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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment describes foods and plants across cultures, mentioning beavers carrots peppers and artichokes. It touches on vegetables, spices, and historical eatables, with scattered references to Wer, Verne, and Berna brava, and notes changes in diets and food preparation over time.
Gladstone fixtures indicate alternating Friday evenings and second Saturdays for certain meetings. Monthly stock sales list dates as five Tuesdays, with Elder Smith & Co. and Bagot Shakes & Lewis among dealers. Public notices cover library hours, post office schedules, and carrier territories, with details on holidays and parcel rates.
The article surveys physiologists on salt necessity, noting Bunge's theory that sodium chloride counters potassium in food. It cites Leon Frederic's Belgium Bulletin communication and Congo natives’ salt cakes, showing modern analyses find potassium salts predominant and question salt's culinary need.
A historical ad-style notice extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for pain and debility caused by supposed kidney and liver stagnation. It lists ailments like indigestion, blood disorders, and general debility, claiming relief if kidneys and liver function properly. The ad urges gentle recommendation by physicians and notes the product is sold by stores in original nonalcoholic form.
An exhibit by Be Wi Pilot Ltd at Port Bizie featured two fully furnished dining rooms in oak and blackwood with ornate sideboards and silk tapestry upholstery. Highlights included a Slevekexpenrian suite, a handsome cabinet, and two elegant bedroom sets with rich carpets. The stand drew praise for high quality work and grand scale despite the surrounding gloom, with industry admiration and cost concerns noted.
The notice lists daily and weekly train times to Adelaide and connections from Gladstone Port Pirie Port Augusta and other towns via Blyth Terowie Brinkworth and Moonta. Several departures arrive in the afternoon with specific stops and fare-like notations and notes Sunday services excepted.
The Liberal Union held a meeting on Tuesday September in the presence of Mr W Morrow to discuss district formation changes under the Gradation Act. Officers appointed include President Mr K Lewis Viewpress Osborne and G Parks District Secretary McP J Rysa Executive Lillywhite Miss MeHwem and others with a council membership spanning local figures such as W Morrow K D Afford and J S Geddve.
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