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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1939
Page
3
A garbled OCR style excerpt mentions a bank disparate in identity, with references to America and New York, and scattered names. The fragment suggests a confusion or debate over a bank’s designation, but contains no clear events, dates, or individuals to confirm details.
A historical survey traces old beliefs in animal parts and cures from ancient Rome to the 19th century Norwich and American practices. It notes varied remedies and the persistent search for healing agents, highlighting social and medical curiosities across eras.
An odd fragment offers gritty notes on neglected hedges, garden work, and odd advice about forking soil, plant health, and yard tasks. It mentions deep roots, white cheese, and hotel hints, with stray phrases about Paris tips and years of experience.
A compilation of rice based recipes including Rice Mafin Fritters using cooked rice bacon and currant jelly, Rice Oyster Pie with white sauce and oysters, Empire Rice with onions tomatoes and leftover meat, Honey Rice Pudding with lemon and almonds, Savory Rice Pie with sausage and mashed potatoes, and Rice Rarebit with spiced broth and noodles. Also includes a Rice Pie style serving method and garnish suggestions.
The Victorian Federation of Mothers calls on members to cooperate with triad teachers and school committees to raise funds for Bush Fire Relief. Money collected will be forwarded via the Education Department to the Lord Mayor’s 1938 Bush Fire Fund.
Fragmentary customer advice stresses choosing quality items and reliable service. Mentions Bryant Brus and AW genen experience. Highlights concerns about durability and automatic shutoff in a gate. References trustworthy sellers and long service life.
An advertisement from Colac Victoria claims Prostatons erases infection and cures rheumatic, nervous and genitourinary diseases when combined with testosterone. It promotes enlarged prostate relief and nocturnal frequency with a price of 12/6, inviting readers to obtain a trial offer and illustrated medical monograph from The Cavendish Laboratory in Melbourne.
LOING BROS advertise purchase of scrap steel wrought and cast iron. Road transport received at Buckhurst Street South Melbourne and at Dudley Street and Footecray Road W. Bourne yards. Consign railway trucks to Spencer Street Melbourne. Phone MU 2845. 44 Market at, Melbourne.
Measurements across Europe and other regions show a consistent height increase of about one inch per 25 years, with similar gains in Japan India and North America. Miss Roth Jacob of Newnham College notes current social changes as nutrition and hygiene improve growth, citing St Paul’s Girls’ School data over thirty years. Eleven year olds are two inches taller and eleven pounds heavier than a decade ago, with girls sixteen gaining about 0.6 inches and 3.8 pounds per decade.
A new resident visits Mrs Milkins and Higgins with an invitation to socialize. The exchange reveals concern over the husband’s health and the narrator’s plan to address it. The conversation shifts to a rundown of figures and eight results from recent work and the new office’s activities.
A fragmented poem laments the decline of cavalry and noble horsemen once famed for mounted roles and ceremonial duties. It recalls pride with sword at the side and plough or carriage work, contrasted with a vanished era and a sense of near banishment from earth.
Dairy breeders note that twin or triple births often reduce milk production. When twins share a placenta the female calf may be sterile due to connections in blood supply. if membranes are separate the female can be fertile. Identical twins are rare. multiple births appear hereditary and still common in some Holstein herds.
Mrs Aronson extols a forty year old scholar who learns to read for love, while her husband cites a man made brilliant by a woman yet mocks a fool in two days. A taxi ride ends with the driver’s blunt reply about blood from a stone, triggering the-sting of a sharp exchange.
A historical health ad explains kidney function and consequences of failure. It touts Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy, citing a North Fitzroy testimonial and offering concentrated and original bottle forms for sale. The notice directs readers to contact H. H. Warner & Co Ltd in Melbourne for a free booklet.
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