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Newspaper
Millicent Times
Location
Millicent, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1899
Page
8
A weather lesson from a newsboy joke warns that heat travels faster than cold because colds are caused by congested blood in the head and throat. It promotes Bile Beans as a liver aid and preventative for colds and influenza, priced at a shilling and three halfpence per box, available from chemists.
A sweeping critique of the European Peace Conference depicts it as a farce corrupting diplomacy. The piece mocks Britain and America for ignoring Dumdum bullets while Russia seeks armaments power, Kaiser Wilhelm blasts a permanent court, and two members duel publicly, with Belgium rushing peace reps abroad as domestic trouble grows. The column also skewers local agricultural societies and council politics, contrasting idealism with partisan noise and bureaucratic plans.
South Australia district council elections held July 3 1899 show widespread interest and record votes. Hann loses seat while G A Boehr tops the poll with the largest number of votes ever for a local district. In Mount Muirhead new seats are filled as A Sutherland wins after previously declining to stand.
Beachport action lists Couxettuors players T Williams 54 Sutherland 45 Geoghegan 44 Jarrett 25 McCourt 19 Mau hood 7 Blacketer 8 in a tight scoreline led by strong offense from Williams and Sutherland.
The third test between Australia and All England began June 29 at Leeds before 12,000 spectators. Australia were bowled for 172 with Briggs impressing for England before Tyldsley filled in after Briggs’ illness. Heavy rain on Saturday forced abandonment and a drawn match. Scores show J J Kelly, Worral, Noble, Gregory, Hill and others contributing in Australia’s innings with varying bowlers noted.
A fragment advertising a cough medicine promises best relief and quick action for colds and throat irritation. The copy credits Walter Agen as the formulator or producer and touts lung relief and anti tendency effects.
Mrs Lois Stratford of Millicent South Australia recounts severe headaches dizziness and oppressive pain believed cured by Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. She claims four boxes restored appetite and vitality and urges others to try the pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Adelaide.
A misquoted remark by John Bright about Gladstone is followed by a small anecdote of a boy sent for eggs. He returns claiming none broke, only the shells were broken as he explains in a humorous tone.
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