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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
3
Dr. J. W. promotes home water systems as essential for health and efficiency. He argues clean, abundant water reduces effort in housework and preserves well being, framing it as a wise domestic investment rather than a luxury.
An upcoming Moose Jaw Ranchers Fair promises a large Midway with vaudeville acts and exotic attractions July 17 to 20. Highlights include a Lille balloonist a Ferris wheel a Fat Girl a Philippine Igorot tribe exhibit and a death defying balloon drop by Mile. Luciette of Lille France with Mile. Belmont as top aviators.
The piece notes coconuts provide shelter from the hewn tree and roots for huts, with palm leaves used for hats. It mentions exports of ripened nuts in ships ballast and cocnut meat processed for confectioners and bakers. It also reports West Indies households making butter from coconuts due to import costs.
A patient recounts prolonged fatigue after la grippe and fevers, blamed on blood depletion. Williams Pink Pills are praised as the remedy to enrich blood and rebuild strength, with a testimonial from Hannah Hamilton of Everett Ontario who credits the pills with her recovery after a bout of illness. The ad notes price and mail order from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Australia collected 80 000 pounds for the British Red Cross in the past month amid a Melbourne town hall demonstration. Premier Hughes spoke of national unity and pledged solidarity with allied efforts.
Manitoba dairy industry records startling growth in 1916 with record prices and profits. Production rose from 1900 to 1916 with butter output reaching 10,997.79 pounds and value over 3 million dollars. Exports reached nearly 2 million pounds, mainly to the east, with continued strong cheese production and wartime demand.
Time is money on the farm as harvest nears. Prepare by repairing mowers binders and rakes, stock spare parts, clean oil cups, sharpen knives, and ready the equipment now to avoid delays during harvest and bad weather. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills advertised as stomach health aid.
James W Gerard, ex ambassador to Berlin, asserts that Germany has changed beyond the “kindly Germany” of the past. He describes a nation hardened by war and ice helmets, contrasting it with older impressions and warning against simplistic critiques of the German people. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a gentle yet effective remedy for children’s worms.
A fragment describing a bread slice three by two and a half inches thick half inch thick weighing one ounce. It notes millions waste crusts daily in the United States and links their waste to aiding the German navy, urging reduction as a wartime measure.
An Englishman pays for pew laundry soap that allegedly blues clothes while lathering, signaling a curious brand claim and customer experience.
The article explains preserving eggs using dry salt water glass or lime mixtures. It covers selecting fresh eggs, covering completely, using suitable vessels wood glass or crockery, and storage in a clean cool cellar. Water loss and evaporation are addressed with lids and occasional water addition. Lime method details include mixing quicklime with water to make a saturated solution and covering eggs in a crock or barrel. It notes Frank T. Shutt of Ottawa Experimental Farm endorsing water as effective and cheaper.
An advertisement claims freezone removes corns and calluses painlessly. Apply drops to tender areas and the corn loosens with root. a small bottle is inexpensive at drugstores and acts effectively without irritating surrounding skin.
A sixteen year old Korean lad received a watch from the Governor General of Korea in recognition of his mathematical skill. He can add a column of twenty five four digit numbers in seven seconds, a feat twice as fast as required to meet accounts in Japan. His father died two years ago and he supports his mother and brother as a clerk.
Amid war, Hungarian gypsy bands migrate to Spain to avoid internment in France. Spain, already rich with Moorish relics, hosts orchestras and grand entertainments. Rumor says Mimard's Liniment cures diphtheria as Spain shares culture and music into lively nights.
Hartford Courant notes a letter from the Crown Prince to Berlin’s burghmaster praising troops with a macabre image. The piece argues the devil was already unleashed by German actions sinking France’s prospects and warns against courting further catastrophe.
In spring 1935 critics rated Italian artillery strongest in Europe while British guns showed weakness. A New York World blurb notes Britain trails Italy in heavy and light arms but may gain parity with reinforcements. an anecdote about a neighbor’s piano practice ends with a jab about voting.
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