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  2. Advertising

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  3. ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

    Q. Would you please tell me how to get rid or freckles? ("Inquirer," Brisbane.) A.: To disperse freckles, take l0z of lemon juice, ½ drae[?]m of powered borax, and ½ drachm ...

    Article : 70 words
  4. REMEDY FOR EARACHE.

    "Wahroohga" asks for, a remedy for earache. One would be really striking in the dark to attempt to suggest a remedy for carache without knowing a little more about the case. Have ...

    Article : 120 words
  5. WORLD'S LARGEST VESSEL.

    Q.: What vessel is the largest in the world ? ("Curious," Coogee.) A.: The Hamburg-American liner Vaterland, which sailed from southampton on her maiden ...

    Article : 62 words
  6. TO PRESERVE ROSE LEAVES.

    Q.: How should I preserve rose leaves ?— (" A.D.," Concord. A. : Make a strong solution of chlorophyll green dye in methylated spirits. Dip the leaves ...

    Article : 68 words
  7. SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS.

    "Porthos" suffers from "self-consciousness." This condition can readily be overcome if you go about it in the right way. If you read the answer to "Celo," Charters Towers, given above ...

    Article : 119 words
  8. SPORTING

    BURNS (to "G.S.." Sydney): Tommy Burns was undoubtedly heavy-weight champion-of-Australia. EASTER STAKES (to "Enclosure," Orange): ...

    Article : 205 words
  9. TO MAKE GUNPOWDER.

    Q.: Please advise me how to make gunpowder.—("C.C.," Mungana.) A. : The ingredients needed for the manufacture of gunpowder are potassium nitrate ...

    Article : 69 words
  10. THE WANDERING JEW.

    Q.: Is there not another story concerning the origin of the "Wandering Jew" than that published recently in the "Sunday Times ?". ("Observer." Maitland). ...

    Article : 214 words
  11. "SPRAINED SPINE."

    "READER" (Newcastle) wishes to know a cure for sprained spine. A.: Just exactly what you mean by a sprained, spine, we cannot say. We presume you mean ...

    Article : 125 words
  12. REMEDY FOR OFFENSIVE BREATH.

    Q.: Can', you give me a cure for offensive breath ?—("Ardwick," Broken Hill). A.: Foul breath is caused either by stomach troubles or cavious teeth, or both. From 6 ...

    Article : 91 words
  13. CONCERNING THE EARS.

    Q. Give me a few pointers in reading characters by the ears. ("J.S.," Cootamundra). A. : The thin, angular ear is said to denote bad temper and cruelty. Small and thin ears ...

    Article : 88 words
  14. DEFICIENCY IN CHEST MEASUREMENT.

    "E.T.L." asks could one make up a deficiency of l½in chest measurement in six months. A.: We think not, but much may be done by simple breathing exercises. A good, simple ...

    Article : 159 words
  15. THE SEVEN BIBLES.

    Q.: Can you tell me anything concerning "The Seven Bibles" ? ("Wonderer," Sydney). A.: The seven bibles of the world are the Koran of the Mohammedans, the Tri Pitikes of ...

    Article : 279 words
  16. MEDICAL ADVICE

    "S" asks how to mitigate the oppressiveness of hot, sultry weather in close room. A.: By an electric or other automatic fan. ...

    Article : 27 words
  17. STAINS FOR OAK.

    Q. : Kindly give recipes for walnut and green stains for oak.-("F.M.," Mosman.) A. : Spirit stains made by dissolving suitable' aniline dyes in transparent French polish, or ...

    Article : 126 words
  18. INEBRIATES' INSTITUTION.

    "Unhappy Husband" wishes to know if there is any Government institution for inebriate wives? We would recommend you to apply directly to ...

    Article : 31 words
  19. SOFTENING HARD TOENAILS.

    "E.A.T." (Queensland) asks how to soften hard toenails. A.: These should be soaked in hot water for a long time every night and cut after that. One ...

    Article : 57 words
  20. NERVOUS BREAKDOWN.

    "Celo," Charters Towers (Q.), is suffering from nervous breakdown, and asks advice. The cure of this trying condition rests just as much in the hands of the patient as the physician. ...

    Article : 253 words
  21. LEGAL PROBLEMS

    L.N. (Thirroul) writes : Is it essential for a man to be a property holder to sit on a jury ?" A. : This being a matter of some interest ...

    Article : 231 words
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  23. HIGHER THAN GILDEROY'S KITE.

    Q. : What is the meaning and origin of the saying, "Higher than Gilderoy's kite ?" ("L.S.Q.," Waverley). A.: This saying seems to have gone right out ...

    Article : 139 words
  24. CURING A BLACK EYE.

    "SPARRER" asks for a quick method of getting rid of a black eye. A.: There is no quick method, unfortunately. You, should apply ice to the part as soon as it ...

    Article : 77 words
  25. POTATOES AND MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM.

    "Rheu" asKs now potatoes are cure muscular rheumatism? This "cure" is only a quack's method, and we know nothing about such nonsensical remedies. ...

    Article : 56 words
  26. MISCELLANEOUS

    FAMILY NAME (to "Hoffnung," Glebe).—Wettin. PARLIAMENT (to J.H.C., Hawke's Bay, N.Z.): (1) No.- (2) No. ...

    Article : 698 words
  27. GAME OF THE FOUR ELEMENTS.

    Q. : Can you describe for me the game known as "The Four Elements ?"—("Society," Burwood.) A. : The party being seated in a circle, the ...

    Article : 200 words
  28. DIMNESS OF VISION.

    W.F., Redfern, complains of dirtiness of vision, and secretion in the eyes in the mornings. For the latter, you should bathe your eyes night and morning with boracic acid ,lotion (10 ...

    Article : 70 words
  29. IN BRIEF.

    "Drainee" : If it causes you damage, then you may have an action. If it amounts to a private nuisance, then you have various remedies, but you must be able to show ...

    Article : 517 words
  30. EXCESSIVE STOUTNESS.

    "MERIWEE" asks a cure for excessive stoutness. A.: The treatment of this condition is in a very unsatisfactory state, because most of the ...

    Article : 251 words
  31. OLD-AGE PENSIONS.

    G.E. asks : "Can a person owning a house valued at £150, and living in the same, draw the old-age pension in full ?" A. : You have asked a question which is the ...

    Article : 401 words
  32. WARTS ON THE NOSE.

    A VANCE (Redfern) wants to know a cure for warts on the nose. A.: The warts may be removed in several fashions, viz., operation, cauterisation with ...

    Article : 58 words
  33. HOW TO PRESERVE COLOR OF HAIR.

    C.W.L. wishes to know (1) how to preserve the light color of his Hair; (2) what, will remove a red patch, resulting from a boil on the face. 1. To keep the hair light, bathe with solution ...

    Article : 84 words
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  35. SHOP MANAGER'S OVERTIME.

    Q. : I have been managing a branch shop (in the country) for a city firm. There were no time-sheets kept. I received a weekly wage, which I paid myself out of the takings. Can ...

    Article : 213 words
  36. TAKING CARE OF THE EYES.

    "S.H.E." asks for a good lotion to keep the eyes in good order, as she is at close work. A.: There is no lotion that will keep the eyesight good, because the mechanism of seeing is ...

    Article : 107 words
  37. "BONNINGTON'S IRISH MOSS."

    A cough remedy equally effective for young and old. As good for Bronchitis or Influenza as for Whooping Cough or Croup. Avoid substitutes. ...

    Article : 97 words
  38. SPECKS BEFORE THE EYES.

    John Calderwood complains of floating specks before the eyes. This is really not an ailment, but a perfectly natural phenomenon, occurring in 99 out of 100 people. There is nothing to be ...

    Article : 99 words
  39. POISONING TREES.

    Q.: Tell me of a process of poisoning trees preparatory to clearing.—("A.C.S.," Willoughby.) A. : There are two methods recommended by ...

    Article : 397 words
  40. LOSS OF WEIGHT.

    "Anna," W.A., is suffering from loss of weight, following on nervous breakdown and loss of hair. The most nourishing foods for one in your ...

    Article : 112 words
  41. LOST CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.

    S.L. (Glebe) lost the two deeds or two allot-ments ; she thinks they were burnt, and asks can she get others. A. : Yes. The Act provides for the case of ...

    Article : 232 words
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  44. COMPULSORY TRAINING AND BUSINESS INTERESTS.

    Every year, of course, the drafts of trainees will continue, and within comparatively few years the citizen forces will reach the number laid down by Lord Kitchener as the minimum ...

    Article : 124 words
  45. PARTERSHIP DISPUTE.

    "Napier" is in partnership, has certain disputes, and wants to institute a certain action ; he asks advice. A.: At the very outset, you may be advised ...

    Article : 288 words
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