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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1938
Page
6
A humorous ad note urges bakers to please men with Ginger Nuts by offering a superior crunch. The line promises a product that outshines rivals in texture and flavor, positioning Ginger Nuts as the top choice for male consumers seeking a satisfying snack.
A vintage guide explains a blush technique for women that can be kept silent or shown during talk. For silent blushing one should hold breath and count to 55. For speaking blush, manipulate a bead string to compress the neck artery and induce a natural flushed look that can be turned on or off.
A household note recommends mixing three ounces of turpentine with three quarts of water and adding one tablespoonful of ammonia. Dip a sponge in the solution and wipe furniture, paying attention to corners and folds where moths may hide.
Advertisement for wedding cake boxes priced at 5/6 per dozen post free. Boxes come with card and tin for wedding take. Available at the paper office or United Press Ltd Perth 971-3 Hay Street.
Interesting and reliable information on birth control is promoted with Dr. S Warren's latest book titled The Wife's Guide and Friend priced at 1/6 post free. The notice notes delivery in plain sealed wrappers by A Saunders & Co Pty Ltd.
A reader recounts severe stomach pains from acid indigestion and loss of appetite. After using De Witts Antacid Powder, relief comes quickly and normal meals are possible again, sparing embarrassment and enabling renewed eating. The testimonial credits the product with soothing the stomach and easing cramps.
A correspondent shares a curious home remedy for cleaning gilt picture frames. The method involves placing a large onion in a saucepan with a pint of cold water and boiling for 20 to 30 minutes to assist in cleaning the frames.
Instructions outline mixing six ounces of oats with five ounces of flour and a pinch of salt. Rub in two ounces of butter, warm to melt, add half an ounce more butter and half a teacup of hot water. Combine to form a stiff paste, roll thin on an oatmeal dusted board, and cut into shapes.
The piece urges readers to brush teeth daily to prevent pyorrhea, warns that dirty mouths poison the body, and stresses consideration for friends. It also includes odd recipes and cleaning tips, from onion water to flapjacks and oat-based treats, all framed as practical household guidance.
A poem by ROSE-MARLE reflects on darkest hours and rugged hills. It notes that someone has suffered, mastered, laughed, and loved before, marking milestones along life’s road with lingering echo and resilience.
Whiting is placed in a flannel bag and washed with cold water. After soaking overnight drain the water and dry the fish. If needed milk can be used. Roll out the fish, cut into pieces, brush with milk and top each piece with a blanched almond half. Bake in a moderate oven for about thirty minutes. A separate step mixes four ounces of fine oatmeal with four pinches of salt.
A vintage recipe describes combining flour, salt, oatmeal, and sugar with melted butter and egg, stirring to a stiff mix, adding milk as needed, and baking thin shapes for about 15 minutes. It suggests an egg white glaze and water, plus tea and castor sugar as part of a healthful routine referenced after meals.
Advice from the Economics Office of The South African Department of Agriculture urges home managers to adjust stove surfaces tables and sink bottoms to suit average heights. Correct posture reduces fatigue backs and rounded shoulders while preserving energy health and appearance during daily tasks.
Instructions on pattern forwarding for Morana reader No 6302 and guidance on adjusting worktable heights for different body sizes. It notes standing posture during tasks and recommends sinks and ironing boards be about one to one and a half inches lower than the table to reduce strain.
A Tasmania woman testifies to clearing pimples and improving her nerves after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad asserts pimples, boils, and sallow skin stem from poor mood, promising rosy cheeks, clear skin, and renewed energy once treated.
A fragment explains using small blocks under table and stove legs and a high stool to achieve correct working height for a housewife. It emphasizes adjusting stools to enable proper posture and comfortable work while preparing meals and managing kitchen tasks.
A fragmented line describes white canvas meaning in tennis shoes. The text hints at a snow white color and a possible style or material without clear context or full claims.
Tea towels burst with charm and ease of creation. Patterns offer seven main designs averaging 3 by 72 inches with color suggestions and stitch illustrations. To obtain pattern 1308 send a postal note or stamps to The United Needlecraft Sydney, including name and address.
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