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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1891
Page
5
An advertisement reflects A Crawford promoting creamery construction and equipment services in Victoria. It highlights electrical and painting tasks, framing, rending, window blinds, and materials, inviting farmers to invest or join shares to establish creameries districtwide. It lists distributors and local towns, with broader notes on Hamilton Spectator’s local council reports and newspaper reach.
A Portsmouth report describes a smoke ball obscuring lines, sparking talk of weapons to incapacitate troops. Proposals include stinkpots and asphyxiating bombs to neutralize enemies, with past hints of poisonous gas schemes kept secret by the war office.
A Chicago Meeting Journal item describes a cane that hides a small battery and electric light. The hollow shank stores the power source, enabling painless lighting for theft evasion and everyday use with a simple button press. The device promises a year of use per battery with easy renewal.
A short description promises a simple remedy for permanent relief from blindness and headache. The notice claims 40 years of relief and offers to send the cure description free to applicants. Address J H Nicholson 175 William Street Melbourne for details.
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