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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage captures a domestic exchange where a husband recalls his wife’s remark about him and a companion retorts that she would not have chosen him if he had been more refined. The text is incomplete but suggests marital tension and class critique.
Promotional copy claims a product removes corns and calluses with a few drops then lifting them away with fingers no humbug. The text emphasizes ease of use and immediate results without pain.
A Cincinnati chemist developed Free Zone, a new ether compound marketed as a fast acting corn and callus remover. The ad claims immediate relief with a drop on the affected area, painless removal of corn or callus, and affordability from drugstores and wholesale suppliers.
A fragment notes a man regretting a dog could have been a pig, reflecting a curious line of thought about animal merit and regret. The quirky remark appears in a Washington Fyening tar, indicating a misprint or transcription error.
A quirky snippet notes Minard’s Liniment and a playful exchange about an adding machine. The Boss’s Daughter explains the four and two calculation using buttons, with a cheeky aside about men’s reputations.
The Zouaves formed a distinct French army unit less than ninety years ago. Recruited from fierce Arab tribes known as Zooaouass in Algeria, they earned fame under Lamboriciere and Carfignac. They wore Moorish-style uniforms and fought with distinction in the Crimea, remaining a close community within France while excluding African-born recruits.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills to cure anaemia by restoring red blood. It cites Miss Dorina Bastien of St Jerome Quebec whose health and color improved after using the product. Sales pitches note price six dimes and boxes at 50 cents from The Dr. Williams Medicine Company Brockville Ont.
A story recounts a sick man tormented by an inconsiderate spouse whose complaints and strained bonds bring tears to his wife. A visitor asks about the patient, who blames his wife for his condition, noting the doctor’s verdict and the strain of caregiving.
The article cites scientists and poets on lava temperatures and cooling times. It notes Etna’s lava, heat around 2000 degrees, and Borelli’s claim eight years to cool from 1669 eruption. It recounts 1787 lava near Catona, sea flow, and the city’s destruction by a lava barrier forming a promontory harbor breakwater.
The passage warns that dug wells are the most dangerous water source due to loose stone walls with many cracks where small animals shelter. Animal remains foul the water, making it unsafe. Also, adjacent drains and wash from barns and privies may contaminate the well during heavy rains.
An advertisement offers 100 dollars to anyone cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to cure catarrh by constitutional treatment. The firm asserts the remedy works through the blood and mucous surfaces and guarantees testimonials with a 100 dollar reward for any dissatisfied case.
A provincial church crowd gathered long before the service as the minister delivered a practical topical sermon about "Three Days in a Submarine" drawing cautionary lessons from Jonah. Miller's Worm Powders marketed as a safe pleasant remedy for worm-infested children with prompt health restoration.
The London Daily Express argues that cutting the English upper classes’ rations to a third of prewar levels would reduce disease, boost work and thinking, and improve national brain power. It claims six months of restricted diet would prevent postwar indulgence and notes the Kaiser has pushed Britain toward stricter, healthier habits.
A fragment praises Graves' Worm as a leading remedy for widespread distress, claiming consistent success and noting it benefits many without causing harm to children, though the text remains unclear in details.
Fragmentary quoted lines describe a vet and a performer, mentioning relief at silencing shouting and salary references. The context is unclear and garbled, with no clear event, dates, places, or identifiable organizations. The readable bits suggest a minor exchange rather than a formal news item.
Simplicissimus prints a Bavarian cartoon showing Count Zeppelin in heaven. He arrives in a cruiser resting on clouds, greeted by cherubs and St. Peter. Peter notes Zeppelin’s fine new residence and the view of Germany from the front window.
The stomach is the center of the nervous system and nervous debility may result from its disturbance. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are promoted as a quick remedy to restore stomach function and cure nervous disorders, with thousands attesting to their virtue.
The Agriculture Department finds transporting farm produce costs 23 cents per ton mile on rough country roads versus 13 cents on paved roads. The implication is that better highways reduce farming costs, not just for motorists.
The Providence Journal notes that a drastic 3,000,000 ton reduction in New York City garbage collections within a month demonstrates strong waste economy. It implies every ton saved could enable more food to be utilized, underscoring the significance of food conservation efforts.
Minard's jilting sparked Belle on a costly claim. She sues for 25000 dollars alleging damages to her heart from the broken engagement and the social sting that followed.
In witty social dialogue a newlywed laments finances and compares her husband to Jones de Peyser, noting his mother provides a thousand dollars weekly and covers all his expenses. The exchange highlights class and wealth expectations.
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