08 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
1
Notice announces current uses and wet reach specifics for an advertisement insertion. Deadline fixed at 3 pm, with instructions on placement and timing. Includes references to the LSE or related publishing schedule.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and places such as Geraldton Express and Wetanamg with several unclear surnames. The text references routes or stations and individuals including J. C. Clare Basil Use Roum sad Ce and Maes Hiei in a local context.
Economical remedy marketed for all households with wide reach. The advert claims De Momo's Indian Root Pills are affordable and reduce need for costly medical care. Each bottle contains about forty pills, priced from one shilling to one and threepence depending on local trade conditions. Linseed Compound TM advertised for coughs and colds as a pale, soothing irritant.
Frank Forrest of the Walted Press Association recounts German booby traps found after a retreat on the Western Front. The devices included detonating hooks, explosive-filled coal, stove pipes wired to charges, hidden mines in walls and ceilings, tripwires, and dangerous improvised booby traps in belongings and street furniture.
A royal appeal from anxious families asks King Alfonso XIII to obtain information about missing Spanish soldiers in Europe. The King’s secretariat and Spanish Embassy are coordinating a humanitarian effort that has identified over 200000 cases, with thousands resolved or in progress, including prisoners located and many wounded or returned. Mothers and relatives write of desperate suspense, seeking news and closure amid war.
A Darlingharat mother touts Zam Buk for a severe knee wound and facial sores in her children. She claims rapid healing, reduced inflammation, and clear skin after using the balm. The ad emphasizes purity and universal use for minor injuries and rashes.
The article argues wood ashes are a highly valuable fertiliser often neglected by farmers. It notes burnt wood and nest-rich soils yield rich potash and phosphoric acid, enhancing arable lands and orchards. It cites Japan and other Oriental farming use, claiming large ash contributions improve crop yields and soil fertility.
Fragmented report details a native man imprisoned for six months and a murdered native tied to a prior sentence of fourteen years. It also mentions Constable Tyneh at Fremantle, a discharge after a pistol incident, and Peter Jackson’s earlier sentence for stealing a hollow tool owned by A Holst. farmers urged to use manure stores.
Mr S V Nevanas revived a government claim over Wyndham Freezing Works. After a quiet period Crown Law officials examined the case while Nevanas traveled to the Eastern States. He has returned and reportedly pressed Premier Mr WH Le Proxy again on Tuesday about his claim.
An item notes that The King of Drinks was served with utmost care and attention at the VIC, mentioning Always Freak and Onol as part of the brief readable text.
Late of Porth and Promantis advertises extensive hair restyle services under supervision. The shop offers razors ground and set, tobacco products, and smokers' accessories. Other items include general grooming and various merchant goods. The ad presents a bustling, multi product outlet with emphasis on quality and prominence.
The record lists lunar phases for Geraldton in late March. Last quarter occurs around March 18, New Moon March 18, First Quarter March 19, and Full Moon March 27, detailing sequence and dates.
Fragment of a London directory page notes steamship sailings and provincial trade notices. Mentions machinists and loading details, with dealers seeking exchange and reference to current written copies.
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