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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
Directors of Allsopp's brewery in London report soaring wartime profits. From 1914 profits rose from £1 to £31,855 then £60,701 in 1916 and £127,165 in 1917, reflecting a wartime boost in sales and robust shareholder mood.
A man overhears friends debating whether he is a fool or an arm. He replies humorously that he is somewhere between the two, settling the matter with a wry self assessment.
A London Daily piece quotes British stance showing that Germany will not surrender what she holds until defeated in battle. The article notes famine pressure as the only argument to secure a peace, with emphasis on battles in Russia Belorussia France and the Balkans.
A medicinal claim states Parmelee's Vegetable Pinto calms excited nerves by restoring stomach function. It asserts no sedative matches its effectiveness in relieving nervous irritation and irregular digestion, with many testimonials.
A city newspaper notes that granting women the vote will not solve all issues but will reduce grievances and gaps between democratic theory and practice. The piece argues progress exists though imperfect.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as painless and quick for corns. It claims the corn lifts out with a drop or two, roots and all, with no pain during or after use and costs a quarter at any drug store.
A Pimcher Creek farmer reports timothy seed valued crop in Southers Alberta totaling about 400 tons sold to a single buyer named Serene. Seventy percent graded No 1 and a high price secured, marking the largest individual timothy seed purchase on record.
An editorial argues German leaders disguise aim for a future war victory while publicly pressing for peace. It suggests while defeat looms, Germany seeks to delay final loss and recover to strike again when ready. The piece reflects on wartime propaganda and strategic uncertainty.
A garbled note discusses Maple market stockpiles and foodstuffs shortages. It references a quantity of food and insufficient supply amid uncertain conditions. The readable fragments point to concerns over food stock adequacy and market pressures.
The British Navy protects its sea lanes while German forces test defensive methods. With battleships confined to home waters, Britain endures a daily contest as the fleet and protected commerce endure pressure.
A Cincinnati notice extols Freezone as an inexpensive remedy to remove corns and calluses. The ad claims painless loosening of hard corns and roots, urging readers to ask their druggist for a small bottle.
A collage of mini items and quotes from a Newport Harbor tour note a British inquiry to an American vessel about the secretary of war The exchange ends with a quick retort The Vancouver Province recalls a student exchange anecdote A sales pitch touts Miller's Worm Powders claiming ease with no purgatives A domestic quarrel tale ends with a cryptic question about a missing partner and a jewel labeled pity Chen Telegnee
A humorous look at Wyse, famed for his aggressive tactics as a bill collector. The piece notes his habit of turning debtor refusals into opportunities by arriving early, catching targets off guard and prompting payment.
Canton readers learn how Mrs Boyd avoided a planned operation for female trouble after trying a remedy her mother found. Two doctors had advised surgery but a clinical trial reportedly relieved her condition, prompting further advice for women with similar difficulties.
A scattered survey of wealth shows varied thresholds for millionaire status by country. It compares American Croesus wealth to European measures, noting Americans need five times the local amount to count as a millionaire while other nations use different multipliers. It quotes Mark Twain and references Beethovens era wealth, illustrating the changing perception of riches.
An analysis notes Germany’s stamina against Allied pressure through trade denial. It cites the blockade by the United States and the role of free neutral ports as a key factor in Germany’s three year resistance to Allied economic warfare. The piece references D Whelpley and the Fortnightly Review.
Wartime advice urges more vegetables to save meat and wheat and support soldiers. It notes Istromer seasons make vegetables less available and promotes potatoes carrots onions turnips and cabbage as winter staples. Canada farms stock cellars with vegetables and mashed varieties aid children. Doctors link spring malaise to vegetable deficiency.
The essay celebrates winter as a season of tougher study and greater resolve. It contrasts winter’s stern tasks with summer’s beauty and invites readers to see winter as a heroic, unifying force that makes hardship clearer and aims larger. John Purroughs is cited.
A testimonial endorses Dr. Chase's Ointment for eczema with a claim of permanent cure after use. The letter cites a five year symptom-free period and references Mrs Thwaites and Mr Jones in Kingston Ontario. It praises the product's effectiveness and warns against substitutes.
A Southern Alberta resident, recently wounded, recalls German prisoners at Guillemont surrendering with hands up. He quotes officers and troops, noting phrases like Mercy and scenes of humiliation. The account emphasizes the soldiers’ fear and awkward surrender gestures under fire.
Fragmentary notes indicate Europe faces a sugar shortage as Germany and France are referenced with limited production and imports. Shaky data suggest imports and stock levels unclear, while several figures appear jumbled in the OCR.
The article warns stormy weather strains infant health and urges mothers to keep babies indoors to avoid colds. It notes poor ventilation and starlit days, and promotes Dr Williams Medicine Co remedies sold for 25 cents a box from Brockville Ontario.
A historic tale recounts a princess who emptied a treasury of gold and silver, melted the metal, and cast it into iron cannon balls etched with curses against treacherous rulers. Akbar later found the treasury bare as villagers recalled a single iron ball unearthed by an old farmer.
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