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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
An advertising notice urges enlistment in the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteers Reserve to keep the navy supreme and defend Canada's coast. It notes an urgent demand for men 18 to 45 for overseas and coast guard service and directs volunteers to the nearest naval recruiting station for full information.
A defendant asks whether the judge can double the sentence and remove hard labor, while referencing terms heard in Coll eté months in jail with hard labor. The dialogue suggests concern over penalties and labor requirements in the case.
Citizens chat over overheard remarks about a supposedly new girl and a jokey line about the Ten Commandments. The exchange hints at quirks of local gossip and relationships without explicit details. The tone remains light and humorous.
The coal output of Alberta for 1916, per Provincial Mining Department statistics, was 4,648,604 tons, up from 1915's 3,434,891 tons and compared with 1913's 4,306,346 tons, the record year to date in Alberta coal mining.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as capable of lifting all corns or calluses with a few drops applied to the corn. The small bottle costs a few cents and allegedly dries instantly without inflaming surrounding tissue or causing pain or infection.
Slum residents debate a controversial figure as a father is reportedly placed away for safekeeping amid accusations of safe-breaking. The exchange hints at tense social power and enforcement actions.
An ad extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the best remedy for digestive upset among brain workers. It claims nervous energy use causes stomach and liver irregularities and asserts the pills are specially compounded for success with many users testifying to superior power.
A reader recalls sugar price spikes and explains a grocer saying fears drive demand. He suggests stocking up in quantity lowers later prices once fear subsides, applying the idea to other goods.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a woman driver accusing a man in a muddy encounter. He brushes dirt off and retorts no evidence, claiming long walking history. The overheard exchange hints at tension over a possible pursuit or confrontation on the road.
A London and South Western Bank teller notes a man deposited two thousand pounds into a war loan as gold inflows surge nationwide. Officials observe a month with gold payments triple the prior six months, while the War Savings Committees report sovereigns and half sovereigns flooding in. Lady Maxwell offers a third of her capital 1750 pounds yearly for war funding, totaling 35000 pounds. A widow contributes a 10 shilling Treasury note and 5 shilling 6d postal order.
An advertisement from Douglas & Company Napanee Ont promotes curing cows with an Egyptian liniment. It claims the product treats cows and is available for sale through all dealers.
Aircraft making is highly profitable with two firms rapidly accumulating fortunes. New scouting machines cost about $5,500 while large Diplanes used for training run to around $7,500. Demand from the army grows, forcing makers to scale up.
The report discusses persistent catarrh in the country as a focal constitutional illness. It mentions plans for constitutional treatment and references F J Cheney Co of Toledo as the manufacturer linked to related preparations.
A fragment notes an inquisitive figure in France asking about past encounters and claiming veteran status in a cook's tour context. The text is informal and cryptic, lacking clear dates or events.
A seasoned adviser questions a young apprentice about cooking. The exchange centers on whether cooking is a mere skill or a deeper art and what initial item to prepare first. The dialogue hints at discipline and method in culinary training.
The note asks how the new lease is progressing and asks about the rent rate. It references securing the roof and mortgage as ongoing financial concerns.
Ohio Experiment Station reports treating seed oats with a 40 percent formaldehyde solution, sold as forma lin, is likely profitable. Mix one pint with 40 gallons of water to treat 40 bushels, spread oats on a floor or canvas, cover with a blanket for three hours, then dry. Disinfect bags mills and drills with the same solution to prevent further infection.
Alberta dairy sector expands with dairy cows rising from 147,687 to 215,033 head valued at 7.95 million to 12.5 million dollars. Creamery butter production climbs from 2.5 million to 8.5 million pounds and cheese output grows from 100,000 to 680,000 pounds.
Nervous children suffer tics and jerks from St Vitus Dance, common ages six to fourteen. Cure centers on building blood and reducing mental stress, using Dr Williams Pink Pills to renew blood supply and strengthen nerves. A testimonial from Oakville, Ontario notes dramatic improvement after treatment. Pills available 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
Fragmentary note asks what a portable house is in Meevish. Two lines later a harsh, odd ad promises worm remedies by Mother Graves Exterminator to restore health. The text also hints at pie cutting and reciprocal fairness.
Neil Ferguson states in Marion Bridge on May 30 1902 that Minard's Liniment has been the top seller and his first choice for a year, calling it the best variety of liniments he handles.
An elderly patient, once said to be at death's door, begins to mend under a doctor's care. The exchange includes a quip about his Ches terfeldian address and a question about whether he left a card.
The inquest found that Joseph Wright a 29 year old private in the Lincoln regiment died from tuberculosis accelerated by privations and unsuitable food while a prisoner of war in Germany. Wright formerly worked as a Chester butler and was captured at Loos. He spent nine months as a POW before being sent to Switzerland in an emaciated state.
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