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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes skin beauty remedies for winter, claiming soothing, smoothing effects on wrinkles and crow’s feet. It markets products like Peaches and OoMree in jars, priced at 2 shillings 9 pence with 4 pence postage, available from Goodwall Bleck & Co at 25 Clarence St. Ordney.
Mothers across Australia prepare a home remedy for coughs colds and flu using Two Shillings’ worth of Hean's Essence diluted to a pint with water and sweetener. The mixture contains no opiates or dangerous drugs and is marketed as a safe alternative to expensive store preparations.
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes issued under the supervision of Minister W. C. Grahame provide land guidance. Farmers may send queries to the Under Secretary of Agriculture in Sydney for rapid letter replies. General interest points raised will be echoed in these columns when possible.
Agricultural guide explains two lime application methods: ground lime spread as a uniform layer or with freshly split lime applied in larger quantities. It outlines autumn or winter use, curing after application, and cautions for seeds. It details lime kiln types, burning with short and long flames, and continuous operation yields. It also describes open kiln procedures and improvised burning methods used in various locations.
The Poultry Expert notes high prices and rising interest in poultry farming but cautions that starting up requires capital and experience. It argues that successful producers typically operate with sound business principles and that many beginners struggle without adequate capital or knowhow.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 19th or early 20th century medical ad promising cures for coughs and colds with Dr Sheldon’s discovery. It mentions remedies, pricing, a chemist in Sydney and a mail-order offer for a health booklet, urging readers to request details and postage costs.
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