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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
4
The Chelan Commissioners face sharp criticism over pension grants for injured veterans. Wounds vary from leg loss to arm amputations with weekly pensions from 10/6 to 16/ per week. Historical notes reference archery-era valuations and fines, including a £5 payment for a lost map and higher rates for upper limbs in earlier times.
A fragment recounts a church sexton hosting a party who, after polite handling, is asked if he has a long tenure. The visitor asks a string of odd questions while the sexton calmly responds, describing the exchange as a “worry strange thing.”
A parent describes rapid health improvement in their two year old after using Comatock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets. They claim a thirteen inch stomach worm, then two more worms, were expelled following treatment. The letter asks for publication and notes the product as a purely vegetable medicine for worm treatment in children and adults.
The column recounts wartime tales of blistered feet and long marches and offers practical remedies. It advises frequent stocking changes, midday changes, hot foot baths with ammonia, and careful foot care to prevent blisters. It also prescribes hot baths with salt and alum, gentle pedicure, and removal of hard skin. Suggestions include summer diet, fruit and vegetables, lemon water, and cosmetic routines for skin whitening using berries and lettuce.
Don’t frown or bolt meals, and eat slowly to protect health and looks. Avoid hairdos that don’t suit you and limit tea or coffee. Cut starch if prone to stoutness and use lemon juice cautiously. Don’t expose skin on windy days without cream and powder. Choose comfortable shoes and avoid white on sallow skin unless offset with color.
The article describes excessive foot perspiration causing foul odour and soggy soles, common in young soldiers who stand long. It links to fat foot, waterproof footwear, and insufficient ventilation. Remedies include strict cleanliness, frequent washing, changing stockings, and using boric acid powder. German soldiers reportedly apply mutton fat with salicylic acid to the feet.
The Express traces years of agitation against vested interests that opened Crown Lands for unfettered selection. It argues prior fights, motives cast, and now highlights mineral wealth and opportunities. The paper notes growing literary staff and broad support across political lines to push the public good.
The Exmess notes rising sales and growing subscribers but sternly warns that overdue accounts will be pruned. It announces a policy of quarterly rollings from the list, with harsher cuts to unpaid balances.
A colonial era paper invites factual letters on public questions while avoiding offense. Contributors must provide real names if they wish publication, and editors promise safeguards against disclosing anonymous writers. Special precautions protect writer identities.
Advertise in the Geraldton Express established in 1878 with wide foreign interstate advertising. The paper emphasizes stability, value as an advertising medium, and reasonable rates. Distribution includes delivery by runners and multiple regional agents across Mingenew Three Springs Northampton Perth with subscription options noted.
A hospital matron in France forbade soldiers from visiting a neighboring village. When a Tommy asked for a pass, he claimed he needed to fetch something from a shop. She offered to go with him and quipped to get his hair cut and shave.
A lighthearted note proclaims SQUIRT as the king of drinks, served with utmost care and attention at the VIC venue. It promises a crisp, refreshing experience, emphasizing chill service and friendly reception in a casual setting.
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