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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
2
The country celebrates its general election stance toward government reform diverting liquor funds to health and productivity. A St John Telegraph editorial urges action over talk as prohibition, seen as beneficial to health morals and the war effort, gains broad approval.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women in nursing and fatigue. It cites testimonials from Mrs J H Pawell and Mrs Gooch praising relief for weakness, nervousness, and run down health.
A distressed infant suffered eczema that began on the face and spread over the body. The remedy used was Cuticura ointment and soap, as advised by Henry Murray of Harbor.
A London Chronicle article argues for supply kitchens run on practical business lines. It says ready to heat wholesome meals at reasonable prices would ease servant shortages, save coal and labor, and help wartime women workers by reducing food waste nationwide.
The article urges mothers to treat teen anaemia in girls with Dr Williams Pink Pills. It claims pale cheeks headaches breathlessness and fainting signal anaemia and promises new red blood and better health. Pills sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Sir Rosslyn Wemyss is introduced as the new first lord of the admiralty. Born in 1864 he is praised as a top fighter in the British navy and played a key role at the Battle of Jutland. He comes from an old English aristocratic family and entered the service in 1877.
The Woodstock Sentinel Review argues that peaceful relief for its people would come if fighting were restricted to the Huns and barbarians. If they refuse, the rest of the world may become barbaric, as many combatants fight for a cause, not pleasure, and see fighting as necessary.
Lighthearted snippet notes a person now in the diplomatic service. previously a stage manager and amateur drama club member. The remark highlights an unexpected career shift with humorous framing.
An Cincinnati expert touts freezone as a simple remedy for corns and calluses. A few drops on the affected area allegedly relieves soreness and allows the entire corn to lift out with minimal tissue irritation. A small bottle is said to cost little and should be available at drug stores or via wholesalers.
General von Laudendorff declared modern warfare hinges on destroying morale of a nation rather than decisive battles. He warned Russia’s fate follows military pressure and internal strain, arguing the revolution’s rise is a consequence of ongoing operations. The quote is cited by the Philadelphia Enquirer and echoed with a temperate joke in the Washington Star.
The fragment recalls a guard and a sergeant exchange on a bridge with a quip about a man not being present. It shifts to a warning about worms harming children if not addressed. Alfred Noyes comments on critics, attributing them to ignorance in a quip about hexameters and a father’s question to his son.
An 19th century advertisement extols Minard's Liniment as a diphtheria cure and praises Dr. Thomas's Electric Oil as a superior remedy. The piece touts its universal usefulness, noting men prize it as a valuable liniment and listing widespread applications.
A fragmentary note describes a strange scene during a snow event in a distant land. The narrator recalls fear and wonder as locals react to icy conditions and unfamiliar weather amid a night of unusual events.
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