Monkey Orders at Dominion Express Money Order
A brief item notes a monkey placed an order at Dominion Express Money Order and mentions a slight charge of three cents.
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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
A brief item notes a monkey placed an order at Dominion Express Money Order and mentions a slight charge of three cents.
Dr Campbell of the British Ministry of Food urges bakers at home to substitute a portion of flour with potatoes due to wheat flour shortages. He says potatoes improve texture flavor and aid shelf life, urging all households to use a set quantity in bread.
Mrs Ernest E Adkins of Brotton praises Baby's Own Tablets as the ideal mild laxative for children. Thousands of mothers agree the tablets relieve minor ailments and are a reliable household medicine. The De Witts Medicine Co Brockville Ont sells by mail. Wool harvests rise as an association forms in Eaglesham to promote high quality Scots long haired ram combings under British Red Cross auspices.
An editorial style notice discusses the precarious health needs of women at key life stages and cites testimonials from readers like St Catharines Ontario residents who credit Dr Pierres Fa Prescription with restoring health after prior medical failure.
Detroit steamship magnate A A Schantz heads investigations into safe air travel between Detroit and Cleveland Detroit to Buffalo and New York. The Cleveland Aerial Navigation Company with ties to the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company aims to offer emergency passenger service with planes on call and to establish a regular mail and passenger route if contracts are awarded.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as fast acting relief for corns. It claims the pain disappears, corns shrivel, and the skin peels away, urging readers to buy today for a small price. The copy emphasizes superior results over competing remedies and strong value.
The food control board instructs mills to halt bran additions and to label flour as Government Standard Flour. They are allowed to pack seven pounds per sack and to encourage graham or five pounds for home-made bread to be used in cooking.
Though Canada was not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil, it is the home of that famous product. From there its name spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand. Its wide use and demand attest its enduring appeal.
A dispatch from Amsterdam cites a frontier correspondent claiming Germany is constructing long range guns of the type used in the bomb project. The report notes ongoing efforts and potential implications for strategic warfare.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Minard's Liniment used by physicians and mention insurance, with lines about Miller's Worm Powders resolving worm troubles. text appears garbled but centers on medical remedies and insurer mentions.
England builds the largest electric vessel to use combined steam and electric systems. It undergoes tests at Bridgeleveld and will soon begin its first voyage. The design promises reduced coal use and increased cargo space for modern trade.
Joseph William Flack, a steel works manager in Dudley England, was fined 100 for attempting to obtain several small sums and clocking more hours than he worked. The report notes eight nations in the European war totaling 17,000,000 fighting men.
Canada reports 400000 under fire with about 30000 killed, wounded, or taken prisoner in three years. Major General Mewburn offers figures. total casualties and cost cited as $500 million for the year ending March 31. Buffalo bureau notes Canada’s steadfast aim to defeat Germany.
A damaged OCR-style fragment mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure and a two part dosage note. It is unclear and lacks complete context or verifiable details.
Fragments discuss a homely riddle about starting tasks with a coal problem and reference Judg. Minard's Liniment Lumberman's Friend. The snippet hints at a humorous or instructional tone in a historical ad or page feature.
The British government gratefully accepted a large financial offer totaling 1.9 million pounds to assist war expenditures. An immediate contribution of 1.0 million was pledged, with a further half million allocated to the defense budget.
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