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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1915
Page
3
Dimmeys offers authentic fashion guidance emphasizing latest summer styles for men and women. The store touts direct-from-maker imports to cut profits and commissions, promises rail freight on drapery parcels, and refunds if not satisfied. A free summer catalog is available on request.
The ad lists silk fabrics in multiple colors and weights with price notes on crepe de chine satin and chiffon varieties. It advertises yardage 2/11 to 10.6 and invites readers to request samples.
A reader’s wartime reminiscence recounts German atrocities in Belgium and northern France, portraying invaders as merciless and barbaric. The piece contrasts Napoleonic threats with present German savagery, quoting later passages about justice, civilian suffering, and the collapse of civilized norms under occupation.
Reader tips emphasize humane breeding rules for fowl, urge waiting until six to eight weeks to breed from males, daily grain feeding, and clean ventilation. Notes on Wyandotte foraging, use of Ventilarion and pure air, straw bedding, vermin checks, and crushing shells for feed while avoiding whole shells in yards.
Local ad touts best tame of the year for painting and decorating with quick completion and expert workers. Promises satisfaction and economy, urging readers to request a quotation today and noting available stock of walls and paints.
A. E. Maxfield of Bromfield Street Colne is listed with Next C.T.A. Wimber Yards in the record.
Alexander's saloon proclaims modern hygienic appliances and up-to-date equipment. The shop promises enjoyable smoke with Alexander's Special Mixture and top cigars. It also notes a special department for ladies' hats.
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