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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
3
German Army staff reports issued after each quarter to fix the number of German effectives for the next quarter. Foch sought inclusion of the military experts in inter allied control notes, and the supreme council granted his request.
A Cinennali authority says a corn can be removed from the fingers without pain. A few drops of Freezone will rid the foot of a corn swiftly and without infection risk. The ether compound dries on contact, avoiding irritation. The note notes high heels contribute to corn formation. the public is urged to try the new treatment.
Omaha Leo Stevens announces a project to build the largest balloon for Mars contact. David Todd will attempt to communicate with the planet this fall, piloted by Stevens. The balloon aims for 50,000 feet with capacity of 140,000 feet and splits gas and air compartments to reach height. A separate note mentions Swedish training for girls lacking wealth.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It urges parents to insist on the word California on the package to ensure a harmless product and to follow the bottle’s dosing directions. The copy emphasizes fruity taste and reassurance for mothers.
Explorer Stefansson discussed with Manitoba officials a plan to establish large reindeer ranches on arable lands in the northeast province near Hudson Bay. No decision or action from the government was announced.
George Rupp of Lampman Saskatchewan sweeps the Belgian class at Waterrod Iowa earning grand championship with Paramont Flashwood foaled June 5 1917. He also places highly in yearling fillies sucking foals and four year old stallion classes, and wins group prizes for three stallions bred and owned by him amid a record quest for the breed show.
An incomplete OCR passage hints at oversupply issues and price or quality considerations. Readers are left with a partial sense of trade imbalance and possible expectations about consumer response and market signals.
Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty was entertained by 42 admirals and about 300 Tower deck men at a Portsmouth town hall banquet. A silver cigar box was presented as a token of loyalty as 20,000 townspeople attended and salutes fired for his arrival.
A classic 19th century advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to purify the blood. It highlights constitutional factors, the medicine's ingredient mix, and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
Navy department monthly fish report shows August value at landing points rose by 225,882 to 4,485,722. Pacific coast halibut catches exceeded 1918 by 8,000 cwts while salmon landings dropped 87,000 cwts. Southern and Vancouver Island districts posted an overall rise of 20,000 cwts.
A brief sociolinguistic observation notes that when a woman pauses to think, she allows her tongue a rest which can improve the flow of dialogue. The remark highlights conversational dynamics and cognitive pacing in everyday exchange.
An advertisement extols Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for Summer Complaint. It cites severe diarrhoea and vomiting and shares a testimonial from Mrs L J Alteen of Amherst Nova Scotia praising the product for her children. The ad notes the bottle cost 35 cents and claims 74 years of production by The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto.
An 1918 era ad extols Miller's Worm Powders as best protection against worms used to back medicinal claims. It asserts the product kills worms, heals inflamed surfaces in the stomach and intestines, and restores strength in children weakened by parasitic draughts, linking to American war era messaging.
Dr Simon Flexner recounted a tale of a surgeon calmly finishing an operation as a street fire grew louder Across the street he ordered the blinds lowered so the patient would not fear the flames and think the operation a failure The anecdote highlights composure under danger and a witty line about avoiding dames during the procedure
The Belgian Embassy in London denies a Berlin report that the Belgian Minister was recalled from The Hague and that the Dutch Minister was recalled from Brussels. It states Carton De Wiart and Van Vollenhoven returning home is a coincidence and notes De Wiart is resigning from diplomacy to pursue politics while a new Dutch minister has been named to replace Van Vollenhoven.
Medical men warn la grippe may recur in Canada this autumn and winter. The disease spares none, but hits the weak and run-down hardest, causing lasting weakness and relapse risk. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted to build blood, strengthen nerves, and prevent attacks. Available 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
In a forthcoming memoir General von Falkenhayn criticizes Berlin for not adopting his 1915 peace negotiation proposals with Russia and for delaying submarine warfare, arguing the delay deprived Germans of a sure and effective weapon. The text also includes an unrelated ad for Parmalee’s Vegetable Pills, lauding their restorative properties.
Toronto. Hon Dr Cody minister of education has issued an edict to teachers in continuation schools high schools and collegiate institutes urging them to ease up on homework. The move aims to reduce student burden while maintaining academic standards.
Edmonton records note the Alberta Provincial Sheep and Swine Breeders Associa tion will forward livestock registration certificates to Ottawa for transfer to new owners at no charge during the October 22 23 sale. W J Stark says demand remains strong for superior stock to improve flocks and herds. London Adelina Patti renowned prima donna dies at Craig y Nos Castle South Wales leaving an estate valued at over 3 million dollars.
Cascade, a domestic tonic, promises quick relief from constipation biliousness and indigestion without harsh medicines. It claims to strengthen bowels while preventing sickness, and notes it costs little. The Aberdeen fishing fleet faces a lockout affecting 15,000 workers amid ongoing dispute. Natural gas exploration expands in Saskatchewan with wells and permits in Moose Jaw Regina and Herbert area. Russian women described as skilled needleworkers and highly regarded.
Fragmentary notes describe a so called twisted chimney at an Elizabethan Buckingham manor to be sold soon. Auctioneers claim the rare construction is unknown, with a second twisted example at Hampton Court cited as inferior. Miscellaneous oddities include quips about youth and aging and a claim about spider silk production.
A cryptic archival snippet mentions Minard's Liniment, a figure named Danduf, and a man described as waning in thought. The fragment suggests an odd incident or note on mental state, with no clear context or full identities. Further readable text could illuminate the event, location, or date behind this brief item.
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