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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
Local trawler owners report skippers have made large fortunes from North Sea fishing since the war began. One skipper earned $75,000 in two years another $40,000 per year. Some have retired bought mansions and one even a horse in ton.
Quebec man Paul Landry testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his kidney disease after initial skepticism. He claims four tablets restored energy and urges sufferers to try the remedy. The ad-like piece promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments and related pains.
A hurried passerby comments on a woman as he speeds by in Vancouver. He voices admiration and moves on, leaving a brief impression on the observer.
War authorities allow churches to use naval service items for interior decoration. A blue cross on white ground is noted as the emblem.
British troops forged a bridgehead at Ghoraniyeh after an audacious night crossing. Turks defended with machine guns and trenches but a steel pontoon bridge and swift Infantry gains drove the line to Shanetnimein and Es Salt, securing thirty five prisoners including Germans and four guns.
Municipal police across Canada tighten food regulation enforcement and apply anti loafing laws. Citizens face fines and imprisonment as authorities report improved street conditions in cities including Mary Montreal Victoria Saskatoon Toronto Port Arthur Ottawa Regina Stratford and more.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier-Journal and Boston Transcript quotes mock dialogue about heredity and social roles. The text references a telephonist mother and a train announcer father, then shifts to advertising patent medicines and a casual misnaming of a figure as Generalissimo.
The article claims constipation as the common cause of appendicitis and promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure. It asserts rapid benefits and blood cleansing, urging purchase in 25 cent boxes. The tone resembles a medical claim and advertising snapshot from an older period. It mentions no verifiable medical evidence or sources.
A boy greets a church army van near a doorstep in wartime. He is killed by a German shell fragment as a flower patch becomes the crash site. An old man mourns, unable to comfort the loss or name the child.
A new hospital train by the Great Eastern line Eagle serves the American Expeditionary Forces. Visitors note the sumptuous rest rooms comfortable seats elaborate kitchen refrigerator store rooms and small hotel comforts including ash trays under cot beds and a modern bathroom.
The Royal Guard near the Quirinale Hill selects six foot plus men with pristine records for five year terms, forbids marriage, and keeps them with horses inside palace grounds. They guard King Victor Emmanuel during state occasions and are noted for their immense height and distinctive green uniforms. In 1912 an anarchist attack wounded Captain Lang amid royal processions.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a ether compound by Miscoy, sold in small bottles at drugstores. A drop on a tender corn or callus supposedly loosens it instantly so it can be lifted away with fingers. The copy claims no pain, no irritation, and rapid removal for a few cents.
The Saskatchewan hail insurance system will keep current rates and indemnities. Four cents per acre applies to all assessable land with a maximum indemnity of $5 per acre. There are 126 municipalities under the Hail Insurance Act and 19 board companies operating with eight percent cash business.
The toiler wanders homeward to his flat as dusk settles over the city street and a quiet end to labor marks the close of another day.
A year summary reports Merchants Bank increased deposits and loans, with total assets rising from 83.1 million to 140.9 million dollars. Interest-bearing deposits and current loans expanded, while liquid assets remained ample. The bank attributes growth to higher commodity valuations, supporting Canada’s trade and war effort.
Premier Count Terauchi told a London Daily Mail correspondent that the chance of a German Japanese alliance is extremely unlikely. He said Japan will keep its ties with the Allies and not seek intervention or change its relations despite war developments.
The piece notes Alaska being described as the land of the coldwashed and mentions corn water selling at a low bucket price, highlighting unusual local descriptions and prices.
Fragmentary ad text offers a free sample paint and skin product. The readable portion mentions a two year struggle with pimples and a sample offer from Mall ed post-car department. Details are incomplete and names are unclear.
A historical summary notes varying estimates of world population from about 1000 millions in 1787 to 1400 millions by 1865. It cites sources including Busching Fabri and Stein, Steinsee re celman, and Kolb, reflecting wide discrepancies in early demographic figures.
A vintage ad advises mothers that babies with constipation or fretful behavior can be helped by Baby's Own Tablets. It claims thorough laxative action and quick relief, offering the medicine from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. in Brockville, Ontario or by mail at 2s per box.
Readable text notes a contest over the world’s thickest tree with claims about a Sicilian chestnut sixty across and exotic species like the Mexican cypress and oriental plane. It mentions a massive baobab and references relation to height, but wording is garbled.
Ambiguous message expresses frustration about a short stay of six weeks and a rejection of fault for being there three weeks. It reads like a personal note with unclear details and no verifiable entities.
An old advertisement promotes Catarrhozone as a scientific remedy for sore throats bronchitis and laryngitis stating it strengthens the voice and heals throat conditions. It offers large sizes for $1.00 medium 50c and sample 25c with distribution through generic druggists and Kingston Canada.
Morgan drives the Splendid machine at near fifty miles an hour until a blocked path by three constables and a sergeant forces a halt. Laura wards off danger with a piercing scream as officers confront the advancing car at the hedge. Sir Anthony battles to control the vehicle and handcuffs are finally secured amid the tense confrontation at Bull Gate.
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