Ambiguous Health Claim Prompts Free Trial Offer
An ad by Dr Schiffmann promotes a free trial of a remedy labeled Axhma Cure for asthma and bronchitis, inviting sufferers to send name and address for a sample. The text also discusses conscription and military training debates, citing Boer War context and critiques of barrack life and volunteer forces.
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Anbu
Schiffmann
Sian Son Vendo
R. Schiffswann
Barrack Street
Sydney
France and the fight over shortened military service
The piece weighs the French push to cut compulsory service to nine years and its potential impact on Europe. It cites opposition from older generals and officers, fears of shifting to Swiss militia models, and possible consequences for colonies, foreign policy, and social order. It notes German observers' skepticism and the broader tone of wartime debates in France and abroad.
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France
Europe
Selvers
Cuba
Cadet Allegations From Lost Belgian Ship
A Bromers correspondent for the Daily Mail cites a Belgian cadet on the Lons Du Munter describing imprudent ship management, delays, and near disaster. He warns of inadequate lifeboats, lack of water and provisions, and ineffective life belts, while criticizing the captain's limited seamanship and fear of a second voyage.
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Bromers
London
Daily Mail
Lons du Munter
Cape Horn
Agaia
Azores
Vaiparano
Cader Neuburg
Caleta Bina
Wrver
Dover-Ostend
Biliousness cured by Bile Beans says Devon man
A Devon man, Mr F. Godfrey of West Richmond Vie, reports years of biliousness and later severe indigestion. After trying various remedies, he credits Bile Beans with a full recovery, describing prior pain, appetite loss, sleep disturbance, and fatigue eased by the tonic. The ad touts Bile Beans as a global cure for digestive and related ailments and promotes different box sizes.
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F. Godfrey
Devon Colage
Heignétt Se
West Richmond
Lynching of Two Negroes Stirred Missouri Mob Violence
Read of a mob in Springhel J Missouri dragging two accused men from jail and hanging them in the public square before thousands. A third prisoner was hanged after a rope broke, spectators burned bodies for souvenirs while children searched ashes. Authorities warned militia to prevent further excesses amid Governor Folk’s crackdown on corruption. Also a note on Bonsington’s Irish Whiskey and a tonic remedy for coughs and colds marketed as superior to others.
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New York
Lloyd’s Weekly
Springhel J
Missouri
Mabel Edwards
Folk
Muteuri
United States
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Tobacco and Cigarettes
T. D. Pratt & Co
Wheelb Grain & Produce
Mercham
Victoria Market
Ania
Jen" Kosorit
Beach
Calcutta
D. Geo. Wolfe
Watchmaker
Optician
Franklin Street
Traralgon
Old Ramos
Nelle Stewart
Fom
Weet
Steeve
Largia
Gippsland
Melbourne
Duchesse Cipbereads
Blackwood
A. Danti
E.G Grubb
Tinsmitha
Plumbers & Furnighera
Franks Street
Traralgen Bazaar
Eas
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Hender
Toba Tobacconiets
Great Straw Hat Cleaner
Gol
Per Pat
Hodgett
Istry
Messrs Trod Bros
Nurgeen Dentists
Bethan Thearalgon
A. J. Tween
Guskasteen
Etorie
Brinemead
Greville Wt
Prahran
Fross Tows Hall
Viste Merwell
Fe Graed Jomction Gotel
She
Burney
Colnce
Soeaig
Bonsington
Sinette
Talang Chamberlin
Kennedy
S. Muligay Traralgon
Clapterton
Heyfelt
Kor Leighton
Wgabbre
Blok
Aiton
Palswip
Hal Ser
Ee Ata
Ei Gates
Pete Ash Waual
Joe HA Sid
Ewe
Traralcon Livery Stables
E. Robert Ksires
Motham
Emery
Plant & Burton
Hotham ST. Tiaralgon
Waterloo
Thomson
Athens
S.C
Stu BI
Prius
G. H. Marsh Butcher
England
Marreon
Mctregor and Co
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Theeemity Bn
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