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Newspaper
Colac Herald
Location
Colac, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
4
Readable items include linen and wool fabrics, curtains, bed sheets, hats, coats, underwear, lace, and inserts offered at varied prices. Descriptions note wide yardage, one piece covers, and quantities with multiple colors and sizes. First-come, first-served shopping hints appear throughout.
The article discusses collar styles and fabrics adding distinction to blouses, notes on color coordination and lace edging, and offers safe homemade powder recipes using rice starch or orris-root. It warns against overuse of powders and provides application and removal guidance for youthful skin care.
The article describes making protective veils for soldiers using cree mosquito net material cut into 40m lengths, formed into a circle with hems and tapes. A hooded veil is drawn over the head, with one tape securing around the hat and the other under the chin. These veils provide comfort where flies abound.
A column of grateful readers touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mrs. T. Herbert of Geelong West and others. They claim relief from back pain, kidney trouble, and improved sleep and appetite after using the product sold by Foxter McLeallan Co. at 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
Mrs D. M. Clifford, superintendent of the Natura Health Co., will hold a Thursday and Friday health consultation at the Victoria Hotel Colac store. The free session offers guidance on Natura Home Treatment for colitis piles and general female health, with a free Health Guide mailed on request.
A collection of orange based dessert methods describes orange souffle with isinglass, Seville orange juice, lemon, and many oranges, plus steps for moulding, colouring, and ornamenting with crystallised fruit. It also notes orange croquebonche and candied citrus decorations, with cautions on colour uptake.
Fragmentary note extols toilet powders like TSE and ABIS for preserving and improving skin when used judiciously, alongside mention of other preparations and a reference to 40 great commodities.
At Colac Police Court on Monday Augustine Valenti licensed Warren Australian Wine faced charges of selling liquor on Sunday August 29. Eugene and Walter Brennan were accused of being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. The court found Valenti not guilty on the lodger issue and dismissed the case against Mrs Troy licensee of Wyelangta wine shop for alleged drunken lodger.
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