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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
An article outlines a sensational home remedy regime claiming water intake, juiced fruits, frequent washing, rough skin scrubs, and antiseptic washes will purge pimples. It urges daily baths, cool showers, facial scrubs, and protective ointments as a supposed cure.
A fragmented set of sewing tips describes methods for stitching fabric, padding, and finishing edges. It mentions using stockings, wool, and various needles to assemble garments, with scattered terms including stitches, eyes, eyewash, and wool handling.
The text explains how psychologists learn what children can do at specific ages by detailed observation of many children over time. It discusses weight norms and the idea of an average or normal weight for a given age, established by measuring a large number of children.
A fragmented passage discusses mending wool garments and repurposing parts as patches or yarn, then shifts to child growth assessment. It notes weight gains as guides to infancy health, and the complexity of measuring bodily height weight and cognitive and motor development across ages, with emphasis on the roles of parents, nurses, and teachers.
Pattern details for a simple hat with a foam brim and adjustable band. Includes instructions, stitches, materials, and illlustrations. Send 1/1 to United Press Household Arts Dept Hox 428 WW. GRO Sydney with name and address for pattern.
Fragmented lines depict a garden as a retreat from daily cares and memories. The speaker recalls past moments and lost loved ones, using tender imagery of flowers, mist, and pear faces. The piece evokes nostalgia and aging as time softens presence and longing.
The passage describes scarf knitting details such as garter stitch, edging, and stitch counts. It mentions finishing the scarf ends, forming a rope-like edge, dropping stitches slowly, and ensuring the neck area fits comfortably. It stresses maintaining even tension and avoiding overly wide sections while shaping the ends.
A fragmentary old style discourse outlines ear grooming tips, praising “shell like transparency” and facial cosmetic touches. It references Minagit and a method to maintain a refined appearance, noting the importance of shine and reflective texture for ears and face.
The article advises careful care of the feet especially between the toes to prevent cracked skin. It suggests a three percent solution of delousing agent and warns against overfeeding moisture. When skin is excessively dry or tends to crack, soften it gently with appropriate oils to seal and protect.
A discussion notes that weight at various ages does not predict future growth or development. Researchers argue that average weight and growth rates vary, challenging the idea that current weight alone determines later outcomes. The article references longitudinal observations and emphasizes complex factors behind growth trajectories.
The readable fragments describe a surreal, dreamlike sequence where a figure suspects a sea of strange sensations. Mentions a coat and a futuristic or hidden accessory, with references to comfort and a garment fitting around the neck.
The note discusses pollen exposure and hay fever when temperatures rise in May. It suggests lemon juice sprinkled on sliced fruit as a remedy to ward off symptoms and mentions common irritants like dust feathers and dander.
Fragmented text describes skincare claims and brands, mentioning Pimples and blemishes clearing, with garbled phrases and disjointed lines. It appears as a damaged OCR snippet lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts. The readable parts reference facial skin improvements and cosmetic contexts without clear sources or outcomes.
The text describes experiments with infants to chart language and motor growth, noting how a child responds to objects, imitates sounds like "mama" and "dada," and shows progression in pretend play and social interaction. It emphasizes measurement of comprehension, vocalization, and manipulation during different tasks to assess developmental milestones.
A fragmented OCR entry mentions items such as travel gear, sheets, slats, and essential wear. It appears to describe organizing a drawer after a disturbing event with unclear person and place details. The readable words indicate rotation of Line a fter the Figen Has beet and preservation of items.
The text describes a toddler who is just over two years, can throw a ball, build a small brick tower, stack cubes, scribble freely, imitate others, point to body parts, say one or more words, engage in imaginative play with gestures, walk substantial distances, and attempt dressing with mixed success. It notes language and motor milestones and social interaction abilities.
An advertisement for Reliable Sight-Testing Opticians promotes their services at 228 Central Arcade. The copy touts absolute reliability and guaranteed service under the Assorted Opiciame Lyta W Fist branding with an unclear establishment date and a vague reference to Selephane Baki.
An account describes a child reaching 16 to 24 months with rapid language growth and increased requests, pulling objects by the nurse or miller, and showing intent at mealtime. The text notes imitation of others and comprehension limits, with the child responding to questions and preferring simple two word sentences.
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