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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
1
The advertisement touts Hearne's Bronchitis Cure as a remedy for bronchitis cough croup hoarseness breathing difficulty chest pain and soreness. It promises quick relief prevents chronic coughs asthma and consumption when started early and asserts a complete cure with use, selling through chemists and medicine vendors.
New committee members join the Prince Alfred State School at Daisy Hill. Officers are chairman Chalmers treasurer Albert secretary Gale. Repairs to shelter shed approved and Empire Day plans set for May 21 with prizes. Arbor Day moved to late July. next meeting scheduled for July's second Thursday.
A list of upcoming events includes May 11 monthly Lexton Shire Council at Council Chambers Lexton May 18 Talbot Prospecting and Progressive Association monthly meeting May 18 Talbot Fire Brigade monthly meeting May 25 Talbot Public Library Committee Meeting May 29 Amherst Cemetery Trustees monthly meeting June 1 Talbot Shire Council monthly meeting June 1 Talbot Borough Council monthly meeting June 3 Amherst District Hospital Board of Management meeting June 3 Annual Plain and Fancy Dress Ball for local Hospital June 4 Commons Managers monthly meeting.
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best teething remedy for children and claims it also relieves diarrhea. It includes dosing for infants and warnings about blood purifiers Clarke's Blood Mixture and Claree Blood Ture with various prices and imitate caution.
Revised by J M Semmens on 2 April 1919 the act lists year round close seasons for most Australian fauna in national parks and gardens, with dates for specific species and areas in Victoria. It also notes sanctuary localities, fish open seasons, penalties, and minimum fish sizes for compliance and enforcement details.
The notice asks readers to submit reports for publication and offers to format them for the press. It requests one side of paper, addressed to the Editor "Lea der" Talbot, and to send promptly for coverage of outlying events. It emphasizes timely tips and readership participation.
The Leading Fire Office outlines losses from lightning and brush fires, noting prompt and liberal settlements. The report covers claimed damages and settlement terms arranged by the company.
The notice outlines penny postage for letters and cards within the Commonwealth, Papua, overseas dominions and New Zealand with various per item rates. It lists mail closures and arrival times for Talbot Post Office and other towns and includes an advertisement for Clarke's Blood Mixture with medical claims and pricing.
An advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for scrofula scurvy eczema bad legs and skin and blood diseases with claim of thousands of cures. It warns against substitutes and touts local availability at 2a rd per bottle while praising the product’s health benefits and growth of business.
The Talbot Leader advertises general job printing in the best style at moderate rates and shortest notice. It invites readers to choose any kind of printing services they desire.
The article argues that consistent advertising across seasons yields higher profits than erratic efforts. Repeating ads for months builds recognition and trust, while bold, steady outlays by major advertisers have prospered during hard times, sometimes exceeding returns in good periods.
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