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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1919
Page
1
The article touts tea as a beneficial pressor and stimulant for the nerves and body, noting doctors’ advice that many do not drink enough. It explains the tea making process from bitter tannin to bright leaves grown on sunny hillsides of Ceylon and promotes Bushells as a preferred brand.
Brisbane reports a heated debate as the Nationalist mob council and the Australian Democratic Union unite into the Nationalist Democratic Council. Observers fear Bolshevik influence while moderates worry about Labour loyalties as conferences loom in Sydney and April. Loans and drought relief loom over policy and finances.
Produce markets report scattered showers end drought in the state. Maize prices hovered around 7/11 to 8/0 with expectations of a rise. onions remained scarce at 25/-, oats and lucerne bay mixed. chaff steady at 12/6. pumpkins scarce and hot demand for wheat persists.
The ad claims constipation causes poisons to enter the blood and trigger headaches or diseases. It touts Chamberlain's Tablets as the safest remedy that gently stimulates the bowels for permanent relief, contrasting with violent purgatives. Sold by 71 chemists and storekeepers.
An old advertising fragment touts Ther mol and White Vathini skin products to treat freckles tan dark brown skin and wrinkles. Claims include whitening, smoothing, and firming effects with prices listed and Jaig's Pharmacy Cairne acres as seller.
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