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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
4
The piece notes broad political involvement before elections and criticizes recent provincial votes for lacking public engagement. It argues that elections affect welfare and prosperity, urging citizens to take genuine interest and support strong candidates and organized campaigns to uphold essential principles.
A terse entry notes an AH led session at Sie recording a lynching incident. Details remain sparse but imply an investigative or commemorative act tied to ongoing discussions about race and justice in the region. The report hints at community unrest and official responses.
A local civic notice urges citizens to actively support municipal councils and school boards year round. It calls for constructive criticism, quick enforcement of laws for public welfare, and steady engagement to meet postwar challenges. It notes health and education as foundation stones of strength and urges a stronger community spirit.
A Berne report quotes a Berlin despatch noting a council proposal to levy war profits taxes totaling about eighty billion marks. A decree on the tax is expected within two weeks. Critics warn the haste may invite higher Allied demands and shrink national wealth as citizens bear the tax burden.
A Cincinnati authority touts a drug called Freezone to treat tender corns. A few drops dry and lift the corn without irritation, with a quarter-ounce sufficient to remove hard skin. The claim is pitched to women adapting to high heels.
An enormous deficiency in Europe’s stock of cattle sheep and hogs emerged over four war years as production dropped and army demand rose. Europe lost about 115 million livestock units, while Canada’s 1918 totals stood at 12.3 million. Britain’s imports and Canada’s exports for beef pork butter and eggs are detailed from wartime figures.
News from Constantinople reports ongoing disturbances and major fires in the Parmakkapol quarter of Pera opposite the Golden Horn. Also notes a health quack claim touting Miller's Worm Powder as a cure for parasitic worms in children, with urging to seek treatment.
Reporting from the Dusseldorf district indicates a pitched battle between striking miners and soldiers guarding mines. Several persons were killed and wounded before troops surrounded and arrested the miners. A London dispatch notes that Prime of… is understood: that the visit to the U.S. continues as planned.
Arctic exploration debate features Vilhjalmur Stefansson casting doubt on aircraft as a scouting tool due to limited cruising radius. He argues submarines offer greater range and can surface to study regions, noting open water in summer and thick polar ice that submarines could traverse beneath, avoiding surface dangers. Japanese reservists on the Siberian front to be recalled per war office notice.
A testimonial from Pilot Butte Saskatchewan details severe shock and nerve distress, praising Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills as a remedy. The letter says six boxes restored strength and calm, with the product priced at 50 cents per box and available through The Milburn Co. Toronto or dealers.
Berlin reports state large Italian forces are massed near Innsbruck Austria and may move to southern Germany if Bolshevism spreads there. The action is aimed at Munich, with plans to occupy the region if needed.
Canadian Minister Sir Edward Kemp says by end of January 55 000 soldiers will have returned to Canada, with 15 000 in November 20 000 in December and 20 000 in January from France and British Isles. Of January arrivals 17 500 come from France. By February 1 returns rise to about 30 000 per month and British authorities plan early demobilization of Canadian divisions. Turks Favor Allies in Constantinople Liberal cabinet supportive of Allies formed after Turkish chamber dissolution in Paris report.
Advertisement extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for many ailments including sore throat croup whooping cough chest complaints and colic with claims of unsurpassed curative qualities and low cost. Also notes mobs pillaging stores in Frankfort Germany and that troops refused to fire on rioters per a Central News despatch from Amsterdam.
In a reminiscence by R. T. Lowery editor of the Ledge Greenwood, the longtime California friend Billy Williamson is mourned after his death from pneumonia in Los Angeles. Lowery recalls their 25 year friendship, shared conversations about famous Western figures, and vows to visit Billy’s grave across the Great Divide, honoring a noble, generous life.
Dr Harry Tanner longtime fasting advocate died at Counsel Hospital San Diego after a year long illness. The noted physician held that longevity came from extended fasting and disciplined living.
Ly Chetty Chiang, China’s foreign minister leading the peace commission, arrived in New York to push for the return of Kiso Chow, a former German controlled province captured by Japan, and a reorganization of international trade to place China on an equal footing with other nations.
Allied representatives decide neutrals will not be admitted to the peace conference though they may address claims to belligerents. Neutrals can present claims to a special body to be created by the conference. It is reported neutrals may participate in deliberations on forming a league of nations.
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