14 May 1917
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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
1
Oak Walnut and Jarrah bedroom suites in special artistic designs with matching bedsteads. Dining room suites in woods or Morocco upholstered with or without Chesterfield couches. Drawing room suites with French tapestry chairs. Hall furniture in oak jarrah walnut. Kitchen furniture dressers safes tables and more. W Zimpel offers design assistance and manufacture to clients designs at factory prices.
A vintage advertisement promotes Wise's Directories across Australia and beyond. It urges business owners in towns such as Kalgoorlie Coolgardie and Norihall to place the directory on every counting room desk and counters. It touts wide reach from Western Australia to New Zealand and America, stressing purchasing copies to expand advertising reach and boost sales.
GS announces extensive remodeling of the Flair Dressing Saloon making it second to none in Gwenid ton. The business operates under personal supervision with claimed Gleantiness Attensn and Avility enhancing the dance services and steak offerings.
A council meeting discussed a new machine and funding details, with mentions of the mayor, secretary, and several council members. A vote was carried after a motion by Dr. Moeman and seconded by Mr. Garaner, approving actions tied to rental terms and committee explanations.
An old advertising letter urges readers to prevent kidney trouble by using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. It cites relief from symptoms like backache and headaches, featuring a testimonial from Mrs. W. Garrity of Perth and promising availability through McClellan Co. and local stores.
The Medical Officer for Health reports April 1417 saw 1417? unclear. Two tuberculosis cases and two other illnesses. Overall community health appeared fair aside from minor complaints. Three deaths and 21 births were registered, including 10 male and 11 female births.
The article discusses dandruff types caused by scalp moisture and dryness, offering a home remedy using equal parts soft soap and cologne wash to cleanse and rinse. It lists an exact chemical preparation with bergamot, ammonia, and other ingredients, plus a scented dressing to apply for controlling scalp debris and preventing transmission.
An aging man uses stock and ad buys to grow wealth and fame, turning a corner into a glass storefront, filling pages with ads, and earning the nickname the Merchant Prince. Skeptics call it luck, but his aggressive advertising and sales push reshape the square as customers flock to his shop.
War dispatches describe Landon and Field Marshal alg reporting intense fighting on the front near Mullecourt and Getoart with portions captured at Orton. Allied forces, supported by naval and air units, repelled counterattacks and pushed toward Chettin des Dames while signaling cautious progress amid heavy casualties. Petrograd notes coordination with Socialist factions to avert grave violence, and U.S. and British efforts to pressure German forces continue along the Atlantic and inland fronts.
Extract lists town agents Messia T Ro de Lucey J Ryan Gro Laing J Clarke J Snell ro Romm and Co Mics Ricker. WOLFA S SCHNAPPS touted as the most useful stimulating tome amid fragmented historical notes.
The article reports complaints that non Aspirin substitutes do not provide the same relief. Authorities in Melbourne scrutinize the formula and purity of aspirin products amid consumer concerns. A government inquiry considers labeling and safety standards for medicines. The Melbourne officials test several brands including Arundee and Linders, seeking clarity on composition and efficacy.
A Dublin police inquiry outlines alleged misappropriations within naval accounts. Ongoing trials focus on Donoghue and associates for cash misdealing and falsified documents, with recommended departmental oversight and substantial sums cited in the figures under review.
The Above Board meeting was held on May with acting chair FG Ane Yerson. Minutes discuss salary increases, road work authorizations, gravel and paving tasks, and license payments. Several items approved including Ellendale road clearing and Gregory round improvements while others were refused or postponed.
An opaque village snippet shows two ex joying individuals linked to old age pensions. A car encounter with an elderly bride on a village street prompts awkward exchanges and muffled conversation. The tone recalls a displaced verbatim tableau with garbled speech and incomplete phrases.
The notice details mail delivery schedules and close times for Geraldton and numerous stops including Walkaway Namgato Greenough Bluff Point Minge sew Arrino Three Springs Fremantle Perth Moors and more. It lists daily and monthly mail cutoffs, specific train and sail connections, and the recipients/agents such as Teakle Bros, Taylor L, C. Burges, Aah and Baddaway, Tom, Hardingimi, Forrester Bros, Saunders GUE, Beerathagea, Worgam Wills, Sandstone lines, Meckatharis, Bacres, Perentorie, Phubaraka, and others, with varying times and days of week.
The record lists telegraph time calculations for Geraldton with full moon on May 5 and lunar quarters through May 201n. It notes last quarter on May 11 and new moon on May 26, detailing latitudes and tem pace for the phase conversions.
Town notices urge residents to obtain papers from listed agencies including Messrs T. de Lucey Ryan Laing Cate Snell and Co Blight Bros Mist Richey and the office. No further details provided due to damaged text.
London Directory lists provincial towns and suburbs with trade ads. It covers leading manufacturers merchants and steamer lines under ports and shipping routes. The directory notes current edition details and price, with ads from various dealers and industrial entries.
An ad for William Wilson & Sons lists early 19th century wholesale terms and sample cases from £20, offering trade discounts and quick delivery on a range of wagons and carts. It highlights collapsible go carts, ambulance models, and up-to-date stock including wood and wicker designs with various fittings.
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