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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
3
At the Saskatchewan Grain Growers convention an AA resolution urged government support for settler immigrants. The action seeks every possible stimulus to attract desirable newcomers to the province for agricultural settlement.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as instant relief for indigestion gas and upset stomach. It claims digestion is corrected the moment a tablet is taken, banishing sour stomach heartburn and misery for a few cents with a druggist guarantee.
A large gypsum deposit is found on the Pacific Great Erat qrn Railway north of Vancouver. References to German purchases of old vessels under a Peace Treaty, Queen Mary gifting a sunburst diamond brooch to Lady Elizabeth Dawes Lyon, and the death of Sir Thomas Roddick, noted Cana dian surgeon and Montreal figure, on February 20. Reports also mention seaweed hauls, retriever dog show prizes, a trans Canada tour by the Montreal Canadian Club in September, and warnings about deadly poison gas washed ashore. The Bishop of Gibraltar asks for a Handley Page airship for use over his vast diocese, spanning from the Sahara to Switzerland and from Portugal to the Caspian Sea.
Still Berry recounts a moment when I was married and asked if he seemed remorseful. He affirmed that Ife said the man was very sorry, though he did not know the other fellow personally.
Canadian advertising feature touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal remedy for nervous breakdowns and weak blood. A Nova Scotia testimonial from Andrew F Webb credits several boxes with restored sleep, appetite, and nerves. Pills available from The K Williams Medicine Co Brockville at 50 cents each or six for $2.50.
The San Life Assurance Company of Canada reports a strong 1922 with policy in force at 631,404,869, cash premiums and interest at 36,251,323, assets rising to 174,058,858 and a surplus of 14,269,420. Investments averaged 6.27 percent, reflecting prudent growth and stability despite liabilities and investment fluctuations.
Under the Redistribution Bill, debated in Parliament by W L Mackenzie King, representation rises from 235 to 245. Saskatchewan gains five seats, Alberta four, Manitoba two, and British Columbia two, with Nova Scotia gaining two. The changes rest largely on population. A stray note mentions a newly hatched ostrich at about 0.25 of an inch long.
The Marconi Company announces a $10,000,000 wireless station will be built in Vancouver to establish direct communication with Europe and Oriental points. A second station will be erected in Montreal to connect Canada with the United Kingdom and the continent.
Mr. Eugene Provencher of St. Julien Wolfstown Que says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his year long kidney ailment. The pills strengthen kidneys and clean impurities from blood, noted as a standard remedy known across Canada.
The article notes ancient Rome used about 346,060,000 gallons of water daily, highlights the city’s abundant fountains, and describes the Thermage built by Emperor Caracella with capacity for 3,600 bathers. It also mentions surrounding facilities including a gymnasium library and race course within its quarter mile area.
Last year 2,113 men and 33 boats worked in Manitoba fresh water fisheries with equipment valued at 659,414 dollars. Over 1,125,500 pounds of fish were caught under domestic licenses while commercial fisheries yielded over sixteen and a half million pounds. Domestic license fish are not sold but used by the catchers, mainly settlers. Persistent asthma described as a debilitating, recurring condition. Dr. J. D. Kelloga's Asthma Remedy advertised as a potent treatment. Mention of sheet lead reinforced with iron and a new process. About one month of wilted forest land in Saskatchewan new forest reserves. Minard's Liniment touted for physicians.
Butter and flour paste cooked to a ball then eggs beaten in. Pipe rounds on pans bake until golden. Fill with whipped cream raisins or chocolate. Chocolate custard made in double boiler with milk flour sugar yolks chocolate butter and vanilla or almond.
Article notes Britain does not hand out universal doles. Funds come from workers, employers, and government to support only bona fide unemployed claims. Emphasis cites Sir Robert Horne remarks at Empire Club of Toronto via the Financial Post.
Catarrhal deafness described as an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. When inflamed the hearing is crumbling or imperfect, and complete closure can cause deafness. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal functions. Circulars free. available from druggists. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A steamship moves by forcing a mass of water opposite to her course. The paddle wheel or propeller grips the water and pushes it to the rear, creating forward thrust for the vessel.
An old advertisement explains coughing is from irritation in the air passages due to inflammation. It claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil will relieve the inflammation and stop the cough, promising satisfaction. Other items mention New Zealand kauri trees and Minard's Liniment for corns and warts alongside hospital statistics.
Miss Margaret Jons of Calgary Alberta notes she suffered weight loss indigestion and insomnia for a year after war service overseas. She credits Tanlac with rapid improvement gaining five pounds steady nerves and sound sleep after two bottles and recommends Tanlac sold by druggists with over a million bottles sold.
A 1922 resolution by Senator Borah Idaho seeks to outlaw war through an international agreement. Nations would adopt a public ethos and indict punish war profiteers and facilitators. May 29 marks the sixth anniversary of Patrick Henry's birth.
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