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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
3
A lengthy feature on household linens covers fabrics, laundering, and care. It contrasts pure linen with blends, discusses table and bed linens, towels, napkins, and embroidery, and gives practical ironing and washing tips as well as guidance on purchases and maintenance. The piece also includes a recipe section for a meat and vegetable stew and a hearty soup.
A Times era advertisement by Foster-McLennan Co promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney health and backache relief. Mrs Walton from Colac endorses the product after noting pain relief and urges keeping the remedy at home. Bottles priced 2/9 with 15/3 option, available through chemists and stores or by post.
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