War engulfing Europe dominates news as Britain faces global crisis
The article details how the Europe conflict absorbs attention across the British Empire, highlighting Britain's mobilization, loyalty in the colonies especially Australia, and public support for war efforts. It notes espionage activity against Germany, calls for unity beyond party lines, and community actions including charitable fund drives and local sports results.
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British Empire
England
Austria
Serbia
Germany
Russia
France
Belgium
Servia
Ferdinand
Britain
Australia
British
Great Britain
Gladstone District Notices and Events Preview
Residents are invited to the Town Hall on Monday night to express loyalty. Gladstone Bagot, Shakes & Lewis will sell livestock and sundries on Tuesday. Mr M G Staer, late of Gladatone, died suddenly at Kadina. H E Hawkins seeks Stanley Liberal Union plebiscite support, a farmer and Farmers Union director born 1877. Warble a Wednesday Aug 26 program features Miss Vladys Cilento and Laughing Gas followed by The Foolish Wager with E F Rowe on piano. From Wilkinson & Co. Ltd is noted.
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Shakes & Lewis
M. G. Staer
Gladatone
Kadina
H. E. Hawkins
Stanley Liberal Union
Doan's Ointment Promises Piles Cure Across Ages
A classic testimonial advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a permanent relief for itching bleeding piles. Mr J S Dickson and his wife from Moyletown James town recount immediate relief and a long term cure, urging others to purchase from Henzenroeder's Pharmacy and order by mail from Foater MacClellan Co. at 75 Pitt street Sydney. The pitch emphasizes universal efficacy across sexes ages and severities.
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Jamestown
Aaye
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Mra Dickson Gays
Foater-MacClellan Co
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Disinfect mouth to guard against smallpox and diphtheria
An advertisement extols Sander's Extract as a safe antiseptic for mouth disinfection to protect throat and respiratory infections. It claims rapid penetration of crevices, non nauseating taste, and strong antiseptic power. The piece ties mouth hygiene to broader health in epidemics and promotes Wood's Peppermint Care as a health aid.
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Sander
Gladstone Defeats Wilmington In Croquet Return Match
On August 5 Gladstone hosted Wilmington for a croquet return match with Gladstone winning 55 to 24. Mrs Linklater captained the visitors and Mrs Schmidt led the home team. Matches featured several decisive wins and a luncheon at the Commercial Hotel followed by afternoon tea.
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Wilmington
Sandee Extract Promoted Against Inferior Imitations
A reader advert warns against counterfeit extracts and urges choosing the genuine Sandee Extract. It emphasizes quality over low-cost imitations and claims premium results from the true product.
Volunteers Call to Revive Adelaide Rifles Battalion
George Scott requests local officers and ex members to form a camp effort to restore the old Second Battalion Adelaide Rifles. He asks districts to quietly contact eligible men to join a revival for Commonwealth defence. The letter, dated Aug 10 1914, carries Col. Catt’s approval and mentions the Federal Taxation Office address.
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Commonwealth
George Scott
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Ontt
War Hospital Fund Appeal From Gladstone District
Reader J A GALLASCH urges residents of Gladstone and surrounding district to contribute to a war hospital fund. He suggests opening a column listing subscribers and forwarding a guinea donations to the appeal, avoiding small remittances to Adelaide.
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Gladstone
Adelaide
J. A. Gallasch
Der Kaiser verses recited at New York Union League Club
An April 21 1908 Union League Club dinner in New York featured recitation of the Der Kaiser verses praising German power. The piece contrasts “Me and God” with aggressive stances against France and the United States, reflecting prewar sentiment.
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Union League Club
New York
Chief Justice Attends First Public Function Since Operation
A reflection on the Chief Justice attending his initial public appearance after his operation this past Saturday. The note wishes him good luck and ponders whether true goodness survives public scrutiny, suggesting few have treated everyone right, implying luck in recalling such people.
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