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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented poetic snippet presents archaic phrasing about today and tomorrow with garbled lines and stray proper names like Charles and Katy, suggesting a nineteenth or early twentieth century thought piece or devotional verse fragment preserved in OCR. The readable portions hint at forward looking sentiment and rhythmic cadence.
The article advises selecting a perfume that matches your personal type and maintaining a consistent aroma across clothing and accessories. It explains scents suited to the average English woman such as lavender and Devonshire violets, and suggests spraying lightly behind the ears and on the palms, using scented sachets in wardrobes, and coordinating color with the chosen fragrance for a unified personal ambience.
Gladys E. Martin narrates a cozy Canadian winter tale where a kindly sleigh ride rescues a tiny cat cast into deep snow. The rescued kitten grows beloved on the farm, teaching children that animals deserve care, while a harsh moment with a negligent worker contrasts kindness with cruelty.
Rosemary writes from Innisfail October 10 sharing family scenes including cows calves gardens and rain needed. A child asks for a Circle badge with pen-name Day Dawn and Clare Peterson receives a welcome response inviting her to join and to send more letters.
The Bairns Circle sends Moon rise many happy returns of the day with mottoes about hope and bright days. Rosemary and Cham are mentioned in affectionate messages, closing with levingly and best wishes for the day.
A humorous exchange features a pair discussing dated bills before marriage and playful quips about gowns. Witty lines include references to bait, languages, and a newly wed couple, with amusing miscommunications and social banter.
A lively ad praises a French face powder named Charmin hier powder A promising to shave years from the skin and restore youth and beauty. It touts Charantosan like claims and highlights Paris origins, urging buyers to seek the latest cosmetic miracle.
The Cairns Post announces two new competitions open to all ages. A girls event challenges contestants to describe a doll without seeing it, with clothes measurements to be published later. a first prize donor may give the doll to a hospital. A boys event asks for a walking stick crafted from Queensland grown wood or lawyer cane, with proceeds used to buy Christmas beer for sick or needy children. Entries must be original, include pen names and ages, and be sent to Rosemary at Cairns Post with Competition on the envelope. Deadline is November 12.
A fragile dainty doll with brown curls is dressed for a doll dressing contest at Bolands Limited. The article lists body measurements for rival costumes up to November 12 1986 and notes machine work allowed yet neat hand work earns extra marks. First prize is ten shillings with a second prize of five shillings. participants are promised satisfaction for Christmas as well.
The piece advises foot care for hot weather, suggesting cooling baths with salt and careful drying, gentle rubbing with borax solution, and avoiding tight or heeled shoes. It mentions washing and foot massage as routines. A line attributes an invention to Marjorie, noting a chemist patent in France in 1869 and England the same year.
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