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Newspaper

Geraldton Express

Location

Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Date

May 20, 1918

Page

4

Western Australia Directory advertisement notice

Publishers Mesars H Wise and Co Ltd advertise the Western Australia Directory a comprehensive state wide publication with street and alphabetical town directories plus a state trades directory. It covers 975 520 square miles and pledges extensive advertising reach across the territory and to other states and New Zealand with quotations available.

Mesars'h. Wise and Co., Ltd St George's Terrace Perth Tmual Aderd Fremantle Boulder Claremont Cotterloe Coolgardie Guildford Kalgoorlie Midland Junction Northam Western Australia Atve Messrs. H. Wise and Co. Ltd Austerlia New Zealand Niles

Delay is Dangerous WarnsReaders on Backache Dangers

A dated public notice urges vigilance against latent health risks and praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs T Scott of Alexandra Road Mouth Fremantle shares success stories of relief from backache and kidney issues after using the pills. The advertisement promotes the product price, availability, and a mail order option through Foster-Wellman Co. Perth.

Flofland T. Scott Alexandra Road Mouth Fremantle Dean Wacter Doan Foster-Wellellan Co Murray-atreet Perth Doan’s

SQUIRT The Sing of Drinks Served With Care

fragmentary OCR note mentions drinks and service labeled SQUIRT with care. unclear names or places. suspenseful lead hints at a product or advertisement.

Orkney and Shetland Belong to Britain by Pawn, Not Right

A historical note explains how Orkney and Shetland, once Norse possessions, were pledged by Norway and Scotland as security for payments. It recounts the 1397 crown union, the 40,000 mark penalty, King Christian’s insistence, and how payments lapsed. The islands remained British, with ongoing doubt about redemption.

Orkory Islands England Norway Dolda Orkney Hisbrides Large Sweden Denmark Christian Scotland France James of James the Third Margaret Christiaa Europe Shetland Britain Wesentra

Fragments of humor and a shipyard note drift through local page

A collage of light jokes about marriage and football opens the page, followed by a mock debate about Ireland and a quip about a queen and tobacco. The text shifts to a Scotsman’s tale, a music doctor joke, and a landlady’s plan. It closes with notes on standardized ships and the looming battles of giants in shipping.

Trish Duke of Wellington Ireland Hhis Abe Teake Chapstow

Grozemal Coughs and Roodn' Peppermint Cure Found

A brief note reports Grozemal Coughs and the Roodn company releasing Great Peppermint Cure in a 1 ml bottle. No further details on efficacy or dates are provided.

Express advocates open Crown Lands to selection in district

The article credits the Express with years of advocacy that opened Crown Lands to selection, arguing it unlocked the district’s mineral health and potential. It asserts persistent agitation faced vested interests and credits the paper with guiding attention to local development and literacy growth to meet future needs.

Carrie Sears Cinker -Cleeth

Monster Shells for Enemy and Pill Box Destruction

An eyewitness account describes massive shells and heavy fortifications facing attackers. The attack reports pill boxes destroyed, multiple enemy losses, and high casualties among entrenched positions, highlighting strong artillery support and infantry efforts.

Shipping firms reap wartime gains in neutral nations

Neutral countries enjoy a golden harvest in shipping during the war with rising volumes and profits. English yards keep busy for ten years while foreign firms fund new construction. Key Clyde and Tyne yards cited with Arthur Balfour highlighting modern developments and strong British tonnage.

Tyne Orme Clyde John Brown ‘and Co Arthur Balfour Jons

Newspaper Issues Tough Credit Policy for Subscribers

The paper boasts rising sales but warns of tighter credit and quarterly pruning of delinquent readers. It vows to expel in arrears and requires real names for correspondence while promising care to protect anonymity if requested. Country letters on industry concerns are invited, avoiding offense and malice.

Lis Sueserthers Pspress

A Winter Night Remedy Promoters of Comfort

A fragment describes a glass of wine and a choice cigar as promoters of comfort after a long day. It mentions a snifter to soothe nerves on a winter night and a warming nightcap. The ad hints at Woods Pepperming Cure as a suggested remedy.

Geraldton Express Advertising Promise of Value

The Geraldton Express proclaims its popularity and stability since 187%, noting steady publication through vicissitudes. It highlights strong advertising value with 80 percent of foreign and interstate ads paid, inviting local business to use its reasonably priced rates and agents for delivery.

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