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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
A reader's dialect tale recalls a family's struggles after a farmer's death and their dog Hingness. The narrator describes a plainspoken widow, an old farmer, and the community's aid as they bury, mourn, and cope with poverty and insurance worries.
In North Adelaide at No 1 Lombard Street Mrs Lydia Roger credits long illness relief to Clements Tonic after years of doctor visits and costly treatments. She describes kidney and liver symptoms, insomnia, nervousness, and eventual recovery with improved appetite skin color and energy. She urges publication of her experience.
Lypa Roget of No 1 Lombard Street North Adelaide declares she read the annexed document and that it truthfully records her illness and cure by Clements Tonic. She grants permission for publication of her statements, made voluntarily and without payment, sworn at North Adelaide on December 17 1900.
A montage of street quotes and show chatter, including Jakey decrying a trap and Tanac threatening legal action over coal theft, a showman correcting a snake size claim, an editor defending haste, a convalescent joking about bills, and a doctor ordering rest.
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal cough cure for all ages and cough types. It claims effectiveness regardless of patient condition, noting safety for both babies and adults and highlighting gentle soothing action without throat harm.
E B Hill of Bridgetown Washington writes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a bad winter cough quickly and now keeps a bottle on hand for the first cold symptom, never having had a cold or cough since.
Medical note advises parents to use Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claims no opium or harmful drugs and asserts relief is sure and early use prevents attacks in croup cases.
Mr W Marshall of Coleraine Victoria, Vermin Destruction Act inspector, declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best cough medicine. He credits it with instant relief for children and adults, noting it cured his bronchitis and prevented attacks when taken at first symptom. He endorses it strongly for family use.
Australian authorities declare the cough remedy Free from all Poiaqns as the sole officially cleared product in Australasia released for public sale. The statement affirms its safety and marks its exclusive status in the region.
Purely vegetable and narcotics free, Chamberlains Cough Remedy soothes and heals. It not only stops coughing and colds but aids nature by expelling the cause, strengthens mucous membranes, reduces congestion and inflammation, loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, and eases expectoration.
A commercial traveller from Burns, Philp & Co. writes of relief from a severe cold after using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on a North Australia trip. He caught the illness on a mail steamer, traveled to Geraldton, bought the remedy, and reports the first dose gave relief and the cough was cured before leaving town. He now keeps a bottle for future use.
A fragmented note questions the necessity of Chamberlain's remedy tomorrow and suggests colds reach every home, with uncertainty about its need in the near term.
Personal recommendations from cured cough and cold sufferers propel Chamberlains Cough Remedy into wide trade across the civilised world. In Australia word of mouth spreads its use, with homes widely familiar with the remedy. Makers claim only the best drugs and careful manufacturing for an ideal cough medicine.
A letter from Frank W. Frazer of Scone New South Wales credits Chamberlin's Cough Remedy with curing a severe cold after wet weather in New Zealand. He reports relief from throat and lung troubles and recommends the remedy to others.
An old advertisement claims guaranteed results for coughs colds and croup with a money back promise. The copy emphasizes swift cures and prompts service.
The National Coursing Club staged South Australia’s first Grade Champion Stakes at Gepps Town on August 12–13 with 38 clubs represented. Abundance dominated proceedings by beating multiple challengers in a gruelling sequence, while Gouowem work and Lord Clare also impressed. The meeting featured spirited crowds, praised judging, and a well-attended settling-up at Piper's Hotel with toasts to the club, visitors, and officials.
A veteran barrister recalls a case involving Pat Murphy who sought protection from a threat. During cross examination Murphy declares his fear is small and asserts he could thrash Jim Brown and several like him. The judge dismisses as Murphy shows not truly afraid or weak.
A dubious medical claim describes Frootoids as elegant in appearance and effective for headaches liver issues and blood purification. It claims quick relief where other aperients fail, warns against antibilious pills, and prescribes 2 to 4 Frootoids nightly with 72 in a bottle to aid constipation and disease onset.
Notice describes retail price 1/6 for items from W. Chemis Geelong Victoria and directs buyers to contact chemists or storekeepers or send to the proprietor if not available locally. Mentions FROOT OIDS with five medical fruits and roots claimed to yield superior results.
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