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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
4
The fragment lists many individuals by name with military status from a wartime roster. It mentions wounded, killed, missing, and returned personnel across a broad roll, including officers and enlisted men, with scattered notes on their condition and awards. The text also cites a New York Times selector noting German divisions and wartime measures in a broader war context.
An old advisory promotes Chamber fe Tablets to combat bilious symptoms. It claims the tablets ferment in the stomach when bilious and urges stopping food, taking a full dose to cleanse and strengthen the stomach, promising relief and better digestion.
A crude account traces aspirin as a nervous disorder remedy valued by many sufferers in Australia. It notes a government grant to an Australian chemist to produce aspirin locally, though early versions were reportedly impure and cheaply sold.
Fragmentary text warns about laudanum and narcotics in old patent medicines and touts an unspecified cough remedy. It claims chemotherapy-like claims against pneumonia and germ diseases, noting risk from sedatives and the misnamed Chamberlain's Suke Remedy. Contains dubious assertions and archaic drug names.
A fragmented advertisement touts Ophir tea as unrivaled in flavor and purity, offered at 1 shilling 9 pence per pound. It promises no human handling and declares Ophir superior to imported blends, urging customers to avoid traveling to Sydney for tea.
A regional health notice cites muddy or sallow complexion as a sign of liver trouble. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for the stomach to improve digestion and induce a healthier appearance, claiming swift relief and general well being. Sold everywhere.
A circa early winter public health note discusses a herbal remedy marketed for coughs and croup. It cites parental testimonials and claims about safety and effectiveness, noting widespread use and urging caution with a suggested age range.
The notice states a test of Cawusi Advartiatog will be increased to five per inch of part of an inch. Published by Dent Cleave Vincent for the Pro Teiefore, Vincent and Co., at the I. Drees Office, Mapilla Street, Manila, in New South Wales.
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