Not Simple Simon hoax in French Parliament centenary plan
Paris journalist M. Paul Birault fakes a centenary for a non existent Hegesippe Simon to test deputies and senators. He invites them to honorary committee roles and speeches, exposing how quickly officials sign their names to public causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
M. Paul Birault
Paris
Itn
Hegesippe Bimon
M. Birault
Shan
Simon
Green
Hegesippe
M. Sarvein
M. Armand
Hegesippe Simon
M. Simon
Times
Worm Pellets Promote Health of Children Says Sydney Testimony
A testimonial from Willmott of Cooma NSW praises Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets as effective against stomach and thread worms in three children Roy Phyllis and Horace. The vegetable remedy is sold by chemists and retailers at 25 9d per packet, post paid by The W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Willmott
Cooma
Roy
Phyllis
Horace
Cometock
W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Langstreet
Hurch Hill
Sydney
Final decision on furniture order and Clarke's Blood Mixture claims
The fragment references a furniture order inspection for a brand called Chisele with alleged guarantees against wear or cracking, plus endorsements for Clarke's Blood Mixture as a blood purifier. It mentions subscribers and the public, and lists diseases like scrofula and eczema as claimed cures. The text is promotional and disjointed with dubious product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Boroweh
Terang
Clarke
Russia's Okhrana in London Revealed Spy Network
The Morning Advertiser reports a British section of the Russian Secret Service formed in England about a year ago. Led by a Paris-based chief, it employs four agents in London to monitor arrivals from Russia and identify potential revolutionaries. The system includes police, military, and agent provocateur roles, with heavy funding and dangerous undercover work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
England
Saya
Russia
Scotland
Paris
London
Clapham
Rue Grenelle
Ruusia
Department of Police
St. Petersburg
Ministry For Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
M. Krasitsikoff
Azeff
Cost of living in Australia shows no rise in 1913
Commonwealth Statistician G H Knibbs reports that the cost of living trend in Australia paused upward in 1913. Food and groceries were about three percent cheaper while rents rose nearly five percent. Wholesale prices dropped eight percent after a 17 percent rise in 1912, with no quarterly change in the last quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
G. H. Knibbs
Gosney Embezzlement Case Leads to Bond With Life Conditions
At Melbourne General Sessions Leslie Gosney 23 formerly Shire of Werribee collector pleaded guilty to embezzling £114. Judge Eagleson released him on bond to repay within two months and abstain from liquor gambling and bad behavior for life with £100 surety and £100 own recognisance. A caution warned that a drink could return him to 18 months in Pentridge.
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Melbourne
Leslie Gosney
Shire of Werribee
Eagleson
Gosney
Pentridge
Not His Turn Boots Healed by Delayed Payment
A miner delays paying for boot repairs. When the shoemaker asks for payment, the miner’s wife shouts that it isn’t the man’s turn yet because the boot maker hasn’t been paid. The miner learns the shoe repair bill is pending.
Hair Growth Formula Promises Dandruff Cure
A reader reports a scalp formula using Ray Rum Lavona de Composee and Menthol Crystals that stopped itching, eliminated dandruff, halted hair loss, and produced thicker longer growth after regular use. The writer urges others to try it, noting chemists can prepare the mixture.
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IT8
London Organisation
Ularee
Hermiste
Brown
John S Brown
Charlies Rock
Gladen St
Brunswick
Melbourne Tramway
O.B. Company
Bladen Street
East Brunswick
Plearley
Land OF the Living
Clements Tonic
Clemants
Tonio
WARD
ERO Sewing Machines
Errol Street
ORTH
Talbot and District
Newstead Co-Operative Butter & Cheese Factory Co
Ream
London Bank of Australia, Ltd
Talbot National Bank of Australasia, Ltd
Newstead
J. H. Jones
Camp Street Talbot
N.B
Jonas R. Simpkin
Lexton
Talbot Leader
Lezton
Robert Allen
M‘evoy and CO
Market Street
Leamington Oils
H. Ennis
Ballarat
Talbot
R. Simpkin
J. Public
Jas. Gray
Bride
Wilks and Son, Jewellers
Maryborough
Ballarat, Bendigo
F. M. Moore
Beecham
Beecham’s
Somech
Gaudin
Velie
Odels
Ciscless Nagant
Omorifu
Bayond Loaapetilwu
Hee
Carraco
Tetan Whs
Gaudin Motor Exchange
Little Collins Street
Matheurn
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