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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
2
A Swiss observer describes daily trains crossing the frontier carrying women children and the elderly from occupied France. Refuges are met with cheering and sobs as they are assisted from unclean carriages and bathed in a Red Cross station while Swiss crowds watch.
A three month British review reports independent air force raids across a 249 mile Rhine belt. They dropped 147 tons of bombs on munitions plants, railway targets, and poison factories. The raids sparked public protests from Cologne to Baden and boosted morale against aerial warfare.
A diner refuses to move a bag despite a waiter warning that guests will trip. The exchange highlights awkward etiquette dynamics and a stubborn table linger. The moment captures minor public friction in a restaurant setting.
A Cincinnati man promotes Free Zone as a magic elixir to lift out corns and calluses with a few drops. The ad claims instant drying, no pain, and no damage to surrounding skin, urging druggists to order small bottles for customers.
Herr Adels of the arms and munitions factories was fined 375000 dollars and sentenced to five years in jail for profiteering. He allegedly concealed much of his takings to dodge the income tax as observers note the unusually large penalty.
An advertisement touts Putnam's as the painless corn cure that dries, shrivels, and peels away corns without harming good flesh. It claims instant relief after a few drops and notes the product costs a quarter in any drug store.
The British Museum, long shuttered by air raid concerns, finally opens to the public after years of planning. Australian soldiers tour with YMCA officials, as officials bar heavy items for protection while exposing casts like the Theseus Demeter and Persephone and the Parthenon frieze in safety spaces.
A garbled address from Ron Harrison features disjointed lines about culture and ham amid unclear context. The snippet includes stray phrases and misordered text, making main points, names, and events hard to confirm.
A cable from Ottawa to Fred James praises Canadian troops in France for Admirable conduct. Veterans welcome new soldiers who stand firm and vow to follow wherever needed, with several decorations awarded to those who arrived in France since May.
Three men in Brook suffered dog bites after a backyard quarrel turned violent. A rescuer stung by the fight scolded the group, then drove them off and chased the dog away. Worms in the area prompt calls for Miller's Worm Powders to remove pests and restore neighborhood health.
The article describes wartime salvage efforts in France and at home. It notes collection at dumping grounds, sorting, bundling, and dispatch to bases for manufacturing. It highlights individual effort and special reconnaissance teams to recover materials. It cites weekly salvage values across divisions including ammunition clothing and rifles to illustrate diligence.
The baton presented to Marshal Foch features a rich pine velvet ground with chased gold stars. One end bears the marshal's name and date, while the other displays the motto Tener belli de cos pacis, marking it as a superb work of art from French marshals.
A Danish engineer linked to a Canadian commercial inquiry faces questions over an explosive device recovered in Norway and Denmark, with authorities from the department of trades commerce pursuing the matter for clarity and safety.
A vintage medical advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for fatigue and nervous distress in women. It claims to restore blood and strength, improve mood, and stimulate appetite, with orders by mail from the Williams Medicine Co. in Becon?ile, Utah.
A garbled note describes a new weapon system and single aircraft capability. It mentions 40 units per craft and references a firefighting method using water and chemicals. The text is incoherent with damaged names and unclear events.
Premier Venizelos visited Seres in Macedonia amid reports of Greek occupation abuses. About 24,400 inhabitants faced starvation with 5,000 deaths and 11,000 deportations. An estimated 2,900 were forced to work on military roads as residents mourned in mourning attire.
Fragmentary ad urges women to seek medical advice from a nurse or chaplain and to use a tonic claimed to comfort the female organs. It promotes Doctor Pierce and a mail order option from Ontario for a tonic said to aid liver and bowel trouble and general wellness.
The passage explains how to assess pigskin and leather quality by touch and look. It notes grain patterns, pores, and consistency of the material, with guidance on identifying real leather and distinguishing flaws.
The article notes rising silk prices push sellers to weight silk with cheaper materials to lower costs. Weights drawn from tin ore produce a dull tone, enabling sellers to offer heavier silk at a price affordable to average buyers.
A terse note reports that Mother Graves Wet Fat has relieved the little ones of suffering and helped them become healthier. The source emphasizes faith and comfort in these miraculous results.
KM Atulerson of the geological survey is sent to the ROA provinces to complete a decade of work on sites reserved by the interior department as sanctuaries for wild fowl. Plans aim to declare bird sanctuaries and ensure their protection across these areas. A separate note markets Parmelee’s vegetable preparation for dyspepsia as a trusted remedy.
A new Paris peddler with a four year old helper and a star basket gains rapid sales, surpassing veteran sellers in first month. Observers note ease of selling without effort, the peddler’s appealing appearance, and his posture at a fixed spot drawing crowds and sales.
Fragmentary lines show a tense exchange with a demand for a bath as a response. The garbled text hints at a confrontation or coded message between unnamed speakers in a grimy setting.
A confused aidful snippet touts Pinkham remedy as a cure for nervous weakness in women. It claims many sufferers regain health through feminine tonic and routines, presenting testimonials and urging interest in the product.
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