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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
6
A classic exhortation urges persistent attractive advertising in the best quarter. It argues that savvy business owners must publicize themselves, using newspapers read by thousands in each issue, to avoid being overlooked by potential customers. The piece stresses that people know you only if you advertise boldly and consistently.
An Australian traveler, joined by Fred, tours San Francisco after an earthquake. They describe bustling streets with distinct dress, local foods, and sights from the Golden Gate to Chinatown. They visit the CHM House, watch The Red Bullet, and witness a underground city, a dancer’s room, and racial segregation observations in America.
In a delayed Australian eleven vs Surrey match, Surrey faltered under Hazlitt and Matthews bowling with top scores from Hobbs 76 and Hayward 25 in the first innings. Australia replied with Emery and Carkeek guiding a chase, while Rushby and Hitch led the bowlers, culminating in Surrey’s 21-run win margin.
At a meeting of the Wagga District Pastures Protection Board the Stock Inspector asked if adding to a registered ear mark created a new mark requiring registration. The board ruled the farmer’s actions illegal for using an unregistered ear mark and for interfering with a registered ear mark.
Recap notes from a wheat-growers conference in Cowra with testimony on straw value and disposal. Mentions a neighbour paid £1500 for old straw stacks and J M Whiteley claims straw costs him £4 per ton yearly. Reports resignations, engagement, a football injury, a boxing death, and an inquest into accidental death.
The Coonamble meeting showcased strong finishes across events led by Rockweed, Arlee, and Irish Figure. Rockweed beat Alice by a head in a mile race, while Arlee captured the Cup at 14 miles with Phil and Minea close behind. Steel Link led early in the Flying Handicap. Declared results include several tight finishes, betting on the day, and time records across seven furlongs to two miles.
A fire gutted a historic hotel on the Wyalong field shortly after dawn. The blaze was well underway before residents were awake, forcing occupants to flee via a window. Meagher and Co.'s large store premises on an adjoining allotment were saved, though the fire threatened the area.
The rainfall boosts grain sprouting and pasture regrowth while lambing remains mostly poor in quality and quantity. Mild temperatures and overcast skies avert frosts, aiding pasturage growth. Some weak sheep suffer but deaths are relatively few as the rain, not accompanied by severe cold, limits losses.
The coroner held an inquiry at Temora into the death of Alma Harriet Collins 24 wife of a local resident. A verdict returned according to the past mortem of government medical officers states death caused by peritonitis from infection due to an instrument used by the deceased on herself. She leaves an infant months old.
Grenfell Council reports satisfactory progress on enlarging the Municipal dam on Goologeng road by contractor J Glynn. Vaughn's dam on Young road near the railway line was cleaned out by contractor Mr Drady before rain. The council no longer needs train-delivered drinking water from Cowra due to rain. Rev A M Levick married John Barr and Lucy Martens at Holy Trinity Church. Mr W Taft injured a rib while cutting a chain in a fire place and was treated by a doctor.
Fire swept the T Collins Post Office Hotel at Weet Wyalong on Wednesday morning destroying the building and contents. Owned by John Meagher and Co., it was insured for £450. furniture and stock insured for £400 with Guardian Insurance. A Rud dock Sons’ large show room was also affected.
Peak Hill resident Mr M Ward had been ailing. A Dubbo Land Board sitting at Peak Hill dealt with a 440 acre homestead near Traffs Siding parish Plevna county Cunningham. Two applications were heard, 31 allowed to ballots, Mr A Cantril winning. It is among first ballots under the Amending Land Act 1912 including a case where a woman living with her husband was granted a block.
Ten million gallon dam at HII End owned by Goldenhully Gold Dredging Company broke away on Wednesday for the second time in months. The accident will delay extensive planned operations and postpone work on a large scale.
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised as a remedy for nighttime coughs in children. The item promotes a tasting peppermint elixir claimed to soothe throat irritation and aid sleep.
Grand Jury may indict Jack Johnson on an old diamond necklace smuggling charge upon his return from England. Johnson trains in Las Vegas for a fight with Jim Flynn, then may be called to meet the charge in court.
An early issue advertises Woods' Great Uppermint Cure for coughs and colds. The copy claims a reliable remedy sold at 1 shilling sixpence, promoting quick relief and household use.
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