Haig reports reconsolidated advances and raids in Europe
War dispatches from London July 19 describe Field Marshal Haig stating posts at Morichy and Le Plix were retaken after July 10, Allied forces repulsed raiders west of Cheerey and east of Mostaverne, and a minor trench raid near Ypres. Reports from Petrograd and Ghent note Russian submarine activity, German naval actions, widespread famine in Belgium, and political shifts in Europe.
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London
Haig
Morichy
le Plix
Cheerey
Mostaverne
Ypres
Rich gold discovery at Boo Gamle mine leases
Mining notes report an exceptionally rich gold discovery on Manning, Shoves, and Howrie's Doll Bird leases at Boo Gamle. The Armft on the leases is being sunk, 27 tons of ore ready for the battery, July clearance produced 131 oz from driving and winze. Additional machinery is being erected, with two gas engines and a compressor purchased from Cue Creme d Or being dismantled.
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Messrs, Manning
4Hoves
Howrie
Doll Bird
Boogamle
Amd
Wise and Otherwise Jumbled Jests and Snippets
A collection of humorous lines and quips from a humorous column featuring exchanges between Mr B and Mrs B and various characters. Jests revolve around aging, marriage, rail travel, photography, finances, and daily miscommunications, with playful wordplay and misreadings. The items read as brief, dated social humor typical of a past newspaper page.
Weather prognosticator corn on the toe tale
A physician jokes that a corn on his toe predicts weather changes better than instruments. He describes a sharp pain about twenty four hours before shifts, compares it to a red hot needle, and notes many patients share similar pain and beliefs. He suggests removing friction or moving to another country as relief.
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Meteorological Office
Liam
SQUIRT King of Drinks Served with Utmost Care
The King of Drinks is presented as always fresh and cool at the VIO, served with utmost care and attention to satisfy every customer.
FACIS AND FANCIES ON DIVE MECHANICS AND FASHION BUTTONS
An article discusses submarine buoyancy with ballast water and rudder control, explaining dives and rises. It also recalls obsolete fashion buttons used to hem long skirts, noting their origin and the now-unused buttonholes at skirt corners as relics of past dress customs.
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Wonderful
Gundamen
Geraldton Express Loyal Democrat Voice Since 1878
The Geraldton Express proclaims itself as founded in 1878 with a penny price and a strong democratic policy. It highlights its role in advancing the Victoria District, defending local lands and mineral wealth, and urges subscribers to pay arrears while inviting country correspondence on factual public concerns.
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Victoria
Geraldton Express Advertises Reliability and Wide Reach
The Geraldton Express, established 1878, notes its uninterrupted publication and large volume of well paid foreign and interstate advertising. It warns against excessive retrenchment in hard times and lists local agents for paper delivery and distribution.
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the Express
The
Express
London Directory Trade Notices and Steamship Lines
Provincial trade notices list ports and industrial centres of the British Isles. A current edition copy is rewarded on receipt of a postal order. Dealers may use trade cards for larger advertisements from £3. London Directory Co. LYD., 8 Abchurch Lane, London E.0.
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Valves Kingdom
London Stores Sell Goods As Demand Rises
European Agency lists lowest cash prices for all British and Continental goods including Books and Stationery Boots Shoes and Leather Chemical and Drug items with demand rising. Wilson Sova Established 1914 Abchurch Lane London.
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Indeote
Imto
Pill Wilson
Sova
Abchurch
Rambling catalog text shows furniture ads and misprints
A garbled advertisement describes various items including strollers and folding carts with references to materials like steel wood and wicker. It mentions comfort and up-to-date designs, with dubious pricing and unclear product names.
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Bada Ux
Wolfe's Schnapps Tax in Optimeland Gate Hole Better
A fragment notes Wolfe's Schnapps tax in Optimeland, with unclear context but implies better conditions or outcomes. The readable portion highlights a tax question or regulation affecting local sellers or drinkers, without full details.
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Raldton
Poet Furs
W. Zimpel’s
Pisco
Prioe
Sinappotetmant
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
Perth
Vees
Dan Marsh
Under Aker
Elwes Street
Renaldton
Daten Fiaeoads
Haare
Saskia Waa Tet
Iso
Mote
Etwen Street
Geraldton
Atlas Engineering Coy
Victoria Road
Fremantle
Teri
Frecantia
J. A. Marshall
Proprietrese
Eliwal
B. W. Boabff
Toffee Palace
Marine Tarrace, and Trust
Fe General
Buake
Geraldton Expres
Setuntigts
Wahlan
Zimpet
Pagetaven
Roer
Geraldton Express
Messrs
Tl. R. de Lucey
J. Geo Laing
J. G. Clarke
B. Geo, Rosem and Co
Ree
Solfe's
Schnarps
Cuthura
Pr Post
Stan
Beck
Joe, Ryan, Urro-Dara
Porth Aid Fremantia
Geraldson
Stoek
Ovroniis
Rexona
Resavion
Engelbtecht
Cemaloton
Glesam
Oudon
Vetrograd
Vaya
Lavki
Taltic
Ghent
Ergo de Belge
Milan
Daily Chronicle
Petrograd
Vatican
Amutervam
Doo Gardie
Light OF Asia
Mr. B
Monty
Mrs. B
Conalder Algo
Isa
Tommy
Weill
Archie
Air Treveller
Noodle
Misa Sharp
Griggla
Guy
Jones
Orough
Butcher
Garm
Corns
Schiedam
Ita
Riska
Ruthless
Manas
Deven
Tex
Gen
Tae Clerk
Ben. Fington
Evner
Ydhe Exyress
Garaldton
A. B. DE Lugey
J. Yay
B. Snell
Miss Ritghie
FIELD
Mingnew
Haselby Bros
Protieroe
W. Purchase
Northampton
E. J. Dupfey
Three Springs
Gordon « Gotch, Ltd
Pooked
Gersidton
Braz
Gro. Lalag
Geo
Roam Tad Co
Miss
Hte
Geo. Lester
Undertaker
Garden Road
Geraldtor
London Directory
Enders Leese Seas
Doe Gorda
MB London Directory Co. Lyd
Abchurch Lane
Lovios
E.0
European Agency
Wolfe's Schnapps
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