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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor for quick relief of a crusty sore corn with just a drop or two. It claims superior effectiveness over other remedies and mentions Pat's as a low-cost alternative found in drug stores.
A young husband questions a cake while the bride insists the taste is correct. She cites a cookbook line as proof, masking a lighthearted domestic dispute about dessert.
A medical advertisement argues pink pills restore blood health and vital strength. It cites Mrs Julius Tuck of Mull Ontario, claiming dramatic relief from fatigue, nervousness, and poor digestion after using the tonic. Boxes priced at 50 cents each or six for 2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Co Flubdub vows a move to form an investigating committee as a display of fellowship. He cryptically asks who will be under scrutiny, prompting questions about the panel and its targets in Louisville.
A fragment describes a U S girl in semi uniform in Detroit with a National Service badge on her coat. An acquaintance comments “Hum-h” about no skirts, while the girl explains “No Sl o ck ers.”
An ad touts Parmelec's Vegetable Pills as a simple cheap and effective regulator of the digestive system. It claims the pills suit the poor and those avoiding doctors' bills and notes their wide availability. The item includes a remembered quip by William Dean Howells about typographical errors.
An advertisement claims freezone dissolves corns or calluses with a few drops directly on the tender area. It says the corn lifts out with no pain and sells at drugstores cheaply. The note exaggerates cures and includes an unrelated animal joke and catarrh promotion.
An advertisement touts Miller's Worm Powders as safe for infants and young children and promises relief from intestinal worms. It appeals to worried parents by claiming the product protects against suffering caused by parasitic worms.
Pte. J. W. Boucher of Ganano, aged 73, arrived with overseas troops at Kingston. He is described as the oldest man in khaki among the soldiers arriving, having endured eight months at the front and fought in the United States Civil War.
A fragmentary line from Cirenee Litywbit discusses a surge with added legs, suggesting a playful or surreal remark. The incomplete phrasing leaves specifics unclear but centers on a rising count and an unusual detail.
Fragmentary text shows a grandmother and Ruth in a tense exchange about a clock that may be standing still. The line hints at deception and weariness in a domestic scene.
An egg circle at Blackie Alberta organized under government supervision shows a strong first year. In recent weeks poultry product shipments averaged weekly value and the business transacted in the past season amounts to about $7 000.
A fragment notes Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere and references a wartime passing show. Dialogue implies a tense scene with an officer and sergeant reacting to a troublesome group and a trainer describing the situation. The tone hints at a military or parade context with improvised speech.
A Ottawa Journal telecast praises the navy’s vast role in WWI. It lauds the disposal of German commerce, maintenance of Allied supply lines, and transport of millions of troops, noting the fleet’s stealthy yet pivotal success against submarine threats.
Local notices report multiple cures attributed to Minard's Liniment. J M Campbell from Bay of Islands, Daniels from Springhill Nova Scotia, and Geo Tingley from Albert County New Brunswick state recovery from acute bronchitis, rheumatism, and other ailments.
A fragment describes men bidding for wives in Morocco and two girls discussing the horror of being auctioned. The tone hints at a critical view of the custom and questions its humanity.
The Spring field Republican reports Germany proclaims a business peace by erecting 400 trading booths along the Russian front. The move signals a hoped for boost for German traders amid wartime tensions and market hopes.
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