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Newspaper
Laura Standard
Location
Laura, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
4
Sufferers of bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain report rapid relief from Hearne's medicine. It claims to stop coughs from becoming chronic and to prevent consumption, with a dose or two enough for a complete cure. Sold by chemists and medicine vendors.
The record lists Jay'n Accession Day Mowiny on May 11 and notes observed holidays such as King's Birthday Jannard on Gh, Prince of Wala' birthday Jane Bard observed Moodey, Eight Hours Day Wednvaday October 14, Christmas Day Friday December T wo Day Saturday December, Proclamation Day Monday December 48, with additional garbled names and notes.
Advertisements display a chaotic list of names and places with unclear meaning. The fragment mentions prepaid ads and rates, referencing Parsons, Srevarioxe Wane, Resmavon Lowy, Fors Hopars, Taxm Fox, Ler om Waxten Wasrao, Bor, Bmx, and Excnaner Nl. It notes fees accompanying the order and a prohibition on bookings under Qafet.
A historical listing for writing papers envelopes pens inks and account books. Describes varieties including tableta sixpence packs writing paper and quire packets, envelopes from Adatsile Boston and Fromantile, various fountain pens Independent and Gravity styles, and Perfection Blue Black ink with ledgers journals and day books at assorted prices.
The monthly meeting at Town Hall drew large attendance with Mr E G Bioning presiding. Secretary F J Rose read notices about upcoming lectures by Mr Suter at Lanrann on June 5 and Mr Place on July 31, with arrangements to advertise and set dates. The advisory board proposed new members and discussed breed quality and dairy farming, noting Yorkshire, Kavex, Tamworth, and the Period Chita as prominent breeds suited to the climate.
The article explains land layout for pig housing with north facing sheds, straw bedding, and paddocks for breeding sows. It covers sow selection from Berkshire York or Poland China lines, feeding regimes from farrowing to weaning, and the profitability of pig raising with pollard and bran. It notes crossbreeding opinions, breeder experiences, and advises on housing, water, and care during farrowing.
A brief note or product claim appears to tout a cure for coughs. The fragment lists unfamiliar terms Woods Grast Pepyeraiiat Cure and a cryptic dosage. Further readable context is needed to identify the product, manufacturer, or date.
The article argues clipping horses in winter protects or harms health. It notes benefits in well ventilated stables and cautions against over-clipping saddle horses. It discusses perspiration, heat loss, and varying needs for draught work, citing a columnist’s view and mentioning Mr. Francis Birtles planning a long Australian tour with Ford cars.
A terse reader note claims red sediment in urine and persistent fatigue with a backache. The writer urges using Doan's to relieve symptoms and regain energy.
Speeches at a banquet in Mildura discuss Victorian Labor tax policy and a large budget plan. Figures cited include 5,362,000 and 1,046,000 for education, pensions for 7,009 children, and 4 percent interest on costs. NSW deficits loom as the speaker criticizes taxation and funding proposals amid a turbulent political climate.
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