Ro-bah Tea Ad Teases Freshness And Taste
A quirky promotional piece extols Ro-bah tea as pure and wholesome. It urges readers to check the packing date to ensure freshness, highlighting the tea’s superior flavor and appeal as a jolly good product.
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
4
A quirky promotional piece extols Ro-bah tea as pure and wholesome. It urges readers to check the packing date to ensure freshness, highlighting the tea’s superior flavor and appeal as a jolly good product.
The Northern Heretoy courts a fight over the Lennora Lawlers railway construction. Geraldton’s supporters rail against freight rates and Railway Department policies, arguing secession or alliance measures to protect local trade and natural fort. They accuse the district of guarding its interests and warn against loss of rail access to Lavwlers. The dispute centers on regional economic stakes and proposed rail links.
A fragmentary report discusses an election meeting at the Masonic Hall with Mr Drow and Mr Mitchell. It references accusations of war-time policies, labor leadership, and accusations of government corruption, noting the presence of a campaign atmosphere and a contentious exchange amid farm and wage concerns.
A highly garbled report mentions a meeting with figures such as Mr Mitehetain and the Speaker Aijantor Vir Lauatine. The text hints at sweating and a procession or gathering near a park, with references to Maury and Parkignany, but the details are unclear and fragmentary.
A public letter quotes a teacher criticizing the mechanical focus of school education in Britain, arguing sewing and fancy work dominate attention. It discusses curriculum, requests authorization to quote teachers, and questions who oversees sewing education in the Wy area, noting the need to balance subject matter with broader learning.
The ad claims good health comes from exercising the bowels with Reuter's Little Pill not like common laxatives. It explains these pills gently stimulate the intestines to normal action and support the digestive juices essential for health.
An old newspaper ad promotes a cough remedy called Pops, described as a breathable, non narcotic powder sold in metal boxes for 1s 9d to 1s 6d for family sizes. It claims to ease bronchitis sore throat and fevers by delivering fumes to the throat and lungs, with instructions about dissolving in the mouth and using for immediate relief.
Weather dampened day at the Grand National meeting with Fossil clinching by a length in a tight finish. Contenders Teesiltac Mullen Kare and Rambrnok led before Fossil surged ahead. other notable results included Grafnax Kothen Alvin and Tito Crafoax in various races amid fluid conditions.
Perth readers will be able to purchase copies of the Express at Mr Albert’s News Agency Central Arcade between Wellington and Murray Streets, and opposite the Railway Station with extra copies from Mr Patterson GPO Bookstall.
The fragmentary text traces natural history themes amid a snowy landscape with named places and figures. It mentions foxes, wolves, owls, fieldfares, and snipe in a rural setting with references to a crown, rails, and telegraph lines. The piece blends natural observation with scattered names and activities of villagers, hunters, and observers, creating a vivid but disjointed snapshot of a winter ecology.
Regulations issued October 7 1908 under The Stock Diseases Act require sheep within the South-West Division to be dipped between October and December or extended up to June with inspector approval. Penalties include fines up to fifty pounds for noncompliance and further penalties for repeat violations. inspectors may order immediate dipping or dressings, and withdrawals from sale until dipping is completed. The rules cover movement, sale yard inspections, and post-dipping declarations to be filed with authorities in Perth.
A misfit advertiser recalls the risks of single exposure ads and overreliance on a single hammer tap. The piece argues that fake or misleading ads fail to attract customers and warns that persistent daily advertising beats one risky burst.
The Geraldton Express, issued on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, is available free to any address in the State for twelve months on receipt of 128 6d in advance.
The monthly Upper Chapman Roads Board meeting notes financial strain delaying expenditures and an extraordinary election to fill a vacant seat on Friday July 16. Grants of 2.5 for eradication of 4 poisons, cabinet for a telephone at the Post Office, and swing gate permissions are recorded, with discussion of district control and two men for daywork at Boned driver.
Government Land Agent Me Av Wy Halligan offered blocks of land in Theee Springs township at upset prices. Several allotments were sold at prices ranging from £10 to £51, including Lot 56 and Lot 91 among others. Purchasers included W. A Mor kat, Alli Mac homet, T. Mal ster, R. F. Carden, and B. Cohen.
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