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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
8
The Peak Express of Molong Ancs has changed hands with R J Baker as new proprietor. The paper’s two latest issues under Baker show marked improvement in appearance and tone and are expected to broaden its influence and prosperity.
A Parkes Methodist Church concert featured a program of overtures songs duets and solos led by performers including H Grimmett L Loch J Kitto J Cook W Kenst Ida Wynne and W Wynne. The event raised funds for the church with thanks offered by Chairman J Scoble.
The Parkes annual show will be held August 16 and 17 with entries closing August 8 to Secretary G W Seaborn. A liberal programme and prize money exceed prior exhibitions. A new agricultural hall and a fine new tan betting track have been erected on the showground. The Peak Hill Show success is a good omen for a record year by the Parkes P A and US Association.
A Sydney medical work by Dr Martin titled The Diseases of Men and Women offers palliatives and remedies for many common ailments. Published by RE Ambler at 93 Clarence Street Sydney it claims to reveal private secrets of treatment and diet for self care when medical help is unavailable.
A historical formula describes making whitewash by mixing quicklime with no water, then straining and blending with salt solution, vico paste, Spanish whitening, and glue in warm water. After several days a hot kettle finish yields a paint like glaze that brightens and protects structures, promoting health and cleanliness.
Patent style advertisement claims Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment cures rheumatism and penetrates to bones to subdue pain. It states the rub-in formula will not blister or burn skin and will stop pain, available for sale by C B Stephens.
A homespun plea explains why women suffer through steam and scalding on washing days while men avoid such toil. It promotes Sunlight Soap as a remedy that cleans with lukewarm water, reduces rubbing, and eliminates heavy steam, promising whiter whites and brighter colors with less effort.
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