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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1913
Page
3
A lengthy guide discusses hat styles for different seasons, fabric trims, and the proper appearance for young women. It stresses modesty and social polish to win favor with men and older women, with emphasis on avoiding forwardness and cultivating listening over talking. It also covers piano care and room conditions to preserve instrument quality.
A long scanned recipe page offers steps for Easter buns with currants and spice, yeast rising, shaping into rolls, glazing, and baking. It also gives fruit dessert methods including a peach and pear preserves, a custard style pudding, and a grape jelly brew, with detailed measures and methods for soft textures and jellies.
Five years after publication a Colac reader confirms Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills cured his back pain and kept him well. Mr George Duncan, a tailor, describes severe pains across his back and inability to move, finally relieved after using the pills. The advert notes Doan’s Dinner Pills for stomach liver and bowel and Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills for kidneys and bladder, with prices and retailer details in Sydney.
Advertising copy touts Jas Moss as a skilled shoeman with deep leather trade experience from copper toe to riding boot. Highlights customer benefit of expert advice included at no extra charge and guarantees satisfaction.
Complete stock purchased at large cash discount. Great money saving sale for household items. Includes china cups sets floral teapots jugs bread plates lamp sets and brushes with many prices cut for quick sale. Note address.
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