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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues that high freight and product costs come from systemic waste in railway labor. It cites McAdoo era classifications requiring multiple crafts for simple tasks, inflated shift pay, and lengthy idle times, all billed to the public via higher rates. It claims the waste funds efforts that produce no real service, harming buyers and workers alike.
The French government auctions off over two million dollars worth of boots from two large army camps after mis-sizing prevents use. Boots are high quality but require cutting. bidding is by weight rather than per pair. Also mentions worm exterminator and a German echo near Bingen capable of repeating sound seventy times.
The piece contrasts U S reactions to officials who speak for a nation without authorization with British precedent. It cites Rear Admiral Sims and Admiral McGruder comments, the US Secretary Denby rebuking Sims, and notes Cuba's British consul who raised the flag over Americans facing a firing squad went unreprimanded, as did Captain Chichester in Manila Bay.
Advertisement touts Nerviline as a soothing liniment for backache cramps colic dyspepsia and external muscular pains. Recommends rubbing in generously with relief after a couple of applications and promotes large 35 cent bottles sold widely.
Professor William L. Woodburn of Northwestern University announces a three year experiment yielding an ear of corn with red white and blue kernels. He says further work may produce solid color bars across the kernel rows by crossing and grafting the three varieties.
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kel logs asthma remedy as a lifesaving aid offering relief and new hope for asthma sufferers. It claims the product works, serving as its own strongest proof and urges readers to try the time tested remedy referenced by many. Experts estimate even a world rain fall would only reach five inches deep.
Cholera infantum is a fatal childhood ailment that strikes suddenly in summer. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted to regulate bowels soften stomach and prevent summer illnesses. Mrs. Fred Rose of South Bay Ontario says the tablets saved her baby’s life and she would not be without them. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Corporal David Mills of London awarded a medal by the Foundation Carnegie in Paris for rescuing a woman who had fallen 19 feet into a well during a 1918 raid. He descended into the shaft despite warnings, saving the trapped woman before succumbing to danger.
The Mines Branch reports zinc production more than quadrupled since 1916, increasing from 2 665 tons in 1916 to 11 005 tons in 1919. An Icelandic ice famine is noted for the first time on record due to a mild winter and limited manufacturing capacity. Gas plants in the country increasingly rely on natural gas.
Pie making tips emphasize simple crusts baked in glass or earthenware with an upper crust only. Instructions cover pastry ratios, mixing, chilling, and handling to avoid soggy bottoms, plus meringue toppings and berry pie thickening methods.
William Lorenz of Regina says Tanlac restored his health after severe influenza after a run down period. He details relief from stomach trouble kidney aches back pain and weight gain and notes his wife urged him to try Tanlac. He adds friends are also using it and plans to keep a bottle at home. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
D. C. Coleman announces the western CPR plan focuses on the Acme-Drumheller project and part of the Weyburn-Lethbridge line this summer. He expects completion of Acme-Drumheller by fall and 18 more miles of Weyburn-Lethbridge west of Altawan.
A Yorkshire labourer is praised for an extraordinary memory after reportedly memorizing 31 000 items of general information. Separately about seventy periods in Esperanto are now published as the universal language movement expands.
Dr Ells of the Dominion Geological Department reports a fossil find in the Pasquai Hills near The Pas. Remains measure 42 feet in length, bones found in alignment but disconnected. 80 pounds of bones were shipped to Ottawa for study. significance noted for science.
A century-old practice in England saw butchers wrap meat for customers in sizable cabbage or other leaves, a simple packaging method noted for its clarity in historical paper.
An Australian aviator Lieut P J Parer announces a Trans Pacific attempt after a prior England to Sydney flight. He has begun a nationwide exhibition flight to raise fifteen thousand pounds for the project. A chain of islands will be traceable for two thirds of the journey, but a long stretch on the Canadian side lacks land.
A cartoon panel shows Rastus declaring the doctor funny after a checkup. He jokes about swallowing two cartridges of powder to quit smoking, while his wife reacts with amusement. Cartoon from Cartoons Magazine.
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