17 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
1
An old ad promoting a mild remedy over harsh calomel. It touts Dr Hamilton’s Pills as a safer laxative for constipation and bowel trouble suitable for all ages. The Catarrhone Company of Montreal distributes the 25 cent medicine through dealers.
In Elba a July 1 picnic on the Fiske farm marks Dominion Day with a Grove gathering. The event features Gypsy, Reginald, Percival, ice cream, lemonade, and a gartersnake surprise amid tales from Mrs Livingstone about early Manitoba and a Hallowe'en fortune tale shared by Margaret Livingstone.
The ad recounts symptoms including backaches headaches Brights disease and arterial issues. It cites long kidney disease relief after using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills and endorses the remedy with a testimonial and dealer details.
The Ontario Parole Board, despite harsh economic conditions through the year ended October 1921, reported 92 percent of parole cases successful with minimal breaches. Alfred H. Lavell, chief officer, noted staff willingness to assist and that parole proceeded only when employment was secured.
A renowned physician spoke to the Medical Society of London praising the battle against typhus and typhoid. He notes typhus has been extinct for decades and typhoid is near conquered. Before preventive measures, these diseases claimed about 20 000 lives yearly in the country. Overall, life saved by eradicating typhus and typhoid is described as astonishing with many missions saved in the past fifty years.
Catarrhal Deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa. When inflamed the tube can rumble, cause imperfect hearing, or close entirely, risking permanent deafness. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation and aid natural restoration. Circulars free. all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
A light exchange quoted by the Boston Transcript notes a husband boasting about a purchase for his wife and a witty retort implying the wife would look fiercer without the hat. The quip showcases playful domestic banter and newspaper humor.
A Birmingham hardware maker first introduced the brass button near the end of the 17th century. English police force remains largely unarmed, a unique practice among major forces. The concept of the trade winds emerged with Columbus’s first voyage.
Japan becomes the second nation after the United States to ratify the Washington conference treaties as the privy council approves the measures. Anti Japanese agitators warned of a backlash as the move is announced.
Miller's Worm Powders claim to eradicate intestinal worms by correcting morbid stomach conditions that feed worms. The medicine supposedly kills parasites on contact and speeds their evacuation with stool, improving organ soundness and the child's health over time.
The French plan a Atlantic service between Senegal and South America using huge airliners at 400 mph. They will test upper atmosphere routes from salt and island stations with balloons and kites, feeding oxygen to saloons and sleeping quarters to protect passengers as crews explore altitudes up to ten thousand feet in coming years.
A fragment states the moon’s shadow on Earth during an eclipse measures about 16 rites in diameter and describes sea urchins with five jaws and a single tooth.
Tonga remains an independent state under British protection with its own flag. The government is described as a traditional hierarchy with the British consul as the real power. A claim notes no poverty or wealth and universal literacy in the language.
A letter from W. E. McPherson secretary praises Minardd's Lintment for sprains and injuries hindering benefill season. The note urges players to keep the liniment handy, mentioning Armstrong High Retool Baseball Team and the Coliseum at Rome as saved by its use.
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