16 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
An advertised tonic promises to revive energy and tone the blood to combat fatigue and neglect in marriage. It touts Elliott's Beef, Malt Wine as a universal remedy for both husband and wife, with testimonials from a Brisbane merchant and claims of improved health and appetite.
Babinda notes lament the weather’s impact on the sugar season and cane profits while criticizing slow train service and poor lighting on the line. The writer urges a Chamber of Serene Society to advocate for passengers and better transport. A Red Cross appeal drives community fundraising with mixed public support.
Admiral the Hon. Sir Hedworth Meux addressed a national service gathering at Portsmouth praising Lord Kitchener. He argued Kitchener rebuilt the army after 1900, defended reforms, and warned against attacks on the War Minister, calling the Dardanelles gamble a legitimate but debated venture and predicting the war would last three years ending in August.
A Sydney advertising testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven kidney remedy. Mrs F C Sprenger describes long lasting relief from backache and kidney trouble after a course, noting improved secretions and renewed health. Pills priced at 2s 6d per bottle, six bottles 15s 3d, via Foster McClellan Co 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to keep a cough remedy at hand to relieve a choking child during croup. The copy emphasizes fear during attacks and claims the product never fails, noting it is sold everywhere.
High quality Rexona soap cleanses and Rexona ointment soothes sore cracked hands after frequent washing. Wash, dry, then apply for quick healing. Rexona protects hands from winter troubles and is sold in triangular tins at 1 shilling 6 pence and readily available everywhere.
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