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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
3
Mr D A Davis reports from the Western front that Australian YMCA workers operate within a thousand yards of German guns under constant shelling. The Red Triangle orderlies serve bravely, several helpers killed or injured, huts destroyed, yet hot chocolate and tea are sold from dugouts near the battle line.
A captured Gotha reveals a bombing aid: a gimballed downward telescope with a spirit level to align the view. The mechanism adjusts for altitude and speed, suggesting a release point about half a mile from target at 100 mph from 10,000 ft, though air density and flight deviations complicate accuracy.
Tommy skips school and spends a long, beautiful day fishing. On his way home a young friend asks if he caught anything and Tommy, feeling guilt, says he has not been home yet.
A widow seeks contact with her deceased husband through a medium. After failed attempts, the medium notes unfavorable conditions for communication with Mr Smith. The widow quips that John never appeared before 3am, implying a late arrival.
A brief medicine advertisement urges readers to take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs. It lists prices as 1s 6d and 2s 9d, highlighting affordable options. The notice reflects typical early 20th century patent remedy marketing.
Stirring testimonial from Mrs H J Cooper of Northam West recounts relief from severe kidney backache urinary trouble and fatigue after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She reports cure after two bottles and no return two years later. Pills sold by chemists and stores at 2s 9d per bottle or 15s 3d for six, Foster Macklean Co Perth.
Irish tenor John McCormack pays 75000 dollars to the United States Government as his tithe from public appearances and phonograph royalties. Five million people, including hundreds of thousands of women in 1500 U.S. cities, parade as a lead‑in to Red Cross campaign for 20000000. President Wilson heads a 75,000 women march in white uniforms. Red Cross mass meeting follows at the Opera House where P Davison warns the war’s next months will be critical and morale remains high.
Advertisement for Martin Pharmaceutical Chemist of Southampton England promoting female pills sold by chemists and storekeepers. Claims about allergy and complaint cures, urging customers to ensure genuine products.
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