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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Fills as a cosmetic fix to revive faded cheeks and brighten eyes. It promises happier health and youthful rosy skin, claiming a 25e box free with purchase and urging readers to try the product for immediate results.
Premier Lloyd George warns the Allies face a ship shortage despite solved food problems and growing output. He calls for stern economy and unified effort as America readsies a large army in France and tonnage must outpace demand to supply troops. Hoover backs thrift and shared goals for victory within two years.
Fragmentary note notes money orders and small figures with odd wording. Domin Kapress appears alongside a reference to five dollars and three cents, suggesting a financial transaction or record.
GENTS WANTED, $1,000. You can make it in your county with our fast selling Combination Cooker. One salesman banks $388.55 the first month. Territory going fast. Goods shipped to reliable men on time. Write quick to secure your field. Combination Proa Co. 100 Thomas Bldg. Foster, ue.
About fifty thousand enlist for farm labor join a broad drive to plant 11 million acres of corn and harvest 20 000 acres of wheat oats and other crops. The program, led by the U S department of agriculture and joined by defense councils and county bureaus, trains boys in farm tasks to bolster production and foster confidence among farmers.
A Cincinnati chemist advertises Free Zone a tiny bottle remedy that instantly loosens corn or callus with a drop or two. It claims no pain irritation or burning and can remove hard or soft corns and calluses including between toes. Buyable at drug stores or via wholesalers if not in stock.
The piece argues that after three years of war with heavy weekly casualties and air raids, rationing, and all wartime strain, Britain has kept going while women fill key roles. It asserts the public will deserve to question if England is doing all it can only after enduring the full cost and sacrifice.
Silage stores corn in a form nearly all edible and provides winter pasture-like value. It aids digestion in dry seasons and does not increase disease or aging risk in cattle. A good silo is airtight, waterproof, smooth inside, strong, and well located for feeding. Large silos hold substantial feed for many cows.
A Pittsburg Despatch stance condemns German actions targeting hospital ships and churches as brutal, urging respect for humanitarian norms after the Llandovery Castle incident. An unrelated ad for Miller's Worm Powders urges treating infant worm infections to restore sleep.
The Ambiorix, a Belgian steamer, was captured by Germany in Swedish waters near the Sound. After protest from Belgium and allies, Sweden released the ship but refused safe passage. Sweden then sought Berlin guidance before answering Belgium. Similar wartime patterns cited with German deals formed without Allied input.
Amsterdam advices say Karl Neufeld known as the prisoner of the Mahdi is dead in Berlin. He studied medicine at Leipzig, practiced in Assouan, joined English troops in the Sudan as an Arabic interpreter, was captured, imprisoned, released, and later rescued after Mohammed Ahmed’s uprising. An unrelated note adds that average annual U.S. fire loss is about two dollars per person.
Bernard Oper, backing a British ministry plan, spends 190000 on a factory to employ up to 1500 disabled sailors and soldiers in the diamond cut trade. A weekly wage of 2 pounds is set after training, aiming to recapture a German monopoly from prewar days and offset wartime losses.
Emperor observers warn the war nears a decision moment as the enemy readies a final defense and counter assault. Hindenburg urges calm patience and resilience, stressing sacrifice, manpower, and unity to avoid squandered effort.
Sir Bernard Mallet estimates Europe lost about 12.5 million potential births due to war. He says Britain bears 650,000 missing children and that other belligerents suffer more. England and Wales births fell from 881,800 in 1913 to 814,614 in 1915, 780,520 in 1916, and 686,846 in 1917.
Testimonies from St Catharines Stratford and others praise Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Impressions as restoratives for women facing life stages from girl to mother to middle age. Narratives describe recovery from overwork weakness nervous strain after failed medical aid.
C P R assistant passenger traffic manager C E McPherson said after a west tour that Western Canada likely will produce at least as many grain bushels as last year if current conditions hold. Droughts cut yields in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, but rains boosted prospects in others. Manitoba shows strong wheat acreage and likely abundant yields. Passenger business on western roads remains robust and American tourist prospects look promising for the season.
An advertisement asserts catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and can be cured by Mall's Catarrh Cure. It claims the remedy acts on mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for undetermined cases, and lists druggists in Toledo.
The New York Evening Post argues sea power alone could end the war quickly for Germany. It notes England and the United States would resist German sea dominance, and recalls Admiral Mahan and Prince Budo who warned of naval war consequences. The piece claims sea power is the strongest force against Germany in the conflict.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil claims to remove the heat from burns and scalds rapidly with no preparation needed. Apply the oil to the affected area and pain subsides quickly and healing follows in a short time.
A Regina Leader written summary notes Albert Ballin warned Germany of war shipping losses, now says Germany’s mercantile marine is ruined, ports closed, and overseas trade ended. It argues allied shipping has grown and the sea is less free for Germany, predicting a long rebuilding era. America rises as a maritime power.
The Ohio State Journal comments on Austria's prospects, suggesting even victory would leave the nation under the influence of a seemingly dominant, eccentric ruler in perpetuity.
British aviators dropped pamphlets urging war bond purchases across Chelmsford but failed to gain subscriptions as they scattered to land in a cemetery. The implausible campaign faced little public response despite dramatic airborne distribution.
The ad urges readers to improve health through Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming they restore vitality and color, improve appetite and energy, and offer a cure for weakness. It promotes mail order and dealer sales, pricing six boxes for 2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. It also notes grain elevator machinery installation will enable seed handling for stock feed, saving haulage costs.
The first of this year's irrigation grown strawberries in Southern Alberta were sold. The berries from Clany Alberta were fine and large. With southern berries scarce, irrigation farming may prove very profitable due to early readiness and strong market demand.
Dr Nicolai, formerly of Berlin University, asserts Germans expect their government to pay two percent on war loans plus three percent to the principal. He fled Berlin for Denmark by airplane to speak out.
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