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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
3
Salvaging technique uses counterbalancing water pumped into a damaged hull to lift the submerged portion. The article notes German naval architects reportedly adopted the device. It also extols Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy claiming relief for severe asthma and urges readers to obtain it from their druggist.
The text shows stray dialogue about a wedding and farmers, criticizing egg handling. It depicts a bride and farmer interactions with remarks on youth, inexperience, and the urge to sell eggs, framed as a Plain Dealer item.
A dated endorsement from St. Isidore P Q on August 18 1894 praises Minard's Liniment Co Limited. Dr Jos Aug Sirois declares it the best all round liniment and recommends it for patients with gratifying results.
A letter from the Landon Daily notes a British officer and several active service fellows being turned out on their way home. The writer urges gentler officiation and questions the perceived grandeur of the nation.
The piece discusses Karakul sheep, known as Persian lamb, originating from Bokhara. It notes fur from Karakul sheep, common in Eastern regions, and mentions price points around five to ten dollars. It argues American attempts to introduce Karakul sheep should be successful given climate and conditions.
English seaman gunner William Bourne described a boat capable of underwater travel in 1578. His design used leather bellows to expand or contract the vessel, aiming to overcome water displacement, though the submarine never came to fruition in that era.
An England plan to employ workers as household orderlies reframes domestic staff as non military titles. If successful it could expand across occupations with uniforms and march toward broader recognition.
An advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for stomach gas belching and stomach oppression. It promises restoration of proper stomach action with simple directions and a systematic course.
A fragment from a Mioe lady recounts to a friend a most awful riot I got at church on my wedding day. The friend comments bats needn't remark.
The passage describes Tiflis known as Tbilisi, noting its location near the Kura River 300 feet above the Black Sea coast, and its historic roles as a silk and carpet trade center. It details a German colony founded in 1818, religious and civic buildings, an opera house, and a mix of ancient and modern structures. The reparations are listed, artisans specialize in metalwork, and the city’s history spans Persian forays, Russian protection from 1799, and centuries of predation.
A brief Lethbridge Herald notice describes a distress assist led by Bria in a kitchen incident involving Mrs Youngbride. The event centers on immediate aid and reported actions taken to ensure safety.
Marketing copy touts Dr Hamilton’s Pills as a remedy to ease dullness after meals and cleanse the system. It claims Liver cleansing and blood purification with very mild and prompt effects, priced 25c per box and guaranteed by makers.
French aerial corps dominate skies as Maltese cross German planes appear less often. A German airman captured after defeat admits the French are too strong. Notable German aces named as casualties or wounded include Richthofen and others, while French chasing aces lead with Féne Forck, Nungesser, and Madon. Many German aircraft land intact in French territory. night raids end in disaster against balloon cables.
A compact note reports on an early work program during a certain period. It highlights authorized activity and participants within a governed employment effort, referencing a named agency and locale. The item frames a brief progress or status update without sensational detail.
French tanks in the Aisne to Villers-Cotterets clash last week daed for the first time. The two man crews steer and operate the machines. They are lighter and faster than standard tanks, climb slopes easily, and turn quickly, making them harder targets for artillery.
Troops arrive by transport in a French port after crossing the Channel. They breakfast on bully beef and biscuits, form sections on the wharf, and march in disciplined squads toward an encampment. Chinese laborers and German prisoners are seen around the munition area as a band welcomes them.
The article describes drastic urban changes in a Turkish city under Allied control. Streets were widened paved and lit new water supply improved sanitation and traffic. Mosques schools and native teacher training were opened while municipal government became self supporting and two bridges across the Tigris were completed.
A European inventor proposes paper horseshoes as an alternative to steel. Parchment is pressed into thin, uniform pieces using turpentine shellac and linseed oil with litharge. Nails would be replaced by adhesive with a rubber solution, and paper paste could be moulded into horseshoe shapes, though grip on ground remains an issue.
The article notes appetite decline in hot months signals a misbehaving digestive system. It urges a summer tonic and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy claiming to restore appetite, digestion, strength, and energy. Availability is via medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
A farmer named Sweeney seeks a dog from four dealers in Zanesville Ohio to guard chickens against fox raids. The U S Food Administration and Hoover back the effort, directing transport officials and the American Express company to route and track a fox hound intended for farm defense.
Readable fragments describe a vague discussion about women and pies. The source text lacks coherent facts or names. No clear event or entities are identifiable for a fuller record.
An official Paris despatch based on Swiss information notes German attempts to block circulation of Prince Lichnowsky memoirs and Muehton of Kru works statements blaming Germany for the war. It says pamphlets are bought up by German agents and that the texts have demonstrative value, with the Kaiser’s recent speech confirming arguments.
An 19th century notice warns of worms causing convulsions or death in children and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a protective treatment for kids.
A wartime satirical poem condemns German use of decoy vessels with masked guns to lure ships carrying women aboard. It recalls repeated North Sea episodes where crews force women to abandon ship as a submarine’s false bulwarks reveal hidden armaments, prompting comic yet grim commentary on German tactics.
The Detroit News envisions a future Russia that is intelligent, educated, and hard working, a united liberal nation. It contrasts Russia’s revolution with France’s excesses and notes Russia will receive support from liberal powers as it resists monarchial Europe.
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