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Newspaper
Lemberg Star
Location
Lemberg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
2
The Ottawa Journal argues that honours should not be conferred indiscriminately and that hereditary tithes are not wanted in Canada. It urges care in social pretensions and bluntly tells those responsible for hereditary honours they are unnecessary in the country.
Stormy weather during February and March forces mothers to keep children indoors in overheated rooms where colds rack their systems. A box of Baby's Own Tablets is recommended to aid digestion and regular bowel action, helping to prevent colds and maintain baby health. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The article compares human flight with birds noting that most aircraft fly 2000 to 5000 feet high while swallows and skylarks stay far lower. It cites birds migrating above 1000 feet and up to 2000 feet for wild swans and geese, with condors seen at five miles according to Humboldt. The piece concludes the birman still has competition in the skies.
A London meeting of Allsopp directors reports profits doubling since the war. 1914 £1,98148, 1915 £31,835, 1916 £70,791, 1917 £127,165. Shareholders applaud as the country returns to prosperity and an energetic revival in beer trade.
Personal testimonies from Mrs. Stephen G. Thwaites and Rev. S F Coffman claim eczema on legs and hands cleared after using Dr Chase's Ointment. Kingston and Vineland residents endorse lasting relief after years of struggle. Product advertised at cents a box through Edmonson Bates & Co Toronto.
An essay argues that US economic pressure can curb central empires by severing trade arteries, forcing nations to rely on their own resources or captured territories. It suggests that long term self sufficiency is impossible for Europe, and that economic alliances may deter war more than armed force.
The article argues that eating vegetables in winter supports health and conserves meat and wheat. It notes Canada’s vast vegetable production, advises mashing for children, and praises steaming, stewing, or baking while saving cooking water for soups. It frames vegetable use as patriotic and practical.
J D Whelpley argues in the Fortnightly Review that Germany’s economy has weakened year by year and may collapse under pressure from Allied forces and the US blockade of northern neutrals, threatening its ability to resist in war.
An early 20th century survey notes American wealth rose while defining a millionaire by purchasing power across countries. It recalls Mark Twain tale of inflation, compares earnings needed in England France Germany and the United States, and muses on global wealth perception.
Readable text shows a fragment urging marriage to Oppoy with garbled phrasing from a Telegram source. The item hints at a social stance but lacks clear names, dates, or context for fuller summary.
A quotation from the Los Angeles Times imagines a future after liquor is banned by 1925. It predicts national wealth increases, improved homes, new schools, and fewer prisoners and deformed births as alcohol disappears.
A Cincinnati official touts freezone as a painless treatment for corns and calluses. A few drops on a tender spot supposedly stop soreness and loosen the corn or callus so it can be lifted out root and all. A small bottle is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Report recounts a British official misreading as the secretary of war. The anecdote from Newport Harbor highlights mutual misunderstandings between British and American speakers.
A historical note praises Wyse for his sharp approach as a collector. It cites a debtor's request to call the next day at four, and Wyse arrives at three to secure a catch. The anecdote highlights prompt timing and decisive action.
Canton Ohio woman recalls suffering from female trouble. Two doctors urged operation until she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound on her mother's advice. She reports relief and ability to work, recommending the remedy before surgery. She notes sending for advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. and cites decades of experience.
The Canadian Pacific Railway through its Department of Colonization and Development released a pamphlet titled Canada’s System of Government. It explains municipal provincial and dominion government in simple terms for settlers in Western Canada. Copies are free by writing Robert J. Stead, Department of Colonization and Development, Canadian Pacific Railway, Calgary.
Nervous affections are tied to defective digestion with stomach‑nervous imbalance. Parmeler Vegetable Pills promise to restore stomach function, relieve irritation, and correct irregular festivity processes as testified by thousands.
The passage discusses global and domestic tensions over justice and equality, noting gaps between theory and practice. It references London Daily Mail style commentary on social issues and political action affecting Owen, Tess, and broader audiences.
An advertisement touts Puram's Extractor for easing corns by tone and peel off the toe, claiming fast relief with little pain and a low cost in stores. It urges readers to try Putnam's for quick results.
A Souther Alberta farmer receives 9900 for prey seed and 5000 from selling his three teams. District timothy seed demand grows as the 400 tone crop is sold to a single buyer, with prices around a penny per pound. A Real Asthma Relief claims conservative cures and lasting relief without hype.
Government relaxes duties for 1918 for cattle imported by Canadian residents and for traction engines up to 1400 dollars for farm use with repairs and parts exempt from duty for one year starting February 7 1918.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes a biting remark about brainless days, attributed to a friend’s comment. The line reflects casual reflection on mental fatigue and daily life.
The report details a submarine incident near a patrol vessel where explosive loads and stray shells caused damage. The U-boat captain offered no clear explanation, with observers suggesting graft or a cover up by German authorities amid unusual wartime supply issues.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a man overheard by friends as they debated whether he is a fool or a rogue. He quips that he believes he is something between the two, in a terse exchange of misread lines and mistaken words.
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