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Newspaper
Talbot Leader
Location
Talbot, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
1
The text reflects on how persistent advertising in 19th century penny papers shapes reader impressions. It notes advertisers invest heavily to push notices, with long runs and repeated exposures believed to drive sales and sustain publishers.
For pimples scrofula bad legs scurvy skin and blood diseases the World-fawet Mixture is recommended as the finest blood purifier. Thousands of cures claimed. sold everywhere at 8 nd per bottle with warnings about imitation.
The Talbot district publishes names of locals who enlisted since the war began, listing many individuals with ranks and units. The Lexton list is also incomplete, inviting further names from readers to complete the roll of those connected to the shire and its towns.
The document lists closing periods for hunting and fishing across several regions and species in Victoria. It details dates for game birds and other wildlife, including quail, bustards, parrots, wallabies, and various fish, with specific start and end dates and size limits for some species. It references zones under local governance and notes periods for annual closures and possession rules.
Fragmentary advertisement touts a universal remedy claimed to treat scurvy ister diseases pimples and many ailments. It promises “thousands of wonderful cures” and attacks imitations while alleging extensive medical proof and global usage.
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