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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
2
In a crowded street a scene unfolds with a knocker up and gossip about marriage and a loom weaver named Lonny, amid chatter of a wedding between Polly Siddall and a local suitor. The crowd quotes tradespeople and neighbors while the couple’s fate hangs on a quiet dawn vow.
A long, disjointed narrative follows a young woman Polly Sibint and her suitor, with scenes of daily life, social pressure, and hidden yearning. The text weaves conversations, observations, and fragments of a dramatic encounter near a cottage, highlighting hope, delay, and possible marriage constraints.
A Tasmanian mother from Burnie reports her three year old Nell recovered from stomach and thread worms after using Comstock "Kead Shot" Worm Pellets. She describes passing eight worms 4 to 10 cm long and credits the remedy after doctors failed. The letter promotes Comstock Worm Pellets as a safe, effective treatment for children and adults, with store pricing details.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Expulsion as the cure for a hard cough. It promises to ease hacking coughs soothe irritated membranes heal inflamed tissues and strengthen the body to resist after-effects and future attacks. The copy urges buyers to insist on the genuine product.
The Steamers of the ORIENT LINE are fitted with all modern appliances for comfort. Passengers in all classes are catered for with sleeping rooms and dining facilities. Special rates for round the world travel via Canada, United States, Japan or South Africa. Local agents provide circulars and further information. prepayment of passages available from any port. J. L. Dowdegill, Branch Manager Melbourne. Geo. Ryan, Horsham.
Hagelthorn and Bolton appointed agents for Horsham and district. A show room will be held at Wilson Street Horsham to view a complete stock of Harvesters Engines and farming machinery by Tl. V. McKay. Ben Bennetts, the Sunshine representative, will run the showroom.
Travel notices list third class and saloon fares to London and South Africa with various from prices. Orient line and wireless telegraphy indicate ticket availability for return journeys via Orient or other services. Address details include Melbourne Collins Street agents and travel agents offering further information and holiday return tickets.
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