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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
8
The article notes a surge in farm land sales across prairie provinces signaling a push for higher tonnage and land use. Private sales completed include Virden Manitoba at 50 320, near Regina Saskatchewan at 17 920, 160 acres near Mountain View Manitoba at 12 000, and 7 acres near Waterhole Northern Alberta at 4 500.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as painless and quick for corns. It promises the corn peels off the toe without pain and suggests a quarter cost at the drugstore.
The passage argues that in German doctrine ruthless valor justifies breaking laws against inferiors and committing treachery or crime upon enemies, while such acts against Germans are deemed enormities not virtues. It cites Maj. Haldane MacFall's Germany at War as the source.
The piece urges workers to beware grand social phrases about internationalism and leagues of nations, citing Cromwell era wisdom from Blake. It also promotes Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy, claiming dramatic relief from attacks and restored breathing for sufferers.
An American parries with a Canadian in a humorous exchange about animal feats. The American recalls an old mare that outpaced an express toward Chicago, while the Canadian touts a storm ridden journey on a farm pony with a dog swimming to keep pace.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local treatment and must be treated constitutionally. It describes inflamed Eustachian tubes causing deafness and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as acting through the blood to mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for a cure.
A Kingston Star excerpt warns that censorship of news leaves the country with a mistrustful view of reports on strikes. It suggests reports may be designed to deceive Russians or British Socialists and urges continued fighting to a finish.
Alberta mines report total coal production in 1917 reached 4 863 414 tons from 283 operating mines. Lone copper mine opened west of Banff and two shale mines operated at Redcliffe near Medicine Hat. Worm powders advertised as remedy.
A foreign reporter recounts the heroic action of British sailors in Halifax during a perilous attempt to avert disaster. The story, though long concealed by the navy, highlights the crew's bravery and the Mont Blanc incident that threatened the port and its harbor.
Dominion census estimates show Saskatchewan fallow for 1917 up by about fifty percent from 1916. Summer fallow prepared for 1918 crop also increased, with total land prepared estimated at 6,134,009 acres across the province.
The La Grippe illness leaves serious after effects including chest pains heart palpitations neuralgia and weakness. A Canadian testimonial from Irene Bootes of Bottemouth Ont credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength and curing lingering symptoms and related blood related ailments. The pills are sold by dealers or at Brockville Ontario from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A Kansas City Journal fragment notes Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere. The snippet features playful lines about kissing and veiled interaction, reflecting light commercial prose in a historical ad.
A shipment of two cars of pedigreed horses from Scotland arrived in Regina, Saskatchewan. The import includes a variety of horses from race horses to heavy team mares, brought by Wil etatteees.
A short essay likens mental discipline to athletic training. Regular daily challenges build willpower, keeping it ready for life’s harder tasks and emergencies. The piece argues preparedness benefits individuals and the nation, acknowledging time and money costs but stressing long term gains.
Mr G H Ray of Kincardine Ontario reports Mrs Ray recovered from twenty seven years of rheumatism and eczema after using Mr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. He says she lost weight, has no aches or pains, and now feels well, urging others to try the remedy. The letter highlights kidneys liver and blood cleansing as the cure.
A fragment notes a Princeton professor facing a domestic trial with a woman engaging in serious theological discussion. The exchange touches on belief and night, while a second item promotes Holloway's Corn Cure as relief for corns and foot pain.
Alberta exports show 200 carloads of creamery butter sent out in 1917. The province led Western Canada in butter and cream production with credit attributed to C. Jarker of Alberta for significant achievement.
The New York Tribune traces annual war innovations from 42-centimeter siege guns in 1914 to poison gas in 1915 the tank in 1916 and depth bombs in 1917. It asks what will come in 1918 and hints at evolving military technology shaping the conflict.
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