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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
5
A brief listing highlights a range of gold photo pendants and keepsakes. The ad mentions various prices and product types, including keepsakes tied to military or soldier themes, with multiple price points indicated.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Skinner's Calf Meal as a substitute for cow milk. It claims enhanced constitution from cod liver oil and promotes morning feeding times and delivery to farms in Western District Oaks.
A collage of quirky exchanges and vignettes. Tales range from a misquoted Columbus joke and editor’s absentminded stare to a boastful American admiring the Eiffel Tower and a Scottish errand boy named Trude keeping pace with town deliveries. Local humor threads include a guardian with a pug, an engagement ring debate, and a San Francisco builder with an Irish foreman.
A Melbourne era column reflects on women’s roles in church and charitable works, praising their efforts while warning against overpraising. It notes the steady shift in gender duties, comments on economic strains, and recalls Shakespeare and Victorian contrasts. It mentions local society meetings, charitable committees, and a Christmas season emphasis.
The notice touts Carimen and Chamberlain's tablets for constipation relief affecting digestion and bowel health. It claims rapid improvement of obstinate cases and general bowel strengthening without medicine, with sales through local chemists and stores. It mentions Pedic Pomade and various suppliers.
A fragmented notice lists prices for Towns Hall and Oddfellows Hall events or rooms. It mentions quantities like 16 and 1 for Cigidres and Children at specific price points, with a reference to Davies' receipt.
Unclear racing card fragment shows first race at CAMPIT DOWN Dune with Heiralle Hae on 2.15 pm, Bocksnikers’ Feee-Lawn, £11W1, 126. Aduisscon, Lawn, 9 Hill, Raerbrocke-Ome Strallang. Names appear garbled but indicate a race result and entries at a turf meet.
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