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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
3
An advertisement asserts Heenzo makes one pint of cough remedy that quickly eases coughs colds croup bronchitis and influences. It promises affordability and easy use by adding to cold water for adults and children and urges orders from local stores or chemists.
Fragmented advert claims William Pink Pills will increase red blood cells and relieve anaemia. It alleges sufferers feel dizzy, tired, and pale and promises revived energy after a “reasonable trial.” The ad urges using the product to restore health and vitality.
New York marks the acquittal of John Zenger on libel charges dated August 4 1735 a landmark in freedom of the press. Zenger printed election reports and graft exposures challenging Governor Cosby. Defended by Andrew Hamilton he argued truth as defense and free criticism of public officials.
The article explains manure values by type with nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid content. It highlights horse manure as richer for winter use, cow and pig manures as heavier and slower to decompose, and poultry manure as highly concentrated. It discusses cooling tank practices, water temperatures, and the need to combine manure with fertilizers for best results. It also covers pig feeding, lucerne chaff usage, vitamin A needs, and hay quality.
The Deputy Director of Manpower Mr H T Sttford notes the need to boost harvesting of cereal and hay amid healthy yet backward crops. He urges organising labour, using prisoners of war where possible, and mobilising soldiers discharged for farms or medical unfitness. An army presence will be lighter this year, with district visits and broadcasts planned to match hay producers with skilled and casual labour. Farmers outside hay districts should cut more than usual to build reserves, as earlier supplies are exhausted.
A historical juror statement proclaims liberty under British rule of America. The speaker urges upright civic conduct to secure freedom and expose arbitrary power by speaking and writing truth. The jury returns a verdict of acquittal.
Casualties in the United States armed forces since the outbreak of the war total 61 536 dead 112 883 wounded 50 222 missing and 45 703 prisoners of war according to latest War and Navy Department reports.
A New York report says Du Pont de Nemours and Co announced a chemical method to harden soft woods to any desired degree. The process allegedly makes poplar harder than maple and maple harder than ebony after treatment.
Sir Charles McCann opened the International Wool Secretariat travel on wool exhibition in London. He announced the display will be retained in the fashion heart of the city as a clearing house for general wool information and post war materials for planes cars and trains.
Dorset farmer and BBC broadcaster Ralph Wightman recounted conversations with young American soldier farmers. They praised England’s unchanged essence while observing how wartime exercises disrupted fields, fences, and livestock, underscoring a shared respect for rural England amid war.
Washington reports a drop in submarine production with US subs accounting for two and a half million tons of Japanese shipping. Navy notes the cut does not alter the overall program, which will rise in carriers aircraft ships and tankers as production continues.
A New York report recalls a mother’s hardship over three months of marine duty, a home robbery that targeted savings for a second child, her two year old daughter’s drowning, and a later trip to Koedul for medical reasons. After arriving in San Gabriel, $270 disappeared from her room, with local suspicions of theft by a girl in Los Angelo.
A little old man laden with parcels and a large umbrella boarded a bus at rush hour. He, suspended by a strap, offered a young woman a penny for her seat. The girl moved aside and the man whispered that they never take it, then sat down and winked at a neighbor.
In the House of Commons Mr. Churchill disclosed Britain and the Empire supplied Russia with raw materials and foodstuffs totaling 480 million pounds from October 1 to March 31. Wool from Dominions accounted for 2610 tons from Australia and New Zealand valued at £5,521,000.
A new aircraft capable of carrying 40 tons of refrigerated food is planned for production in North America. The text states transport costs will be dictated per ton mile, signaling a potential shift in food logistics and air freight.
Canada pledges to deliver about 125 million units of cheese to the United Kingdom over the next year at the factory price of one shilling per jot, outlining a trade purchase agreement.
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