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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
1
An optimistic advertisement extols a medical remedy promising revival from death and permanent cures. It asserts women report health improvements by mail and men send thanks, while cripples once crippled by rheumatic pain regain mobility and happiness, transforming their lives.
The writer recounts a long rail journey from Toronto through bandage towns to Winnipeg and Banff. He notes delays, rail conditions, private company control, high costs, and sights such as Calgary snow, Banff springs, and Banff National Park. He observes urban lighting in Winnipeg and the vast prairie landscape.
The writer recalls wood bridges creaking under traffic and weary legs as they journey toward Vancouver. They ride the mountains past tunnels and rivers, noting vast snow covered peaks, dual rail lines, and dramatic scenery like a Barron Gorge miniature. The trip blends fatigue with awe as they traverse the Great Divide and reach level sections near Vancouver.
The Dominion Government has assumed control of the drink issue for Western provinces, allowing only a 2 percent beer. In Toronto streets many bars are closed and beer availability is scarce as authorities push new policy amid lingering tensions over liquor.
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