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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
4
A fragmented testimony describes relief from digestive troubles and faintness after using Clement’s Tonic. The writer states prior ailment included poor appetite and dizziness, with recovery attributed to the tonic. The piece ends with a statutory declaration praising the remedy’s effects on nerves and digestion.
Bisastreus Voynge of the Great Eastern left the Mersey on December 10 with nearly 400 passengers. A fierce gale 260 miles west of Cape Clear tore paddles, mangled machinery, and caused widespread wreckage and injuries. The ship rode the monstrous sea for days, finally steering for Cork Harbor but lingering outside before acceptance.
The article argues cheese provides essential nourishment similar to meat at lower cost. It notes cheese offers high protein and fat, minimal waste, and can sustain labor, urging cheese to be a daily staple rather than luxury, to reduce meat consumption.
fragmentary historical note recounts the 1782 siege of Gibraltar, led by George Augustus Elliott later Baron Heathfield, defending against a 40 000 strong Franco Spanish force with 1 000 cannons and 47 ships. It mentions long bombardment and high casualties, ending with skewed promotional text.
A distressed woman describes months of exhaustion fainting and weakness then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength and vitality. She recalls severe chest pain, dizziness, and loss of appetite before taking the pills, which she says rebuilt her health and energy over two months. She urges others to seek genuine medicine from reputable sources and notes the pills’ claimed blood-boosting effects.
A budgeting master tests two boys with half crowns and then ten shillings promising more for the best. One boy claims to have earned only five shillings, sparking doubt and escalation. The tale ends with the master collapsing in realization. The piece also notes Saxony’s tax collection method and public display of tax notices.
The article argues that popular claims of white ash signaling cigar excellence are misleading. It explains ash color reflects ash content and burn freedom, while well-made cigars burn evenly regardless of potash. It notes black wrappers and pale wrappers can mislead about quality, and emphasizes burn rate over fragrance.
A colonial ad mixes a basic meat pie recipe with digestive health claims. It details pastry make, filling in eight portions, and baking, then shifts to promoting Doan's Dinner Pills as a cure for indigestion, liver issues, and sleeplessness, with pricing and a sample offer from Foster McClellan Co. Sydney. The copy blends culinary guidance with patent medicine promotion targeting general health concerns.
Reports claim storks outrun all winged creatures with sustained speeds and journeys of 1000 to 2000 miles in a single leg. Blue throats travel 1600 miles from Central Africa to the North Sea in under a day, while Austro Hungarian storks fly from Buda-Pest to Lahore about 2400 miles in four hours.
Dr Moese's Indian Root Pills offered as a cure for pimples and blotches claiming blood purification and renewed health. Testimony from Mrs Tunkin of Balaclava credits relief from indigestion and palpitations after using the pills, with public notices of the Japanese Government issuing records in multiple languages.
A speech before the Texas cattle and meat products association notes U S exports of cattle rose to about 600 000 last year valued at 41 500 000 dollars. Britain is the main free duty market, receiving 88 000 dollars of exports. France Belgium Spain Germany and Austria Hungary face duties on various weight caused by tariff differences. Belgium received 11 000 head last year, shipments starting in 1901. Weat Indies Bermudas Mexico volumes listed.
The fragment discusses marital excuses, social behavior, and the spread of English and Germanic languages. It notes English popularity rising from 20 million to about 125 million speakers and contrasts European language growth with Japanese. It ends with an unclear recipe-like phrase about lemon lip polish.
An ad text touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a universal remedy. It claims relief from dyspepsia, liver and bowel issues, and general vitality, asserting the product awakens “the whole body” and makes life feel younger. Distributed by Donated Camp in Milly Suith Austeatin.
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