A Cripple for a Year: The Clements Tonic Cure Story
A Adelaide reader recounts twelve months of paralysis and pain from a nerve illness. After trying various remedies, she credits Clements Ton ic with restoring energy appetite and sleep, claiming a dramatic recovery and urging public belief based on her experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Willson
Wright Street
Adelaide
Heuer
Mian Willon
Sory
Pat
Miss Willson
Hiv
Jeni
Clements
Western Australia Grants Citizenship to Women
The government acts in Western Australia confer citizenship on women, following New Zealand and South Australia. A debated measure awaits royal assent as Parliament passes the bill for equal recognition of women’s citizenship. Samoa tradition notes gendered naming practices linked to deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Awai
New Zealand
South Australia
Samoa
Ginter
Storm of snails sweeps over London in odd garden tale
A humorous sketch describes Mr J Thole battling snails overrunning gardens on Haverstock Hill. The tale shifts to Dr Barnardo’s Homes and their annual report for 1899, noting 5310 recruits and 60 new ones weekly, with Founder's Day planned for Stepney Causeway. The piece ends with a call to request a free copy of The National Waifs Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Thole
Johnny
Haverstock Hill
Gordon
Nicholas Nickleby
Anmla
Ava
London
David
Goliath
National Waifs
National Waifs’ Association
Dr. Barnardo
Wandom
Council of the Association
Stepney Causeway
Association
Our Only Bobs and the Diary of Waiting
Fragmentary verse about a character named Bobs and a diary, with repeated phrases about dates, resting, and awaiting a return. The lines mix affectionate nicknames and possible homage to a plan or event tied to a person named Joab, including a Kroger mention, creating a surreal, nonspecific diary mood.
Adelaide mine sale prices report week with varied commodities
Mining reports from Luxmoore Coombs and Wo Limited Gilbert Place Adelaide list weekly sale prices for items including hides, sheepskins, crossbreds, rabbit skins, opossum skins, goatskins, kangaroo skins, tallow, beeswax, horsehair, lead, wheat, and storage allowances. Prices show declines in wool, with specific per unit figures and freight terms f o b Port Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Luxmoore
R. J. Coombs
Wo, Limited
Gilbert Place
Adelaide
Tondon
Wales
Tina and Broken Jckuses
F.o.b
Port Adelaide
Keatings Lozenges Solace for Winter Coughs and More
A historical testimonial letter touts Keatings Cough Lozenges as a rapid relief for coughs, bronchitis, throat troubles, and winter coughs. It cites patient J Hill after tracheotomy surgery and mentions Dr A Gabriel Routh Park Cardiff endorsing the remedy. The text promotes nationwide sales and the product’s long history of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh Park
Cardiff
South Wales
Gabriel
Rainborough
Ediobaugh
Keating
All Chemiata
Railway timetable for Pirie Blyth Terowie and Laura lines
A historic timetable lists arrival and departure times for the Pirie Blyth Terowie and Laure lines with Gladstone as hub. It notes the midnight Port Pirie to Broken Hill Adelaide route departing Pirie at 10 50 p.m. with Gladstone arrival near 12 53 a.m. and onward to Terowie and Laura. Mail deadlines: 8 a.m. 2 80 and 8 50 p.m. for Port Pirie. 8 50 and 6 40 p.m. for Petersburg. 12 noon and 6 40 p.m. for Adelaide. 8 50 a.m. 2 50 and 6 40 p.m. for Laura. Pillar clear times 7 40 11 40 a m 2 30 and 5 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirie
Blyth
Gladstone
Gladatone
Gladetone
Terowie
Lacra
Petersburg
Port Pirie
Broken Hill
Adelaide
Terowie Ab
Glad
Pork
Laura
Testimonial Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mr C D Glass of Bartlett & Dennis Co Gardiner testifies after a bad winter cold that Chamberlain Cough Remedy cured his sore lungs and bronchial tubes and he now relies on it for colds. Sold by W H Deeble agent Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. D. Glass
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Howehan
H. Deoble
Gladstone
A Musical Education for Halfa Crown Offer
An offer promotes Pratt's Chart of Chords for piano and organ with an album of 184 songs at a reduced price. The Areens Express claims this self-instruction chart provides quick, home musical education suitable for beginners and suitable for homes with children, encouraging readers to act while the offer lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachvra
Charles E. Pratt
Arens’ Express Bun
Pratt
Areca
Eixpress
Prati
Kratt
A Puff from the Far East Ink Adverts Canton Shop
A Canton inkmaker Shun Wane proclaims his ink superior in a literal translation from a Chinese advertisement. The grandfather, father, and self claim craft, heavy black ink, high cost, and honest lineage serving the Son of Heaven and mandarins. The ad urges all gentlemen to visit and learn his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Gladstone Market Report Shows Declining Sheep Prices
Messrs Elder Smith & Co Ltd report Gladstone market held Tuesday. Cattle yarded 70, 40 sold. bullocks £7 10s, best cows £7, farm cows £5-£6. sheep yarded 4,924, sold 2,295 with best wethers 15s 1d-15s 9d and fat wethers 12s 8d-13s 6d. Grassotho, low demand, butchers scarce buyers. horses, pigs, fowls and sundries also sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Smith & Co
Gladstone
What to Do in Case of Emer gency
Emergency guidance tells how to act when cholera and diarrhea strike, noting home remedies and the need to call a physician. It urges preparation before illness, offering advice and urging readers to obtain the remedy from W. H. Deable, agent, Gladatons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troma
Alan
W. H. Deable
Gladatons
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Wassox
Weight Street
Adeline
Farihe
Anth
Australia
Boba
Ince Kroger
Toni
Peckham
Sams
Germany
St. Bartholo Hospital
J. Hill
Aju
Pai
Piria
Blyd
Gladstone Market
Enterprise Cash Store
J. C. Adams
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