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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
10
The famous organist Sir Frederick Bridge once sparked a near disaster before George V’s coronation by blowing a trumpet inside Westminster Abbey. The dissonant fanfares alarmed the clerk and threatened to halt workmen and postpone the ceremony. Bridge then calmed the situation by playing the organ.
The will of a Lord Northcliffe era officer who died from wounds at Cambrai on February 12 1917 leaves a £ estate to his Irish Guards and wounded servicemen. Probate is granted to his father. He structures gifts of 5000 to disabled Guardsmen and 5000 for educating the sons of killed fathers, with various smaller bequests to friends, servants, and NCOs, all dated November 22 1917.
Mrs. Jean Paradis of St. Bruno Quebec reports her child who was very sick with vomiting and constant crying improved after using Baby's Own Tablets. The medicine, priced at 25 cents a box, is sold by medicine dealers or can be mailed by The She Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville.
Before the war Allied nations in Europe drew little sugar from regional supplies. Now about one third of sugar from these sources is going to the Allies, reflecting a shift in wartime distribution and demand.
The advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil broadens its circle of friends daily with orders from distant western and northern regions. It asserts wide reach and humanitarian benefits, noting moderate costs make it easy to obtain.
German papers carry Shoes for Hire ads where men hire shoes for business trips. Prices range from $2 to $3 a week based on shoe age and condition.
A common complaint among infants is war, and the most effective remedy noted is Mothler Graves Worm Exterminator, implying a humorous or satirical take on patent medicines.
In old.Monaro NSW a rock wallaby, once a common grass pest, thrived along Snowy River cliffs. A mutton merchant paid premium for skins, prompting a winter hunt that yielded over 60 wallabies after several days of frost and heavy shooting.
Notice urges using Minard's Liniment for distemper and warns of waste as 12,000,000 cups of tea coffee and cocoa are used daily in Canada with about half a cup left undisposed. It asks readers to consider savings in the home and how to reduce waste.
The article notes Ecuador celebrates two national days, August 11 and October 9, marking two revolutions against Spanish rule. The first revolt failed but inspired a stronger patrotic struggle that led to independence a few months later.
A garbled quote appears to reference civic process and exemption cards, with unclear attribution to Vancouver Province. The fragment hints at public commentary on accountability and access to services, but the context and names are unreadable.
The article contrasts fear responses among animals from criles to rabbits and humans, noting defense strategies and the shift from fleeing to fighting in humans. It also promotes Parmalee's Vegetable Pills as a faultless stomach regulator and closes with a humorous dialect exchange.
An advertisement touts Minards Liniment as a cure for garget in cows with bold claims and a press agent style appeal. The copy emphasizes efficacy and urges belief in the remedy.
Seamen leader Havelock Wilson declares in The Matin that postwar punishment of Germany is justified and that France will assist Britain in avenging the dead. He cites British casualties and crimes by Germany and urges decisive action after the conflict.
When you suffer from rheumatism or rheumatic aches swelling and stiffness, Sloan's is advertised as a fast soothing relief. The copy targets men and women with mention of neuritis lame back headache and weather exposure. Made in Canada and marketed as a clean refreshing remedy.
A veteran describes months of fatigue headaches and sleepless nights after war exposure. Relief comes with Dr Chase's Nerve Food, restoring appetite energy and hope as family duties and church work resume. Toronto testimonial notes 50 cents a box.
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