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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
6
The article calls for intensified farming with higher per acre and per cow outputs, advises delaying calf slaughter to keep skins and meat valuable, and notes war driven cattle shortages increasing milk supply needs while promoting open air exercise and Tuco's Vegetable Pills to regulate digestion.
In a fragmentary opinion from the New York Tribune a speaker urges removal of a food profiteer amid war. The text argues that strong measures are needed to sustain the war effort and that public support will demand action to preserve government aims.
An English-translated excerpt from Count von Reventlow outlines Germany’s postwar aim to extend its sea power from the Bele coast south of the Straits of Calais. It stresses life and death stakes in securing the Bele seaboard and dominance at sea, critiquing freedom of the seas as misapplied.
The Saskatcheewan Farmer argues against buying marginal land at high prices while doing nothing to improve it. It cites unrealized profits of 20 to 40 dollars per acre on improved farms, notes vast virgin prairie available from 15 dollars per acre, and decries past focus on urban settlement while farm prosperity hinges on expanding and improving farm production and land use.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg’s asthma remedy as a lasting cure. The copy claims long study and tested results, highlighting its steady, positive relief and delayed public release until proven effective.
The prime minister urges stark resolve in a life and death struggle for freedom against a mighty foe. Victory is uncertain, but victory depends on total national effort and unity across ranks. The era demands enduring sacrifice and a spirit of perseverance as the world faces unprecedented conflict.
Early 20th century health ad argues nervous ailments stem from digestive issues and blood quality. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a natural remedy to rebuild nourishment, support digestion, and ease nervous headaches insomnia. Claims easy relief and urges purchase from druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
President Wilson led a parade of drafted men through Washington praising their spirit and high status as military men. The article notes similar public recognition for Canadians selected under the military service act to raise 100,000 reinforcements overseas.
The government offers zero provision for civilian medical care. any recurrence of disability from army service must be treated by a military medical officer at government expense. If hospitalization is needed, the man is reattested and placed on pay and allowances until fit. The military hospital commission corrects the belief soldiers can bill civilians or independently seek civilian hospital care.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a painless solution for corns and calluses. A small bottle is inexpensive and claims to remove hard or soft corns by applying directly to the affected area until the corn loosens and lifts root and all. If a druggist lacks Freezone, the ad suggests obtaining a bottle from a wholesaler.
The Department of Agriculture at Ottawa has issued Pamphlet No. 22 on Feeding and Housing of Swine. It covers feeding foods, housing importance, breeding and care at different ages and seasons, and advocates affordable piggery designs. The pamphlet, by G F E Day and E S Archibald, argues expensive piggeries are unnecessary and describes portable cabins for brood sows even in winter.
Practical Food Control reports from New York City indicate 224 of 225 restaurateurs joined Meatloaf Tuesday as Wheatless Wednesday. Since October no wheat used in French pastries at major hotels, with substitutions of rice and chestnut flour. sugar portions and pastry icing reduced.
A British Army officer advises Americans arriving in England and France to drop wartime bravado and embrace tea over cocktails. He notes English habits, cautioning on war talk and money, and urges Americans to accept tea invitations to ease awkward moments and foster friendships.
Rev Dr Bruce Taylor of Queen's University urged at a Philadelphia conference that the current conflict is a crusade not a war. He warned a cessation would waste wartime gains and urged the United States to devote all it has, noting Canada is nearly spent. He praised Canadian college men for halting the first German rush despite heavy losses.
A series of testimonial notices claim relief from lumbago headaches and sensitive lungs thanks to Minard's Liniment. Reverend William Brown, Mrs. S Kaulback, and Mrs. S Masters report cures or significant improvement.
Reports indicate grain crops are small and neutrals cannot supply sufficient food. Navy discontent and strikes at coal mines follow. Winter riots and food shortages loom as metals for munitions, rubber, and cotton for explosives run scarce. The United States seeks to curb exports to Germany and block transport from southern nations.
The London Daily Mail remarks on the vast and solemn records of sacrifice shown by the nation in war. It notes lists of fallen heroes extend beyond counties and into churches, chapels, and shrines, honoring those who gave everything for a noble cause.
The Dutch agriculture minister sets a bread ration of 2780 grammes per person to last eleven days after September 2. Earlier periods were seven and nineteen days, but rising prices require further cuts. A remedy ad for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator follows the ration note.
Canadian Hospitals for Serbia doctor Fred Burnham of Winnipeg has arrived in London from the Balkans where he led Serbian hospital efforts since the war’s early days. He carries the Order of Saint Sava from the Crown Prince and travels home to solicit funds to equip and staff Canadian hospitals in Serbia with Canadian personnel.
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