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Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jan 04, 1917

Page

9

Optimism Faces Western Canada Crop Outlook

Canada’s 1916 crop outlook shows a drop from last year’s record totals. Government estimates put western wheat yields around 16 bushels per acre with oats 43 and barley 27, while high grain prices yield strong per acre returns of $30 to $75 for many farmers.

Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Great Britain Great Lakes

Eye strengthening remedy claimed to boost sight 50 percent

London doctors promote a home remedy using Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and used to bathe the eyes twice daily. Testimonials say readers improved within days, with some able to read fine print without glasses. The Valmas Drug Co Toronto offers ordering support.

London Lewis Valmas Drug Co Toronto

May Cut Down Raids by Zeppelins

A British official says the Somme offensive may force German air bases deeper inside Germany. He notes Allied advances could push Zeppelin hangars inland, reducing raid radii and possibly rendering large Zeppelins and the smaller craft ineffective for targeting England.

Somme France England Belgium Rhine Germany

League of Peace Endorsed by Viscount Bryce in London

Viscount Bryce former British Ambassador to the United States spoke at a Mayflower Club meeting in the House of Commons reception room about preventing future wars. He advocated a league of peace as a non entangling framework to smooth global tensions and noted the US can no longer remain isolated.

Viscount Bryce United States Mayflower Club London House of Commons Great Britain

A Work for Boys on Farm Self Reliance and Cooperation

A farm life guide argues that boys and girls should be allowed to pursue home industries with parental support. It urges cooperative planning between parents and children to develop initiative, pride, and practical business experience, noting such activity surpasses town schooling in value.

Fragmented Dialogue Reveals Marriage Motive

A terse exchange shows a fat man confessing he married out of loneliness and sympathy. The lean man responds curtly, agreeing to share that sentiment.

Marconi Sees New Wireless Findings for Italy

In a Rome address before noble and scientific circles, Marconi praised wireless telegraphy for aiding Italy and its allies during the war. He noted progress in radio telegraphy over the past two years and discussed unresolved issues like the source and control of disruptive waves called intruders. He expects to announce more practical communication means soon.

Marconi Rome Genoa Italy Canada Cameron Highlanders of 174Th H. F. Osler Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders J. F. Dunnet Minto Street Winnipeg J. al Stevenson Main Street

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