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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1911
Page
6
A fragmented 19th century adage heavy piece argues that advertising returns more from intelligent spend than from sheer outlay. It urges regular, strategic placements in newspapers, comparing ads to plants that must be tended weekly to yield results. Strong emphasis on consistency and belief that ads extend the business premises.
The U S Supreme Court in Washington rules the American Tobacco Company a combination in restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. It orders dissolution within six months with possible sixty days extension. The decision follows findings of market domination and world wide reach of the trust, likened to Standard Oil. The action aims to reconstitute the business to comply with law.
Reports from Toronto describe Canada’s worst forest fires in Porcy Pine and Golden City areas. More than 300 lives lost and property damage in the millions as a wall of flame swept through mining camps. Armed men stopped frontier raiders while residents fled with women and children by boat to safety.
Mrs Jane Piarcea of 1340 Sturt Street Ballarat Victoria says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave relief from excruciating rheumatic pain after hours of misery. She uses hot fomentations then applies the balm and notes rapid improvement. Advertisers Bilson and Co Colac Roylan Bros Cororoske sell the product.
Real estate notices describe multiple dwellings for sale or rent. Properties include a four room cottage on Miller Street with £230 price, six room houses on Corangamite Street, Que Street land package at £300, Ligar Street £165, Pollock Street £316, Bromfield Street £360, Jennings Street £140, Muare Street £140, and a Groomed House and Land on Corangamite Beet at £270, with deposits and weekly payments offered.
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