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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
13
St. Kitts in the British West Indies issued a Columbus stamp showing him peering at America through a telescope centuries before such a instrument existed. A further philatelic error involved two separate stamp issues, one depicting his landmark landfall voyage with the explorer portrayed clean shaven.
History notes Columbus landing and a stamp error from 1921 Jamaica British Post Office issue. A beard wearing phantom second stamp, upside down Union, and a bank safe prized by collectors. Two other stamps in the issue are sought by experts as freaks and value depends on how many exist.
The article describes growing a soap tree and a scented soap plant with a nut shaped fruit about 200 lb. Each fruit contains a kernel that yields a rich sweet smelling soap substance. It notes regional references and the tree’s root and harvest potential.
Ancient Romans used a live eel in wine as a disgust-inducing drink. Modern doctors tested emetine from ipecac, giving it with alcohol to create nausea and aversion. A US sanatorium treated 2823 patients over a decade with mixed long term sobriety rates up to seven years.
A farmer sued neighbors claiming their use of dry ice created rain that flooded his land. The resulting rivulet washed away fertile soil and damaged crops, prompting the legal action.
A quirky exchange plays on puns about athletics and conclusions, featuring a speaker and a responder. The dialogue hints at sports wordplay and misheard phrases, with a playful clash between intent and interpretation.
The BVD Corporation began manufacturing a masculine version of the black lace nightgown pajama set decorated with wolf imagery in America. The move marks a bold foray into unconventional sleepwear design.
Editorial warns that decontrol aims to keep main life essentials under control while luxuries may rise. It notes risk if powerholders raise prices and cites Canada reimposing controls. The State may recontrol items if inflation threatens the economy.
A fragment notes a trade advice about a peppermint remedy called Great Peppermint Wit discussants claim it aids with coughs and colds during winter months. The text emphasizes careful use and recalls a medicinal mood among readers.
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