Prayer from the Trenches Offered at Melbourne Service
A wartime prayer written by a French soldier in the trenches is read at a weekly Melbourne suburban church intercessory service. It asks divine protection for those at war, wisdom for leaders, courage for troops, mercy for the wounded and dead, and reunions for families awaiting loved ones.
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Melbourne
Dhurch
Cinef
Oten
Diane Tony Ar Tii
Eld
Othe Fron
Oor
Haven
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Sold Worldwide
A testimonial style ad urges early kidney care and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a proven remedy. It details a Sydney reader J Wolliday’s back pain relief after using the product and notes availability from Foster-McClellan Co. at Pitt Street, Sydney.
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Dean
J. Wolliday
Hack Street
Keneton
Weil
Doan
Foster-MacClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Nicholas Aspirin Proclaimed Pure By Government Test
The Australian notice states Nicholas Aspirin, made under license from the federal Government, is proven pure after a test by Commonwealth Government Analyst in the presence of the Light Hon. Weal Tlughes. Sufferers from neuralgias rheumatism sleeplessness and nervous indigestion are urged to use this product and avoid substitutes. Available at Nicholas and Co. Chemists Melbourne for 32/6 per bottle.
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Viewill Feterest
Towns
Geo
Nieho- Jaz
Melbourne
Nicholas and Co
Chamberlain's Couch Remedy Highlighted in Digestive Ad
An old advertisement fragment promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick fix for colds and stomach rest aids. The text references Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Valcules and notes prices 1/6 and 2/6 per tin, with claims of effectiveness and widespread availability.
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Sheldon
New Year Reflections and Comfort in Dark Times
A collection of poetical reflections by E. W. Wilcox and John Oxenham on hope faith and endurance. The verses urge thinking happy thoughts guarding words and actions and offering comfort to those afflicted. They celebrate light over sorrow and the call to help others as the year turns.
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Gael
E. W. Wilcox
John Oxenhans
Make Your Own Cough Mixture
An ad promotes a pint of cough remedy claiming it matches 12s worth of standard mixes. By adding 2s worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE to water and sugar, a quick preparation is possible. Sir Rider Haggard notes he is taking HEAN'S ESSENCE to Australia and will promote its merits on return.
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Chamberlain
Chas. Matthews
Hean
Sir Rider Haggard
Australia
England
War for the Right as God’s eternal purpose
Archdeacon Caterson Smyth argues in The Southern Cross that God may will war to defeat tyranny and protect the innocent. He urges believers to trust in divine will, fight when needed, and endure tragedy if required to uphold right over wrong.
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Europe
Tre Stilh
Archdeacon Caterson-Smyth
Coughs and Colds Conspiracy Prompts Dr. Sheldon's Cure
A bold advertising pitch claims a gigantic conspiracy of coughs and colds against readers. It promotes Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds with prices of 1 shilling 6 pence and 3 shillings, available everywhere.
Townsville Mother Praises Rexona Skin Soap Testimony
A Townsville mother Mrs F Ross of Stokes Street extols Rexona Skin and Facial Soap. She says the soap makes her baby's skin soft and clean with glossy hair and snowlike scalp. She claims no other soap matches Rexona and vows to keep a cake in the house. Rexona Soap is described as wholesome and antiseptic, suitable for daily baths and hand and face washing, priced at 1 shilling per tablet and obtainable widely.
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Rexona
Eyes as Window of the Soul Eye Ointment Claim
An Australian colonial ad extols Morriss Imperial Eye Ointment as preventing eye trouble and affording rapid relief. It cites Ada Crossley’s teacher Madam Simonsen and lists lawyers, clergy, merchants, chemists, farmers, and miners among users. The ad claims instant relief and swift cures for sore eyes, with price 2 shillings per pot.
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Morriss
Australia
Ada Crossley
Madam Simonsen
Armatron
Ciuardian
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Ehromiec
John Oxenham
A. B
E.W. Wilcox
IE. W. Wilcox
Australasia
Enores
Burbon Street
Bundaberg
Mt. Perry
Clements
Liinderberg
Dudley Street
Perth
W.A
Linnderberg
Chevrolet Motor Gars
Kyneton District Agency
Alexander Bird
Bourke Street
Kyneton District
Chevrolet Motor
Edson
Me Ss
Ecuree Street
Yneton
Tnear Bae Xark Reg
Kyneton
J. BR. L
Simpson Street
Sacred Heart College
Convent OF Mercy
Rynetor
Tome Ladies
Herbert Ss. Good
Sutherland
Corner Mollison
Lauriston Sisi
Len
Seigs
Diel
Orher
Krreeton
Oqcenzan
DMI
Stan Even
Den
Hosstiad
Wen
Eelbonras Bisnis
SOLAR
Circurssiaures Ae
SS. Zheriads Digg
Twa
Owe
TD Zuhy
Argo Taki Ivr
Galt Boats
Pris
Tes Sedan
Newgastle
Meluatte Ga
Eet
P. Tes
Zigamers
Willis Baud
Eplouallers
Greece
Viner Sthef
R. Sutherl
D. Kysetert
Australia Mutual L’ Ante Society, Limited
Rae Tay
Palmer, Stevens
RENN
In Solicitors
Kyneros
Misses Howlet
Arcadia Tea Rooms
Mollison Street
al Baldwin
Gle
Grocers
James and
Edward Armstrong
Kyneton Guardiss
Victoria
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth Street
Percival
Boyett
Dental Board of Victoria
A. J. Richardson
H. Rawson
Moallisen St
Brooke’s
ECA
C. M. Brooke & Sons
EF. Baldwin
T. P. Hayes
H. Richter
Townsville
He & Alonians
Fine City & Siding Storage
Harry Solley
King Street
Bultcher
Harrison’s Motor Garage
C. N. Langsford
High Street
J. T. Hall
Practical
Murray's Bakery
Geo. S. Omond
W. C. Fawkes
J. P. H'Donnell
Collins Street
Telford Bros
Saddierc
Evantion
Guardian
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