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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
4
A London dispatch reported by The Providence Journal says British admiralty officials praise dockyard work on new Dreadnought battleships. Twelve Super-dreadnoughts are nearly sea ready, with four largest vessels at 850 feet, speeds over thirty knots, and twelve 18 inch guns, claiming unmatched naval power.
Canary owners are urged to feed Brock seed daily and care for their birds. A free copy of Brock's Bird Seed Treat book is offered with a weeks supply of seed. Nicholson & Brock of Toronto provide the book and seed offer at 25 Francis Street.
Justice Midelton urges Toronto grand jury to require every motorist to pass an examination. The proposal aims to curb accidents caused by inexperience and incompetence, as noted in the Hamilton Herald. Minard's Liniment linked to diphtheria cure in the text.
In a future army plan every officer and soldier will receive two em discs to suspend from the neck. The second disc, to preserve a body’s identity after the first is removed, is described though the order details are not given. The discs will hang about six inches below the first, with color markings red and green.
An acre in London is the dearest in the world with values cited for central plots. The Bank of England vicinity is valued at about 35 million dollars for a small tract. Prices in Victoria, Cannon Street, and Lombard Street fetch 200 to 350 dollars per square foot.
In Washington for the Grand Army reunion, Canton Ohio sent a delegation carrying a flag claimed as the world’s largest. The 133 by 80 foot banner weighed over 1100 pounds, required 117 marchers, and over 20 stitchers. Stars bore the names of more than 16,000 Canton contributors.
An ad asserts rheumatism is a blood poisoning and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the sole cure. It cites customer Mr. Joseph Crouse of Ninevah Nova Scotia, claiming eight boxes cured him and that no symptoms have returned since. The pills are sold at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, by Williams Medicine Co. Brock.
The piece urges sedentary individuals to take Armelee’s Vegetable Pills to regulate the stomach and digestive system. It promotes keeping a packet on hand to restore healthy action and prevent sickness.
The text shows garbled speech about liking a dark breakfast and wanting a light supper. It appears as incomplete dialogue with missing context and unclear speaker intentions. Further readable content is required for a proper summary.
An old health ad claims pure blood is impossible without pure blood health and warns of kidney and liver disease. It urges quick action to prevent chronic kidney trouble and promotes Dr Hamilton’s Pals as a cure. A 25c box is advertised alongside dubious health claims.
The wool selling cooperative model, used by Canadian farmers, is adopted by Americans. A Sheep Breeders Association forms in Sussex County New York to manage wool sales at farm sites. Wool price averages thirty eight and seven eighths cents per pound with a third reduction for certain grades. Overall reductions total 459 pounds, while farmers gain over 772 dollars above local prices.
Mothers know how quickly croup can strike children and that prompt action is essential. Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil is presented as a reliable preparation for treating this ailment and as a versatile medicine worth keeping on hand.
A fragmentary transcript contrasts the saying cleanliness is next to godliness with a sarcastic remark about being cleaned out, hinting at a satirical or editorial tone in the excerpt. The text showcases incomplete dialogue and ambiguous speakers.
In an eastern city a pastor of a colored Baptist church consults a plumber about his heating tank and water supply. The plumber notes the cover only protects the tank and supply, leaving other parts exposed, while the pastor considers additional coverage. The tale hints at a DIY repair and questionable remedies.
A stray exchange shows a man visiting an office that had recently dismissed him while another worker asks what he is doing there. The encounter hints at unresolved tension from the layoff.
A Louisville Journal excerpt depicts Pa enjoying wealth while family members plot to secure social standing. The father’s indulgence risks attracting companions as he travels, sparking concerns about authenticity and social ascent.
Letter from Mr. L. D. Griffin of Quebec praises Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills after three hospital failures in Sherbrooke and Montreal. He claims the pills cured his kidney trouble and credits a friend for the remedy. Griffin, aged 68, says the medicines are best sellers and offers to answer inquiries.
A troubled mother seeks help for her daughter Clara whose health appears fragile. The scene ends with a rushed suggestion that a father offers guidance, hinting at a domestic medical concern from a late night setting.
A dialogue shows a father questioning his daughter's engagement. He asks if she has told Ben she is engaged to him and replies that she should not bother him with such affairs unless marriage is planned.
Bradstreets compile statistics claiming 84 percent of failures occur among non advertisers. The piece argues that belief in advertising is essential. failure lies in implementation. Adverts are a modern force shaping business and growth.
A languid man complains of his digestions and praises a friend's fruit based regimen. He exclaims fruit alone keeps him from indigestion while contrasting his own weakness with the other's health. The exchange resembles a satirical social vignette on diet and vitality.
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