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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
2
A collage of humorous dialogues and cartoon captions from multiple origins. A Canadian line jokes about exercise, a Dutch English pun, and a Spanish gag about dentistry, all framed as brief, light hearted skits with a magistrate, jests about dating and poverty, and playful banter.
WACLIC will conduct their Winter Meeting on Saturday and Monday with fields outlined for the first day.
Gloucester Park hosts a seven event programme led by a high class handicap for 213 and setter class pair farmers. The card promises excellent fields and a splendid night of sport with competitive trots.
The page lists multiple race meet entries with weights and names such as Prince Yermina, Lulu Groloff, Brandcome, Emerald's Pride and Adonis. It covers Bunbury, Busselton and Harvey handicaps, distances of one mile to five furlongs, and prize funds in pounds with notes on entries and odds.
An advertisement promotes Dr Rentel's Vitality Pills as a cure for nervous weakness fatigue and loss of energy. It claims 38 years of success and offers a single bottle price of 10/8 from H Hensman Chemists at 242 Clarendon Street South Melbourne with free advice.
A fragmented advertisement lists prices for athletic straps for cyclists whirling sprays tonic pills and cheery renewers. The text mentions Juvogen for reshoring cheery and agency supply box E268 GP Porth.
A list of handicap races and entries at Manjimup and surrounding venues. Notable names include Cas de Or, Country Boy, Silver Emblem, Lady Wid, Loule Braden Black Joly, Royal Step, Broadland, and Siamns Beauty. Also listed are race titles such as Bridgetown Handicap and Admiral Pronto.
A fragmentary report quotes Lester Barlow claiming "I am the goat" as a test bomber proclaims success while critics argue animals suffer for human warfare. The piece reflects on ethics of using beasts in destructive experiments and any lasting lessons for future weapons research.
In wartime remarks a German by birth and heart complains of dual identity while a Federal Minister acts. The piece commends his honesty and courage and calls for immediate internment, asserting he deserves respectful captivity.
Squadron Leader S Brearley asserts air crews must receive extensive flight hours before combat, contrasting 40 hours in World War I with a minimum of 200 hours and 15 bows before solo flight, citing the challenging power and handling of airframes. The note clarifies opinions are those of the author and letters may be considered with brevity and caution.
The article explains how childhood constipation develops from carelessness and modesty, its links to appendicitis, and explains prevention through diet, exercise, and routines. It recommends water on rising, high fiber foods like wholemeal bread, raw and stewed fruits, bran with oats, and regular abdominal massage to stimulate bowel action.
Dr Everitt Atkinson Warns that apertents or similar laxatives can worsen constipation by teaching the bowels to depend on them. He urges natural bowels to function independently and urges prudent use in public health guidance.
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