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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
Travelers returning from Germany report cows being slaughtered to ration scarce milk for children. Adults face tight bread rations and oil shortages, while coal remains plentiful but unusable for eating. The writer questions how Germans can sustain such conditions.
An advertisement touts Parmerie's Vegetable Pills as safe for delicate women. It claims mild, agreeable action with no violent pains or purgings, and asserts thousands of women endorse the remedy for digestive disorders.
The Sydney Bulletin notes a remark about an unusually long cigarette hold and the doctor’s order to avoid cigarettes. The exchange highlights concerns over smoking habits and health guidance.
Dr. F C Weber of Chicago says the United States must obtain about 59 000 tons of aluminum annually for aircraft and vehicles to sustain the war against Germany. He notes beauxite is blocked and kaolin or fireclay, used by Germans, is the alternative with vast supplies in Missouri and a theory pending review by the Society of Industrial Engineers and the Council of National Defense.
A terse line notes a sleeping car porter keeps things moving during a portion of the journey. The phrase suggests the porter’s quiet labor enables the train’s progress while others rest.
Hundreds of women of the British Army Auxiliary Corps work in France in bases and country quarters. They report decent pay for clerical work, with overtime, a five pound service bonus, provided uniforms, and board allowances. Volunteers with office or bookkeeping skills are urged to join, with training in London before deployment near the battle area.
The Providence Journal argues that accepting foul fighting would abandon the moral edge held by nations upholding advanced international morality. It warns that yielding would concede to German practices described as ancient international immorality.
A health ad explains how stair tests reveal anemia and blood weakness. It urges immediate use of Dr Williams Pink Pills to restore red blood and vitality, noting worldwide use and availability for 50 cents per box or 2.50 for six from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The British Army in the field is about fifteen percent less wasteful per capita, due to better distribution and waste prevention. Generous supply earlier led to overage, but current policy aims to avoid waste while keeping soldiers well fed. Stocks of meat and bread are tightly monitored and unused allowances rolled over to the next meal.
The New York World urges prices to fall for the benefit of all, saying a wise businessman will align with solvency and honest profits to reduce prices while steering clear of damage and inflamed sentiment.
The article defines economy as careful budgeting at home not cutting comforts. It argues against views equating economy with reducing expenses or political action. It urges balanced budgets, avoiding waste, varied diets, seasonally aware purchases, and seeking expert guidance from agriculture departments, farmers' weeklys, colleges, or even the kitchen staff.
The London Daily Mail reports no room for divergence among Allies on principles at stake. France reaffirms stance and all Allies from Petrograd to New York endorse it with fidelity. Though words may differ, purpose and spirit remain one.
An advertisement claims a corn and callus treatment that uses a few drops of a solution to lift corns or calluses without pain, enabling removal by finger. The copy targets women seeking painless foot care and relief from corns.
A Cincinnati man discovered a compound named free zone that promises painless relief from corns and calluses. A tiny bottle costs little and can be applied directly to the sore area to dissolve or loosen the buildup without irritating surrounding skin.
A poetic line connects love to war noting that passion persists amid conflict and even the clash of arms can resemble an engagement ring. The image blends romance with violence, suggesting enduring devotion through turmoil.
A bread dispute in an English town results in a housewife fined ten dollars for discarding bread touched by a cat. A second resident pays five dollars for destroying a pound of bread, the cook blamed for the act. The Boston Advertiser notes Britain's drive for absolute thrift amid a food crisis.
The Detroit Free Press notes a spouse aimed at reform and observes that the daughters have returned from college to continue their mother's reforming work, implying a family tradition of social change.
The advertisement claims Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil reduces swelling from sprains and eliminates bruises. It cools inflamed flesh and draws out pain quickly, preventing discoloration and making injuries disappear as if by magic.
A brief dialogue contrasts the idea of a father’s role with a sunrise at three a.m. in New York Times style. The exchange presents a light, affectionate tone about parenting and daily rhythms.
A man overwhelmed by asthma longs for death but hopes relief from Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The ad promises complete relief if used faithfully, claiming asthma will become a thing of the past.
Tear gas deployed by Paris police breached an apartment on Rue Andre Del Sarte to seize a resisting deserter, Thouin. Two officers, protected by a shield, bored a door and released the gas. Thouin shot himself, his wife quasi-suffocated, then Thouin died shortly after.
A man surveys three car pets and ten rugs hung on a clothes line and remarks that the scene is a combination hard to beat. The oddly specific items imply a thrifty or humorous domestic moment within a household setting.
The ease of removing corns and warts with Holoway's Corn Cure is its strongest recommendation. It seldom fails.
Wiliam B. Van Ingen argues murals should honor scenery on grand wall spaces. Walter A. Dyer focuses on gates, citing 17th century French designer Jean Tijou in England. Kirschmayer a Bavarian born in Livingston Wright paper, creating carved doors in Boston. Footscrapers of iron from colonial to modern times noted by the same writer.
Private Smith jeers at a fellow soldier calling him a practical Socialist. Private Smythe shows disbelief, noting the suspect’s thriftiness and habit of writing to his girlfriend, while nibbling a half‑empty tankard.
Providence Journal editorial asserts the sole wartime objective is to defeat Germany and that peace aims should wait until Allied commanders finish their mission. It argues the sword must strike Germany to the hilt before any peace terms or specifications are considered.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be treated by local applications and must be cured by a constitutional remedy. It explains the Eustachian tube inflammation causes deafness, and that Hall's Catarrh Cure acts through the blood. The firm offers 100 dollars for any case not cured, with free circulars.
The Hamilton Spectator notes that since assuming command on the German western front Hindenburg has become fully aware of the tenacity of the British grip. This reflects heightened German recognition of British resilience in the theater.
The Washington Post calls for bold actions to secure the North Sea and Baltic. It argues Denmark Norway Holland and Sweden must abandon neutrality, mine and patrol their waters, or the Allied fleet will take on the task to defeat German submarines.
Mrs Microxp T Cum Mings of 322 Harmony St Penns Grove testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her irregular menstruation strong pains and weakness. She reports improved health after using the remedy and endorses it for other women facing similar distressing female health issues.
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