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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
7
The article notes German units called death detachments that loot corpses on the battlefield and send belongings to rear supply centers. It warns of impersonation by Germans posing as French or British soldiers to deceive allied troops. It also promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as relief for indigestion, claiming strong efficacy.
A Vancouver Province reader speaks to a decorated soldier asking what inspired his act. The reply notes personal pride in investing in the war loan and wanting to keep funds safe and secure.
Readers are shown plans for a new Calgary flour mill and grain elevator, touted as the largest in Canada and among the continent's most modern. The plant will operate in two units, export flour preparation and local flour, with capacity 6000 to 7000 barrels daily and one million bushels elevator storage. The project is expected to employ three to four thousand workers and cost near a million dollars.
A physician explains that winter cold drives blood away from the skin to the liver causing tiredness and languor. Dr Hamilton's Pills, made from vegetable extracts like Mace and Butternut, stimulate the liver, purify the blood, and restore energy and appetite. A 25 cent box is advertised for winter health.
Adm Sir Cecil Burney recounts a Dublin quayside episode about jokes and repartee with a wary remark about the legendary wit of the common people. A companion tests the theory by taunting a fruit seller and a Mrs. Old Lady, prompting a judged retort about jesting and sharp talk.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dialogue with names Nete Tukes and MSuied Sonoks. It mentions a shil ting fer and a tenpenny one, suggesting a garbled speech sample and unclear context from a historical page.
The census and statistics office reports ten year averages 1908 to 1917 for field crops. Fall wheat yields in Canada average 23 bushels per acre and spring wheat 19. In the United States 1907 to 1916 averages are 15.6 for winter and 13.2 for spring wheat. The Prairie Provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba dominate Canadian wheat production.
Manitoba led western provinces in government aided co operative cattle buying for breeding. About 3 500 cows supplied to nearly 1 000 settlers with 3 000 applications on hand. First payments due fall 1917 met on time, indicating thrifty delivery and profitable investment. Alberta reports similar success.
A Toronto reader extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best tonic for a nervous breakdown. She cites sleeplessness, weakness, and fatigue, claiming the remedy restored health. The message includes caller names and addresses as part of the testimonial.
The Manitoba government offers a scheme for grazing and feeding farms without cattle buying power. Farmers stock approved cattle, government pays, and secures with a lien note at six percent interest due next October. Last summer nearly two thousand prime head were kept for fattening rather than slaughter.
A reader from St. Leon Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets as the best medicine for children. The testimonial says the tablets ease constipation colic and colds and that the baby improved after use. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or local dealers at 25 cents a box.
Illinois criminology group at Chicago convention argues liquor removal will end crime and cites a state senator who links murder to revolvers and liquor rather than innate criminality. The talk blames indiscriminate sale of weapons and drink for juvenile worm issues as well.
A fragmented Buffalo Express clipping ponders who will determine the German way. The text shows a wavering voice about action and responsibility without clear attribution or outcome.
A striking exhibit showcasing Canada s natural resources opens at Windsor Street Station Osborne Street adjoining the main entrance. The Quebec government and the CPR present a dual display with Quebec samples like lumber asbestos minerals grain sugar fur animals and fish alongside CPR highlights of western Canadian produce fruits and minerals.
A terse note suggests uniforms signal allegiance to a leader identified as Regina Eles Sahole, implying symbolic authority rather than attire shaping identity. The item highlights the tension between dress and leadership in public perception.
The Winnipeg Free Press notes an expected 25 percent rise in Alberta bacon production this year. It reports fewer pig losses among young pigs this spring than in the prior three years and anticipates total provincial multiplication of native porkers as the production campaign progresses.
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