22 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
1
George Houghton extends a testimonial praising a healer for curing his chronic ailment after years of suffering. He notes a staged treatment, gradual improvement, and expresses gratitude for the consultation, claiming remarkable results and relief. Signed by George Houghton and John Abbott. Free consultations offered.
A garbled promotional piece touts Theracl a fast cure for freckles sallow skin brown spots and color issues claiming results in two days It mentions therapy to remove liver spots freckles and tan via an apparent topical product sold at a pharmacy or store with bold claims and prices.
The writer cites a Melbourne era correspondence attacking German aggression and urging support for allied efforts. It references Australian figures, the Union Jack, and bitter warnings about German plans in Europe and the Pacific, urging vigilance and unity. The piece also recalls wartime casualties and condemns German civilian violence while asserting Allied resolve.
From The Times May 16 1918 a London correspondent reports Dutch East Indies army officers and colonial troops aiding German intrigue. German agents recruit local Mahomedan leagues and supply propaganda images to incite anti-British sentiment. The Dutch authorities note German influence in barracks and among colonial forces, with pay and pension incentives reportedly luring soldiers to aid Berlin.
A reader laments wartime broadcasts and anti German sentiment while denouncing bird poaching and the sale of native birds. The letter criticizes profiteers, endorses prayer for peace, and urges enforcement of the Native Birds Protection Acts. It condemns the plunder of birds for fashion and urges youth and authorities to curb such acts.
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