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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
3
A dated promotional list details scarce wool prices and vast fabric offers. Items include tweed trousers, crepe yardage, silk ties, kapok quilts, cotton blankets, bed linens, drill suits, and khaki garments with discounts. Many entries note unusual scarcity and strong value for ready-to-wear and home goods.
A fragmented fashion column discusses skirts, undergarments, sleeves, shoes, and cosmetics for women. It critiques styles such as full skirts and long buckles, notes undergarment trends, and offers home beauty routines including tonics, washes, and a sugar rub. It ends with motor cycle ads and a brief sale notice.
A garbled recipe fragment describes pickling methods with peppercorns, cinnamon, vinegars, and spices. It references beetroot, plums, and beets in brine, boiling vinegars, and bottling procedures, with steps for sterilization and sealing.
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