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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
4
Promises to remove pimples blotches redness of the nose dullness of the eyes sallowness of the complexion and oppressive after meals. Claims to purify the blood cure constipation and indigestion prevent gastritis soothe nerves impart vitality banish weariness remove morning bad taste and improve kidneys for clear complexion bright eyes and radiant health.
Mixed ad snippets from early papers show pitches for Clear Complexion Pills by Lowther & Co and door to door sales, a Chicago store misprint, a South Dakota maternity hospital note, a New York gossip line, a Western bank pledge, a memorial notice, a cleaning service boast, and scattered quotes on manners and travel.
The text surveys varied topics from industry and science to travel sites and natural phenomena. It mentions steam and glassmaking, salt export restrictions, French theatre, cork production, and aerial observations. Numerous proper nouns and places appear in a jumbled historical clipping style.
A collection of kitchen guidance describing Banana Pudding with floured milk and lemon juice, Bacon and Calf's Liver with bacon slices, and Stewed Brisket of Beef with vinegar, salt, vegetables, and a flour thickened gravy. Recipes specify preparation steps, simmer times, and serving notes.
A frail child lies in bed as a young doctor speaks of recovery with confident, melodramatic cadence while wary parents listen. The piece then pivots to a brisk series of curiosities and facts from ships dust to phrenology, a king’s linen sheets, coal costs, and early shaving techs, all rendered in a mosaic of brief notes and anecdotes.
The notice lists multiple races including District Plate Baddera Plate Publican's Purse Northampton Cup Farmers Plate Settlers' Stake Forced Handicap Curry Scurry with details on horses, weights, distances seven furlongs to about one and a quarter miles. Nominations close December 12 and weights to be declared December 16 with acceptances due December 21. Horse owners and trainers are reminded of entry requirements and tax deductions rules.
An annual London Directory promises direct communication with English manufacturers and dealers across goods classes, listing export merchants, steamship lines and provincial trade notices. It offers ad rates from £1 for small cards to £3 for larger ads. Also promotes Venetian blinds by W Zimpal with product details and customization options.
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