09 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
1
An annual directory listing major shipping lines and ports, outlining trade routes and centers in the United States and abroad. It notes metal trade centers and the role of line carriers in global commerce, with emphasis on reliability and port connections.
A fragmented historical sketch covers Armenia from ancient kingdoms to Christianization. It references Trajan’s campaigns, the adoption of Christianity, early translators like Thaddaeus and Bartholomew, and Gregory the Illuminator as pivotal in bringing Christian Armenian culture. It notes later tensions with Turks and Ottoman-era disasters, suggesting a long arc of religious identity amid empire.
The piece notes Armenian suffering under Turkish rule and calls for humanitarian relief. It describes German and allied actions, Kurdish reprisals, and Western powers’ hesitations. It portrays widespread distress, appeals from Armenian leaders, and a plea for intervention and reforms to aid the Armenian population.
A garbled report cites the Associated Press about a struggle involving news services and injunctions. It mentions Britain, the International News Service, and attempts to control reporting amid press conflicts and mergers.
An old newspaper advertisement urges women to seek Dr Sheldon’s Pills for backache kidney and nerve issues. It promotes a “secure and safe remedy” claimed to strengthen the body and relieve weakness while promising easy at home purchase in sealed glass bottles. It mentions retailers and general availability.
A UK style ad claims French Orlene TM cures Dearnesy noises in the head after long suffering. It states the remedy targets the source of trouble and offers sample proof from Portland Crescent Leeds resident Rowe who reports twelve years of self torment relieved. The ad urges try and order with address provided.
The fragment notes an event involving FRE MARINE and AMD ACCIDENT with reference to authorised capital. No further readable details available to determine place date or outcome.
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