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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 27, 1917

Page

4

The Delicious Casabas Fruit Cultivation in California

Correspondence from readers discusses the origins and cultivation of delicious casaba melons, noting their distinct flesh, late autumn ripening, and good storage. It describes varieties grown in California with robust vines, large foliage, and heirloom-like qualities, and briefly mentions shipping to the Eastern states.

California USA Steve Aken Vhs Vines Wien Nesta Nairns Vuesa Fr Toss WRNS Borringiar Nsw

Ambiguous Medical Fragments Point to Ailment Relief

A fragmented OCR item mentions neuralgia and pain relief with a household remedy. It references Fromlein, Chamberleeds Paw Mabn and Murte ami Seats, claiming prompt cure and examination of a bottle kept in the house. Names and terms are garbled, but imply a household remedy for neuralgia.

Fragmented history note on emigration and demand for information

A garbled report discusses movement from Australia and requests for further details. It mentions an early instance of fans or readers seeking information by mail and hints at a letter from a Farm er Vandnes with names and addresses. It reads like an ad or notice in a period paper.

Yin Sheek Orinal Ron Onderiake Australia Aloe Famer Vandnes Lewonttats Dondimn Serer

The Great German General Staff and its War Aims

A wartime analysis discusses the German General Staff as a centralized, well funded body free from red tape. It argues the staff guided military strategy, exploited coal and iron resources, and aimed to seize Belgian and French coal basins. It notes the German focus on high explosives, coal gas derivatives, and strategic rail hubs to support war effort.

Geenral Star Lushdings Moses Invadineiguim Great Briain Germany Seatti Atlantic Ben Roi France French Lorraine Belgium Mona Charierot Vissault Valenciennes Cermone

German strategy tied to coal and iron deposits in Europe

The text argues German strategic aims in World War I centered on securing coal and iron assets in Lorraine and northern France, avoiding expulsion by France while expanding industrial capacity in Westphalia and Silesia. It suggests mining engineers influenced decisions less than military and political calculations, noting Russian coal deposits and the broader German preference to protect industrial resources.

Aietween Verdut Longwy Bricy Europe Sepretts Gerfia Verdun Mets Metz Foriren Verdan Lode Russia Vidusia Germany Siena Indus France Lorraine Westphalia Silesia Fromtiers Fiat Ottayea Canada Fenrewies Wade Belgion Lorena Estra Nary Tacenta

Forrester of the West a card sharp’s fate and love

A notorious gambler and card cheat dominates a western town with an iron hand. Austen saves Forrester from hangings as criminals threaten his identity. Marrable hides reality, love blooms with Margaret Marable, and a murder ties the fates of Austen and Forrester, ending in entangled loyalties and escape.

Forrester Rom Danger Gerald Austen Ark Forster Feseler Austen Ating Margaret Marable Marrable Weseem Jim Dixon Gerald Taste Margaret Happiness C. Haddon Chambers B. C. Stephenson James Kirkwood Mason Dte Actors of the New World

Serial Mystery Photoplay Crimson Stain Sets Trend

Review notes the first two episodes feature a Baltimore era of refined New York characters amid frequent murders. Dr Montrose and a criminology plot drive hypnotic crimes, with Harold Stankey and Florence involved as the story unfolds. The piece praises suspense and potential box office success.

Seeomas Jne Gieene Robert Clayton Enwgene Strom Vangs Tosca Clea Wee Boreas Fee Mowie Thompson Koe Ine Albert Payson Terhime T. Hayes Mantes New York Drs Montrose Teromne Stankcy Upo Harold Stankey Harold Florence Florence Rona Stanley Robert Clayton atVit Syraugieu Harold Stanley Clayton Mere Florene Momtease Ati Lena

Aasteral Theatre Promotes Mid Week Bill At Cairns

The Aasteral Theatre on Spence Street Cairns presents another mid week program headlined by The Measure of Man from Hive red studios featuring Ware, Lewase, Lovely, Kerrigan and Hatson. The Bondage of Fee and The Mark of a Gentleman also appear with a big bill rich in variety. Page notes a sensational thriller trend in the latest works and the schedule hints at lively performances tonight.

Aasteral Theatre Spence Street House Ware Fern Lewase Kerrigan Hatson Weyer

Waters Fall For John Bowers In Dramatic Film Tale

A waterwoman's tale centers on love and marriage as she and her husband confront hardship. The film progression leads to a decisive, dramatic showdown with the audience left to ponder the couple's fate and resilience. The feature is praised for its tasteful and brisk handling of emotion and plot.

Arthur Ashley John Bowers Australian Gazette POUR Qvermure Eisom Cary Vaz Dave Filma

The Mothers Favorite Cough Medicine

A child friendly remedy advertised as harmless with parents urged to trust its effects. Marketed as a mother’s favorite and widely sold, claimed to be effective for children’s coughs across locations.

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For Sale From Hevecs Limited on Lake Street

Classified fragment lists sale items and properties with numerous garbled phrases. Mentions Hevecs Limited Lake Street catrans and a variety of unspecific real estate and shop prospects, partial addresses, and vacant lots. Contains scattered terms like vacant plots and shop fittings amid unclear OCR.

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