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Newspaper
Coffs Harbour Advocate
Location
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
A fearsome plot to blow up Willis is described as a possible joke at his expense. The piece mocks attacks by Labor and Liberal rivals, branding Willis as invaluable to the Liberal cause and predicting his role in the next general election.
The article recommends fruit as a central part of diets for all ages and cautions against hard meat and heavy puddings for the elderly. It suggests regular indulgence in sugar cravings and tasty sauces, warns tannin in ordinary tea can injure the mucous membrane, and mentions a recommended simple remedy to ease symptoms.
A Minnesota Experiment Station officer warns that exposing fresh farm manure to dry weather halves its value by loss of weight and nutrients. He urges careful storage and early use to prevent waste, noting widespread neglect in many regions and the need to preserve manure rather than let it bleach away.
A persuasive note urging strict control of outgoings to maximize profits in dairying. It praises Alfa Laval cream separators, claiming buyers of competing brands eventually switch to Alfa Laval as superior. The piece cites Vaughn Jose Sale, Sussex St, as agents and reflects on writing habits and common irritations.
A letter from Mrs. Elimbeth Davies of South Yarm, Viv. describes her infant daughter's six months of severe choking. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Medicine for resolving the problem after Lodge medicine failed.
Miss Ada Ward received a memorable reception at the Sydney Town hall on Saturday evening returning after ten years away spent serving the Church. The attendance was large and the Lord Mayor attended. Ward delivered a stirring 75 minute address and the actress then gave a vivid death scene from East Lynne and the curse scene from Land the Forsaken, praised as a magnificent performance.
Five years of work by Ernest Field at Hill Farm Coolamon transformed 6M acres from rabbitinfested wasteland to a highly improved profitable property. It now yields high wheat per acre, with stock, implements, and buildings owned by the farmer. The land value has risen and the farmer enjoys comfort and independence.
The fragmentary text mixes anecdotes about supposed cures like Woods' Great Peppermint Cure and Chamberlain remedies with unrelated notes on opinions and a family tragedy. It presents no coherent event, dates, or reliable sourcing.
The Dairy Expert warns that several batter factories use inferior wood in export boxes. The wood taints the batter and worsens appearance, harming marketability. End-of-season use is especially unwise as butter may be held in England.
Fragmented OCR text shows erratic timing pages, multiple days and venues, with scattered names and locations. It mentions a medical cure claim for Ernest Halifetarert and Chamberlains Teblete. The piece mixes schedules, events, and an endorsement of a medicine with unclear details.
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