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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
6
The text shows short exchanges between a John and Mabel with a wailing refrain. It references a kiss, a farewell, and a painter described as utilitarian, with remarks about onions and signs and fences.
A testimonial extols Postum over coffee and tea for increased capacity and endurance in daily mental work. The writer credits improved kidney and bowel action, steadier nerves, and renewed physical and mental strength after switching, noting Postum Cereal and Instant Postum as alternatives.
A report notes that cat kissing spreads a saliva rich in minute bacilli. Experiments inoculating rabbits and guinea pigs with the substance caused death within 24 hours, leading to the conclusion that ladies should avoid kissing cats to prevent danger.
Pleasant Home Man reports renewed health after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Max Hanjook says the pills made him feel like a young fellow again, claiming they strengthen the kidneys and cleanse the blood, boosting energy and overall health. The advertisement notes popularity across Canada.
A brief exchange highlights concerns over inflation and preserving purchasing power. The speaker notes that holding money loses value as prices climb, while another questions the benefit of saving long term.
An advertisement proclaims Baby's Own Tablets as a quick remedy for childhood stomach and bowel derangements causing teething pain, colds, constipation, vomiting and fevers. Mrs. Wm. Evers of Gilks N B endorses keeping a box at home as effective for little ones. Sold 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Burglar related remark notes a man kept his head under the bedclothes during the incident.
The ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as the simple cure to overpowering fatigue and systemic weakness. It claims to nourish the body with pure blood and build nerve fibre, muscle, and flesh, promising lasting health. It also promotes Parr melee's Vegetable Pills as a brain worker remedy and notes a humorous bank endorsement anecdote.
A quirky collection of speech snippets shows a man writing ten letters to his lady and a friend noting handwriting as character, plus a recruiting official and a neutral stance on relatives. Minard'sointment is advertised widely. Willie avoids thanking Mr. Carr about a ride, saying he was told not to mention it.
A letter from Prante describes a fierce fight on the right with continuous roaring. He notes his battalion is not yet engaged but may join, mentions strafing by Allied forces, and observes widespread destruction of villages. He ponders the fate of inhabitants and notes farmers continuing work under shelling.
A reader from Marion Bridge notes using Minard's Liniment for a year and says it is always the first liniment asked for and the best seller among liniments.
A household bottle of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is recommended for farm use. It helps children with colds and cramps and aids adults with aches. Directions for sick cattle are included and a bottle should be kept in every home.
The famed composer Carl Maria von Weber allegedly struck a stubborn central piano note with his nose after a friend deemed the chord unplayable. In another quip, a shopkeeper explains rabbit price rises as wartime cartridges demand, not farming costs.
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