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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
4
An old testimonial page discusses health and vitality in middle life and cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as restorative aids. The text features named readers from St. Catharines Ontario and Omaha Nebraska describing improved strength after treatment.
A British captain defends his actions after throwing bags overboard from a steamer seized by Austrians. The disposal allegedly saved crew and a woman passenger, while a court investigates the capture and the fate of the remaining bags bound for London.
A Paris sourced report describes a new devilish gas used by Germans that penetrates clothing and causes severe irritation and skin damage. The gas spreads via shells or emissions, clings to fabrics, and blisters skin while causing asphyxiation dangers. Army medics are advised to strip and bathe the injured in soapy water at dressing stations.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses Wilson’s stance and the fight against Pan Germanism. It references Allied unity, a single front, and the goal to extirpate German influence as pivotal to victory, citing military strength and the collapse of the PanGerman idea.
An article discusses Harry Lauder’s speech urging U S citizens to prepare for a coming conflict. It references fighting for freedom against Germany and notes leaders like Ambassador Gerard warning of aggressive aims and the need for unity despite distance from Europe.
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