London patient recalls eczema battling through hospital trials
In a 1909 letter sent from New Canaan to an American doctor, patient Richard Curley describes severe eczema starting at age four in England, multiple hospital trials in London New York Brooklyn and England with little relief, trials of ointments patent medicines and inability to pass government exams. He attributes worsening condition after moving to America and later treatment and cures at various facilities. Referenced testimonies from John F Burke and others attest to the letter’s credibility.
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London
Enand
Toudon
Scooma
Bruhh
America
New York City
Brooklyn
England
Richa Curley
New Cannan
Cony
U. Bo
Sun
Curley
Cave
Local and General notes from Geraldton and district
Geraldton and district news cover court actions, licensing issues, rail and road plans, council rulings and local business updates. Reports include a fisherman fined for unlicensed boating, railway surveys, political notes, and community notices on phonograms, remedies, and local events in the Magnet and surrounding areas.
Auction sale of household furniture and effects
Mackenzie will sell by auction on Wednesday at 2 pm in Quincy. Furniture and effects include regis tered items, wire service, capes, pillows, tables, chairs, mirrors, washstands, faucets, ropes, lamps, vases, and more. Sale at 2 pm Wednesday.
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Singapore
Fremantle
Hocatly Tay
MacKenzie
Martim
Auction Sale of Horses at the Mart on Saturday
Auction notice by Mackenzie listing several horses and ponies for sale at the mart on Saturday. includes a brown light draught mare four years untroven a bag mare four years suitable for buggy a black man aged suitable bogey a bay gelding years good hack up attending a luggy work and a bay light draught mare four years. Also mentions Linseed Compound and Wolfe's Schnapps advertisements.
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MacKenzie
Noom
A. Clinch
Move Toward Social Welfare Sparks Debate in Wellington
Telegram dispatch from Wellington reports a debate on wealth distribution with proposals to widen state aid. A plan to raise duties on large estates aims to temper inequality and foster broader benefits, while concerns about effects on small estates and overall economy are noted. The discussion reflects a tentative shift toward socialism in government policy.
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Wellington
Sergeant Desertion Case Report From Wellington
A scrambled report notes Lieutenant Bernard of TEMS Bangar and two others tied up on a desertion charge near Wellington. One man surrendered to authorities, while Font was dismissed from service two years early and a related reprieve was granted.
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Sniney
Bernard of
Three Shops Burnt In Sydney Blaze
Fire broke out around 2 am in Summer Street destroying three small shops and damaging a fourth occupied by Mrs Houseman. She woke to find tiles and bedrooms filling with smoke and fled with her two children to safety.
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Sydney
Houseman
Samoke
Victoria Eight Hours Day Ration Real a Big Profit
The accounts for this year’s Eight Hours Day celebration show a net profit of over £150,071, exceeding the previous year’s return. In 1941, £2,745 was distributed among the charity ves.
Labor Party Confides In Reply Amid Majority Belief
Fragmented report from South Australia Napinide notes a Labor Party meeting where Verron, the Irwter, is urged to secure a confidante for the address in reply. Government viewed as holding a likely majority, with a tense afternoon session and unresolved details.
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Labor Party
Verron
Federal Selection Ballots Return Details
Partial readable text shows voters returning ballots to Pat Pert and similar names to determine party standings for the forthcoming federal elections. Names appear garbled but indicate candidates or party figures like Kennealy, Rchpedtsvat, Clydealae, Talormal, Carpenter, and SomervE. The fragment references Senate candidates and required qualifications, with other misread words suggesting polling and eligibility topics.
Death of Dr Deacon Shocks City Officials
A cable informs of the sudden death of Dr. Deacon. The Premier has acknowledged the loss, with officials noting the incident occurred on Friday and expressing condolences to the bereaved. Further details are expected from official statements.
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Peri
London physician tied to Fosters Goldfields inquiry
Telegrams report Dr Deacon of London, authority on water minerals, appointed by the government investigation into the Fosters Goldfields affair. The probe will continue with a firm linked to Dr Deacon and two expert associates, Sir Max Minnie and Sir Ramsey, plus an official.
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Deacon
London
Waler Minierals
Dhe Geemont
Perth MLA Mr Butcher Seeks Eyes Specialist Visit
Mr Butcher MLA of Perth reports plans to deny on his return voyage to West Australia. He has sought a specialist for an eye operation and shows noted improvement after treatment.
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Ramet
Bae
MLA
Colwell
Moustaka
Marine Terrace
Tegat
Fry
Pecmey
Siam Powil Hn
Perth
Germany
Butcher
West Australia
Heer
Hay Womler
Speaker Frederick Holder Collapses During Speech
Melbourne reports the Federal Affairs parliament scene as Speaker Sir Frederick Holder suffered a stroke, fell unconscious, and was removed to a room. Interim speaker pro tem adjourned the session. Holder, a South Australian, served as Speaker since 1901 and previously held ministerial posts. a former schoolteacher and Methodist church member.
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Melbourne
Thueefay
Mouse of Representatives
Froketick Tider
Nk Yunilysin
Amaita
Frederick Ufelder
Alebourne
Frederik Mokter
Proterick Holder
Bitih
S.A
Aml
Methodist’ Church
Ceralton Druidism Meeting Recalls Grand Secretary Visit
Last night at tele hall Beothering the Deids Lose amembik celebrated Une visit to Unis town of their Grand Svereary Mr Tf Beate champ as chairman. The gathering featured "The Ring" and "Kindred Sociaties" with responses from Grand secretary Mr McGaurah and Mr Radley. Songs were sung by Dooley Moston Ayntorson Evens Tuwtatl awit Cains, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
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Unis
Tf. Beatechamp
Bro. W. Beajou
District Presiden
Faust Tiss
Ring
I. eThe
Mr. Dooly
Ant
Me McGaurah
Radley
IL Jure
Speely
Besa Pang
Phe Vress
Overhen
Gil
Messrs
Dooley
Moston
Ayntorson
Evens
Tuwtatl
Awit Cains
Markets Report From Melbourne Grain and Produce Prices
Markets at Melbourne show varied grain values with wheat and oats listed in small, fluctuating amounts. Local entries include butter, peas, and general produce notes with informal pricing and trading activity among multiple buyers and sellers.
Adelaide Report on Wheat Prices and Market Lines
Fragmented OCR text reports changes in workers and prices, noting wheat trading at a value and currency references. Mentions price levels, lines, and general market activity but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Tennis. Local results follow week by week schedule
Fragmented OCR text for tennis results lists names and days of the week. It mentions Tuesday and Wednesday events, with partial names like Campbell and Woolf, and references to matches or players. The readable content is sparse and lacks clear outcomes or complete identities.
Never finished proverbs prompt in old copy
Fragment from a column mocks garbled proverbs and notes a peppermint cure from Ami Woods. Mentions keeping the home together and winter weather remedies.
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Ami
Rheumatism Cure Ad Turns Tide with Williams Pink Pills
An Australian reader recalls suffering rheumatism for 18 months, enduring back and leg pain, sleep disruption, and weakness. After trying various remedies, he used Williams Pink Pills and reported marked relief and a six box cure, with ongoing improvement and no rheumatic pain since. The ad promotes genuine Williams Pink Pills and warns against imitations, noting registration and patent details.
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A. W Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Willigms
Yeanethy
Dr. Williams
Lawlers and Western Australia Wildflower Display
The article describes Lawlers and surrounding regions in Western Australia with vivid notes on blooming wildflowers including everlastings in white, pink, sand yellow. It mentions Professor Shuthorpe Buckjumpiy and Misses Skuthorise, praising local art and a Wickjamiping exhibit, with references to Gotlon West and the Great artist in Pietie Gallery and skybourne Vivvoriay.
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Eastern
Stabe
New Zealand
Brigades On Form In Tomorrow's Football Clash
Tomorrow Brigades meet Rovis in a key football match with both sides aiming to repeat a close previous encounter. Teams feature Howell Theakston Moncier Qader Lynch Connolly Patience Darey Woolhorne Townabend Pascoe Ward Rone Rooke Walsh Davie Roo bing Stoker Maynard Kid Houston Matchinean Harding Halo Gamph Honan Jance Ritchie Lester Kelly and Hatchnson among others in a contest built on form and rivalry.
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Ube
Howell
Theakston
Moncier
Q'ader
Jose
Lynch
Connolly
Patience
Darey
Woolhorne
Townabend Pascoe
Ward Rone
Rooke
Walsh
Roo Bing
Stoker
Maynard Kid
Houston
Matchinean
Disputed expulsion at alt way Club sparks turmoil
Report describes internal action where a club removes one member from a position and deposes a captain and vice captain amid heated confusion. Critics accuse the process of improper conduct as players react and unresolved tensions linger among squads.
Juniors March Between Carlots and Railways
The junior match tomorrow features Carlots vs Railways with listed replacements for Carl Carpenter Bennett Wrigh Cr rots Toomby Zari Hipper Rid ey Wight Hepburn Cherry William Hatshinnon Ritchie Belt Crabbe Ritchie megenciuy Major HairLead Smythe Evenson Railways substitutes Ghepbrant Mav as ware Meadowcroft Scarff Marsh Prowster Rane Ward McGilvray Holmes Ridley Penn Marsh Riddell Taco Bell Emergencies O Neil Farrell Edleauts Wight Smith A Gumrie The Corathion brat of the WA AThignee with Re awemters eler the jHesieney wt Mr Str for the UHL Bit orm 48 Monday evening invitees
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Carlots
Railways
Carl Carpenter
Bennett
Wrigh Crrots
Toomby Zari
Hipper
Rid_ey
Wight
Hepburn
Cherry
William
Hatshinnon
Ritchie
Belt
Crabbe
Major
HairLead
Smythe Evenson
Ghepbrant
Mav
Ware
Meadow
WA. Athignee
Uumbtie Alunel
Carson's Removal Sale At Cost Price
Carson's conducts removal sale with items priced at cost on line six according to early read. Details on exact items and dates are unreadable.
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Ff Carson
Carpenters Wanted at Antro State Battery
Two carpenters sought at Messenger's Patch Railway Hotel. Job listing notes position location and Saturday work at the State Battery site.
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Antro
State Battery
Messenger's Patch
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