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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
An appeal warns against radical change and class based policies risking national unity. It urges reason over impulse, condemns ultra socialist leadership in labor, and calls for a broad Canadian spirit where all races creeds and sections join in a common national effort for freedom justice and equality.
The addresses by Hon. T. A. Crerar in Western cities present the New National Policy of the Canadian Council of Agriculture, urging unity beyond party lines. He warns urban and rural listeners that reliance on "class" movements weakens national aims and stresses reasoned action by organized farmers, cautioning against fair weather supporters who join only when tides turn.
A civic note argues that women can be effective lawmakers and that a man’s testimony confirms a woman’s authoritative voice shaping law. The line suggests enduring respect for female influence in governance and policy.
A craftsman who fixes timepieces continues his work late into evenings without grumbling, reflecting dedication to precision. He values steady routines and patient care over quick finishes, ensuring each watch runs accurately.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a universal cure for catarrh, bronchitis, and throat trouble. It claims the inhaled formula reaches airways and nasal passages, kills germs, and heals sore spots. Prices are listed for large two month, small, and sample sizes with money-back guarantee.
A police officer visits a cottage to collect pig owners and details as swine fever spreads. He asks to see the swine but is told the animal is not present, and the door is slammed in his face.
The text discusses the claim that antidisestablishmentarianism is the longest English word. It notes the term is rare in American dictionaries but used in Britain to describe opposition to disestablishment of the Church of England.
An old advert promotes Sloan's Pain Relief liniment promising fast, non staining relief for joints and muscles with prices 35c 70c and 1 40. It also markets Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a lasting relief for children with a cautionary note about finances.
A concise proverb notes that prudence avoids judging a woman by her flaws and suggests discretion in appearances. It reflects traditional views on gender and restraint.
A brief note claims Minard's Liniment cures distemper in livestock while a tongue in cheek line about conscience not making cowards comments on readers and romantic writers.
Advert shows Putnam's Corn Extractor as painless safe and always satisfactory treatment for corn. Only Putnam's Extractor should be used, priced 25 cents at all dealers.
The area of Canada is 3 729 665 square miles with 8 500 000 people. Compared with the United States, Canada is larger in size but has a smaller population than New York Chicago and Philadelphia combined. Half of Canadians live in towns and farm forestry mines and fisheries output come from a population under one person per square mile. Land fit for til lage totals 302 200 000 acres with 51 427 190 acres in crop in 1918. Of 179 000 000 acres fit to farm in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta only 26 000 000 are under crop and 25 000 000 under livestock. There is room for settlers on 7 000 000 surveyed acres including Rae 000 000 still open for ccimeitend en ry.
One hundred and two Shorthorn cattle brought a total of $51,985 at the Western Canada Shorthorn Breeders' Club second annual sale in Brandon Manitoba. The average prices were about $487 for females and $810 for bulls. Lavender 47th, sold by John Barron Carberry to C G Beeching De Winton Alberta, brought $5,000. Beeching declined an $8,000 offer to keep the stock for the Chicago Livestock show. Star of Hope, grand champion at Brandon and Saskatoon fairs, sold for $2,500 to M L Nelson Midale. Canadian and American buyers competed for top animals to bolster domestic herds.
A proverb-like note contrasts a man’s imperfect building with a contractor’s confidence to “know better” in political projects. It frames professional certainty versus communal outcomes in construction and governance.
A marketing note extols Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative for infants and children, claiming rapid bowel regulation and relief from constipation colic and colds. A testimonial from Mrs. Eugene Vaillan of St Mathieua Que endorses the product with assurance to mothers, price 25 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A playful exchange centers on a child asking for a dark breakfast after a parent promised a light supper. The humorous gag hinges on misinterpretation of terms and domestic kitchen banter.
Miller's Worm Powders claim to purge stomach and intestines of worms with easy painless action. The firm markets to mothers as restoring vigor in children and protecting them from worm-related debility.
An army of trained soldiers forms part of Canada recovery as 19 290 disabled personnel are fitted for civilian work. Col Hugh Clark MP says a 57 million dollar annual investment funds a seven month vocational course, enabling the disabled to become producers and regain independence. During training they receive 60 to 150 dollars monthly.
An old patent medicine ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to stop coughs headaches and colds in one day. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box and the price is 30 cents.
A British device coordinated trawlers and submarines by telephones and cables. A trawler would drag a submarine and stay in contact. upon sighting a U Boat the submarine would slip its cable and attack before the German could dive or resist.
The War Office lists 576 Victoria Crosses awarded among a total honors tally. Alongside the VC are 2,092 Distinguished Service Orders and 8,862 Orders of the British Empire in the military division, with 3,019 Military Crosses and 114,000 Military Medals. The figures exclude air force awards and total nearly 250,000 honors overall.
The unbounded popularity of Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil is not from advertising but from its merits as a medicine. It is sought after in every city town and hamlet for its good qualities.
A short aphorism notes that many men glow with borrowed light, drawing beauty or status from others. The quote contrasts intrinsic merit with reflected brilliance and suggests caution in accepting appearances.
In the Tonga island group in the Pacific, letters are delivered via skyrockets launched from steamers. The method reflects a historical improvisation to bridge communication gaps across scattered isles.
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