Colorful shells and gas injure French soldiers in London hospitals
A London hospital surgeon described French soldiers admitted with injuries from German irritant shells. He likened the color pattern on their bodies to a map of varied hues, noting mustard oil and other complex irritants. despite the vivid deforming effects, surgeons report progress in treatment. The column ends with a local ad for W Zimpel promising furniture and Queensland maple samples for design and order.
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France
London
Scotland
W. Zimpel
War loan draws deposits into government bonds in England
Banks enforce 3 per cent cap on deposits to drive investors toward war loan. About £50,000,000 in dividends goes to 1,600,000 holders. Sugar crop prospects in Queensland are poor per Sugar Journal. 50,000 signatories seek anti shouting law. Red Cross appeal yields £44,607 14 10 with more due. Navy compares US destroyer launch to earlier builds. envisages completion within a month after keel laid. Recruits last week total 957 with WA at 58. 36th, 47th and 52nd AIF battalions dissolved due to reinforcements shortage. Australia considers concrete ships. tunnel plans under the Strait of Gibraltar. Parcel mails lost at sea to enemy action. Colonels Wolfshagen and Kessel linked to brutalities in prisoner camps. Woods Peppermint Cure advertised.
Prices fixed for secondhand bran bags and cornsacks
The Chief Prices Commissioner Melbourne under the War Precautions Act 1916 issues a new prices order setting maximums for secondhand bran bags and cornsacks. Maximum prices are six shillings per dozen for buyers or sellers not repairing, six shillings sixpence for those buying and or repairing and or selling, and eight shillings per dozen for all other persons. Trade regulations and full text to be notified when available.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth
Federal
W Zimpel Cuts Prices to Double Output and Attract Buyers
W Zimpel trims prices to outpace rivals and keep his large factories running. He aims for near cost sales to ensure demand and stock that will please customers.
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W. Zimpel
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