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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts a new shin cream claimed to remove freckles, blotches, and blemishes, restoring a youthful glow. It markets a “farce jar” and mentions prices and availability through chemists in multiple towns and branches.
Mr J Rank Mareeba and others are noted in a compact local item. The Strand Motel figures, with references to visitors including P Batley and J Ht Blee, and mentions of Cairns and Kuranda transport. Community notices include phone numbers and service ads for boot repairs and local hotels.
Fragmentary advertisement text promotes a cosmetic oil product for hair, asserting it softens scales and dandruff while delivering a rich lather. Claims include easy cleansing, quick drying, and silky hair, with vague testimonials and exaggerated benefits. The noisy copy imitates period marketing with misspellings and odd phrasing.
A garbled early 20th century advertisement touts mht treatment promises for instant hair growth and scalp health as well as Shen-tal cream for smoother skin. It promotes Clorosam shampoo and Shen-tal cream claiming beauty, youth, and protection from wind and dust, with testimonials of glossy hair and blemish-free skin.
A local tailoring business adjusts its services to meet demand for custom suits and neckwear. The shop emphasizes precise measurements, quality fabrics, and personalized fittings for men seeking tailored ensembles. Customers are invited to schedule one on one fittings.
Ladier and Gents Boots and Shoes under the laws of Accessories are being repatted at the Booted Shoe Trade. Rilsbea steps to lock machinery. Ledger mentions keeping items in stock and related trade notes for Cairns.
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