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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
1
Advice for handling barbed wire injuries to animals. Initial rest and quieting, then hourly wound baths with acetate of lead sulfate of zinc arnica and water for 24 hours, then thrice daily. Cautious use of bichloride of mercury, ointment from lard or vaseline turpentine eucalyptus oil, and thorough washing with soap or Lysol solution.
The article argues farmers should advertise surplus stock and products in local and agricultural papers to reach a larger audience. It shares personal experience that initial advertising costs pay off over time, with ads boosting inquiries and sales even when neighbors already cover nearby demand. It compares advertising to poultry feed as an investment yielding future returns.
Postal rules detail charges for letters to the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, post cards, reply cards, printed papers, books, newspapers, magazine rates, and commercial items. It includes handling for wholly printed matter, overseas books, and preservation methods for maps or pictures with a damar-latex coating.
W Zimpel of Hay Street promotes refrigerating chest models claimed to use the latest methods and superior ventilation. The chests feature full doors and separate compartments to retain cooling and reduce ice usage after initial chilling.
In a wartime note the use of small tin whistles by German soldiers to signal medical aid is described. The text condemns any killing in a prize fight and holds not only the killer but the seconds, promoters, and witnesses accountable if they approve or participate.
The Alhambra Bars in Hay and Barrack Streets, led by M. Da Pedro, promote beer as the popular drink and emphasize cleanliness, ventilation, and health standards. The venue offers a Baskilla style dine options, a wine cellar with aged wines, and free counter lunches from 12 to 1 and 6 to 10 pm, with meals at the Bullet for 3d. per plate.
Fragmentary text references a large wartime order from Russia for high-heeled boots amounting to millions of pairs. The note suggests production and supply strains as the project would consume substantial resources amid Allied efforts.
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