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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1919
Page
4
An article describes a German gun that fires no bullets but releases a gas cloud to temporarily blind and choke the target. The weapon resembles a standard revolver, holds five cartridges, and is pitched for civilian protection for travelers, doctors, cyclists, and guards, not killing.
A Belgian paper reports Professor Israel, a German Jewish surgeon, performed a delicate operation on the Russian heir. The Empress implored for her son's life and Israel supposedly demanded £5000 and a pledge to lift anti Jewish measures. The surgery, done at the palace frontier, involved little medical presence and left the prince weak but alive.
A sweeping account traces the Panama canal saga from sixteenth century whispers to early twentieth century plans. It notes cost overruns, speculative risk, disease battles, and American efforts to advance the project, while touching on global implications and related political debates.
An old local remedy advertises Kay's Linseed Compound as proven to ease coughs and colds with emphasized efficacy. The short item highlights its use as a general medical tonic available through regional shops.
Dalgety and Co Ltd at Geraldton announces ongoing appraisements and receipt of consignments with liberal advances. Emphasizes ample warehouse space accurate weighing good presentation careful attention and prompt returns to protect growers interests in all wool clips.
Geraldton reader Mrs BE D Marsh reports a relative suffered kidney trouble with severe back pains and dropsy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured after twelve bottles, with two years symptom free. Foster-McCarthan Co., 315 Murray Street, Perth, offers six bottles at 15/3 and mails on receipt of price.
A fragmented advertisement extols Bean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a tonic to purify blood, strengthen nerves, aid liver and kidneys, and promote robust womanhood. It claims economical value versus squid tonics, lists pricing, and offers direct purchase from G. W. Heam in Sydney. Mentions other cities and wartime philanthropy context.
Henry Ford eschews strict rules and traditional training, choosing improvised methods to improve work. His philosophy centers on practical problem solving over profit alone, enabling him to mass produce cars and support wartime efforts with ambulances, motor trucks, steel helmets, and gas mask production facilities.
The Geraldton Express outlines its democratic policy and long standing role in advancing the Victoria District. It claims influence on Crown Lands selection, highlights mineral wealth, and warns subscribers to pay promptly while noting rising sales and a planned quarterly subscriber pruning to curb unpaid accounts.
The Geraldton Express invites letters on facts and public questions written fairly without malice. Include the writer’s real name if published. real-name secrecy is guaranteed upon request. The editor will protect confidential contributors and safeguard anonymous names from disclosure.
A compact feature highlights Squirt as a refreshing beverage served with care and attention at the Vic Atwsye Fresh and Cool counter. The ad reads like a vintage storefront tease emphasizing refreshment and quality.
The Exparss has lasted since 1878 with no issue gaps and remains a strong advertising medium. In tough times, retrenchment hurts trade. the paper argues for maintaining advertising, noting its reasonable rates and wide reach. Delivery not from this office. agents listed in Geraldton and surrounding areas.
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