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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
4
The piece recalls McCrae’s Flanders Fields and Canada’s wartime sacrifice, urging continued faith with the dead as the nation enters peace. It calls for unity, compassion for veterans and dependents, and renewed patriotic service to uphold freedom and independence.
A terse lines of verse reflecting on lofted memory in Canada and faith to those who sleep where poppies grow, invoking Flanders Fields and the duty of remembrance.
Saskatchewan farmer Surong Pine reports kidney trouble led to diabetes but says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him. Capusten describes five years of backache and fatigue ending with diabetes, crediting the pills. The piece notes Mexican government control in Chihuahua City and rail lines under federal control.
Minards Liniment cited as curing garget in cows while the live stock industry shows growth trends. In four months of 1915, 1422 head were sent from Winnipeg Union Stockyards to Manitoba farms. Four months in 1917 saw 2757 head returned, and in 1918 the figure rose to 4202. Authorities expect the movement to sustain this growth rate.
Ad copy touts Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a universal stomach liver and kidney remedy. It cites numerous testimonials claiming superior efficacy where other cures fail and urges trials to prove their benefit.
Berlin reports debate over whether Russia funded the German revolution with large sums to Independent Socialists. Supposed wireless dispatch cites Bolshevik agent Joffe and claims 24,000,000 marks were made available, with 10,000,000 rubles controlled by Oscar Cohen for the cause.
London reports allies seek unity among Russia's fractured governments in Riga Crimea Kuban and Ukraine under moderates and anti Bolshevik aims. A broad exodus of loyal Russians to London and Paris supports forming an organization to address Bolshevism ahead of the peace conference.
In an interview, Lord Northcliffe criticizes wartime censorship and supports a League of Nations with executive, judiciary, and legislative branches. He argues secret treaties exclude America, warns on freedom of the seas, and urges President Wilson to push a strong league in London.
London reports say President Wilson intends to come to England to confer with the British government on Russia’s situation ahead of the peace conference. The London correspondent notes the presence of Kerensky, Milukoff, and the constitutional Democrats leader, and cites Viscount French on Russian affairs as a prelude to forthcoming events.
General Sir Sam Hughes in Ottawa advocates sending a brigade of Anzac troops through Canada to showcase appreciation for the sister dominion. He argues the visit would benefit the boys, Canada, Australia, and the empire alike. Also noted is a medical note praising Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for rapid relief from muscular rheumatism with brisk rubbing.
Review notes John Murray Gibbon’s Drums Afar elevates Oxford through social life and cross cultural scenes. The author’s keen grasp of English campus life, Europe and America shapes a vivid portrait, praising its value beyond classroom work and its cheerful fellowship.
City council approves an ordinance prohibiting public display of red flags Bolshevist emblems black flags and any banner with inscriptions antagonistic to the U S or Minnesota government. Four Socialist aldermen vote against the measure.
German officials send another note to the United States and allied governments seeking changes to armistice terms and food. The message, not to be made public, repeats prior appeals and is viewed in Washington as wartime propaganda by Berlin to avert defeat.
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone drops to lift corns painlessly. The claim says a small cost yields a quarter ounce enough to remove corns and calluses without soreness or infection. The product dries on contact and does not irritate surrounding tissue. Also notes high heel wear increases corns on women's feet and London reports Sir Arthur Pearson's US Canada trip to aid blinded soldiers and veterans.
A vintage ad touts Putnam's Extractor as a simple remedy for crusty corns. It claims a drop or two removes pain and peels away the troublesome skin, noting low cost and urging readers to buy a bottle today.
Reports say Admiral Beatty may lead a large British fleet to visit the United States after peace is signed. Plans also call for Jellicoe to tour the British Dominions and India in February to advise on naval matters. Baron Sakatani of Japan is named financial advisor to China to push gold standard currency reform for better Sino Japanese trade.
Nine Socialist deputies resign from the army committee in the chamber after Deputy Renault refused to call on Premier Clemenceau for an interpretation on Demobilization of the German army. Albert Thomas and Pierse Renaudel, leaders among the Socialists, are cited as central figures in the dispute.
A distressed notice touts Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut as a guaranteed remedy for constipation biliousness headaches and sour stomach. It promises a $1000 reward if the treatment fails and urges buyers to obtain the yellow box from dealers at 25 cents each.
London reports Lord Weir in Manchester calling for rapid aircraft and seaplane expansion to carry seven crew and 30 passengers nonstop at 100 miles per hour. He urged carriers and transport bodies to back development, plans to sell surplus planes after peace, reorganize the air board, and convene an international conference within four to five months to pursue a universal air conversion agreement.
The Washington shipping board announces termination of bonuses for entering waters once infested by submarines after December 22 for licensed deck and engineer officers. Absent new wage adjustments, these officers will receive the extra pay until January 1. Other allowances for ship crews to cover loss of effects due to submarine activity will end for all who sign ship articles on or after December 22.
Paris reports that Admiral Amet the French high commissioner in Constantinople has commandeered German ships in Turkish harbors to remove a number of Germans and Austrians causing trouble in Turkey. They will be taken to France and interned until peace is concluded.
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