Why We Are At War A Fight For Our Empire And Freedom
An Australian call to arms stresses the global crisis of the Great War. The piece argues support for Britain and allies, condemns German aggression, and urges every eligible man to enlist, citing historical tensions and the looming threat to civilization and national safety. It references figures and events shaping the war's onset and Britain's pursuit of peace amid German aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
France
van Dy
van Wiespe
Britain
Owerkl
Naval
Cornany
Navy
Wooton Clarel
Germany
Karl Liahnowsky
Court of St. James
Edward Grey
Russia
Austria
Kiel
Serbia
Questionable Linseed Compound Promises Relief Recalled
A long fragmented advertisement touts a linseed compound claimed to cure coughs bronchitis and various illnesses. It includes patient testimonials, assurances of detoxifying the body and a postal offer from a Surrey address. The piece imitates popular patent medicine hype with dubious claims and misspellings.
Zam-Buk Skin Healer Praised By Mother
A Sydney mother recounts how Zam-Buk eased her daughter Marvella’s cut to the bone and subsequent scalds. She credits the balm with cleansing wounds and preventing festering, noting rapid healing after prior poor results from hospital and chemist treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Pine Street
Sydney
Marvella
Zam-Buk
Zam- Buk
Geto
The Gospel of Fricitfulness on the High Seas
A fragmentary phrase portrays women and children at sea, with harsh religious exhortation to go forth and avenge slaughtered innocents, reflecting a distant maritime or moral sermon tone and archaic diction. The text remains incomplete but conveys a judgmental, protective call in a historic or sermon-like register.
Fragmentary Medical Riddles and Odd Phrases
A garbled OCR style notice mentions various health terms and prohibitions, naming scurvy blood diseases and other conditions. It references dates, places, and people in a distorted way, implying a historical public health or medical ad and solicits some form of input or donation.
Ruperta and Ludwig Face Clash in Beroldstien
Chapter XXXI picks up with Ludovic seizing a risky ascent to reclaim his throne. Omperty guides him through a rocky fortress to a hidden entry while Ferdinand’s loyalists fray, and a dawn assault nears the palace doors. The crowd roars Ludwig’s name as he nears the state rooms, where a tense meeting with his cousin awaits amid danger and betrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludovic Prince
Prince Ludove
Ludovic
Theather
Ompertz
Ludovicc
Omperty
Tom
Liuelovic
Ladewie
Lody
Castile
Migghelt
Omperts
Ludova
Berts
Prince Ludovic Prison
Minga
Ralliar
Ruporia
Ruperta
Praia
Rollaar
Beroldster
Excellency
Berahdstein
Bollinar
Lodovic
Huperte
Haroldstein
Lavoine
von Heroldstein
Srrvaiar
Ludoric
Ferdinand
Omperte
Lindovic
Coty
Ludwig
Ludovico
Ira
Boldiera
Anton de Gaul
Hia
Duke of Valdavia
de Gay
Waldavians
Berold-tvnners
Theo
Luda
Paul
Ladovic
Neyroe
Expressann
Armelia
Atom ii
Clarke's Blood Mixture Promised Cure All Ills
A Hu manitarian periodical extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a remedy for Scrofula Scurvy Eczema Bad Legs Skin Diseases Pimples and Sores. It claims thousands of cures and lists price at 28 per bottle while warning against worthless substitutes.
Clarke's Blood Mixture Claims Universal Cure
An advertisement extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as curing Scrofula Scurvy Eczema bad legs skin and blood diseases pimples and sores. It stresses diseased blood spreading through organs and touts "thousands" of cures, selling at 7s 9d per bottle and warning against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Advice to Mothers: Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An 19th century advertisement urges mothers to use Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain in infants. It claims quick relief, calming effects, and relief from wind and diarrhea, touting the preparation as safe and pleasant tasting and sold by medicine dealers locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Yerox
A Gift Idea For Soldiers Front Line Health
A plea urges sending Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills to soldiers at the front. It argues the pills support health amid irregular schedules and harsh conditions, noting thousands of bottles were accepted by military authorities and praised in letters from Egypt. Include a bottle in any parcel to a friend at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amies
Dr. Morse
Morse
Egypt
How to Cure Deafness Auralon Ad Promises Relief
An advertisement circulating in newspapers promotes Auralon a cure for deafness and head noises. A Woriline resident Mr William Bristow testifies after twenty years of deafness that hearing improved and head noises ceased. The seller offers Auralon in 4s 6d packages postpaid from West Croydon England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Bristow
Woriline
Railway Crescent
West Croydon
Surrey
England
Talbot Leader Subscription Service Details Leaked
Lexton District Agency reportedly plans a subscription program for the Talbot Leader. The draft notes orders for subscription handling and distribution, with potential changes to service terms and pricing. Details remain unclear as the document appears partially garbled.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridge Road
Richmond
Victoria
Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
Clements
Signea
M. Shanahan
Swan Street
West
E. T. Lowe
Tome
Kewelle
Ile
Portia
Mo Sodousty
Jeter
Jay Weegee
Joeenine
Sage
Mer Wiomas Winlade
Berlen
Hoa
Lam
Dean
Oklene” Co
Atechious
Dohnd Brew and
Sette
Bern
Shuropean Depot
Will
Tre
Eer
the Insurance Office of Australia, Limited
Queen Street
Melbourne
P.C. R, Fuller
Trustees' Association Ltd
Queen ST
Woapital
W. M. Hyndman
Harry P. Henry
A. A. Outhwaite
F. G. Clarke
M.L.C
H. W. Lawson
M.L.A
Grenlory Outhwat
Adrian Iqoe
Association
Phlet
Sia William Macwar Bart
Jwadovic
Todavie
Rollmar
Ieturn
Tam
Urate
Seenmios
Emnan
Ightimz
Sackinz
Irromars
Omwrtz
Tim Forth
Lexton District Agency
Lextom Lyetrict
Talbot
Saibeeriptions
Pri
FISK
JDE
Fisk Sosskids
Ielel
Ted Gerry and
Rei Fore
Fede Spite
Weiter
Bartra
Bourke St
Melb
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!