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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
6
Canada faces vast postwar burdens as it demobilizes its army and seeks peace. The nation must restore itself under new social and industrial conditions while paying a growing national debt and pensions. A domestic loan will help retire war bills and fund public needs in unsettled times.
A Canadian editorial urges citizens to prepare for postwar growth through industry. It calls for development of natural resources and increased production in farms mines forests fisheries and factories to fund independence and national prosperity. The piece stresses unity courage and cooperation over partisan quarrels and notes a forthcoming Armenian question investigation by the American commission in Turkey.
Berlin dispatch claims Alexander Kerensky is in the German capital and is agitating against Admiral Kolchak and General Denikin. The report notes his actions and character, describing his outspoken stance in exile.
A classic warning about Summer Complaint detailing symptoms and risks from diarrhoea and vomiting. It promotes Tyr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a preventative and remedy, citing a testimonial from Mrs. L. J. Alteen of Almherst Nova Scotia and noting the product’s 35 cent price and 74 years on the market.
Summer months bring quick infant illness such as cholera infantum and diarrhea. Baby's Own Tablets are promoted as safe aid to regulate stomachs and bowels, sold at 23 cents per box by Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Minacci liniment cures colds aside, Niagara District Grape Growers' Association forms to cut profits. Arrangements between growers, wine manufacturers, and dealers aim to eliminate profiteering. James Livingstone notes last year's grape price at 30 cents a basket while Calgary retailers sold at 90 cents.
An old advertisement touts a divorce outcome by claiming Putnam's Com Extractor can dissolve coms in 24 hours without pain. It urges refusing substitutes and sells the remedy for 25 cents per bottle at all dealers.
The United States warns Mexico that unless Americans in Mexico are protected, Washington may adopt a radical policy shift. U S forces near the border include cavalry, infantry, artillery, engineers, aircraft, balloons, signals, pack trains, and motor transports ready for action. The Carranza government is barred from importing arms from the United States for now.
Sir Douglas Haig urges a strong citizen army and twelve months military training for all to ensure peace through preparedness. The piece stresses disciplined youth and readiness as essential for national security. It also promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a reliable vermifuge for infants and a health aid for children.
The article argues against routine doping and overuse of medicines. It urges livestock owners and veterinarians to prevent disease through good feed, protection, and intelligent care. It warns against worthless cholera cures and emphasizes understanding disease and parasites to keep animals healthy.
The Labour Party and its research wing propose a nationalized pool funded by 20 percent of income to provide a permanent weekly income of 2.25 dollars to everyone. The plan seeks to replace old age pensions and many relief agencies, freeing the country from future relief payments. Spare words describe the setback of ambitious reformers facing resistance.
The War Office says forwarding of mail detained during the war will be completed on August H. About 630 million pieces were examined, 1.3 million detained, and 592,500 released. Of mail originating in or to the United States 150,300 pieces are involved, with most remaining letters to be destroyed except valuables or important documents.
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues that Germany must be deterred by sustained allied strength and occupation if needed, warning against complacency and arguing that disarmament requires persistent power rather than mere treaties or optimism. It frames a long term strategic approach to prevent future German aggression.
The wheat commission set import prices for 480 pounds of wheat with Canadian at 14.40, United States 12.96 to 14.50, untreated 14.64, and Argentine 14.16 dollars. The piece adds a social aside on sewing society meetings and remarks on mosquitoes and vanity.
Tests measured pulling force of horses men and an elephant. Two horses totaling 3,200 pounds pulled 3,750 pounds, an excess of 330 pounds over their weight. A 12,000 pound elephant pulled 8,750 pounds, 3,250 pounds under its weight. Fifty men weighing 7,500 pounds pulled 8,750 pounds, matching the elephant and above their own weight. One hundred men pulled 12,000 pounds.
Seventy percent of Europe remains illiterate outside the Balkan states while Russia lags with high illiteracy. A Cincinnati man claims a new corn remover, freezone, quickly relieves tender corn pain and lifts the corn without irritation. The product costs little and is sold in quarter ounce bottles at pharmacies.
The ad claims physical and mental low mood stems from stomach and liver disorder. Parmelec's Vegetable Pills revive digestion, benefit the nerves, and restore spirits with lasting, cheap, simple effects.
It is announced that twenty one German ships now in English ports will be handed over to Portugal.
The Kaiser is not likely to recover fully from a serious operation, his doctors say. He had his expectations removed and remains under intensive care with uncertain prospects.
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