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Newspaper
Warrnambool Standard
Location
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
6
A fragmented old ad shows clothing items including tweed sport suits, hats, and coats with prices and colorful claims. Brands mentioned include CLEMO and FONS, with various colors and sizes listed. The tone resembles a bustling, sales-driven newspaper insert aimed at parents and shoppers.
A record from the Chirurgical Society of Bordeaux describes ocular trouble following cinema viewing. Patients show watering eyes and photophobia lasting days, linked to rapid retina movement and light interruptions during film projection.
A New York editor recalls a method used in Omaha to persuade a wary merchant to advertise. A tiny line in an obscure spot drew eager inquiries, proving advertising efficacy once the merchant agreed to let the editor explain. Perkins then began advertising regularly. The piece also notes the Italian inventor Lorenzi and his porhydrometer device weighing ships and cargo, aiding quick, accurate tonnage and safety assessments.
A ten year old with extraordinary memory for almanacs is showcased to the Viennese Psychological Society. He answers complex date queries instantly and correctly from 1009 to 2900, with knowledge of patron saints and calendar details, though experts doubt his use of memorized tables beyond his known range.
The readable parts describe a dubious remedy for dyspepsia and ill health involving a substance named Phioxp a chemist purchase and a nightly dosage with drops on sugar. The text mentions from a chemist or local sources with vague instructions and warnings, lacking credible medical context.
A government schedule outlines weights for loads carried on roads to prevent damage by heavy vehicles. Captain Morris has been appointed inspector to enforce the act with municipal councils. The schedule details cubic feet, bags, and tons for wood, poles, bricks, stone, earth, gravel, and miscellaneous items to standardize weighing practices statewide.
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