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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
Officials stated that the registration card is not enough for men of military age. They must carry additional documents such as marriage licenses and passports as ordered on May 22. In many cases obtaining the required papers is difficult. Prima facie evidence will be accepted to show ineligibility or exemption if proper documents cannot be secured.
A 1000 dollar reward is offered if Dr Hamilton's Mandrake and Butternut pills fail to cure constipation and bowel trouble within three days. The ad urges readers to obtain the yellow box from local druggists and warns that only Hamilton's Pills are guaranteed.
A widespread army fable claims the estates of deceased soldiers are billed for burial blankets. Inquiries show some belief at home, but the militia department states the charge is unfounded and entirely fictional.
The Missouri country editor retires with a fortune of 504 dollars from earnings and an uncle’s death, which bequeathed 49999 dollars, as the paper notes the wealth came from industry, ecogamy, conscientious effort to give value, and perseverance.
A Rochester Post-Express report claims Germany guaranteed safe passage for a Norwegian ship carrying food to Sweden, seized the vessel and cargo as a prize, and then sought a papal mediation for allied bombardment of Cologne on Corpus Christi day. The allies purportedly agreed, but Paris was bombed instead.
An advertisement extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for digestive disorders caused by sedentary female life. It claims the pills correct irregularities of the stomach and liver, restore vigor, and are safe for delicate women due to mild and soothing action.
A Yorker Statesman excerpt portrays a man asking about fortunes of war and a reply that the exact answer lies with profiteers. The dialogue hints at wartime profit motives and generational curiosity.
A Trade and Commerce Department report from E Bryana notes Hawaii shifted coal sourcing to Canada due to 1917 cargo space shortages. Japan and Australia failed to meet shipments, and US coal was unavailable, forcing Hawaii to buy about 50,000 tons from Pacific coast coal firms at high prices. Nearly all coal now used on the islands is of Canadian origin.
Mothers urged to use Baby's Own Tablets to treat constipation indigestion worms colds fevers and minor illnesses in children. A Quebec mother from Peckyrell cites quick relief and strong recommendation. Sold by druggists or 25 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Europe has seen meat animal losses rise to about half of its total holdings since the war began, a figure equivalent to a significant portion of livestock. This estimate contrasts with gains in the United States as farms adjust to wartime demand and supply pressures.
Armies report vast advances in battlefield surgery and transport that restore wounded troops to duty. Prompt antiseptic care and coordinated front and rear hospital efforts have increased recovery rates and shortened convalescence, keeping more soldiers alive and in fighting shape.
The advertisement claims Dr Thomas' Electric Qual rubs pain away with a powerful effect for many ailments. It asserts the rub is unsurpassed in public esteem and trusted by thousands of users for relief.
In May this year 3,203 settlers entered Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The total is down slightly from last May, but the value of effects brought in more than doubles the prior year, and bona fide farmers entering the country are higher this year.
Captain F. R. Desjardin of Selir Storke St Andre Kamouraska testifies to the value of Minard's Liniment for shipboard and family use. He would not voyage without it even if priced at a dollar a bottle.
President Marnoch of the Lethbridge board of trade estimates the crop area in the district at not less than two and a half million acres, possibly more, exceeding 1917 by about 500000 acres. Flax drives the increased productive area with much in new breaking. Wheat and oats planted are about the same as last year while barley is down. rye is more widely cultivated.
A brief comic dialogue from the Buffalo Express contrasts the idea of a quiet boarding house with a boast of a noisy table. The exchange hints at a tense or ominous mood around new tenants and domestic life.
The product is described as driving worms from the system without harming the child. It is marketed as fully effective yet mild in action and safe for use.
A columnist quotes the Atchison Globe lamenting that local musicians lack recognition from newspapers. The piece notes pianists, vocalists, and violinists are not praised as world class, sparking claims the paper cannot foster an artistic town atmosphere.
German Reichstag approves 200 million marks for family barracks to house seven hundred fifty thousand families near military quarters. Parliament cites housing shortage as motive, promising shared living spaces and potential discipline for residents.
A playful exchange centers on why boats are called she. The Widow quips that the man has never steered a boat, prompting lighthearted banter about maritime language and experience.
Workmen excavating for new building foundations in Columbia uncovered platinum. Early Spanish explorers reportedly discarded it as worthless, but modern crews have found amounts large enough to cover entire construction costs.
The first Edmonton Alberta canning plants for Alberta lake fish have begun operations. Initial output will reach about 500 cases daily, each containing forty eight one pound tins. The plant will process fike mullet picker and to some extent whitefish.
The Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association reports it has expanded its rolls by 10,000 names since the start of the year through a drive and membership push.
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