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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
2
A wartime press discussion argues for boosting Canada’s real production through a broad land settlement program. It urges attracting British soldiers and immigrants, with training facilities to overcome ignorance of farm conditions and make farming a technical, profitable trade.
The New York Times quotes German leaders promising annexations and control in Belgium, asserting imperial aims including railways and ports, and Alsace Lorraine as a barrier to negotiation. The piece cites Chancellor Michaelis defending offers and positions amid WWI pressure. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a gentle, fast remedy for children's worm infections.
The piece notes that the German emperor’s speech interest is historical and mocks the idea of German frightfulness. It cites Chinese reactions, claiming 70,000,000 looked askance at Germany and entered the world stage despite fear. It uses quotes about risk and belief to comment on global reception.
A report notes high wool prices and strong demand pushing farmers to adopt sheep husbandry in Western Canada while applications for purchase approach the supply. It also mentions rising sheep rearing ease and the lure of Western Canada for lower costs.
The 65 year mining report shows total output over half a billion dollars with metals and coal leading. Praise of metalliferous minerals is 365 million, coal and coke 166 million, building stone and clay 27 million, gold and silver 36 million, zinc listed among totals.
A letter from W A Hutchinson testifies to real benefit from Minard's Liniment during a severe LaGrippe attack and notes its effectiveness in inflammation. The message is addressed to Minard's Liniment Co Limited and closes with a polite signoff.
The Canadian minister of finance declares a monthly transfer of 25 million dollars to the imperial treasury to sustain munition production and other war purchases. Canadian cheese exports to support the army exceed 40 million dollars, and since the war began Canada has supplied Britain with 443 million in cash and securities.
A Cincinnati man developed Free Zone, a tiny bottle sold by druggists. A few drops on a tender corn or hard callus instantly dulls soreness and loosens the growth so it lifts off without pain or skin irritation.
A Columbus Dispatch piece recounts a mother bidding farewell to her son headed for a training camp amid World War I fears. The article includes a wartime admonition that soldiers who die in France are better off than living under German oppression, urging readers to value sacrifice and national resolve.
Western Canadian farmers praise a sheep breed favored for conditions in the area. Mr. J. T. Henninger of Wellington Alberta runs 12 000 sheep, sending 7000 pounds of wool this year. The Corriedale breed is highlighted as well suited for the region.
Canada imported 930 060 dollars of toys with 621 504 dollars from the United States. Japan supplied 179 465 dollars, the United Kingdom 99 004, and about 20 000 from France. Compared with the previous year, the United States rose 172 054 dollars, Japan 112 500, and the United Kingdom about 17 000. Beantna fell 7 656. Dolls lead in import value, followed by mechanical and miscellaneous toys.
Fraser of the San Francisco aerial training station had a fifty dollar land transaction balance with the Canadian Pacific Railway. He asked the company to donate the funds to the Canadian Red Cross, and the check was recently issued to the charity.
A vintage advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts a 35 year struggle and presents the product as cleansing blood and mucous surfaces to heal disease with a public sale price of 75 cents from B. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Charles Stevens of Balcarres Saskatchewan received an $8,600 check as proceeds from the wheat crop raised this year on 120 acres of land.
Japanese shipping grows rapidly since the war beg an with ships sailing to East and West coasts. By July 1 1916 Japan had 1151 steamers and 544 605 tons of sailing vessels, ranking fifth in world trade while profits for Nippon Yusen Kaisha reached 15 million dollars in early 1916.
The ad warns that autumn weather unsettles infants causing colds and stomach upset. It promotes Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario, claiming the tablets ease digestion and stave off illness priced at 25 cents a box.
An analysis argues that Germany cannot propose terms of any peace acceptable to the Entente without admitting failure and destroying its government. It contends true peace would require the German leadership to renounce conquest plans, leading the German people to reject the regime.
Sir Charles Wakefield, former Lord Mayor of London, donated copies of President Wilsons memorable address to congress to over 21 000 teachers in London elementary and secondary schools. The prints on handmade paper use two colors and are suitable for exhibition and preservation. Wakefield also provided copies to Liverpool schools.
A Marysville reader reports relief from cramps after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad urges young women with painful or irregular periods to try the remedy and write for free advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co.
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