We have received the following recipe from a correspondent who has found it to be of great value. Our correspondent says that this mixture is a hair tonic which, if rubbed briskly into the scalp night and morning with the finger tips, will not fail to promote the growth of hair, to remedy baldness, to restore grey hair to its natural colour and to destroy dandruff.
Take 1/4 dram of Menthol Crystals and put them into a bottle containing 8 oz. of Bay Rum and see that they are entirely dissolved, then add 1 oz. of Lavoca de Composse, and if desired one teaspoonful of To-Kalon perfume. Shake well and let it settle for half an hour when it will be ready for use.
Other readers will doubtless be glad to try this remedy which our correspondent has sent. We understand that the ingredients may be obtained from any chemist.
CAUTION. - As this is doubtless a remarkable hair grower, it should be applied only where hair is desired.
(Windsor and Richmond Gazette, 8th July, 1911.)
Just as we were going to Press on Thursday, Mr. F. B. Anschau telephoned us to the effect that the month of February had gone by without a full moon. This is an extraordinary occurrence - unprecedented in the history of the colony. The "Gazette" gives this first hand information to its readers. It will probably be confirmed later in the city Press.
(Windsor & Richmond Gazette 2nd March, 1934)
Bright suggestion at the Windsor Chamber of Commerce meeting, during a discussion of annual "festivals" conducted by various country towns.
"I think we should advertise a Paspalum Festival - with the support of the Windsor Council!"
(Windsor & Richmond Gazette 3rd September, 1952)
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