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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
1
Advertising copy touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain and upset stomachs in infants. Claims include pain relief, gum softening, and a diagnosis of numerous disorders with dramatic cure stories, urging purchase everywhere and warning against imitations.
An 8 May 1916 local post office notice lists despatch and receipt changes. It also markets Clarke's Blood Mixtures claiming cures for scrofula scurvy eczema and other diseases, priced at 28 Id per bottle, with warnings about imitation. The document lists penny postage rates for letters cards printed papers and overseas mail to the United Kingdom New Zealand Fiji and other dominions.
An old advertisement extols persistent promotion to lift dull and failing ventures, promising sustained growth and success. It stresses continued effort beyond a single step and urges ongoing talk and action to grow. Also promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches for throat and hoarseness relief, noting government stamp approval and availability through John Brown and Sons with international depots.
An OCR fragment lists close seasons for native and introduced birds and mammals across Victoria in various parks and areas including Mount Franklin Glenlyon Ballan Kyneton and Mud Island Port Phillip Bay. It names species such as kangaroos echidnas emus cockatoos black swans and platypus among others with seasonal dates and notes that many periods run annually.
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