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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
6
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a quick cure for inflamed nostrils and catarrhal discharge, claiming it heals throat and bronchial symptoms, reduces head congestion, and treats colds. It markets various sizes and urges purchase at local dealers.
The Pacific Great Eastern Railway spans the Creep Creek with a 1200 foot long, 239 foot high bridge hailed as one of the nation’s tallest. Only one accident occurred during construction, underscoring meticulous workmanship and safety.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest relief for indigestion. It claims tablets ease gas, heartburn, and fermentation, correcting stomach upset so meals can be enjoyed again. The ad notes a large package costs 60 cents and asserts the product is harmless and pleasant.
Sedimonton aviators enter negotiations to establish an air service from Edmenton to Fort Norman along the Mackenzie River. The plan proposes landing stages at intervals and the preflight transport of gasoline and essentials for operation. Fort Norman lies about 900 miles from Edmenton.
The Cabinet has approved a series of forms for the sixth Dominion census to be taken on June 1, 1971. The forms cover population, manufacturing, trading and business establishments, fares, and farm products with schedules for the blind and deaf mutes, absentee family cards, and inspectors' oaths.
A fragmentary text discusses leaves and their role in sustaining air, noting how leaf processes release and absorb elements from soil and air. It hints at photosynthesis, moisture, and the cycle of nutrients, with poetic questions about nature’s balance and the unseen work of leaves in shaping the atmosphere.
Lord Meston warns in the Contemporary Review that postwar sentiment against British rule is rising. He notes disillusionment in Ireland and Mesopotamia, with Feza scenes of unrest and Arab and Indian opposition increasing as formerly allied peoples resist colonial authority.
Calgary faces a drive to kill beavers in a river park as the city applies for a permit to exterminate the animals. Officials warn the animals damage trees and bark, though beavers already cause seasonal nuisance and are valued for fur, while debates focus on urban coexistence and park safety.
Report describes a driver using an avcylindrical avers ynent at the rear of his vehicle to hear approaching traffic through an ear piece. The device is designed to aid drivers in detecting vehicles from behind, enhancing safety on the road.
Vintage advertising notes outdoor golf and year round play on the Pacific Coast. Mentions Vancouver hotels and transit, family trips, and lodging options. Also references land sales near Moose Jaw, with prices and payments noted, all in a fragmented promotional text.
A fragmentary ad style note humorously claims a sore corn slowed a racer named Teddy while promising corn treatment products. The text is garbled and reads like a pasted, incomplete spoof of old newspaper language with brand mentions and misspellings.
Reports describe meteors adding fine dust to the atmosphere at a steady rate and occasional large bolides exploding, with one meteor crater said to lie beneath a vast mountain. Also noted is a medical ad praising Parmede e's Vegetable Pills as a reliable purgative and cleanser.
The Department of Agriculture report for Manitoba shows an average wheat yield of fifteen bushels per acre for 1920 and notes substantial fall plowing completed with land in good shape for next spring. A quirky non sequitur about suiting marriage is included with no relevance to the agricultural data.
An advertisement portrays heart weakness symptoms fainting spells shortness of breath and irregular heartbeat. It asserts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Mills can restore heart vigor and normal rhythm with testimonials from Mrs Drake and others. The copy notes price and mail order details from The I. Aulburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
OCR fragment contains scattered items from 1919 era including partial ads for Worm Exterminator a patent medicine claim, a treaty reference Potsdam 1870, Route No 1 local note, and a testimonial letter about a hair removal remedy claiming cure after two months plus a farmer using Liniment. Names and places are sparse, with broken phrases and marketing blurbs.
Report describes farm work on western cuts as rewarding with city girls learning dairy tasks and orchard chores during a novelty day on Canadian farms. Ex-workers from munition plants and field roles praise the experience and vow to return for future seasons.
An old advertisement warns of pallid cheeks and headaches among young women and touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It claims the pills restore blood and energy, citing a testimonial from Miss Bessie Clarke of Stevensville Ontario who recovered health after taking the medicine. It lists dealer contacts and emphasizes rest and nourishment alongside the treatment.
A historical note compares head shapes and hair cross sections among races. It describes white people as oval headed with oval hair cross sections, while black individuals are noted as oblong or square headed with similar hair shapes. The text discusses supposed patterns and claims observational links between skull form and hair form.
A fragmentary item notes a shipment of prehistoric monstrosities from the Reds Deer River lodges by the Royal Ontario Commission, detailing six dinosaur excavations and a fragmentary reference to a paleontological party. It also mentions a worm remedy for children claimed to relieve worms and associated symptoms.
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