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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
The Minnesota experiment reported labor requirements to grow wheat: 1244 hours of human labor and 30 hours of horse labor per acre at 12 to 14 bushels yield. A 24 3 bushel yield would halve the needed labor. Also notes simple and sure Dr Thomas Btric Oil directions for liniment and dressing.
Vancouver Province recounts a tense moment as Mrs. Binks questions guests about umbrellas at the door. A brief exchange follows amid speculation on whether the guests might be recognized.
Major Andrew Rasmussen of Portland Oregon, killed while leading a reconnoitering party on the Picardy front, was admired for fearlessness. He trained Americans in bayonet fighting, joined the U S army with a major's commission, and commanded a battalion near Toul before a gas attack. He rode toward the trenches laughing as shells burst nearby.
A Moise Derosce of St. Phillippe Quebec reports buying a horse for 30 dollars believed incurably ringboned. He says he cured it with one dollar worth of Mnard's Liniment and sold it for 85 dollars, claiming a 34 dollar profit. The Washington Star notes Germany may earn more Iron Crosses and war medals than soldiers.
An advertisement claims a $100 reward for any catarrh case not cured by Mall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts internal action on the blood to destroy the disease foundation and build up constitution, urging readers to send for testimonials and address to F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
The official gazette awards three Victoria Crosses including Sergt Albert Mountain West Yorks for a fearless act. Mountain and ten men advanced on a Lewis gun flank attacking a 100-strong patrol, killing many. He rallied defenders, repelled 600 Germans for 30 minutes, then held a bank post for 27 hours before breaking free.
Cornell University explores dandelions as edible greens with nutritional value, noting iron needs and the role of fresh vegetables like spinach to supplement staple foods. The article promotes greens to diversify meals and hints at historical cautions about plant misuse and safety.
The article discusses a Canadian permit system regulating settlers clearing fires now in effect across most forest regions. Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan passed legislation last year. New Brunswick adopts this year. Nova Scotia, Quebec, and British Columbia have long used it, Alberta remains without it. Fire regulation reduces forest fire losses and supports agricultural development. disposal of logging slash by fire is linked to clearing operations and gaining attention due to rising timber values.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Extendter as a simple remedy for crusty sore corns. It claims minuscule application removes pain and peels away the troublesome offender, costing a quarter in any drug store. Get a bottle today.
A Canadian Northern Railway report shows 1917 gains in live stock and dairy product movement. Cattle up 87 percent, sheep 249 percent, hogs 29 percent, mixed stock 36 percent. Butter, cheese and eggs also rise while total shipments reach 24,618,900 pounds, with substantial increases across butter and dressed meat.
A World War II era tale from the Westminster Gazette describes a French stretcher-bearer who blew a bridge to slow a German advance, earning the Military Medal. Though summoned for decoration, he vanished, his name unknown and no trace found by orderlies.
Fragmentary excerpt reflects a condolence tone about a man Bangs who urged his wife not to remarry. Includes garbled phrases and stray quotations. Mentions a figure labeled Thoughtful and a misread line about a “Pas sagee aetomaly” with unclear context and an odd reference to “Bom Sexy” introduced in America.
A Canadian major, commanding two large railway guns, leads shelling of German positions after transferring from Manitoba educational work to northern English munitions plants. He impressed imperial authorities with mathematical skill, directing ranges up to twenty miles and targeting rail junctions and stations. He describes steady progress and keeping cool under fire as vital to success.
An advertisement promotes Minard's Limmert as a standard remedy for diphtheria and urges protection of children from intestinal worms with Mother raves Worm Exterminator, claiming years of use have enhanced its reputation.
An Opinion For Ireland notes that Ireland awaits the US view on political conditions here. It condemns British oppression, rejects home rule as a justification for opposing the war, and urges Irishmen to resist a German master. John Dillon urges Nationalists to seek US support for Irish liberty without betraying liberty elsewhere.
A testimonial style note urges readers to use Anuric to prevent kidney disease and relieve symptoms such as back pain and irregular urine. It cites Barilton Ontario and Toronto testimonials praising quick improvement after starting Anuric. The fragment ends with a husband’s reported improvement after a few days.
The drift of German arms in the East, the forced treaties on Russia and its vassal states, and the interpretation of these scraps of paper bolster President Wilson's warnings. Allies must not ignore Russia’s fate, as independence remains a European and world interest. The path through trials mirrors past nations rising renewed.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous debility and sleeplessness by improving blood. It cites Mrs Victor Booth of Parry Sound Ontario detailing recovery from typhoid related nerve trouble and St Vitus dance after eight boxes. Pills sold at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A German sergeant stopped a prisoner near Germany’s frontier and refused money as a bribe. The British escapee offered three pounds of bacon which the sergeant accepted to allow passage home. The sergeant said bacon saved him and the escapee passed unmolested.
A fragment describes street car features with a 1200 gallon water tank and overhead electric supply. It notes Mealy service from either side, cash bike ends, and a 33 mile run. It also mentions France's seventy seven fucens and various fates of those involved.
Hail insurance rates in Saskatchewan remain unchanged with four cents per acre on assessable land and a maximum indemnity of five dollars per acre. 126 municipalities are covered under the Hail Insurance Act, with about fifty thousand dollars in reserve as the season opens. Nine hail insurance companies operate in the province, offering six percent cash rates and eight percent for credit policies. Some districts like Rastheim and Radville have seen local rate increases to ten and twelve percent due to past heavy losses.
A reader notes a man riding by in a car exclaiming about a beautiful woman while in Vancouver Province. The banter shifts to teasing about car earnings and speed, with a playful quip about seven times in a mile.
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