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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement claims Dermas cream clears blotches, pimples, freckles and brown skin tones, promising a years-younger look. It highlights a new face cream and a liquid shampoo with prices, postage, and distributor details.
Town and Country column lists visitors and locals at the Strand Cairns. Names include Harald James Cairns visiting Babinda, W Morrison Chillagoe, C. W. Rumson surgeon dentist Cairns, Mrs O Willian staying at the Strand, Frans arriving from the south, J H Thee dentist ALP, Chas Ting Innisfail now running a Buick Six for hire, Mies Hooper leaving for the south, Arawatta Mrs Davids staying at the Strand, W Mitchell Lett Castoma, Cairns, and Mr. and Mrs. Langer leaving towns. Also mentions arrivals from the south and a car hire service with phone numbers.
An advertisement touts Clerogan shampoo for faster hair growth and scalp cleansing, and Shen-tal skin cream to reduce wrinkles and open pores, claim sun protection and redness relief. It promotes a weekend sun exposure test and lists prices and postage details from W. HL Crven Lie Chemists.
A Tarzali correspondent reports the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Turner. A large guest list attended a lawn reception with stalls, dances, and a marquee supper. The couple received many silver gifts and lively toasts were given by friends including Mr Lynch and Mr Peverley. The event closed with music, speeches, and a late night singalong.
An old ad promotes Laxo-Tonic Pills claiming quick liver action and improved skin tone. It asserts the combination of three vegetable constituents and tonics can instantly restore health, noting benefits like clear pink skin, bright energy, and better digestion with short use under chemists and stores.
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