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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
2
Directors of Allsopp's in London report rising wartime profits with 1914 at £13,018, 1915 at £231,335, 1916 at £6791, and 1917 at £127,165. Shareholders respond with cheer as the country drinks through the war, profits rolling with rhythmic regularity.
A stressed man meets a young woman at a London terminal and claims she is his long lost daughter. She kisses him, but when she discovers the ruse the man denies it as an officer finds his diamond pin in her possession. The man insists it’s an old trick from his homeland.
A Winnipeg Telegram quote notes strong belief that a person will marry their appeal sites, with many convinced the claim is true, reflecting public debate over a puzzling assertion.
A Sovereign Remedy for War argues that economic pressure via a united alliance can force peace. It notes that wartime economies become self sufficient as trade arteries severed by embargoes strain nations, leaving military force less decisive in war length and outcome.
An ad touts Putnam's Corn Remover as removing corns with a drop or two, lifting them easily with no pain and no afterhurt. It claims quick, complete removal including the root, costs a quarter in any drug store, and urges readers to get Putnam's today.
A Alberta farmer collected 9900 dollars for timothy seed and sold 400 tons of hay for 5000 dollars. The district’s timothy crop earned strong grades, with 70 percent No. 1, sold to a single buyer believed to be the largest seed sale of its kind. The report adds a health note about a separate asthma remedy claim by Dr. Kellogg, noting cautious advertising and claimed relief.
The piece argues German leaders push for peace talks while insisting victory is impossible. It claims propaganda masks real aims to prepare for a future war, as Germany seeks to avert a total collapse while opponents tire and long for normal life.
The text reports Secretary Baker on an arm inspection tour at Newport Harbor crossing to a camp. A nearby British corps signalled to an American war vessel asking who was aboard and was answered The secretary of war. The note implies secrecy and a light exchange. An agricultural center in Chicago opens to teach urban backyard war garden methods.
The London Daily Telegraph notes the Royal Navy must counter new German methods of attack as subs and mines challenge sea control. It argues Britain maintains vigilance as German battleships stay in home waters, testing the fleet and protecting commerce.
A Cincinnati authority endorses Freezone for corns and calluses. A few drops on tender skin relieve soreness and loosen the corn or callus so it can be lifted out root and all without pain. The small bottle is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
A Canadian editorial argues Canada and the United States should resist grain rationing to aid Britain, asserting it is a continental duty to prevent England from starving. The piece contrasts grain use for food versus whisky and calls for end to distillery shipments if needed.
The militia department announces a new system to improve shipboard treatment of core soldiers. Experienced officers will accompany draftees and later lead returned soldiers on return trips. With draftees sent to England with limited training, officers of exceptional ability will oversee en route care to Canada, aiming to greatly reduce complaints and ensure better conditions.
Canton Ohio report of Mrs Mary Boyd who suffered female troubles. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after two doctors recommended surgery. Her mother advised the remedy and she could resume housework, urging others with similar troubles to try the product.
Local business Jenkins and Jenkins at Linthed Astique Galleries 28 and 20 College Street Toresta Ontario advertise cash for articles. They invite readers to bring items for appraisal and payment.
An old legend from Ahmadnagar in Hindustan recounts Princess Saale protecting royal treasure by melting gold and silver into cannon balls etched with curses. Akbar supposedly found the treasury empty, and a gold cannon ball later recovered by a scavenger weighed eight pounds worth about $2.00, proving nothing but myth.
The article warns that stormy March weather harms infants by making mothers struggle to keep them indoors. It advises regular, small doses of Baby's Own to settle the stomach and bowels, claiming it prevents colds and keeps babies healthier until nicer days return. The remedy is sold by Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Ville, Ontario, 25 cents a box by mail.
Wounded Germans in Guillemont are described cowering in surrender as British troops press their advance. An officer and troops recount prisoners begging for mercy and offering valuables to avoid death. One captured quartet tried to trade a £30 watch for life, but the gesture failed and the men remained captives.
A short notice asserts that corns can be removed without surgical operation by using Holloway's Corn Cure. The claim emphasizes noninvasive treatment as an alternative to surgery.
The piece notes that aviators commonly fly between 20 feet and 5,000 feet, far above swallows and skylarks. It compares planes to birds like swallows and skylarks, stating planes span 49 feet and typical bird altitudes rarely exceed a few hundred feet, though migrating birds may reach higher levels.
The readable fragment hints at a newspaper page with editor and writers in a fussy public tone. It references the city and presses, with incomplete phrases suggesting a discussion of editing and authorship.
The piece surveys how wealth is measured across nations in 1910. It compares American, English, French, German standards and notes the extreme values in currencies like Portuguese reis and rets, with references to famous names and the idea of vast fortunes.
Germany's economy is said to be steadily undermined by Allied pressure and American blockade. The piece argues Germany adapts and may endure three years of war, but warns that ongoing losses in men money and materials threaten eventual collapse of resistance.
Nervous complaints often stem from poor digestion as the stomach governs the nerves. A course of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills calms disturbances, restores normal stomach action, and relieves nerve irritation. No sedative matches their effectiveness, with thousands testifying to their benefits.
Wartime guidance stresses eating vegetables as patriotic and practical. Vegetables save meat and wheat, support soldiers, and keep bodies strong. Canada grows ample stocks with winter storage of potatoes carrots onions and cabbage. Doctors link mineral-rich vegetables to renewed energy as seasons shift. Winter fare uses carrots onions in stews and varied cooking methods.
The reflection notes that winter steadies the mind and sharpens study, as the world’s essentials endure through cold days and high skies. It contrasts winter’s heroic appeal to the intellect with summer’s warmer, sentiment driven charm, citing John Burroughs on self-imposed tasks.
Testimonies from readers in Ontario claim long lasting relief from eczema after regular use of Dr Chase’s Ointment. Credible accounts describe rapid improvement within weeks and permanent cure after five years with continued use.
A British patrol vessel enters a large U-boat and sinks it after a brief exchange of fire. The German commandant, rescued, laments luck claiming proper ammunition was lacking. Mystery surrounds why ammunition was unusable and who bore the blame.
A British air pilot recalls a dinner in England with Flying Corps officers and a Dowager who asked useless questions. The tale centers on a looming engine failure in flight and the grim joke that not every engine can guarantee a safe descent.
J D Whelpley argues in the Fortnightly Review that the League of Nations should be built on economic leverage rather than military force. He notes Wilson's vision, allied council support, and the potential for neutral nations to join, with Germany Austria and Turkey likely to follow.
Mr F Hedley Auld deputy minister of agriculture Sas katchewan speaks at Regina Poultry Association meeting urging city breeders to promote poultry raising among citizens. He argues grain growers should focus on grain while urban poultry and hog raising can boost local supplies for allies.
A leaflet circulating across Germany quotes a suppressed Vorwarts extract arguing people die of hunger and Germany faces catastrophe. It warns that possession can lead to arrest and heavy imprisonment, describing potential war losses and political danger.
An advertisement touts a nutritive food tonic as a strong aid for fatigue and weakness. It argues the tonic restores energy by supplying essential nutrients and improving daily stamina.
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