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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
A fragment recalls a visit of the Kaiser to Megland where he pulls his ear when anxious. A prince questions the gesture and asks why he pulls his ear. The Kaiser answers that he pulls his ear when very annoyed, and the conversation ends abruptly.
A colonial undersecretary and officials including Gen Carietes Jonrs Deasht MacMutter and Dr Perkin discuss Canada’s wartime role and its integration into Imperial history. They recount public sentiment shifting to support for a long war while praising Canada’s hospital and supplies efforts.
A medical pamphlet-like notice describes lumbago pain in the back and spine. It claims Nerviline relieves spasms quickly by warming and penetrating the muscles, promising near instantaneous comfort after application.
An advertisement from Catarrborone Co Kingston Canada touts Nervilien for backache neuralgia and general muscle pain with a secret herbal formula. Nervitine Gel is promoted as economical for headaches sprains and strains, with a trial offer and dealer details.
A desolate account details British civilians in Cameroon enduring brutality and deportation. Mr and Mrs Wright and others were moved to Avon Hotel camp, lacking beds or cooking gear, fed mainly native potatoes and scarce meat, with German confiscations and minimal supplies. The Wrights endured a separated family ordeal, with one partner released only after the baby was born.
Mr A Sawyer and his wife credit Dodd's Kidney Pills with a complete recovery after ten years of illness. Sawyer, once unable to walk, reports a new life and praises the medicine as doctors failed to provide permanent relief. His wife also regained health after taking the pills. The ad claims a Canada-wide reputation and urges neighbor recommendations, noting Holloway's Corn Cure for corns.
An agricultural note highlights flax potential in the three prairie provinces with expected 12 bushels per acre. It notes flax can be sown late in June and yields well on wet land, offering $20 to $30 per acre money and higher profitability than other grains, urging timely planting before May to seize market opportunities.
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tahiote as the best medicine for babies, claiming it is completely safe and free from harmful ingredients. It promises to regulate the stomach and drive out ailments, urging mothers to trust its safety for infants.
A discussion notes opposition by Western foreigners to liquor sales and government stores amid four district votes. It cites Galician and other immigrant populations, wedding customs with alcohol, and anecdotal resistance versus potential store openings. The piece mentions strong sentiment in rural Manitoba areas like Fish Creek and Wakeau Village and reflects on Winnipeg's diverse press stance toward prohibition.
French officers praise Canadian forces for saving Calais while eight Canadians receive the Legion of Honor. General Clarke’s men stood at the left of the Canadian division as the gun attack began and were greeted with medals and salutes.
Fragmentary note discusses a forecast about British and German naval power and conflicts tied to the Kiel Canal era. Mentions the fleet’s strength and wartime tensions with England, with scattered references to Germany and London chronicles.
Fragmentary text records a death among the Arctic populace tied to a German conquest described with cultured tone. The readable phrases include references to an uncle friend and a lithe peer of ear, with unclear names and dates. Further context is unavailable in the readable excerpt.
An advertisement extols shaving as a pleasure not an operation. It touts a product named Celt that softens beard and opens pores for a quick shave, claiming a soothing effect on tender skin and a refreshed feeling after use. The text includes a garbled address line at the end.
Russia negotiates a rail project to build a northern Manchuria line to Algue near the frontier and a southern branch to Telliskhar, forming a junction with the Trans Siberian. The miles route will finance construction by a £5,000,000 loan.
Twenty two alfalfa varieties from Europe Asia and North America were tested on the high plains of western North Dakota. Experiments occurred during the winter of 1906 7 and 1908 0 despite low temperatures with several strains surviving at least, including Peruvian types, though some failed.
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