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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
An old Australian era ad touts a homemade cough remedy using HEENZO. It claims easy preparation by mixing with water to yield large quantities at low cost, compares favorably to £1 worth of commercial remedies, and promotes EBENZO as pure enough for babies and adults.
An advertisement touts the Tilley Radiator as a mobile heating unit that moves between rooms, offering instant warmth with minimal cost. It highlights one penny per hour fuel and a 14 pint kerosene capacity lasting about 13 hours, noting no wiring or connections and safety features akin to the Tilley lamp.
Advertisement offers wedding celebration boxes with cards and tins for transmission under postal rules. Available for 3/6 per dozen post free. On sale at the paper office or from United Pros Ltd, 971-3 Hay Street, Perth.
An advertisement extols a Tilley Radiator as the premier home and office warmth solution. It highlights comfort at rest and work, quick payback through productivity, and structural quality with brass body and polished copper reflector. Agent contact details for Southern Cross and Messrs. Flower Davies Taknsiome Ltd are listed.
The article urges using durable lacquers and enamel paints to refresh woodwork and fixtures. It highlights jade green lacquer on a cabinet and white basins with black and white tile patterns, plus other small touches like shelves, trays, and waste baskets to brighten kitchens at low cost. It notes lacquer works on wood, rush, enamel, and glass for quick, affordable color boosts.
A compact tea card style recipe for cauliflower au gratin lists 1 small cauliflower a pinch of cayenne and salt a white sauce and 2 Arnott's Cheese Biscuits crumbled plus a tablespoon cheese small dots of butter. Bake 13 minutes after placing cooked cauliflower in buttered dish pour sauce over and sprinkle remaining ingredients until browned.
Instructional text outlines knitting a sleeveless pullover for a 10 inch chest using four ply wool and size No 7 and No 8 needles. It details casting on 112 stitches, multiple pattern rows, increasing and decreasing for armholes and neck, and finishing with ribbing and shoulder shaping.
The article describes tailored ensembles for both country and city wear, highlighting bowler hats softened with veiling, masculine blouse tones, velvet accessories, Norfolk jackets, and piping details. It notes lace walking skirts with short woolen skirts, contrasting rough wool fabrics, and restrained black with pastels.
The article discusses sleeve styles for the season, noting plain fitted sleeves on plain coats and shaggy outdoor tweeds. It highlights differences from previous trends, mentions military silhouette cues, and describes various sleeve treatments from plain to laced bodice sleeves, with emphasis on smart, tailored looks and fur-lined coats.
A fragmented, period styled description notes ill fitting watt wide Inose sleeves and wide hacks with high preklines. It highlights a three quarter length garment, large flag buttons, and options suited for country wear or travel, reflecting old fashion guidance.
The piece argues that youth molds the adult, with early habits determining moral character. It warns that education ends too soon for many and urges continued cultivation from childhood into life. Aims to frame childhood as seed time for future virtue or vice.
Colourful patchwork cushions use scraps stitched together for practical decoration. Instructions cover fabric choices, padding, piping, button covers, tassels, and finishing touches for sturdy, stylish cushions.
Fragmented excerpt quotes Coleridge arguing that a child’s character is largely formed by sixteen and that religious teaching should not bias youth until they can choose for themselves. A remark about a garden plot being neglected is paired with a metaphor on botanical grounds and prejudice.
A damaged OCR style recipe describes making Walnut Cake with batter and sugar, yolks from one and whites from two eggs, cream batter with beaten yolks and salt, then fold in whites. Bake in a moderate oven for about one hour.
A compact recipe describes mincing meat and onions, shaping into an oblong, baking with drippings, and roasting to serve hot or cold. The guide claims it makes delicious sausage by riches and suits quick meals.
The article outlines infant development signs and milestones including weight norms at 6 and 12 months, teething patterns, and early sensory and motor progress. It notes heredity and race as factors, discusses feeding and growth ranges, and details milestones from birth to two years with playful observations and practical guidance.
An advertisement touts De Witts Amacid Powder as a remedy for stomach indigestion and related symptoms. It promises quick relief from fullness and pains, claiming the formula is carefully prepared with ingredients chosen for their soothing effects on the digestive system. The copy emphasizes a combination of ingredients to address a range of stomach complaints.
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