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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
6
The American Women's Club in London conducts broad philanthropy benefiting American women and people from many countries. The article notes the club's activities amid a broader European struggle and calls for continued education and aid to Prussia, highlighting international humanitarian efforts.
The piece notes Japanese samurai ethics and how Captain Yamamoto chose death over disgrace after his shipwreck. It recalls Nogi’s suicide after the Russo-Japanese War and mentions Emperor Meiji’s role in restraining him, framing self sacrifice as an enduring Japanese ideal.
The text describes intestinal worms causing malnutrition in infants and promotes Mil ters Worm Powders as a remedy. It claims the powder destroys worms and corrects stomach and bowel conditions to ensure full nutrients and healthy development.
The article notes edible seaweeds including rockweed as nutritious inexpensive options for housewives. It mentions Maine gathering of rockweed for consumption and compares U S interest to Japan's long awareness of seaweed food value.
A draft eligible man in Kentucky was rejected after a physical exam due to flat feet. He lamented the long march and fatigue, expressing frustration at the hindrance to his hopes of service.
Buddhist priests from China and Japan employ a wooden ash drum called mokougyo. They strike once for each syllable during prayers, creating a rhythmic chant across ceremonies.
Fragmentary ad text discusses Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women and girls seeking relief, mentioning trial sizes and a Branch office in Bridgaboro Ontario. It references a hotel, surgery institute, and locations in Canada with a strong charitable tone toward women’s health concerns.
Rozzer faces a dull life as his friend Jit departs for the countryside to keep bees. A light note of schemes and companionship contrasts with a broader ad style stretch promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and related products.
An elderly man questions JWatkins about a train he heads to Mudslush-on-Sea. Watkins, a careful former whipping-era porter, explains that the engine determines the destination and his role is to serve passengers, not select routes.
A letter praising MINARD'S LINI MENT as the best product is signed by Mathias Foley of Oil City Ontario Joseph Snow of Norway Maine Charles Wheates of Mulgrave Nova Scotia Rev R O Armstrong of Mulgrave Nova Scotia Pierre Landers of Sen Pokemouche New Brunswick
In London a vast table of wartime anti submarine activity splits allied vessels by nation. Eastern Atlantic 30 percent British 14 American 6 French. submarines 78 British 17 French 5 American. patrol craft 85 British 77 French 3 American. Mediterranean destroyers 38 French 27 British 26 Italian 7 Japanese 2 American. Submarines distribution 50 Italian 37 French 23 British 8 American. Atlantic convoying corrected to 70 British 27 American 3 French.
The journal notes suicide rates rose among males from 1901 to 1919 with sharp jumps in 1914 1915 and 1919. Deaths by self harm were highest among men aged 45 65 while women’s rates remained steadier as wartime employment expands and diversions shift outlooks.
Recommendations highlight a Saskatchewan battalion sergeant who led a platoon to a bold assault and tackled a close range machine gun nest saving many lives. Other noted actions include a private killed after taking a machine gun post, a corporal capturing three gun crews, and a French Canadian lieutenant awarded for two days of fearless leadership during August 8 and 9. Seven further recommendations accompany the Courcelette heroes.
A fragmented line from a Philadelphia text hints at an old stall tale or memory. The garbled quotation mentions a wife tying something and a reminder surrounding a seenind item.
The article notes Allied care for horses and mules amid gas threats, with researchers reporting horses suffered more from fumes than other animals. It describes animal reactions to gas, including dogs, cats, birds, and insects, and mentions trenches and wildlife affected by the fumes.
An advocacy piece claiming women deserve better health through Dr Williams Pink Pills. It links anemia symptoms to pale appearance and fatigue and asserts the pills restore vitality by enriching blood. Offers purchase via medicine dealer or mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Chicago aviator Katherine Stinson speaks at a Hull House tea about global distrust of Germany. She notes Switzerland was promised neutrality and then ordered 350000 gas masks. The report also describes a Native American bread from spruce moss along the Columbia River prepared in fermenting heaps and baked on spits.
A German press share the view Baker’s France figures are broadly correct. Papers note 1.3 million Americans. about 400 thousand in the battle area and 300 thousand behind the front with 600 thousand in support roles. Reports describe battles near Roye and tank losses while praising Entente pamphlet propaganda and urging counter efforts.
Nature explains animal shoulder design to prevent shock from leaps and speeds. Three Syrians at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp earned 70 dollars in one night by rivet work, setting a new world pace of over five rivets per minute.
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