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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
15
The Girl Guides report there is no shooting guard at the imperial war office building. Police manage all order, checking every entrant with an inquiry form and passing it back upon exit. Visitors needing directions are guided by a young girl in brown with crown insignia on the cap.
A Victorian era warning urges mothers to use Baby's Own Tablets at the first signs of summer illness in children. The ad claims early treatment prevents severe summer complaints and promises rapid cure if illness arises. It touts safety certified by a government analyst and notes 25 cents per box via dealers or mail from The Dr. Wilhorne Medicine Co. Brockville, Ont.
The Montreal Star urges calm during the crisis and advises conserving food and essentials. Do not waste, avoid excess, and use only what is needed to maintain health. End the urge to panic and focus on prudent living.
A Stockholm column in the Vorwaerts argues that only sweeping democratization of the German empire can end the endless murdering of nations. Exiled German leaders advocate abroad travel to learn truth, claiming peace will come when Germany is free. The piece cites Scheidemann and notes worldwide support for democratic reform.
City gardeners who paid 4 to 5 for tote bags to plant tiny plots now face rising costs and uncertain returns. They note Paris green at 60 cents and potential potato yields of seven to ten bags, with prices possibly 75 cents to 1 per bag next winter. The piece frames this as a patriotic, hard earned lesson from backyard farming.
An old advertisement claims a Catarrbal deafness cure can be achieved by a remedy that cleanses mucous membranes and reduces irritation. It asserts most cases are caused by catarrh and urges readers to contact the maker for treatment.
Fragmentary text discusses egg care and negligence by egg farmers. It notes dealers’ awareness of egg handling and the importance of interior quality. The passage reflects criticism of poultrymen who neglect proper care and production aims.
In Admiral Beatty’s parlor the Nelson bust and prints honor Britain’s naval feats. A silver statuette as the ship’s mascot aided courage at Jutland after Nelson’s loyalty to his token. Beats biography notes this small figure carried the crew through peril.
An ad touts Free Zone as a cheap ether-based remedy for corns and calluses. A Cincinnati chemist allegedly invented it and it is sold in drug stores. Apply drops to the affected area. the corn loosens and can be lifted out with no pain or irritation.
Canada holds an estimated 250 million acres of timbered land with 800 to 1 trillion board feet of saw timber. The figure excludes fibre suitable for pulp wood and minor products like poles and firewood.
A physician signs a letter dated August 18 1804 from St Isidore praising Minard's Liniment Co Limited product. He states he frequently uses it and prescribes it to patients with gratifying results and calls it the best all round liniment extant.
A Montana rancher plans an air patrol to locate missing flocks using a biplane. He has bought the aircraft and trained in Los Angeles. If successful he may maintain five to six planes and spur other ranchers to adopt air reconnaissance.
Campaign for wiser purchasing urges consumers to buy what they need not waste money or time. Emphasizes prudent budgeting and value over excess.
A Russian ministry volume from 1914 to 1915 reports reduced drunkenness and increased church attendance after vodka prohibition. Tea houses and eating houses rise, village life improves, crime drops, beggars thin, and health improves though fire risks grow. Savings deposits surge and some regions gain wealth, with mixed notes on labor and industry. Prohibition contrasted with continued medicinal remedies and market products.
More than a hundred factories in Great Britain work on aircraft construction and equipment as production climbs from 109 planes in May to just over 300 this May. To meet labor demand, special schools have been opened nationwide.
A trustful source reports German leaders may stage a pseudo revolution to win sympathy from the Allies. The crown promises temporary liberal reforms to secure a favorable peace, then revert later, while German agents push this plan to influence negotiations.
The note explains chilblains arise from exposure to cold and wet, and frostbite from icy winds. It praises Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as the best preparation to counteract inflammation and relieve pain, noting immediate dilation and simple application.
John K Hecken a New York civil engineer submits to the British cabinet a plan to bore four tunnels beneath the English Channel within 35 days using a machine said to cut earth and rock at 100 feet per hour Hecken claims the project could be finished in months and includes a trackway and a roadway for motor lorries connecting England and France without breaking bulk.
Petrolia Advertiser notes Minard's Liniment cures burns and cites publisher rates for space in Ladies' Home Journal and Saturday Evening Post. Touts full page and back cover prices, including color centerpieces, suggesting high demand for advertising space.
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