23 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
1
Advertisers must reach this office not later than 3 p.m. Geraldton Express Co. (Id.) issues a notice demanding timely submission of advertisements. Ensure all copy is complete, accurate, and ready for printing in the upcoming edition.
A compact portrait of General Ferdinand Foch, his rise from Polytechnique to commander on the Western Front, and his decisive role at the Marne. The article traces his training, strategic beliefs, and leadership during critical battles from 1914 onward, highlighting morale, rapid decision making, and pivotal counterattacks.
An advertisement extols Rexona as a universal healer for bruises cuts and various ailments. It promises rapid relief and wide applicability from minor injuries to more serious conditions, urging readers to try a small pot.
In a brief medical notice readers are told that standard doctors' medicines and chemist remedies do not bring speedy relief from rheumatism, contrasting with the claimed rapid effects of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. The item promotes the remedy while noting the failure of other treatments.
In the pre-dawn hours General Foch occupied the Imperial headquarters. The text extols his religious honesty, confidence, energy, humor, and mastery of military tactics, portraying him as a trusted, decisive leader for the Allied forces and a path to swift victory.
The War Patriotic Fund forms a Soldiers' and Sailors' Sick Children Committee push, planning a House Week in October to raise funds. Organising secretary Mrs Dean invites participation from women to craft blouses or organize events, with material provided or material donations sent to Perth. Participants may volunteer by supplying names and addresses for sewing or by organizing socials and concerts to boost support.
A fragment describes nursing work as a calling beyond liking, needing real love for the field. It compares long nights with sick children to the comfort of hot tea, praising tea as pure and refreshing and sustaining the resolve of caregivers.
Local ads announce a special speed class from 7 to 8 pm and regular sessions for 11 weeks, with varying fees per subject. W. Zlenpal’s four storey factory in Haystrast showcases Furthestone shop fittings and office furnishings, claiming major production capacity for textiles and related items.
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