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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
7
The article notes that King George and his close circle reacted with personal grief to the assassination of the ex Tsar. It recalls the King’s reluctance to offer hospitality to the deposed rulers and says his affection focused on the Tsar, not the Tsarina.
Fall weather brings warm and wet days and mothers fear sickly children. Baby's Own Tablets are marketed as a gentle laxative that prevents and banishes colds, keeping bowels and stomach free. Sold by medicine dealers or mailed from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box.
A child wonders why his mother still locks the cakes at home after Sunday school. The exchange reveals lessons about trust and habit as the boy tests whether his recent teachings changed family routines.
A shipment of Saskatchewan butter bound for Siberia has been bought by the militia department for the Siberian force. It totals two carloads and marks the first butter export from the province to Russia.
The essay traces Cambrai from its Nervian origins as Cambaracam through Charlemagne’s fortifications to its role in medieval disputes between bishops and citizens. It notes later centuries of trade and warlike entrances, and describes the remaining fortifications such as the citadel, Chateau de Selles, and gates Porte Notre Dame and Porte Robert.
A dubious advertisement touts Haile Catarrh Care as a universal cure for catarrh claiming dramatic, permanent relief. The pitch emphasizes life long remedy and appeals to readers with promises of perfect combination of ingredients.
Dogs across streets process and clean wool for spinning at central work rooms. Pekinese and collies yield fine fiber while grey sheep dogs knit durable jackets. Soft haired dogs provide plush wool. wire haired dogs supply stuffing for wounded-pillows. Countess of Gosford oversees the venture at Royal Academy Picadilly.
Reports from Halifax and Sussex credit Minard's Liniment with curing Rheumatic Gout Acute Bronchitis and Acute Rheumatism. Statements name Andrew King LT. Col. C. Crewe Read Markham Ontario C S Billing Lakefield Quebec and date October 9 1907.
The article notes M Amundsen plans to plant a silk flag at the North Pole for ceremonial purposes, while Peary had planted the U S flag earlier. It mentions nations seeking a presence at either pole and cites Scott planting the Union Jack near the South Pole on January 17, nearby the Norwegian flag.
Quote from the Chestnut Tree about seating in churches and its mocked effect on behavior. line hints at social commentary on religious spaces.
A hitherto unknown small elephant species, a dwarf variety, was captured in Africa and moved to England. The find is hailed as a major zoological discovery comparable to the okapi. These pygmy elephants reach about five percent taller than a man and stand shorter at the shoulder, with dark hides. Females weigh around two tons and males around seven tons, while a grown African bull tusk weighs roughly 110 pounds.
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a cure for chronic asthma. It claims the remedy relieves restricted air passages and guards against future trouble, promising renewed energy and a less dreary life for sufferers.
The article compares Rheims medieval cathedral heritage with modern Gothic vaults used as vast champagne cellars storing prized vintages in the Marne valley. It notes Prussian use of Rheims as a wartime HQ after Sedan and comments on the allure of local wine culture.
At a Royal Geographical Society meeting Hon. Arthur Meighen outlined Canada's natural resources. He cited Mount Logan at 19 539 feet, vast forests of 600 000 000 acres, and coal reserves about 1 234 000 000 000 tons as seven tenths of British deposits. Ontario and Alberta were noted for minerals. fragmented remarks left key details unclear.
A scrambled account says British sailors blame a glass tumbler for misfortune and shout Bowie to transfer bad luck to enemies. An officer recalls a former ship where breaking a glass meant a crewman fell overboard, so the exclamation became a superstition to avert accidents.
A historical note explains how double entry bookkeeping originated in Italian mercantile communities in the fifteenth century. Luca de Burgo Paciali, a Minorite monk, wrote a treatise in Venice in 1494, establishing the method preserved with few changes through four centuries of commercial evolution.
An advertisement touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal liniment for pain relief. It claims to reach everyone with safe efficacy and widespread availability across the continent, urging readers to seek it where it is sold.
A new putty product is described as colorable and soluble in water, enabling easy mixing and custom shades. The material promises versatility for construction and craft projects and suggests simple preparation for user applications.
Ambiguous wartime dispatch describes retreat of two monarchs as British artillery bombarded Ledeghem northwest of Menin. German occupation forced civilians to sleep on floors while German troops held beds. Twenty eight villagers killed. one man shot against a wall. Food relief by American line was seized by Germans who rationed their own supplies. Evacuation ordered September 28 prompted hidings in cellars as British forces approached.
The article notes Minard’s Liniment as a cure for diphtheria. It catalogs British and American naval nicknames such as Hairy Annie Haguy ere the Narcissus Nasty haere Cressy and Inkstand Iphigenia Sil Tooth Lucifer Match Hecate He Cat Tom Neptune Tew's Harp. It compares similar nicknames used in the United States like Sassy Cuss and My Aunt Don’t Know You.
The ad describes sleeplessness as a sign of nervous breakdown caused by anxiety. It promotes Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a natural treatment that rebuilds blood and nerve cells, restoring sleep after a few uses. The product costs 50 cents a box and is sold by dealers or Edmanson Bates Co. in easy FED.
Fragmentary advertisement claims Sloan's pain relief is quick acting and non staining. Mentions Canada origin and urging immediate purchase with promotional language.
A war correspondent recalls a black mongrel that sought shelter in a trench after hours of shelling and gas. The exhausted dog lay by the soldier as explosions shook him, his eyes seeming to plead for relief, before the animal vanished during the ensuing engagement.
Government experts say the United States has enough timber to last about 444 years under current production and consumption patterns. The estimate reflects available forests and growth rates analyzed for future timber harvesting and forest management.
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