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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
4
The March Life issue presents the Sydney versus Emden duel retold by Captain Glossop and Muller’s surrender aboard the Sydney. It also includes an intimate account of Australia’s first naval victory and an air-pilot’s view of the British air service, plus other notable articles.
England fat stock markets show record prices at Romford on December 14 with a fat ox fetching £74 108, the top fat cow at £51, the best fat sheep £6, a fat sow £20, and a top pig £15. Yarmouth Christmas stock saw 150 bullocks to 16s a stone, best at £83 58. Howpark Monmouth Christmas sale reported bullocks at £97 and £94.
The February issue highlights money-saving features with articles on making home necessities such as bottled fruit, and practical notes on domestic economy. It also includes pieces by Hon W A Holman on children and moving pictures, Allen Wilkie on an Australian Shakespearean theatre, crochet lessons by Miss Card, a serial, short stories, and free paper patterns.
Enlistment is open to males aged 18 to 45 with minimum height and measurements noted. Pay rates vary by rank from private to commissioned officers, with allowances and deferred pay. Pensions are outlined for widows, children, and dependents in death or total partial incapacity cases, and final depots are listed.
District honor list presents names of men from Talbot Shire and neighboring areas who enlisted since the war began. The Talbot Riding includes those born or raised in the former Borough of Talbot with many families and surnames listed, showing local response and commitment to service.
An old time advertisement touts Moran Twin Root Pills as a cheap economical remedy to keep the liver and kidneys working and avoid costly medical care. Clarke’s Worldfamous Blood Mixture is claimed to cleanse the blood of impurities and cure various ailments, with widespread credit given to numerous sensational cures and warnings against counterfeit pills.
Betty Carew endures coercive marriage and social pressure as she navigates abuse, estrangement, and moral conflict. George Bass grapples with guilt, rage, and a growing plan of revenge while Betty pleads for mercy and a chance at a freer life.
Report notes widespread sale of ineffective health potions blamed on Clarke’s Word Misiare. Officials warn the public about counterfeit bottles, urging caution with medicines touted to cure a range of ailments. Authorities advise consulting licensed physicians for serious health issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim health and vigor depend on blood quality, with toxins and waste products harming nutrition and function unless removed. Mentions a mysterious remedy “Fae HA RI Taman” and warns to beware of adulterated bottles.
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