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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
3
In a fragmented account a midlife reader discusses a remedy marketed as Pink Pulte and Williams Pink Pile. The text claims nerve support and vitality benefits, naming Dr Willems and medical praise while noting effects on fatigue and aging with cautions about sleep and movement.
A discussion on the benefits of sunlight and fresh air for babies, urging smokeless cooking and sunny rooms for children. Also offers a practical potato salad recipe using diced potatoes, celery, eggs, and dressing with onion, salt, and pepper, plus optional cucumber or green pepper for color.
Iris Stafford Northcote argues in London Daily Express that children owe no debt to grateful parents. True parental love comes without demands, as parents sacrifice for children and expect nothing in return. Respect and gentleness at home foster genuine affection, and thanks may come only as a free expression of love.
A vintage tip advises cleaning suede gloves by rubbing with a flannel dipped in flour. Let the flour remain a few minutes, then remove with a soft brush while keeping gloves on the hands.
The weed withdrawal of fruit from the Cool Store for display and competition at the Annual Show was brought to the attention of Mr RS Cinpson MLA who contacted WA Apple and Pear Acquisition Committee Secretary W TD Cansdate for advice. The committee replies the fruit may be purchased at 3 shillings per cent plus coal storage and incidental charges. The purchaser would own the fruit and may dispose of it as desired, but the grower will not be reimbursed for packing expenses.
The article notes Java housing about 70 percent of Netherland East Indies population within seven percent of land, with Java the most densely populated area. It highlights Surabaya as Java's key port and rail hub, linking Batavia Saurabasa and other towns, and describes urban life, travel, and regional density.
Amid wartime fuel shifts and Australian markets, the withdrawal of Super Grade petrol leaves Standard grades as the common option for most 1937 onward cars. Experts warn minor performance changes, urging motorists to use appropriate octane and avoid risky “magic” fixes, while noting parity with overseas supplies and continued marketing of best spirits where legal.
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