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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
6
Local names and destinations flood a Cairns page as residents depart for Bearboors, Townsville, Cairns hotels, and coastal towns. Many entries mention departures by Wednesday or Friday, with some returning travelers and others planning extended visits.
An old advert touts Clorosan shampoo claiming to end scalp itch, oiliness, and dandruff and to make hair grow longer and thicker. It sells Eau de Clor with lingering claims, praising its effects after use. Sold in large bottles at about 2 shillings 9 pence, with post and further details.
Fragmentary text describes pain after meals and mentions Magnesia and a chemist. Lacks coherent names, dates, or events. Unable to determine a concrete event or persons involved from the readable portion.
In Cairns Small Debts Court Mr W Simpson sued Frederick Stevens for board charges at Rostdsle Boarding House during February to March. Mrs Campbell, wife of Frederick, testified she kept accounts and knew Stevens. he claimed only four to six weeks of boarding remained unpaid. Stevens, a wharf laborer, said he paid weekly but faced gaps due to work shortages. the court found in favor of the plaintiff for two pounds two shillings and two pence.
An advertisement touts a liver tonic claiming to restore energy and relieve bilious symptoms. It promotes a tonic described as a safe laxative aiding torpid liver and digestive discomfort. The pitch asks readers to send names and 24 Ices along with a trial sample offer.
A fragmented guide explains methods to increase weight, mentioning diet plans and potential risks. It references specific products and steps like two week meal plans, advised portions, and consulting experts such as chemists, with emphasis on measuring intake and avoiding futile dieting.
A medical claim suggests that about nine tenths of stomach ailments including indigestion nausea and burning are caused by excess exposure to a microbe in the stomach rather than immunity or lack of air. The text is fragmented and garbled but centers on this alleged medical finding.
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