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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
7
The article forecasts a major rise in wool and mutton production across Eastern Canada and the Dominion. Projections include 4,000,000 pounds of wool graded in Toronto next season and Alberta potentially reaching one million sheep within two years, driven by farmers finances and profit potential.
A brief item notes the line Yes that's Captain Deeping's wife and remarks on his boat going down with all on board. The reply adds a grim twist stating his boat's a submarine, implying a wartime misfortune or joke about the vessel.
The Electric Oil by Dr. Thomas remains popular and expands its usefulness, praised as the oil of the people. It is said to outpace many oils, with thousands benefiting and preferring it above all others.
The tale tells of Private Tommy Sims in a hospital who pretends to be cured to avoid discharge. When a doctor turns away he slips the thermometer into hot tea, then replaces it before the doctor looks again. The doctor questions him, acknowledging the ruse with a wry line.
Arnold Bennett argues in the London Daily News that a substantial faction remains committed to war. He divides it into two groups: unimaginative individuals who resist societal progress and conspiratorial figures who fear democracy and rely on armies to block democratic advance.
A Cincinnati chemist claims a new drug named free zone dissolves corn and callus with a drop or two. Applied directly, soreness vanishes and the corn loosens for lifting with no pain or burning. Dismisses humbug and urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
A British drill sergeant regales rookies at Camp Kearny with war stories claiming he rode in the ammunition wagon after being shot. The crowd doubts his veracity but he retorts that bullets filled him so he became the ammunition wagon.
The report recalls General Allenby walking on foot through Jerusalem’s Jaffa gate, while Kaiser Wilhelm II arrived with imperial pomp. The Kaiser’s entourage forced wall removal for space, highlighting divergent approaches to rule and respect for local customs between German and British authorities.
A jocular exchange about Norah sending lamb chops sparks a humorous tale of appetite and mock scandal. The husband raves about the meat, while a playful reply suggests blunt honesty and household humor. The dialogue ends with a quip about painting in the nude and a work jacket pun.
A health ad argues that appetite loss signals digestion trouble and poor blood nourishment. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood richness, curing indigestion and related stomach distress, with a testimonial from Lizzie Ashton of Thamesville Ontario and price details.
English trial shows mastication as a food control method proven with 7,000 schools in Darling Lancashire. The program aims to reduce food waste and improve consumption by teaching proper chewing and bolting practices, with observed benefits in school children.
The copy promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a mild yet effective remedy to clear the stomach and bowels of impurities and irritants. It claims painless, thorough action, permanent cure, and suitability for delicate constitutions with no painful aftereffects.
Archdeacon Cody of Toronto argues the food controller’s role is to ensure sufficient export supply, not to fix prices. He cites a widespread misunderstanding about the duties of food control.
The Victoria Colonist reports a Toronto plan to form fifty Women’s Service Force battalions with enlistment ages 18 to 35, serving through the war and six months after, paid like soldiers unless a higher wage applies. The aim is to compensate for men called to action and unlock greater woman power in Canada.
The notice advertises out of town supply payments using Dominion money orders with a three cent value.
The federal food board and New York wholesale grocers must take back excess profit goods from customers. Signs in windows announce refunds and three grocers must notify customers of overcharge refunds. A St. Louis paper notes public schools teaching cooks questioningly.
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