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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
5
The Honduras National Railway cites sustained coal price highs and abandons coal use in favor of wood cut along the railroad line. They note coal may resume when prices stabilize and recount previous trials with coroza or kahoon nuts, which provided heat but damaged boilers due to intense heat.
Advert says Hollo way's Corn Cure will remove unsightly warts and painful corns, offering a simple remedy for skin blemishes.
A stylish young woman hailed a four wheeler when no taxi was nearby. The frisky horse surprised her as she approached, prompting her to tell the driver she hoped he would not run away with her. The ancient Jehu replied he had a wife and seven kids at home.
A Wisconsin woman states she suffered sharp stabbing pains and weakness from female troubles. She avoided surgery, tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and after six bottles reports regained strength. The advertisement urges others with similar symptoms to seek the product and free advice.
The Ranchers Fair and Live Stock Show promises a grand Moose Jaw Stampede from July 17 to 20 with prize money in the thousands. It features wild horse races bucking horse riding bull dogging and cowboy relays with top cowboys and cowgirls from Canada and the United States expected to enter. Ad Day of Medicine Hat directs the event aiming to secure wild horses after the Canadian championships at Medicine Hat, drawing many stars of the quirt and saddle to Moose Jaw.
The piece contrasts resistance to draft by Navajos and Utes with about 1,000,000 colored men registering willingly. It notes the pacifist negro and warlike Indian traits, praising the negro as a superior modern soldier who obeys orders and shows loyalty to officers.
An advertisement touts Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a safe remedy for women suffering health issues from a sedentary life. It claims to correct digestive irregularities, restore vigor, and suit even delicate constitutions with mild, soothing action.
The council of national defence advises simplifying dress to save wool for 194? shortages. Woolen and worsted manufacturers join the defense board in urging sacrifice of patch pockets flaring shirts cuffs and unnecessary pleats for next year’s output while not discouraging existing styles.
Marion prays aloud asking God to make Portland the capital of Maine. Her mother is shocked by the request and Marion explains she wrote it that way earlier in an exam, and wants it to be correct.
A garag e asks about washing cars and the applicant agrees yet jokes about cleaning everything but license plates. The fragment hints at a shady job interview and evasive responses.
Berlin newspaper Lokal Anzeiger says the German navy seeks a new encounter with the enemy while the British fleet stays in the North Sea. It claims German warships swiftly exited from Jutland and now control the Kiel canal area unchallenged.
Overwork and worry strain workers leading to neurasthenia and nervous breakdown. The ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure, citing a Coleman P.E.I. case where a man recovered after using twelve boxes. Pills available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. 50 cents a box or six for $2.50.
An official note from France cautions families of POWs in Germany about letters that claim to be from prisoners and ask for food parcels or military information via underscored phrases. It urges sending such letters to military authorities and notes enemy use. The ministry also bars private mailing of newspapers to neutral countries, allowing only publisher mail, and bans travelers from taking periodicals across borders.
A dialogue exchanges formal affection as a father notes his daughter's marriage. The son responds with gratitude and hopes the bride inherits her father's large-hearted qualities. The exchange preserves polite tone and familial warmth.
A Boston Transcript note quotes a husband explaining he stayed out late by claiming the habit developed during courtship. The exchange hints at marital strain and personal justification without explicit detail.
One of the district’s largest land transactions sees Albert Green selling his farm and sheep ranch to Mr. Cooledge for 25000 dollars, who soon resells half interest. Ed Hagerman buys Green’s Chincov Lee sheep ranch for 84000 dollars, though the sheep are not included. The Cameron ranch sale continues, with transfers to new settlers and Taber residents transforming land ownership in the northwest edge.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap, painless remedy to lift all corn types and calluses. The ether compound dries instantly on application, does not inflame surrounding tissue, and can be purchased at any drug store or ordered from a wholesaler if local stock is unavailable.
A young servant named Kathleen, sent to town, returns with a rosy face. Her mistress notes the glow and asks about it. Kathleen replies softly that the rosy look came from dew, but adds that it was not his name.
Premier Borden highlighted Canada’s 362,000 soldiers in Europe and noted none had been lost at sea. He argued torpedoing transports violated international law and urged U S allied planners to heed Canadian transport experience for safety of American troops to France.
An asthma sufferer is described as unable to sleep until using Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The ad claims immediate relief by banishing symptoms, clearing passages, and restoring deep, childlike sleep. Patronize a nearby druggist for genuine product.
The German government promises early consideration of compensation by arranging a fleet of German ships to pass a Spanish warship and salute with 21 guns while tying the Spanish flag. The Madrid Journal notes the plan unlikely to occur soon and questions whether Germany will retain a fleet after the war.
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