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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
3
An ambivalent account describes Alderman Henderson with a state officer encountering Australians swimming. Officers question and converse with locals, quoting stilted exchanges. The scene ends with a tense, unclear departure as officials attempt to assess the situation.
The article notes changes at Smiths Weekly with editors Mr Clande and Mr H C, plans for a new juvenile Red Cross paper directed by Mrs Mackinnon, Joynton Smith buying a printing plant capable of half a million copies, and a call for writers to contribute. It mentions staffing shifts, consulting roles for the former editor, and a proposed publication date with pricing of 3d per copy.
An advertisement extols Berasel ointment as highly effective for eczema, sores, ulcers, varicose veins, pimples, and cuts. It describes the preparation as drawing out pus, reducing inflammation, killing germs, and promoting healing, claiming rapid relief where ordinary ointments fail. Available from W. H. Boult & Co or Pattinson’s drug stores in Sydney. locally from J. B. A. McAlister, Chemist. price 2/4 plus postage.
A short notice notes widespread complaints about Ophir tea. The text warns of flawed ceared tea and emphasizes that packets carry a plain date and remain fresh eight weeks after. It urges leading grocers to ensure shipment quality.
An aged patent medicine notice touts Hean's Nerve Tonic as a remedy for neuralgia nervous headaches and stomach issues. It claims to purify and enrich the nerves, improve digestion, and reduce kidney and bowel troubles with a ready-made twelve-dose bottle sold by mail from a London address.
An old advertisement claims good digestion ensures health and offers Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules as a remedy. It touts complete digestion, universal usefulness for all foods, and promises improved appetite and strength. Tabs sold in 36 or 40 counts at Sinden's Guyrn and McCrossoe Wandaworth.
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