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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
5
A damaged OCR snippet hints at a local story involving individuals and events, with unclear names and places. The readable portions reference a stage, a scene described as pretty, and a possible political or social angle.
A fragmented recount blends Thomas Edison anecdote about fake cigars with a humorous exchange from Harper's Bazaar about grammar and a seaside bank tale. The piece shifts to a San Francisco vignette and ends with a mention of Wolfe's Schnapps.
An apparently innocent dinner at Pacific Avenue led to a public gambling setup in a California club. A guest produced a new roulette wheel and invited friends to bet, with the host playing banker as fortunes were risked during the evening.
An Australian advertisement touts a blood remedy promising cures for many diseases including Bright's Disease cancer hydatids piles and liver and kidney troubles. It lists testimonials and names agents and stores in Melbourne Bendigo and Geelong and offers a large reward for refuting circulating testimonials. It also promotes Sky Lark self raising flour and Snow-White Enfe Powder and mentions wheelwright services and wagon work in the colony.
An old stitched ad lists Richards and Co selling accommodation for travelers and families, private suites, livery stables, and a Bicycle catalogue. It urges Massey Harris Riders to share opinions on bicycles and asks readers to visit the nearest agency to inspect finish and equipment.
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