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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
2
Thought for Today offers a whimsical tale where a dewdrop theme frames a comic exchange. Mr Bean and Mr Limaean discuss watering the garden while Joe Squash jokes about exercise, ending with a tense mix of commands, pets, and a restless plan to act.
Mrs Lima Bean rises early with resolve to enjoy suburban life after years of hard work. She and Mr Lima Bean settle into retirement, plan a garden, and host friends, while domestic chaos from guests and pets tests their new life.
The Bairns Circle sends Mother's Pride and Jacqueline birthday wishes with the motto He true to the bent. The message closes with Yours Rosemary and Rosie Mary.
Health facts advise ear protection for those with a history of ear disorders during bathing. Use cotton plugs or surgical rubber devices to seal ear canals. Mosquito control tips include hanging camphor and citronella scented towels and cedar air to deter pests.
A housekeeper explains a practical ink stain removal method using a twenty percent sodium pyrophosphate solution to boil the stained fabric after minimal prior washing. The technique claims to preserve color and texture across white and yellow fabrics with successful results.
A delacacy recipe describes skinning a pineapple and preparing grated fruit for a pie dish. It instructs mixing sugar, butter, and water, then baking the pineapple topping for about thirty minutes, and serving hot or cold with whipped cream or custard.
Mr Edmund Jarvis of Envomo Station Meringa offers a 10 shillings prize for a children's essay on Animals and Insects of North Queensland. Entries must be original observations and readings, signed with proper details, limited to eighty words, and submitted by November 15.
The breaking up will be in Angas Park next Monday afternoon from three to five. It will be a basket afternoon picnic. Barene and Cheerios are asked to bring biscuits scones or cake in a basket or bag and take a cup or a bowl. Others are invited to attend. Any country Halma or Cheerio in town on Monday will be welcome. a POLK MARY.
The piece reports on a Governor Sir John Caulwin visiting Cairns during holidays. Citizens are asked to write letters on how climate affects residents, especially children, with a prize for the best letter and a second prize. Readers must include return addresses and pen names for the competition.
A reader recalls hating facial flaws until a tip to try Mercolizend Wax. Overnight use cleared old skin, revealing a fresher face within a week. The ad urges purchase of a 2 oz jar from chemist or drugstore.
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