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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
8
A correspondent notes in small French towns where U S troops are quartered shops sell American matches mustard groceries and sterilized milk with American products dominating daily life except whisky which once followed the flag.
A 1907 notice from Canada lists testimonials claiming cure of gout rheumatism and other pains by Minard's Liniment. The letter mentions Halifax Sussex Ontario Quebec and cities including Markham Lakefield and Col. Crewe Read with Oct 9 1907 as the date. The brief appears as a consumer endorsement request rather than a clinical result.
A humorous exchange contrasts the sentimental speaker with a practical listener on why old songs endure. The Buffalo Express quotes a remark about rarity shaping affection for classics.
In a playful line from the Detroit Free Press a reader jokes that the only problem with their steam furnace is obtaining coal. The quote reflects daily life concerns and humor in the early 20th century newspaper page.
An agreement between Romania and Russia diverts the Bessarabian wheat crop to Romania. Storage depots are in place and 20 000 tons are gathered for army needs. Lieut Colonel J W Boyle reports the outlook improved amid abundant crops.
The draft shows rural districts have a 7 percent higher rate of apparently defective physical conditions than cities. Officials blame the gap on insufficient medical inspection in country schools.
University of Wisconsin journalism head Willard G. Bleyer tells students that reading the news daily is essential to forming intelligent opinions. He cites President Wilson on the food of opinion and says public democracy depends on citizens engaging with the day's newspapers.
A Dr Williams' Baby's Own Tablets advertisement touts a mild safe remedy for minor illnesses in children. Mrs Hastey of Gleason and N.B. endorses the product as satisfactory. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
The piece argues that giving a boy a small .22 rifle endangers birds. It warns boys seek to test rifles on birds and urges schooling on birds’ role in protecting crops from pests to value feathered friends more.
A brief humorous exchange features Minard’s Liniment claimed to cure colds among other ailments. The mock dialogue involves a judge and a prisoner debating a remedy and a missed opportunity to use it.
A new American machine gun design uses an endless belt feed to deliver ammunition from hoppers without interrupting fire. While typical guns exhaust belts of about 250 rounds and fire for around thirty seconds, the proposed weapon supposedly discharges thousands of rounds without pause, performing the work of two standard guns.
Arthur E. Fisher as Saskatchewan superintendent of insurance reports 1916 fire losses in the province amounting to 1,558,192. Property destroyed includes 178 barns, 14 churches, 488 dwellings, 31 grain elevators, 37 granaries, 27 hotels, 54 general stores, 36 stables and 11 warehouses.
A garbled Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement promises one hundred dollars for cure and notes years of use, interrupted by a faded line about Toledo druggists. The text also includes a Washington Star quip about prices rising after a town went dry and Broncho Bob’s remark on two buckwheat cakes and a fried egg.
A fragment notes the link between nerve cell depletion and potential cures, highlighting the urgency of finding effective medical treatments. The reference suggests ongoing research and hopeful outcomes in neural repair.
Commander Hervey of the NAS is awarded the Distinguished Service Order for singlehandedly tackling nine Gotha bombers at 12 000 feet and sending two down into the sea after a thrilling fight. Born in Stratford Ontario he earned his certificate in Toronto. Parents Mr and Mrs P C B Hervey live in Calgary.
A convention of the National Paint and Varnish association heard that sunflower cultivation can yield 30 dollars per acre as a substitute for linseed. The report emphasizes sunflower as a key economic crop for farmers.
The text mix includesMinard's Liniment praise and playful dialogue about Mrs Roxton and Mrs Oldmynx, with mentions of Comatete Scott Mother Graves Worm and a casual dining moment. It shows informal chatter and stray product references within clipped dialogue.
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