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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
6
The excerpt condemns European slavery and calls for renewed freedom across the continent, citing moral outrage and the New York Sun’s critique of complacency. It contrasts calls for liberty with a harsh remark on prejudice, and touches on asthma remedies and a stray jest about a wedding gift and a coin.
Descriptions from Gallipoli reveal deadly shells and a three week average life for soldiers in trenches. Shrapnel earns the nickname Turkish delight among Newfoundlanders as combat noises become familiar. Additional notes touch on worm-powders for children, and a Chinese tea anecdote from an American visitor. The London News column closes with a brisk domestic quip.
A wartime observer notes soldiers coping with shellfire. French troops sing and display courage, while British soldiers reportedly bet on the next shell’s impact, illustrating dark humor amid danger.
An advertisement extols the health benefits of Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to restore rich red blood, relieve fatigue and nervousness, and improve digestion and headaches. It asserts rapid action and long standing Canadian use with testimonials from readers.
In the Peace River district of northern Alberta a creamery at Grande Prairie marks a major advance. Previously lack of processing and storage forced seasonal shipments from Edmonton, hindering development of a mixed farming area that now looks to grow with the new facility.
The government in Quebec plans to name new townships after great battles involving Canadian soldiers. Possible names include Ypres Courcelette and St Julien. The note closes with a caution about a stern parent keeping to his ground.
A letter from W A Hutchinson praises Minardus Linime for severe gripe and influenza relief. He reports lasting benefit from the winter remedy and endorses its effectiveness for inflammation. The note is dated in a formal business tone addressing Minard's Liviscent Co Limited Gentlemen.
A columnist argues beef remains pricey because it cannot be cheaply adulterated like other foods. The discussion highlights consumer mistrust and calls for clearer pricing signals and quality standards.
An old man seeks life insurance at age ninety four. The insurer balks but the applicant cites statistics showing fewer deaths after ninety four. This Tir-Bits item humorously contrasts medical lore with actuarial data.
In a humorous courtroom exchange a Brinker blames Tinker for causing rising clothing costs as each wife needs an equivalent gown. A legal declaration claims F. J. Cheney & Co will pay for every cave of Co tarrh, while ads reference Holloway's Corn Cure claiming numerous cures.
Capt Patrick Corcoran of the Royal Engineers, famed for numerous retreats across France, now on permanent leave in New York City, remarks that for the Irishman fighting in the war is his amusement while other nations call war serious, sublime, or sport.
Despite European conflict wrecking regular trade, Japan’s celluloid toy industry operates at full capacity to supply England India China Hong Kong and the United States. German material shortages force factories to adapt as war strains escalate.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Frances urging reform for a suitor while Flora questions his faults. The exchange hints at social pressures and concerns about a potential marriage, but the text is incomplete and unclear about specifics.
A woman jokes she would not marry for a million dollars, while the man replies he would not marry her unless it was for love. The exchange shows playful banter and a humorous difference in views on marriage.
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