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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
7
Seventy eight ef fetes and men of the Canadian forces arrive at Nictoria B C from a voyage. Seven of the men disembark here, about 20 stay in Vancouver, with others heading to homes. Lieut. French, formerly with the Northwest Mounted Police, leads the party and has ties to the Bates expedition.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming to overcome catarrh by cleansing the blood and mucous membranes. It lists Hall's Pills for constipation and urges sending for testimonials from Sapte & Co of Toledo Ohio. The copy presents a panoply of tonics and purifiers as a universal remedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes record numbers related to Winnipeg immigration in March and annual totals. Mentions include 3 227, 404, and a year value with 1 741 422 dollars. No coherent event or entities clearly stated.
Report notes a signed agreement at Spa between German and allied representatives on the Danube port and French troops, executed at the same desk once used by Emperor William for the abdication. The fragment cites Zeitung Am Mittag and reflects on gradual shaping of history.
The Canadian Northern Railway plans a 25 mile branch to a new soldier settlement tract. A government board will interview settlers, appoint an expert valuer to assess bonds, and outfit settlers for farming while protecting them from exploitation by private firms.
Advertisements claim Minard's Liniment cures facial neuralgia and chronic rheumatism in provinces such as Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Albert County. The text also notes Canada’s population estimate and mentions Mount Sangay as the world’s most active volcano with a height of 17 196 feet.
Catalog style ad copy urges Catarrhozone as a universal remedy for throat chest and bronchial troubles with claims of rapid relief and two month protection. Claims include cures for catarrh and nose troubles and wide doctor and consumer usage.
Ignace Jan Paderewski, Poland's premier, stirred a large demonstration in the diplomatic gallery of the chamber of deputies. The president read a letter from Poland’s constituent assembly and M. Pichon voiced France’s friendly sentiments as deputies rose to cheer.
Sir John Cowans heads a company aiming to develop Alberta oil fields as part of a British effort. The fragment notes oil area development under Cowans’s direction, with reference to imperial involvement in resource expansion.
Edmonton school board plans a $20,000 construction of a public school at East Edmonton to serve local students.
An apparent Cincinnati authority endorses frecaone to instantly relieve corns. A few drops applied to a tender corn supposedly removes the entire corn, root and all, without inflammation or tissue damage. The article notes freaone is a sticky ether and claims a small amount at any drug store suffices, urging readers to cut out the notice.
The British government said Egypt is forming a native ministry and a delegation of ministers will visit England. General Allenby’s proclamation offers freed Egyptians a chance to leave the country and clarifies permissions for those previously barred from entering Britain.
A vintage health note urges a gentle cleanse for a constipated child. Signs include irritability pale poor sleep and appetite. It recommends a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs to relieve clogged waste and sour bile within hours.
A sermon discusses the Easter events including the women at the tomb, the angelic messages Come see Come quickly and the meeting with Jesus. It links the resurrection to scripture, atonement and eternal life with references to Romans 4 1 Corinthians 15 and John 10 18. The article mentions European political notes and a playful exchange about peace.
A large majority of organized and unorganized bank employees in Greater Berlin adopt a resolution calling a general strike of bank workers across Germany unless managements negotiate with the national labor minister to fix a wage schedule and adjust other issues. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as a genuine remedy backed by careful study, not mere quackery. Saskatoon thrift stamp sales reach 8570 by April 5 as war savings drive gains public support.
Emile Cottin’s death sentence for an assassination attempt on Premier Clemenceau was commuted to ten years in prison by President Poincare following Clemenceau’s own recommendation. The Feb 19 attack wounded the premier but did not prove fatal.
F. J. Anderson president of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange will travel overseas with Dr Magill to represent the Exchange at an allied trade conference. They will discuss arrangements for handling the 1919 crop and related trade matters.
Fragment mentions a heavy falling off in the production of spirits in Canada during the past two years. Names and precise details are unreadable due to garbled text.
An advertisement extols spring tonics especially Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. It argues blood and nerves weaken in winter and that a spring tonic restores color, strength, and vitality, citing a BC resident testimonial about improved health after use.
Miss Beatrice Bishop of Fendale New Brunswick writes she felt rundown with no color appetite and headaches before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After eight weeks she reports improved health and asks permission to publish her experience to help others.
A reader from Hainesville New Brunswick reports high regard for Dr Wantes Pikils. She suffered sick headaches dizziness and depression before using the pills and experienced quick relief after a short course.
The advert narrates Dr Williams praising Bink Pills as a spring medicine. The user reports improved appetite and vanishing weak spells after starting the pills, expressing strong confidence in their blood-building effects.
Mr H McKelvey of Orono credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his health after extreme weakness and ailing digestion. He says his stomach improved and his general health revived, and his family now relies on Pink Pills and Pinklets as a staple medicine.
An advertisement for Del Williams Pint Pills claims they strengthen blood and remedy deficiencies. It touts relief from rheumatic pain in the back or side and post fever aftereffects, suggesting use for various nerve and fluid balance troubles. Packaged at 50 cents per box.
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