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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
3
A 19th century advice piece promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for sick children. It claims coated tongues signal cleansing needs and that the syrup cures by expelling foul waste, promising a well, playful child after a few hours. It warns to ask for California Syrup of Figs and look for Cahfg on the package to avoid imitations.
An Australian wedding report details the marriage of Francis Michael Fearer of Yangan to Miss Ivy Miyteu Tensen, with Rev Amleran officiating. The ceremony featured silver lace de Chine attire, bouquets of white flowers, and bridesmaids Olive Foster and Motha Jensen. The reception at Mann's Cafe included toasts, a two tier cake, and a generous display of home made sweets. The couple plan a Brisbane seaside honeymoon, reception patronage well supported by attendees despite cold weather.
A pretty wedding took place at St Marys Church Warwick on April 18 with Eileen Burna of Gladfield marrying Joseph Edward Lysaght of Clintonvale. The ceremony was led by Monagnor Potter. reception followed at Manns Cafe. The bride wore ivory crepe Romney with Honiton lace and orange blossoms, and was attended by Misa Nord Lysaght in ivory satin. The groom's party included Jon Burns Carother as best man and Miss Josie Melwell. After a honeymoon to Brisbane and Coolangatta the newlyweds traveled in a navy marocain dress and red crepe de Chine accessories.
Fragmentary text shows a child asked about a tooth cavity while another line mentions Charlotte Puuda Great Peppermint Oura As a coughing cold remedy. The readable pieces suggest a quirky dialogue or ad style line from a paper.
A vivid portrait of a certain type of woman and her social duplicity. The piece lists many archetypes including the fashion follower the envious critic and the polite deceiver who pretends friendship while secretly judging and dismissing others. It humorously critiques competitive vanity and controlled appearances.
A Vanity expert urges women to intensify skin care after age thirty. She warns aging skin needs more nourishment and stimulants than at eighteen. Use astringents to prevent sagging, protect against large pores, and consider facial toners and creams to maintain a youthful look.
Domestic economy expert outlines inexpensive kitchen improvements to reduce noise and mess. Advice includes soft rubber scrapers, paper swabs for dish scraping, whipped cream bowl practices, towel protection under bowls, window gaps sealed with wedges, and careful placement of appliances to minimize shakes.
A garbled antique page offers a DIY project for a utility bag with leather and fabric pieces, plus stitched pockets for tools and handles. It includes advice on fabric measurement, binding edges, and assembly, followed by common household sewing tips and a brief kitchen scrap book note on preventing currants sticking in cakes and egg handling.
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