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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
5
An official estimate shows Canada will harvest 159,123,000 bushels of wheat from 10,058,300 acres at about 15 bushels per acre, down from 29 bushels on 12,986,400 acres last year, with related declines in oats barley and rye.
A Scottish farmer faces a lawyer in a local court as the examiner presses about his meal that night. The exchange grows heated with the lawyer insisting on precise details while the farmer responds with stubborn, indirect answers.
The late Gilman Marston argued a complex case in New Hampshire. After an hour and a half the judge failed to follow the points, prompting Marston to ask if the judge could follow him. The judge admitted he might quit if he could not find his way back.
Advertisement claims Zam-Buk penetrates to underlying tissues to destroy germs and promote new flesh, offering a permanent cure for eczema and skin troubles. It lists conditions like ringworm ulcers and burns and markets 50c boxes or 3 for $1.26 from Zam-nuk Co., Toronto.
Reports from Ceranje claim Austrian authorities recovered the crown jewels of Serbia hidden by monks at the Det cham Monastery in New Serbia. The stash allegedly includes ancient gold and silver, gems, gold chalices, and sacerdotal vestments covered in Cyrilian characters.
A reader letters that Minard's Liniment Co Ltd receives endorsement from T. B. Lavers of St John who reports excellent results treating rheumatism and sprains. The note is signed Dear Sirs and in formal 19th century voice.
Article praises Franco British cooperation in the frontline war effort describing harmony of armies, courage, and single purpose. It argues critics misjudge the commanders and highlights shared sacrifice and belief that traditional foes cannot match the Allied unity.
A discouraged salesman ends a dull day by pressing a prospective customer to view his sample line. The customer refuses, saying nothing is wanted, and the salesman asks again to examine the goods before leaving.
The Orkneys passed from Denmark to Scotland in 1468 as a pledge for Queen Dowry with no transfer rights to redeem. Danes offered nothing about future redemption and the claimed cost to redeem would far exceed the islands worth. Then a separate note promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy for intestinal worms in children.
Modern efficiency evolves a standard barn type thirty six feet wide and as long as needed for cattle. It allows two rows of cattle and spaces for feed and manure carriers and milking machines. Manufacturers standardize stalls stanchions and mangers to these measurements. Consult an expert and follow definite plans.
In a September 24 1916 letter from Pambrum Saskatchewan Harry C Williams a former advertising force and stock raiser celebrates the vast scope of the Canadian West calling it the Best West and Last West. He vows to bring ten families or connect them with the community to become citizens.
The article warns that autumn conditions strain infants with sudden warmth and cold, causing colds and stomach troubles. It recommends Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Keeign Medicine Co as a remedy, sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from Brockville.
President Wilson appeals to electors claiming he has kept the country out of war. The Times contrasts this with German actions noting casualties from the Lusitania sinking and attacks on American soil, arguing that the murderers have not faced strict accountability.
An elderly woman questions a recruit about why he is not at the front. The recruit tests her by asking to watch him walk to the next corner, then vanishes from view after she watches him.
The Farmer argues neighborhoods must form clubs to solve local business and social issues beyond individual effort. These clubs become the working unit in rural plans and can affiliate with others to tackle larger regional problems, starting in one’s own neighborhood.
Advertisement touts Dr D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a life changing treatment. It claims to restore strength and energy, turning a dreary life into renewed vitality for many sufferers.
The firm head consults Nelson the janitor about an applicant for assistant janitor. Nelson confirms the boy is truthful but uncertain in his overall suitability, noting that some say he will, some say he won t. The exchange reveals concerns over trustworthiness and consistency.
Government plans include a Canadian aviation school and a factory to manufacture European aeroplanes and motors not yet built in Canada. The Imperial Munitions Board will supervise both the school and factory with British support during the war. Canadian aviators have proven their value at the front, notably in the Somme, leading to a formal aviation branch.
The Washington Star highlights the approach as a key factor in golf. It notes players need suitable jobs to permit afternoon access to the links, underscoring scheduling as part of preparation.
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