This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
1
Ad copy for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims it comforts teething children by soothing gums and easing pain, with directions for dosing by age. Also touts Clarke Blood Mixture as a universal purifier with numerous cures and warnings about imitations.
A period newspaper item describes May 8 1916 post office mail dispatch rules and warns of Clarke's Blood Mixtures cures for scrofula eczema and related diseases. It lists penny postage rates for letters parcels and printed matter to Australia New Zealand Fiji and other dominions with detailed charges.
An old advertisement touts Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat irritation and hoarseness with claims of near immediate relief. It warns against neglecting bronchial or throat troubles and urges purchase through authorized sellers, noting government stamps on the box. The text references J Brown and Sons of London and 33 Farringdon Road England.
An advertisement touts a medicine for bronchitis cough croup asthma hoarseness and chest pain claiming swift healing and prevention of chronic cough or consumption when used early. It asserts the cure is proven and essential in every home and sold by chemists nationwide. It also lists wildlife notes and seasonal fish regulations mixed within the page.
The piece argues for steady, bold, repeated advertising over time. It cites a French view on repeated exposure and notes that top advertisers win big through persistent outlay, even during hard times, with results accumulating after months. The text emphasizes long campaigns over single insertions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.