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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
6
A weary housewife laments constant tea brewing and wasteful kitchen habits. She insists on Robo No. 1 Grade tea at every serving, arguing it saves work and earns praise from bosses and relatives. The narrator urges others to switch to Robo No. 1 Grade for better taste and efficiency.
The passage argues that bank credit decisions hinge on more than formulas. It urges detailed inquiries into a man's character, self control, prudence, responsibility, and life insurance holdings to reveal ability and reliability. It contends life insurance disclosure best reflects a borrower's integrity and resolve to meet obligations.
A compact list of folk beliefs on luck and misfortune. Glove avoidance, knife crossings, marriage day pins, shoe left/right myths, hearing rattling cinders, broken mirrors seven years bad luck, rat omens, magpie prophecies, stair stumbles, pet fuss and weather, moon viewing, candle wicks, baby care, undergarment placement, ear tingles, eye tingles, fire balance, salt spills, wealth signs, extroverted hints about letters and sneezes versus illness.
A mother-in-law jokes about staying longer if weather is pleasant. The wife warns the husband not to manipulate the barometer. The line ends with a moral: perseverance in duty answers calumny.
A tech note promotes making a cough mixture by dissolving HEENZO in warm water with honey and sugar as per label, claiming high quality results at low cost. It asserts savings versus buying Vine bottles, notes simple mixing, and offers to mail the formula and a bottle to purchasers who send postage. Manufact. chemist W. Aean, 178 Centercash street, Sydney.
Mr. Prothero of the British Board of Agriculture warns that Europe will face continued food shortages after the war. He notes Europe’s reliance on foreign bread and meat, the likely fall in yields in 1916 and 1917, and the need for strict economy and national duty to endure hunger. He urges unity, thrift, and a ploughing slogan to pull through the reconstruction period.
A collection of old time cooking directions detailing Cottage Pudding and Yorkshire Pudding mixtures, Orange and Apple Jam steps, and Defilled Cutlets preparation with seasonings, batter handling, baking times, and serving suggestions.
Mrs WF Alexander of Petersham Sydney recounts her son’s Bright's disease diagnosed years ago. After eight hospital weeks and signs of a stone, a pamphlet led to Warner's Safe Cure. symptoms improved and no stone existed. She later suffered kidney strain but found relief with the remedy, and reports overall wellness after treatment.
An old advertisement advises avoiding nervous breakdown by taking Hean Be tonic nerve nuts. It claims to enrich the mind and nourish the nerves, promoting health and strength. Available from chemists and stores at two shillings per box, with larger sizes and multi-pack options.
Advertisement from Brown and Dureau Ltd Melbourne inviting sellers to offer wheat scrip by telegraph or letter. They promise to pay high rates and provide prompt settlement, with contact at Flinders Lane Melbourne for those looking to sell or exchange wheat scrip.
An editorial urges recognizing the dairy industry as the backbone of agriculture, noting its vast value alongside corn and beef. It argues dairy products offer cost efficiency, compare favorably to other animal foods, and highlights milk as vital for infant and adult nutrition while advocating public education on dairy's importance.
A collection of household superstitions noting that doors that resist opening or closing signal unwelcome visitors, dropping a key foreshadows trouble, and entering by back doors invites misfortune. Other signs warn of bad luck, romance, wealth, or gossip based on simple actions like blinds, hats, or broom placement.
An enlarged photo offer prints complete frames up to 26 by 22 inches for 30 shillings. Enlarge from any photo or snapshot with all work done in house and guaranteed. Money back if not pleased. Instructions invite readers to send a photo and request framed portraits and advice.
A guide to alternating corsets to maintain shape, support, and hygiene. Recommends two pairs for longer wear and mentions Royal Worcester and Bon Ton as top corset makers. Highlights in-store fittings with Mrs Case assisting daily to ensure exact fit.
Victoria is served by BALL & WELCH Pty. Ltd as the sole agents for Royal Worcester and Bon Ton Dorsets. The business operates from 180-192 Flinders Street, Melbourne, providing official import and distribution services for these brands.
A boy admires his very tall uncle and asks his mother how he grew so tall. The mother explains the uncle was good and did right as a child, growing into a tall man. The boy then asks what kind of boy his father was, prompting reflection on character and growth.
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