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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
2
A wartime monologue contrasts a minister's sermon with soldiers in battle. The speaker imagines Tommy cursing in the trench and awaits judgement at the afterlife. The piece blends humor and grim reflection on discipline, sacrifice, and the cost of revenge in war.
Mr Sydney H. Wright of Hester argues sugar beet could be profitably refined at £10 per ton in this state and urges government support to build refineries. He suggests orchardists grow beet for cheap sugar for jams and jellies. Wright confirms beet sugar suits jam making and as stock food. Northampton Observer notes American beet use as a table veg and advocates broader adoption. Beet growing already shown at Greenough Flats and shown at a recent show with potential in other areas. With Maffra in Victoria expanding, it could guide further information and government help to sustain beet sugar factories there.
A. F. Knight, returned soldier, notifies the public he has bought the Fruit Shop formerly run by J. E. Carter and will continue to supply fruit and confectionery of the finest quality. A trial solicited.
A testimonial from Mrs F Benson of East Northam now Picton describes relief from years of backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad notes price 2s 9d per bottle and six bottles for 15s 3d, with delivery by Foster Mackellar Co. and urges readers to ensure the product is genuine Doan's.
A local smith adapts an old Shearer plow share by trimming the clip and fitting a fresh bolt pattern with new steel, producing a renewed share that lasts as long as the original. The modified clip guards the plow foot and fits Smith, Meters or Massey plows, promising about 30s per dozen savings for farmers.
Advertises Martin's Female Pills as available through chemists and storekeepers nationwide in Australia. Endorsed by ladies for all female complaints. Warning to ensure genuineness with the signature Manin Pharmaceutical Chemist Sout hampton England.
Western Australian Branch Viking House William Street Perth manager C B Harrisson names Marine Security to Policy Holders and lists block district agents Troyning Annson Tammin Patrick Cofey Fork J J Lawlers Wongan Hills A Myers with associated coverage and duties.
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