Talbot Fire Brigade Brief Meeting Notes
A Talbot Fire Brigade meeting with Lieutenant Wm Neve presiding reviewed correspondence from the Country Fire Brigades Board praising the brigade and noting casualties, and from the Talbot Public Library secretary thanking them for a donation. Reports stated apparatus were in good order, a resignation was held over, and certificates for members were discussed. Fireman Browne noted a trophy pledge from Lieutenant Hubble of Maryborough, to be accepted with thanks, and Talbot congratulated Hubble on becoming Captain of the Maryborough Brigade. A working member was appointed and accounts totaling 13s 6d were paid before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Fire Brigades Board
A. Hadenfeldt
Talbot Public Library
W M. Chellew
Ing Cop
Congress
Hullit
Thomas
Indian Pills Claim Repaired Health After Rheumatism
A damaged OCR piece claims Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pill cured rheumatism and improved sleep and walking. A letter from a Sir K Ay of Marion praises the remedies, noting prior pain and weakness replaced by steadiness and better appetite after taking the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilla
Murae’s
Sir K Ay
Hsu
Quack Blood Mixture Advertising Scam Exposed
A lurid 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Browns Bromebint Trophes and Clarkes Blood Mixture as cures for scrofula sprue pimples and bodily ailments. It warns of counterfeit promises while claiming vast success and urges readers to buy the tonics from listed vendors and doctors.
The Ends of Justice Chapter J Continued
In Lewton, Bath schemes with Mostyn to clear his name and reclaim wealth as Russet Ray’s machinations entwine with a prison plot. Warder Gem plots romance with Lottie Farr aided by cash, while Catherine Cathcart and Cathcart’s fate loom over a web of crime and betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril
Grace
Langdean Cross
London
Mostyn
Lucunlus
Sir Gyril
Russet
Bill Ward
Montyn
Lewton
Judge Denham
Bath
Commissioner Bath
Mostyo
Bir
Mortensen
Lewitin
England
Lucifer
Gualneas
Wigma Ealihy
Narowly
Esape
Cathcart
Dalliaht
Samuel Gem
Fry
Gem
George Cathcart
Robinson Crusoerill
Lottie Farr
Lotte
Gon
Lottie Rose
Wellington
Walloo
Jane
Folky
Geman
Zephyr
Sonia
Lottie
Miss Russet
Samuel
Mtzal
Russet Ray
Lotty
George
Mita
Rome
Fife
Berpae
Jas Miucight
Hapyia
Jon
Jara
Cemre
Asina
Cortila
Abe
Breuma
Ius
Waven
Unanies World Famous Blood Mix-Tween Guarantee
An old advert proclaims Unanies Blood Mix-Tween as a universal remedy for blood and skin diseases. It claims to purify the system, cure scrofula scurvy eczema and bad legs, and asserts thousands of miracles with bottles sold widely at a dollar each. Warning of fake antidotes.
Blood Mixture Promoted Across Town Sold Widely
An advertisement touts Clarks World-famed Blood Mixture claiming to cleanse blood and remove impurities from veins, arteries, kidneys, and brain. It lists various ailments and boasts universal sale though warned against by sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Livi
Clarks
Sorofwla
Important to Soldiers in the Recruiting Ready Reckoner
The state Recruiting Ready Reckoner clarifies pay and pension for married soldiers include what the soldier draws plus family payments. It notes additional deferred pay on returning to Australia and that promotions from private bring overall increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Peps Breathable Remedy For Bronchial Coughs
An old time ad touts Peps as a divine relief for bronchial troubles. It claims quick mouth dissolving fumes reach lungs, easing coughs sore chest and preventing pneumonia. It lists wide range of conditions from laryngitis to whooping cough and markets to chemists and stores at sixpence and sixpence ha’penny.
Orlene and Clarke Blood Purifier Claims Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement-style notice touts Orlene and Clarke Blood Purifier as a universal remedy curing deafness unspecified fevers and skin diseases. It highlights testimonials from Mrs Rows of Lew and others, urges use for teething pain and diarrhoea, and promotes Winslow’s Syrup and mother’s care with many claims of rapid health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rows
Portland Crescent
Lew
Orlene” Co
Southview Watling Bt
Dartford
Kent
Cherul
Ax Wright
Man Winslow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neve
Vimayen
Bats Weill
DR. Morse
Oor Pille
le Governnent
Joba T Brown
Basin
United States
Fred. M. White
Want, Lock and Co
Melb
Roca
Otath Grocted
Lamgdeau
Tomnight
Rusvet
Lewton High Street
Iself
Mira Lottie
Promium
Uead
Cours
Bank of England
Plo
Beta IC 1
Mize Parr
Geno
Latie
B. al
Echam
Baschan
Beecham
St Helena
SALE
Warren
All
Maryborough
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