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Newspaper

Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

4

Over-Tletting and Colds: Physician Advises Light Daily Air

Dr Mark Clement of Middlesex Hospital argues recurring colds stem from excessive clothing. He urges exposing skin to light daily in all seasons, warning against over-wrapt Britons. He cites his own immunity, claims illness failed to be triggered when minimally dressed, and notes discomfort from woollen insulation. He attributes colds to faulty diet among many wearers.

Mark Clement Department of Physiology Middlesex Hospital Lancet

Prickly pear praised as cure and paint by admiral

An English reader cites Admiral John de M Hutchison praising prickly pear for practical use. Leaves boiled form a moldable pigment and glue like coating, while the plant also yields pale green wash that dries white. He notes costs and a hint of profit from selling paint in drums.

Australia John de M. Hutchinson Zanaibar Simons Town Hutchison Fiers

Dated misread tale of a jail mix up and nuptial note

The account from the New York World on March 2 describes a comical mix of arrests and jailbreak talk. Thomas Novilla claims to have finished a race but remains in custody as Newport contends. A bond issue, mock impersonations, and a forthcoming marriage are tangled in a farcical legal scene.

Thomas Novilla Boyw Hutlendorf Wheaton John Inti Rinllit Nesnes Nere Revilli Novella Bini Nevilla

Dean's Backache Kidney Pills Promise Cure

A testimonial ad extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills as the remedy for kidney weakness and backache. Mrs Simmonds describes relief from backache and fever after using the pills, recommending them for persistent symptoms despite prior use of other remedies. The ad notes the product is sold by chemists and storekeepers, with Faster Mecrolan Co. as the proprietor.

Dean Hl. Simmonds Eliza Street Sungos Hollittog Street Sydney

Ride on a Whale Off Donegal Coast

Two brothers in a coracle off Donegal coast were swept along by a sudden surge of their flat bottomed boat. After about 50 yards the craft steadied as the vessel rocked wildly, and both men clung to safety. They later claimed they saw a massive whale plunge beneath the water directly beneath their boat.

Donegal Juamed ‘McGarvey St Tay

Improvements and Modern Wool & Pro NLce Stores Ad

Improvements and their modern wool and produce stores accept consignments of sheep cattle wool produce and pigs. Local merchants invite farmers to consign farm goods for sale through dedicated stores and markets.

Pitt, Son & Badgery, Ltd Pitt, Son & Badgery Ltd Walter

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