Penny sight testing machine offered in Hamilton collaboration
Supplement to the Hamilton Spectator describes a penny operated eye testing device demonstrated July 18 by gentlemen connected to the press. The simple machine uses revolving lenses to test sight, with a plan to print the required lens number and place the device in public spaces. It notes a new company, Automatic Eight testing and Spectacle Supply, and mentions manufacture by Woodhouse and Rawson Limited.
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En Ra
Woodhouse
Oculista
Opticians
Germany
da Woolfson
Messer Woohouse and Rawson, Limited
Invention
American mixed drinks and bartending lore explainer
A detailed late 19th or early 20th century guide describes American cocktails, their bases such as whisky gin and brandy, and common ingredients like Angostura bitters, liqueurs, sugar and lemon. It explains how drinks like John Collins and Manhattans are prepared, variations with eggs or soda, and notes on the social and medicinal views of cocktails.
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Nomesos
Santa Cruz
John Collins
America
S Jobo Collins
Baort Dawka
TAGE HARROW. HARBOR TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PATRONAGE
Local business notices advertise lodging and hospitality options. John Foley, Henry Wells, and Craig's Royal Hotel in Ballarat offer first class accommodations, stables, and facilities for travelers. Listings promote commercial travel convenience and boarding, inviting readers to apply for arrangements.
Roundabout cures for a toothache in a tobacco store
A vignette shows men in a Grand River avenue tobacco shop trading home remedies for toothache. They discuss pepper meat essence, hot salt, electricity, Jaudanum, and finally dentist extraction as the fastest cure.
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Grand River Avenue
Number One
Number
Bosh
Number Four
Number Five
Genta
Aluminum: A Material Set To Transform Industry
A Washington special reports a professor and Su Powell of the Survey discussing aluminum prospects. They claim it is abundant, cheap to produce as new affinities are found, and could replace iron and wood in shipbuilding, potentially revolutionizing transportation and construction.
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Su Powell
Ke Sheagh
Tos
Thera Fa Alamtindes
Avery Clay Bank
Washington
Philadelphia
Coleraine Pastoral and Agricultural Society Leaders Named
Coleraine and Western District Pastoral and Agricultural Society announces its leadership with President Adam Tonswout, vice presidents Jons MM Ochie and Taos Tealiutros, and council members including J Ferrior L Lesser A Mathigson D M'Kcebery and E Silvester J Wear B Douglass among others.
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Coleraine and Western District Pastoral and Agricultural Society
Adam Tonswout
Co OP
Mesrs
Jons MM Ochie
Taos
Tealiutros
Co —Mewrs
J. Ferrior
L. Lesser
A. Mathigson
D. M'Kcebery
E. Silvester
J. W.ear
B Douglass
J . B.C. Botterill
G. Gardiner
J. F. Geo, Quarterman
T. Kerr
Geo
Mille Wella
Twenty sixth Show of the Society on the Grounds
The Twenty sixth Show of the above Society will be held on the Society's Grounds on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September. Entries include draught stallions and mares, thoroughbreds, ponies, and hacks with prize classes and cash awards for best and second best in multiple divisions. Cattle, sheep, and other stock are exhibitable with division-specific straps and prizes.
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McOnid
Chase
Ellie
Mimlern
Rainem Mta
Rman
Gultes
Atock
Keurutary
Bck
Beoreueum
Micheanat
Ory
Henry Wella
Pvt A. Society
OM the
Fricon
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Iduck
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Ted
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Pod
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William Bentley
Mensies
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Lars 8
W. Perrires
Percy Street
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