War Cables From Petrograd and Allies Plans
A long dispatch from London reports a Petrograd message that Russia’s Congress unanimously backed an immediate offensive aimed at overthrowing Autocracy. A Copenhagen note cites a Vorlanen and Soldiers Councils vote of confidence in the government and calls for renewed offensive and organizational effort. A French air bulletin says German assault efforts near Mont Se Mingea and Moray Farms failed to break French lines, with counterattacks recapturing positions and heavy losses for the enemy. Washington notes consultations on invasion plans by Allied air forces and the potential use of American factories to produce standardized aircraft parts. Also covered are comment on nails and health by Dr. Cunningham, linking nail care to character and ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tune
Petrograd
Military Union of Women Volunteers
Abernomy
Russia
Asother
Wallies
M. Maklokett
Duma
Mont Se Mingea
Moray Farms
Qur Wir
Vamny
Washington
Lisat
da le Grange
Missionr
Germany
America
W. P. Cunningham
Cunningham
Market Reports from Dalgety Co Ltd on June 20
Market reports note overlanded sheep from the Gascorne district, a fair track, improving outlook with rain at the centre, and ongoing strong demand for store sheep. Sales planned for store sheep and cattle, with price ranges for bulls, cows, and store stock. A special sale at Millewo featured 3 ewes and wethers, with most ewes for stores and good store contingents from multiple districts represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgety
Muring
Wes
Multesa
Millewn
Raj Omy Tre
John Musi
Yalobla
Ating
Carcarvon
Murchison
Wangan Mille
Geraldion
Eastern
Aibhury
Rockefeller of China Visitor Chang Cheng Shun’s Rise to Wealth
Chang Cheng Shun, called the Rockefeller of China, rose from a Shanghai clerical job earning £4 a month to build a rice tea and coffee business. He expanded to England Germany and the United States, ran tin mines and land development across Sumatra Batavia Penang, and employed thousands year round. He attributes success to hard work honesty and square dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chang Cheng
Shun
Rockefeller
China
Shanghai
England
Germany
United States
Chang Chong Shun
Sumiatis
Batavia
Penang
Far East
Why-on Why In These Days of Artificial Ys
A fragmentary item notes Mrs Jones preparing for dinner and attempting to alter appearance with artificial dyes and cosmetics, describing her reflection and effort to become more beautiful. The tense, stylized prose hints at a broader piece on vanity and fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Metropolitan Urain and Chaff Market Report Summary
Market notes cover Mesars Dalgety and Co. Ltd. Winder datestine 29 August. Widespread demand in Derin railway yards with firm prices for prime and good quality wheats and oats. Prices show ranges across various grades with occasional higher values and warnings of potential market shifts if mood signals persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars, Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Longton
Derin
Prine
Terior
Marke
Daag
Beyind
Reight Foods
Fragmentary note on a man and remedy use
A garbled historical fragment mentions a man who shows signs of distress and relies on an unnamed remedy after coughing. It references Dewees Core and a cautious tone about health actions. The readable bits imply a personal health anecdote with limited context.
Fragmented tale of a dramatic town encounter
A garbled narrative describes a tense confrontation between a man and a woman in a glassy street scene. The dialogue hints at conflict over a window and a protective reaction from the waiting woman. A chaotic suite of names and places remains unreadable.
Wolfe's Schnapps Ad Sparks Nostalgic Beverage Image
An archival ad evokes The King of Drinks with a playful scene of care and attention at Wolfe's Schnapps. The copy highlights a cool, fresh presentation featuring serrated imagery and a gleaming, upbeat tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted Across Ages
A vintage advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven remedy for kidney weakness and back pain. It features testimonials from Thomas Hutchinson of Geraldton and his daughter eleven years later, urging readers to seek the product through Fosser-McCedlag Co. in Perth. The piece also includes a jumble of unrelated passages about pencils and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Thomas Hutchinson
Pleanor-street
Geraldton
Doan
Fosser-McCedlag Cy
Murras-street
Perth
MasUpacrtation Co
Modern illness and the aspirin substitute craze
Under high pressure modern life, increasing nervous strain and physical ailments rise. The piece notes sleeplessness indigestion and headaches, urging a safe aspirin substitute approved by government. It mentions Nicholas Aspirin available at chemists for a modest price through authorized channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveteilien Apherern
Train Schedule Fragments for June and July Rail Stops
Disordered OCR notes reveal a multi line rail timetable listing stations such as Geraldton Sandstown Ajana Perth Westraway Cue Yang Ajana neon Wongan Mullowey Wongam Iills and several others. It outlines multiple days including Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday with various station groups and times around 6 pm 9 am 12 noon and other unspecified slots. The text is garbled but indicates a broad regional schedule with numerous connections and destinations.
Prince the town ad man and the hard debate tale
A village club meeting discusses advertising and a sly old ad man named Prince. A parable follows about a man who prospers by selling space and the punch line from a heated debate where a husband teases his wife about their years of marriage and her tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Wwe
Iit
Siz
Children’s Hacking Cash at Night
Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure is described as an old remedy in the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poate
Sydney
Rew York
Workmn
Dalgety's Weekly Stock Report
Foples
Cavite
LYK
Midland’ Junction Market
Ile
Ors
Methum Acon
Storem
Multewo
Ethelinda
Moller
Urain
Chaff
Shark
Gail Weiter
Marty Lyampigty
May Ghace
Northampton
Ae Tohine
Marernolion
Tee Mofeather
Thanbson Iit Fm
Tives
Ghia
Prom Penuils
Gil
Billie Ladkes
Pidgin
Cage
Jookime
Bald Wieiklinsson
Merebanta
India
Royal Episton
Indias
Laxmichend Dossabhi
Rajkot
Conroe Iy Bank
Bieta
Ling
Towra
Australis
Tiewrth Salubary
Penns
Ieee
Savings Bank Department
Minterum
Serer
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Marine Terrace
Ionmongers and Hardware Merchants
Mportere
Mara
FU Nighiro
Gromnat Bappwaun Nobel
Glasgow Explosives Coy
Metters, Ltd
ADV
Geraldton Express
Tey Tt
Governient Railways
Tillewa
Giauione
Meekuharra
Sandstown
Ajan Tuna
Wersaway
Cue
Yang Mt
Ajana
Neon
Wongan
Thlis
Mostatharra
Yorth Supton
Lerib
Wuig Lingon
Rmesuay
Walemwas
Pam
Linue
Nothampton
Suntatume
Tod Poet
Morkatharra
Ajane
Mt. Magnet
Randatone
Apvertiss
Ben
Reah Ta Iit
Bec
Wailes Cove Bitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Cardiff
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Fountpen
Houston
Jiry
Oy Desellers
Mabie
Podd
Manufacturers
Excasss Pape Company
Masue Terrace, Geraldton
Prancis 1Lanry Orptch
Auth
Ersichen Express
Oman
Merrate
Gerahtion
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