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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
3
An article in The Banner endorses inhaling maximal air to stop hiccoughs and repeats the method if needed. It markets a medicinal preparation claimed to ease coughs bronchitis rheumatic pains sores bruises piles and kidney trouble while noting social anecdotes about a young man in love.
Moise Derosce, hotel keeper at St. Phillip's Que, reports buying a horse with a supposed incurable ringbone for 30 dollars and curing it with one dollar of Minard's Liniment. Four months later he sold the horse for 85 dollars, with Pro-Ston Liniment noted at 54 dollars. Date November 1, 1901.
Geraniums bloom best in relatively small pots with rich soil that is not overloaded with manure. Proper watering and light support flowering, as the plant avoids root dampness and nutrient burn.
The advertisement claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills quickly remove chronic stomach derangements liver and blood by an active principle. The pills stimulate dormant energies of the system, remove disease and renew life and vitality, stating this as the secret of their popularity.
The Ceres games, begun in 1314 to honor the return of the Ceres men from Bannockburn, were recently celebrated in Fifeshire, Scotland, reflecting long-standing local tradition and pageantry.
A miscellany notes Minard's liniment for dandruff, nitrate of soda to boost verdure, public ovens in Japanese cities for affordable meals, Lever's Disinfectant Soap Powder softening and sanitizing bath water, and a German Empress honoring long serving household staff with a gold cross.
The article notes that Jews in Germany are considerably perplexed as their numbers in the Fatherland recede, highlighting concern over demographic decline and its implications for communities.
A Canadian mother testimonial endorses Baby's Own Tablets for infant stomach and teething troubles. The ad claims quick relief from dysentery and feverish skin, notes a non opiate formula, and offers mail order at 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or Schenectady New York.
The market shows a week of steady decline in wheat with little trading volume and favorable crop weather. European demand remains quiet though recent seaboard export activity appears, while Liverpool prices for No 1 northern spring rise slightly. Manitoba firm but small in volume. Fort William store values easing on American declines.
A witticism frames pessimism as seeing worms in every chestnut. The quip attributes the outlook to a wary mind, using a simple natural image to critique overly negative views.
In parts of South Africa baboons form large marauding groups to rob gardens causing widespread property damage and concerns for residents.
Goats are moved into Naples tenement houses to be milked, sometimes reaching the sixth or seventh story. The unusual practice highlights urban farming and crowded conditions in the city.
The export movement grows with several cattle handled this week. Export steers from western ranges fetch 41c per pound off cars at Winnipeg. Butchers' cattle range 33 to 34c. Stockers show little activity.
Reuben Draper of Bristol Que describes five years of gravel misery and recovery after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports passing kidney stones within a week of starting treatment and claims a permanent cure with no further trouble. Draper asserts the pills saved his life and urges others with gravel or bladder stones to try them.
The United Kingdom consumes more tea than all other European countries and the United States combined. From 1884 to 1900 consumption rose from 175 million to 250 million pounds, a 43 percent increase.
Advertisement asserts many die from cholera and summer diseases but can be saved with Kellogg's Dysentry Cordial. It claims quick, thorough relief by using the remedy and that users report prompt cures without delay.
A scientific magazine recommends a home treatment for poison ivy. Wet a slice of bread with water, dust it with washing soda, and apply it to the eruption. Keep the bread moist from the outside. About thirty minutes is claimed to be a surefire cure.
A New York paper investigates the Four Hundred and publishes receipted bills from the last century. The records show sales by a Stuyvesant, a Depeyster, and a Brevoort dealing in handkerchiefs hats pewter spoons molasses lamp black and other goods.
Halcyon Springs in British Columbia markets its water as unequalled for rheumatism kidney and liver ailments. The site offers splendid hotel facilities and access to fishing and hunting, pitched as an ideal retreat for invalids.
The annual birth rate in European Russia runs at 46.3 per thousand while deaths are 33.6, creating an annual natural surplus of births exceeding 1.6 million. This indicates a growing population and potential long term demographic implications for the region.
News of the Sebastopol fall reached England on Monday September 10 1855. An express carried the message to Queen Victoria at Balmoral who ordered a large bonfire to be lit on Craigowan summit.
A concise remark noting that an officeholder reduces public engagements and handshakes after a decline in grip or effectiveness, reflecting diminished public presence and outreach.
A brief editorial quip notes the U S has fought longer in the Philippines than Britain and contrasts American persistence with slower opponents, citing a Scottish American remark to underline resolve.
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