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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
2
Readers confront shocking European slave practices as New York Sun questions national indifference. The letter condemns revived servitude in Europe and calls for renewed liberty despite rising powers. Paradoxical quips on modernization and a Kellogg asthma remedy ad punctuate the fragment.
Excerpts describe life at Gallipoli with John Gallishaw recalling shell sounds and shrapnel nicknamed Turkish delight by Newfoundlanders. Other notes warn of worms from Miller’s Worm-Powders and a China tea anecdote, ending with a fragment on an old lady and London News humor.
An eyewitness description recalls soldiers during shelling in France. The captain notes Frenchmen sing not to match fear with courage but with joy, while the British bet on the next shell’s impact as shells explode and bodies scatter.
An old advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for blood deficiency and related fatigue. It argues rich red blood cures ailments and claims the pills restore health with the first dose, citing Canadian usage and testimonials.
The Peace River district in northern Alberta sees a major advance with a new creamery at Grande Prairie. Previously supply depended on Edmonton shipments due to lacking local processing and storage facilities. The region, suited for mixed farming, gains momentum as local industry expands.
The Quebec government plans naming new townships after battles where Canadian soldiers fought. Potential names include Ypres Courcelette and St Julien. The item notes a stern parent returning ground home and a sense of pride.
A customer shares how Minardus Linime helped with a severe La Grippe attack last winter and during inflammation. The letter from W A Hutchinson praises the remedy's effectiveness and notes repeated personal proof.
A brief explanation notes beef’s high costs compared with other foods. It argues there is no method to adulterate beef with cheaper materials, implying price reflects real production factors.
A short humorous note describes an old man seeking life insurance at age ninety four. The insurer doubts coverage, but the man cites statistics showing fewer deaths after ninety four, implying his argument for life.
A courtroom exchange cites Brinker accusing Tinker of lavish gowns forcing his wife to match expenses. The passage includes a legal attestation by Frank J. Cheney about a business and a claim of a hundred dollars per cave calumny. It also references a humorous proverb the early bird catches the worm and Holloway's Corn Cure claims.
Capt. Patrick Corcoran of the Royal Engineers, a veteran on the Western Front, is on permanent leave in New York City. The piece cites his wry remark that for the Irish the war is a fighting spectacle, contrasting other national attitudes.
Despite the European war crippling normal trade, Japan’s celluloid toy manufacturers run at full capacity to meet rising demand in England, India, China, Hong Kong and the United States. German war material restrictions boost toy production while scarce supplies affect other sectors, ministers note.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Flora and Frances discussing reform and marriage. Frances questions a partner’s behavior while Flora recalls others noting flaws. The text is incomplete, with unclear details about identities or outcomes.
In a lively exchange a woman jokes she would not marry for a million dollars while a man counters that he would not marry her even if she were a million. The dialogue highlights wit and stubborn pride in a domestic flirtation.
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