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Newspaper
Geraldton Express
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
4
Sufferer Helen Dixon of Avondale reports a painful itchy scalp rash that started with pimples and caused hair loss. She credits Cultura Soap and directions from Sydney retailers with healing, noting relief after use and sleep improvement.
Dr W A Hargreaves of South Australia explains that ground stinkwort mixed with ether gives a resinous extract rather than an oil. The plant’s extract is 4.49 percent air‑dry. steam distillation produces a weak odorous oil at about 0.1 percent yield with no current commercial value. The plant can supply water pulp with decent felting, dry plant yielding about 0.5 percent air-dry pulp.
The will of the late Lord Forrest was lodged for probate at the Supreme Court on Monday. The trustees include Margaret Forrest Vlvire Lady Forrest Septimis Burt KC and John Forrest. He ordered burial at Karraketta Cemetery near brothers Alexander and David Forrest. He left £1000 for house and property improvements at Bicton, ongoing during nephew Ernest Forrest’s ownership. The wife receives profits during life, then the estate is divided among brothers’ children and Flo ra North’s children. A grant of £950 goes to the Public Library Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia for decorations and upkeep. Lady Forrest may receive the funds during her lifetime.
A report from the Officer in Charge of Fruit Industries warns orchardists across the State of abundant insect pests due to mild winter weather. Thrips, aphids, mites and bean beetles are spreading, with conditions raising concerns of codling moth entry via the trans Australian Railway. Growers are urged to apply poison bait and destroy infected fruits, and to report any suspected cases to the Department of Agriculture in Perth.
A 30 year record highlights Kay's 1Inseed Compound propelling a legal dispute through courtroom history. Prove and Micacy are cited alongside Courhin and Pols in a sequence reflecting Reowehitis era terminology and local legal proceedings.
Abroad items describe the Insent invention by James Means aiding sun signaling for aviators, plus a string of local calamities and curious tales. Wedding mishap confects confetti and a railwayman’s wedding. a Hove cemetery death cluster. a Winnipeg voyage diary claim. tenants in a roofless room. tram and union debates. theatre power failure. royal jewels auction. a Maryland breach of promise suit. a six year old swims half a mile with a coach. and a girl’s early sailing lessons.
A Capetown dispatch notes Natal Witness charging the government with responsibility for the Spanish influenza spread by allowing infected people to travel. The Witness asserts that if the epidemic were managed properly, losses would be less, though the wording is incomplete in the report.
A report from Vitenhage in the Eastern Province notes the mortality trend near sixty thousand with about 69 figures cited. A striking feature mentions a 48 percent prevalence of the epidemic among baboons in the area, with many dying rapidly.
Melbourne reports Seventh War Loan contributions total £49,077,640 with 223,853 subscribers. The Sixth War Loan raised £42,851,060 from 143,748 subscribers. Acting Prime Minister Watt urged success and provided state breakdowns: New South Wales 76,292 and £16,035,095. Victoria 19 and 213,900,005. Queensland 33,851 and £5,678.10. South Australia 23,265 and £24,215,050. Western Australia 9,37) and £1,498,67%. Tasmania 11,165 and £21,205,985. Totals 223,855 and £42,677,600.
An advertisement promotes Kay’s Linseed Compound as a remedy for various chest and cold ailments. The copy touts its effectiveness and urges readers to try the product, stating it provides relief for congested throats and persistent coughs.
A well known specialist cites many digestive troubles from fermentation and acidity. He recommends bisulphated magnesia as a reliable antacid, taken as a teaspoonful of powder or two 5 grain tablets with water at meals to neutralize acid and stop fermentation, aiming for normal digestion.
An old notice extols weak tonics and linseed compounds to strengthen girls health and nerves. It urges outdoor exercise and iron rich diet to develop robust womanhood, warning against neglect and illness.
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