10 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
1
An observer recalls a Bengal practice dubbed trial by rice. Suspects gather in a semi circle, chew raw rice into pulp, then spit into a plantain leaf. After ten minutes three men falter. one breaks down in tears and admits to leading the others, noting fear can suppress saliva and spur admissions.
A reflective piece argues for women to cultivate health beauty and gaiety as duties and privileges. It extols youth good looks and cheerful bearing as essentialSmall virtues and links personal appearance to social and artistic vitality through urging perseverance and wit. It emphasizes vanity as a worthy pursuit when pursued properly.
A historical excerpt outlines precise beauty standards for women including clear complexion large eyes curled lashes and oval face while detailing measurements of neck wrist throat and waist. It asserts the difficulty of perfection yet suggests ordinary prettiness offers hope and transitions to a moral statement about self control and higher conduct.
A fragment notes a drink described as SQUIRT by a venue named VIO, praised for service with care and attention. The line mentions being "Always Freak and Cool" and refers to children's cough queries, indicating an unclear promotional or restroom context.
Wolff's Schnapps sees renewed demand as supply tightens and price increases, with distributors reporting brisk orders from retailers. The brand faces competition from new market entrants while maintaining legacy contracts and regional availability.
Raw cotton is selling in England at over nine pence per pound in January last price near nine pence and in December 1614 it fell under five pence. The piece notes wartime profiteering and recalls the Civil War period when cotton shortages raised prices, prompting India’s cotton growth and Australian capacity expansion as mentioned by the Australian Worker.
British Prime Minister Lloyd George urged converting Ireland from an enemy to a loyal partner to sustain the Empire. He called for sinking party controversies during wartime and concentrating all efforts on victory, claiming Irish settlement is essential to a bloodless winning outcome.
Mr A Henry Savage Landor told University College London the Italian part in the war justified Britain's gratitude for Italy's entry. He cited Italy keeping neutrality from the Central Powers would have cost 500,100 Anglo French soldiers, praised Italian organisation and strategy, noted victories on Alpine and Adriatic fronts, and claimed Italy held 1,800 square miles of Austrian territory and would soon reach Trieste.
Wr. T. P. O'Connor condemns the Hohenzollerns and Kaiser in harsh terms. He attacks their lineage, calls them the root of global tension, and argues their reign harmed nations for a quarter century. The piece reflects strong anti-German sentiment and a wish for an end to the dynasty.
In a classroom exchange a pupil asks how to keep teeth clean and white. The teacher prompts responses about brushing with a toothbrush, noting some students lack one and mentioning that toothbrushes are sold.
A Queensland mother reports dramatic improvement in her child after using Comstock s Dead Shot Worm Pellets. Doris suffered thread worms, severe thinness, and sleep disturbance. after a course, the symptoms eased and the child gained strength. The testimony promotes the medicine, available from The W. G. Co. Ltd. in Sydney for one shilling per packet.
The Express reviews its founding in 1878 and its role in Victoria Districts. It defends political stance and advocates Crown Lands open to selection while urging prompt payment to avoid account purges. Readers are invited to contribute, with verification of identity and careful handling of anonymous notes.
Fragmentary historic note lists celestial events and dates in a dated style. Names such as Geraldton and August hints at an observatory or maritime almanac entry. The readable portion mentions sunrise and sunset timing concepts and a sequence of lunar phases.
An excerpt from a London directory listing steamship lines sorted by ports of departure with trade notices and merchant details. The fragment references pages on trade cards and advertisements, with mentions of addresses such as Abethureh Lane and London area B.C.
European Agency advertises medical goods and cosmetics through Cilman’s Brows Commission, with an address at 3M, abshurch Lane, London. Cable Tikanaire. Established 1814, offering commission like 50 percent returns and partner opportunities.
A garbled OCR fragment references the Denidey panes and collapsing go carts with terms like BR and Zimpat Res stock. It mentions tools such as wel, wood, and whisker, plus periaes and comfort features while noting wheels, styles, and a line about Wolfe's Schnauff.
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