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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1938
Page
7
An ad promoting Scott's Emulsion as a natural armor for kids against colds flu pneumonia and influenza. It claims medical research proves the product shields chest and lungs and builds a stronger body, energy and health for children through daily spoonfuls.
The United Protestant Women's Association hosted a musical luncheon to raise funds for the Protestant Ball Fund and the Grand IP Protestant Ball. About 180 guests attended the event in All Saints Hall with Misses and Mrs conveners naming Mesdames Buckle Diamond Toomeit Small, and others assisting.
An early 20th century garden party and fête took place in the grounds of Head Ile tout church grounds amid speeches by local figures. Notables including W Fetzer and Re Path attended, with remarks by A McDonald and others praising contributions and announcing competitions.
Market quotations list dairy and produce prices with various grades and items. Butter priced at twelve and eleven per the seller, with quoted sugar and cabbage values and multiple grade references. Trade notes indicate pricing shifts in colonial market terms and strange spellings reflect OCR errors from the era.
Lady Westholme and Miss Pierce recount a tense afternoon with Poirot as they retrace steps to a camp near a rocky outcrop. The tale centers on Miss Pierce and Mr Boynton, the behavior of an American guest, and a late return to the marquee amid shifting alibis and a dangerous climb.
A bridge party given by Miss May Mora and Miss Mayson last evening in Ruistall marked the Battalion 1sth History Fund event. About 19 guests attended. lounges and dining rooms featured bowls of sweet peas, works RiAdIo, and Toeland poppies. Mrs Moran wore coronations on her rock of black wool.
A colorful birthday celebration at Winter Avenue Yeronga featured streamers, an Apple green bow, and violet floral frocks. Guests praised Audrey A. for a refined gown and thoughtful gifts from Mrs Groen while games and friendly competitions brightened the afternoon.
The article notes an appeal by Valma Sullivan with the appeal committee presiding, plus honorary secretary Livvies and donations from Mr. P. L. Santi and others. It mentions a forthcoming meeting on a Monday, and references knitting, sewing, and household topics in a county journal and a September supplement.
Fragmented ad copy advises readers with rheumatism to use Bayer's aspirin and other products. It mentions avoiding medical tests and misstates heart and stomach risks, urging readers to try aspirin and tonics while warning of alleged side effects and fake remedies.
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