prevent strain, ensuring gradual changes, and limiting carbohydrate intake as the core of the technique.
A local ad advertises wedding cake boxes with card and tin suitable for postal transmission under Commonwealth rules. Priced at 5/6 per dozen with post free. Available at the newspaper office or from United Press Ltd, 971-3 Hay Street, Perth.
Crochet pattern 1119 offers steps and charts to make a crocheted chair set with a peacock motif. Includes required stitches, materials, and an illustration. Send postal note or stamps for 1/1 to United Needlecraft, P O Box 4190X, Sydney with name and address.
The text discusses a plan involving meals and hydration including milk bread and water. It notes variability in individual results and warns that not every reader can achieve the same outcomes due to different causes of overweight.
The text discusses vitamins as essential for the nervous system and notes their presence in fats. It mentions whole grains for fattening and an apparent suggestion about a tea routine. It also includes a dismissive line about skipping a lunch when away from home and a tea recommendation for teatime.
The fragment argues that suitable food is wrong type and excessive for the body, linking maintenance and repair to insufficient outdoor exercise and reduced oxygen intake. It hints at concerns about dietary adequacy and physical activity.
Colorless nail polish serves many old paper and fabric repair roles. It can prevent laddering on silk stockings, restore dull washing frocks and ornamental trims, brighten frayed newspaper cuttings, and protect delicate pieces by a clear coating. The article notes various decorative and preservation applications.
The fragmentary text presents garbled lines and unclear references. No identifiable persons organizations places or events are decipherable, making a concrete summary impossible from the given OCR snippet.
An Australian reader from Tumbulguma NSW reports dramatic improvements after using four bottles of Dr Williams Pink Pills. The testimonial claims better appetite, reduced dizziness, clearer skin, and stronger nerves, urging others to try the remedy for anaemia and beauty benefits.
An old guide advises regular maintenance for sewing machines including replacing bent needles and avoiding paraffin buildup. It recommends periodic lubrication, dust removal with brushes, vacuuming hard to reach areas, and careful cleaning to prevent fabric fibers from clogging moving parts.
A chart lists color options by skin tone hair and eye color. It pairs shades like cream, olive, emerald, and charcoal with skin types to enhance facial features. It also suggests eye enhancing powders and hair shade guidance such as ash tones with neutrals and bold contrasts for darker hair.
First instalment of a boys and girls club column invites reader submissions and jokes. It promotes Honey Week with a story idea and notes prizes for best contributions while sharing letters from Betty Rundle and Kath Wyatt and inviting further pen friend exchanges.
A historical note recounts Burke and Wills beginning their expedition from Melbourne toward the Gulf of Carpentaria, aiming to cross Australia. Burke dies of exhaustion at Coopers Creek on return, with Wills born in Devon and Burke in Galway, Ireland.
A vivid, fantasy tale follows the Queen and court through a honey palace with golden honey pots and wax seals. Bees fill the hive with scent and plenty as the queen tours the glittering, fragrant, crowded hive and servants respond to her journey.
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