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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
7
A Montreal woman describes a demand for a free Cuticura Soap and Ointment sample, claiming two cakes and three boxes offered healing. The notice lists Mrs. Alfred of 167A Be Ct Montreal and mentions sales through the Cuticura Card Dept Boston.
Hon Beland recounts a 1916 New Year incident in a German prison where a Scottish prisoner Kirkpatrick whispered about celebrations. At midnight he sang Rule Britannia with full voice, prompting cheers among inmates as guards investigated but found nothing definite.
Word reached from Amsterdam that German forces looted the palace of King Albert in Belgium. Over the past week Germans are said to have brought into Holland pictures furniture and books from the king’s collection. They had declared the king’s property sacred.
Food administration announces invert sugar increases sweetness by about one third. J J Willaman of Minnesota division of American Chemical Co explains process for housewives to convert cane sugar into invert syrup using water tartaric acid and boiling. Invert syrup weighs more but has no extra food value and cannot be dried.
The advertisement claims low spirits stem from stomach and liver disorders and promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as reviving digestion boosting nerves and restoring spirits. It touts them as cheap simple and lasting with superior effects.
Experts describe pearls as needing contact with humans to survive. Madame Thiers' famous pearls in the Louvre are said to perish if not worn, as they must remain in their case by her stipulation.
Canada accelerates ship production with a 60 million dollar program this year. Imperial Munitions Board contracts free berths for government orders as twenty ships are under contract for the Marine Department. Three 10 500 ton freighters to be laid down by November 1 in Halifax yards.
A seasoned sea captain in Ireland recalls grapes he recalls as Mission grapes from California. He notes similarities and the journey of these vines from one region to another and their Spanish origin amid travel tales and wine lore.
A curious remark notes that the feminine car fares poorly in scoring compared with men, suggesting lower scores or recognition. The passage contrasts male and female performance in a brief, cryptic reflection on evaluation bias.
Reports say churches in invaded areas have had bells stripped and cemeteries raided for zinc from coffins. The population is indignant as protests by ocoeka were met with gunfire.
An aging plea extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and nerve restorer for nervous weakness. It describes symptoms such as sleeplessness, low mood, fatigue, and memory decline and asserts the pills revive energy and vitality. Sold by dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Recent cables describe the whippet as a lighter mobile British tank with a flatcar body 18 feet long and a six foot turret housing the crew and guns. It runs about 12 miles per hour and appears to be designed to break up enemy infantry and pursue retreating troops.
An 19th century advertisement touts Miller's Worm Powders as a reliable vermifuge for children. It claims the powder expels worms and serves as a health remedy for various infant ailments, supporting mothers in protecting their babies from worm-related dangers.
From a population of 45 00, men from Guernsey have joined the forces. The Guernsey battalion has acquitted itself admirably, especially in the Cambrai section, drawing encomiums from across the world. The King as Duke of Normandy will be proud of the men of Guernsey who enjoy their rights under ancient royal charters.
The article argues Germany is pressing Mexico to risk conflict with the Allies by steering oil and shipping policy in favor of German aims. It notes U S and British pressure on Mexico to modify an oil lands decree that would affect foreign claims, while detailing Mexico's oil wealth along the Gulf coast and rising production since 1912.
An advertisement claims freezone instantly relieves corn pain and dries the skin. It asserts corns lift out with fingers and recommends asking a druggist to obtain a bottle, noting a Cincinnati inventor and wholesale options.
A general order from American headquarters in England states officers and enlisted men on duty will no longer wear the sombrero service hat after August. They must turn in these hats to the quartermaster. Future regulation headgear will mirror the overseas style worn by British aviators.
A historical reflection compares major wars from the Civil War to Russo-Japan, noting predictions of duration vs actual lengths. It cites the American Civil War ending under four years, Crimean War at two and a half years, and the Russo-Japanese conflict.
Widespread orders from Great Britain Italy and Canada boost U S glycerine production for war needs destined for delivery over five months. Purity levels and price decisions are being settled as export volumes climb toward an estimated 20 million pounds for wartime use and dynamite requirements from Canada are noted in trade circles.
An old wartime style ad urges proper health with water intake and remedies from Dr. Pierce to prevent aging. It promotes Anuric double strength for uric acid removal and claims relief for backache and rheumatism. A reader testifies to chronic rheumatism and relief after trying the product.
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