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Newspaper
Northam Courier
Location
Northam, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
3
The article describes cabbage foot or gout affecting cabbages and turnips, a potato blight caused by a tiny fungus, and notes infection spread by wind and soil. It recommends destroying infected plants, dressing soil with soot, and burning affected leaves, with rotation to avoid replanting the same crops.
An 19th century critique attributes social ills to the middle class as described by De Robert Bridgett the poet laureate. He warns vulgarity and pretensions erode culture and education while the educated fail to elevate art and refinement. He notes some display humility before the elite, but many others flaunt status and waste wealth.
The piece argues for pensions and not charity for maimed soldiers, urging a state supported system to provide care and re education. It critiques scattered reliance on voluntary effort and stresses military authority to ensure fair, efficient programs benefiting disabled veterans.
A testimonial from Mrs McRae and her husband touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney disorders and back pain. The couple credits the remedy with lasting relief, noting no current kidney issues after regular use. The ad urges readers to buy via Foster McClellan Co. at 2/9 per bottle or 35/3 for six, available through chemists and stores.
In a Perth court session Justice Burnside sentenced four men to seven years hard labor or suspended sentences subject to recognisances. The prisoners faced reform chances and warned that any offence would bring Fremantle seven years.
Boans' Emporium showcases reliable goods at moderate prices with window displays and a full staff ready to serve. The store touts rich assortments from basement to top floor and promises fresh, appealing apparel and household items for a wide audience.
An advertisement for The Northam Hotel offering management and best quality wine spirits cigars and boarding accommodation. Proprietor W Fomlinson, late of Perth, invites old and new patrons with attention and cordial welcome.
An insurance notice for the London and Lancashire Insurance Western Australia branch presents terms for risks accepted at low rates. It lists agents and staff including managers and district agents, with security to policy holders noted and a large claim figure of 6349,479.
Local notice urges readers to send job printing orders to The Courier for prompt handling. It highlights available services and the preferred contact method, emphasizing timely processing for subscribers and businesses.
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