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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
A piece recalling bygone shortages of staples like potatoes corn and sugar contrasts then and now. It notes periods when eggs and milk were scarce or cheap and laments modern temptations in shop windows. The ad then touts Miller's Worm Powders as safe for children and effective against intestinal worms.
The Montreal Herald laments idle suburban lands and urges organized use of vacant property. It argues land belongs to the public and condemns those who waste spaces or hoard plots. The piece calls for practical stewardship and shared access to Earth's fruits.
The Woodstock Sentinel Review argues that Canadian titles undermine the nation's spirit, noting the Sovereign often unaware of recipients and suggesting many honors reward unmentionable or nonpublic services. It calls for limiting titles to worthy public achievements in science art literature and politics.
Representatives of Germanic municipalities present a formal birthday address to the Kaiser recounting his titles as Most Serene Mighty Potent Emperor King and expressing loyalty. The document opens with ceremonial salutations and praises for the ruler's imperial authority.
Teething brings sleeplessness and digestive discomfort in infants. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted to regulate bowels and ease teething, with a testimonial from Mrs. Arthur of New Town. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. and Medicine Co. Brockville.
A strange ad extols Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator claiming to cure worm infestations that threaten children's vitality, while skeptics doubt the proverb time is money and warn about dangers. The piece blends dubious health claims with a cautionary tone about child safety.
A London Chronicle anecdote recounts a wartime encounter where an English constable explains alien registration to an American. The American realizes his status and quips that he is an alien, prompting the constable to admit surprise at the understated phrasing.
Fragmentary report speaks of a Canadian noble clan called ei urai devoted to recept and drill in wartime. The piece notes their varied fortunes from immense wealth to deep poverty and mentions Alphonse and a maid arranging hair, with references to Madame Alphonse and a missing maid.
The Montreal Herald argues that if Congress adopts daylight saving the U S should set a nationwide clock change. It notes Europe benefits and Canada would be obliged to follow. Local Canadian trials failed due to municipal scope. national agreement is deemed essential for practical hour alignment.
Sandy Goulette of Old Fort Bay Labrador recalls being near death from kidney failure. Doctors gave up but after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills he recovered enough to resume daily work. He urges others to believe in the remedy and offers to answer letters. The piece also notes Arkansas diamond mining history beginning in 1916 and promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cheap cure-all.
The Department of Agriculture in Ottawa establishes an information bureau to aid crop production. It aims to keep close contact with producers so difficulties can be addressed quickly and resources provided promptly.
An advertisement promotes Parmint double strength as a cure for catarrh, coughs, colds, deafness, and head noises. It outlines mixing instructions, claims blood action, and offers purchase via Canadian mail order from International Laboratories, Montreal, for 75 cents or 1 bottle plus shipping.
The discussion weighed alternatives for surplus milk, urging conversion to cheese over butter for national value. Cheese was seen as the best substitute if meat ran short, while starch use and clothing choices were framed as matters of proportion, with soft collars deemed acceptable.
An advertorial piece urges readers with pimples and eruptions to take Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it purifies blood by expelling impurities via the liver bowels and kidneys and revitalizes the arteries with fresh blood.
A reader from St. Thomas Ontario quotes Apaman and his husband discussing "Golden Musical Di edies" and notes the remark by Mus. Geonce Bonapert of 23 Chester St. The fragment captures local reaction to a purported remedy claiming musical benefits.
Staff Nurse Catherine Mararet Carruthers of the Territorial Reserve Nursing Service is the first woman honored with the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Haig cited her in the November 25 dispatch. Serving in France, she cared for wounded under dangerous fire and was slightly wounded by a shell. Carruthers, from Ireland, trained at Royal…
Edith asks about a quarrel with Jack and Ethel responds that there was none. Ethel adds that her birthday is coming next week.
The Springfield Republican argues that German policy is driven by force, not pity or scruple, with action explained by objective power rather than motives. It suggests German decisions resemble a creaking machine rather than a deliberative state.
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