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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1899
Page
8
A fragmented testimonial column touts Vitadatio as a life saver with claims from readers in Orroroo and others. One reader says seven years of suffering ended after using the product, and another writes of improved health and even mentions a four inch piece in trousers.
An Adelaide report highlights neglect of outdoor exercise among women while praising walking as healthful. Mrs Harriet Jordan credits walking and Dr Williams Pink Pills for curing long standing indigestion and liver sluggishness, urging others to consider the remedy. The piece also lists numerous ailments treated by the pills and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product with the seven words in red ink on the wrapper.
The annual meeting on Saturday July 22 saw Councillors Bridgland Jackson Munro Samwell and Nunsa present. The Returning officer announced the result of the election and Dr Bridgland was unanimously chosen as chairman. New councillors were welcomed.
The Inspector's report noted a return on foxes with £12 17s 6d paid as bonus and £2 15s 9d received. A circular from Nerracourte announced a levy of 5s per 1000 sheep for fox and dog destruction. The board decided to reduce the bonus to 1s per fox.
Central Board supplied model by laws to the Board of Health and the group decided to obtain copies and adjourn all business to the next meeting.
A Mount Muirhead District ratepayers meeting convened at the Council Chamber Millicant North on Saturday July 29 with about forty in attendance chaired by C A Malone. The notice includes an advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with testimonial claims and a vendor note for Waller Campbell as agent.
A district council meeting discussed the coast commonage options including leasing blocks to small owners or retaining council tenure. Debates covered income and expenditure, rabbit destruction costs, and whether to hand control to the Government. motion to retain commonage by the council carried 28 to 4.
Mrs M J Brown of Bowden Adelaide recounts twelve years of severe constipation and indigestion. After doctors and medicines failed, a friend urged Bile Beans. She followed the treatment and reports a complete cure after months. The ad notes thirty million doses dispensed in the year ending February 1899.
Victoria and Tasmania voted July 27 on the Amended Commonwealth Bill with large majorities. Western Australia alone among five provinces awaits Commonwealth approval. Result figures show Victoria 151,852 to 9,656.
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