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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
7
The all steel Home on Wheels colonist cars built by the CPR are praised for eating sleeping and living space combined. They feature steel construction with steel seats floors and fixed fire stoves on steel frames, prioritizing safety with no fire risk. The design aims for roomy comfortable living for three to five days on rails at about 40 miles an hour.
In a 1912 forest survey, W R Ross notes British Columbia sits on vast timber, with 350 to 400 billion feet of merchantable wood awaiting cutting. He explains allocation of orders to BC mills, direct shipping, and rising demand for coast cedar and western hemlock, predicting the wood will boost pulp, paper, and many new uses.
Chicago News notes that wave length near half to one and a half times a ship’s length changes stress. When waves are shorter than the ship, stresses stay close to calm-water values, but waves matching or exceeding the ship’s length raise bending moments notably.
The New York Herald reports a new toughened wire designed to resist cutting by pliers. It weighs 429 pounds per mile and will form entanglements with barb wire. Large quantities are being shipped to Allies for European use.
Experts credit soil study with doubling grass growth and higher yields by matching crops to soil types and strengthening weak soils. The approach yields increased production and can guide manufacturers in applying similar knowledge. When distribution stalls occur, newspaper advertising is proposed as a tonic.
A Bavarian courier reports a member of the Rothschild family Faris branch among Lerchenfeld prisoners of war in Vien ma. Captured while driving an automobile he faced forced labor in hay fields with other prisoners at four o clock the next morning after Spanish embassy efforts for special treatment failed.
In a New York court a plaintiff described marriage as heaven promised by a husband while a lawyer challenged the claim. The exchange revealed a history of alleged abuse with the plaintiff recounting being soaked and seeing stars during disputes.
Readers are urged to try Holloway's Corn Cure to remove corns without pain. The ad-style note emphasizes quick results and ease of use for foot comfort.
The Canadian Society for the Protection of Birds plans a poster warning against destroying insectivorous birds. The Dominion agricultural department will issue an authoritative book on Canadian birds with colored illustrations, ready by year end. A Canadian edition of The Value of Birds to Man by Jas Buckland will be distributed free. Branches will form in Halifax Sussex Regina Montreal and Ontario. Two hundred Queen Victoria Girls joined in Belleville and Newbury has a 71 member branch.
There is strong demand for lumber to rebuild homes and industry in Belgium, France, and Russia, with nearly 20,000,000 people affected. European timber supplies will be insufficient, and even eastern Canadian export capacity may fall short. A wide range of stock sizes and qualities will be needed, signaling an unusual opportunity to expand Western Canadian timber exports.
The term sword is said to derive from the Polish szabla while pistol comes from the Italian town Pistoja famed for arms. The bayonet name is linked to Bayonne in France where the inventor lived about 125 years ago.
German chemists experiment with a new explosive more powerful than hydrogen, hoping for rapid success. Once perfected, the weapon is said to be used in large howitzers, with confident predictions that trenches and forts will be overwhelmed.
A caller asks for a large bouquet run next week for their daughter’s coming out while the shopkeeper promises the very best. The exchange hints at family pride and social traditions in a period setting. The dialogue captures informal lol and class dialogue typical of a small business in a historic town.
Commercial and Financial World reports that rumors Germany sought to buy Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co and Bethlehem Steel assets are baseless. Samuel F. Pryor, VP and GM, states no offer would tempt owners, and added plant expansions near Ilion and Bridgeport are permanent, aligned with prewar growth plans.
The London Chronicle notes Bryan is mocked as Prince of Peace at Any Price. It recalls Sir Charles Dilke who favored continental disarmament thirty three years earlier and cites F von Gentz’s 1815 memo that used the phrase to deride Castlereagh and Wellington before Waterloo.
A terse exchange shows a dry goods merchant rejecting a social philosopher stereotype and asserting that a man’s first duty with extra money is to buy his wife a handsome dress. The dialogue reveals class awareness and practicalism in a period flavor.
A dialogue contrasts faith in saving with actual practice. One speaker asserts belief in saving for a rainy day, while the other admits no savings yet maintains the conviction.
A chaotic street scene unfolds as a policeman commands the crowd to stand back while voices jeer from the throng. The crowd mocks the officer, shouting that he needs fog and claiming he is from London.
An Irishman meets a well dressed man who tried to mock him. The man asks what time the post car passes, and Paddy answers with a curt, humorous line saying it comes just after the horses.
A quoted exchange reveals a character declaring self-loathe and attributing his contempt to mixed heritage. The line “I never saw such a man as you are” is followed by “My mother is English and my father is a German,” underscoring identity conflict and personal reproach.
A brief quip shows a husband forgetting to post a letter. His wife tied a cord on his finger as a reminder, but she forgot to hand him the letter, leading to a humorous lapse.
An insurance examiner recalls asking a young man with heart palpitations if he has ever had a serious illness. The man responds by saying he is engaged to be married, revealing personal concerns in a dialogueful snippet.
A new piano buyer chats with his next door neighbor who works in a boiler factory, promising no disturbance as they ease into neighborly relations. The exchange reveals daily life tensions and polite civility in a small community.
The New York Medical Journal cautions that ideal exercise amounts vary by individual. Biographical examples show giants like Beethoven, Brahms, Jefferson, and Dickens achieved high activity, while Kant and Darwin thrived with minimal movement. Lord Lyons enjoyed little sport yet remained productive, suggesting health and habits determine needs. Awareness of patient health and diet should guide advice on physical activity.
Variegated Alfalfas like Grimms alfalfa and Ontario Variegated meet Canada’s hardiness demands by crossing ordinary alfalfa with yellow lucerne. The yellow lucerne origin explains cold resistance but also brings lower yield and feed value, leaving variegated types somewhat inferior to ordinary alfalfa. Minards Liniment Cures Diphtheria.
The first Peace River wheat shipment has been sent out now that rail service reaches Peace River Landing from Edmonton, about 500 miles away. The report compares distances to the Pacific Great Eastern project and notes how rail access may unlock expected, long grown produce for export to the coast.
A sweaty speaker at a London Hyde Park recruiting gathering urges fierce patriotism. He proclaims patriotism as the empire’s backbone and calls for it to be encouraged and brought to the fore.
Report says Guglielmo Marconi has invented a device that could paralyze aircraft engines using fireless means. The claim remains unverified and details are sparse.
A French soldier from Le Mans writes home that Tom the regimental dog saved his life after a shell fragment wounded him in the arm and a bullet hit his jaw. Tom dragged two ambulance men to the spot, and the man, though injured, was reported progressing favorably.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It explains deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube, caused mainly by catarrh, and pledges one hundred dollars for any case of deafness (from catarrh) not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A mother anxiously awaits her daughter's return from the store to fetch fly-paper. Mary finally arrives with the reply that the fly-paper has caught her, and they come home together. The brief anecdote, sourced from Youth's Companion, casts a playful light on a mundane mishap.
During a parade a colonel scolded a man for muddy heels. The chief observes the boots are dirty but the man replies that a good soldier never looks behind him.
The document reports that at least 247 factories in 78 Canadian cities are engaged in shell manufacture, with Montreal at 36, Toronto 28, and Hamilton 17. It notes 60,000 to 70,000 workers, a weekly wage bill around 1 million dollars, and an expectation to reach 40,000 to 60,000 shells daily. It adds that 170,000 tons of steel and 30,000 tons of lead are needed for current contracts.
Sleep is the greatest nourisher of infants and peaceful rest is essential for growth. Worms disturb a baby's sleep, but Miller's Worm Powders are advertised to destroy worms and restore undisturbed rest without injuring delicate infants.
A committee led by Colonel Hon. Senator Mason of Toronto held a preliminary Ottawa gathering to organize a voluntary Canadian reserve militia. Members included Colonel Starke of Montreal Colonel Wilson of Halifax Colonel A P Sherwood Ottawa and Colonel Chamber Winnipeg. The plan seeks to survey local bodies to identify trained volunteers and those willing to train, with no pay and no interference with existing groups.
A playful exchange compares a circus monkey performing arithmetic to a worker who can climb a column, highlighting feats of quickness and skill. The banter showcases humor about clever animals and human agility in a circus setting.
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