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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary devotional text quoting Ruskin about divine hiddenness and the Lord revealing things to babes. Mentions thoughts for today, a shadow, and his embrace, with archaic phrasing and capitalization.
A column of practical advice on keeping woodwork bright using linseed oil and vinegar for fish, plus care tips for leather, chiming with housework hacks. The piece also notes Mrs Elisabeth Kennard and her son William celebrating their 100th and 73rd birthdays at St Leonard's-on-Sea, Sussex.
A pair of juvenile letters to the Home Circle convey requests for pen-names and badges. Joyce Schloss asks for Golden Twilight and Sweet Chimes as nicknames and a badge, while Pearl Schloss asks for Sweet Forget-me-not and mentions a baby brother and pet interests. The Cairns Post replies welcoming Joyce and approving Golden Twilight, noting most Cairns children attend the same school and a badge will be sent.
The Bairne Circle and The Bains Circle send many happy returns to Thistle and Sweet William with mottos about learning, a merry heart, and facing the world. Satin Bird, Grey Beaver, Sandy are wished well along with Rosemary and a note on poetic plates and X rays.
A promotional copy praises Chamosan face powder as the peak of chic beauty. It targets women of all ages, claiming the powder gives clear, warm tones with a youthful finish. Promotional language emphasizes novelty and aristocratic appeal, citing National Pictures and America as backing.
Dandruff is a common cause of baldness and can be treated by washing the scalp with a good superfated soap and water as needed, then thoroughly drying. Daily scalp massage with fingertips stimulates the scalp. avoid promising new hair growth, as aging and heredity largely govern baldness.
A dated poetic tribute praising motherhood, reverence, and home. The speaker thanks God for the mother’s grace and dignity, linking maternal virtue to timeless values. The verse references loyalty, love, and the ideal of home guiding lives and prayers.
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