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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
6
The supreme council discussed German shipping estimates linked to peace terms and reparation payments. A unanimous decision allowed Germany to collect customs duties in gold. A further dispute arose over Scapa Flow ship losses and the total mercantile tonnage and floating docks available for reparations, a gap of about 100000 tons.
An old advertisement urges mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs as the safest laxative for children. It promises a fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle, insisting mothers say California when giving the remedy.
Lake Erie yields more fish per square mile than any other body of water globally. The statement highlights its remarkable productivity and ecological impact.
Editor recalls refusing a poem six weeks earlier. The poet replies that taste may have improved, showing a gleam of satisfaction. The exchange highlights editorial standards and persistent submissions in a light humorous tone.
An old newspaper ad notes a man died of blood poisoning after using a razor on corns. It promotes Putnam's Corn Extractor as a safe vegetable remedy costing 25 cents, claimed to cure all family corns for a year.
The British Government has financed Canadian operations and the Canadian Government has issued imperial credits. Timber purchases are the only current credit. wheat crop arrangements are pending. Britain owes Canada 200 million dollars with interest at 5 1/4 percent.
A maxim states that you cannot assess a man’s understanding of human nature by how he views his own insight. The saying warns against vanity and overconfidence in self assessment.
King Albert of Belgium awards the Medaille de la Reine Elizabeth to two St John women Mrs Frank S White and Mrs Etherton Smith in recognition of their generous and devoted services for the Belgian people during their tribulation.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The affidavit notes Toledo Ohio address and notary public, with claims that the medicine is taken internally and works through the blood.
A witty exchange questions crowding aboard a train. The schoolboy asks about crowding and the porter replies that crowding depends on how many people are inside.
A quirky observation notes that while laws can be repealed the status of oranges remains constant, implying a contrast between legal change and natural facts. The line suggests enduring realities despite legislative shifts.
An external remedy promises quick relief for lumbago and other pains without rubbing. Claims include warmth, improved circulation, and broad use for sprains strains stiffness headaches and bruises. Available in several bottle sizes, made in Canada.
Reports confirm several potato poisoning incidents including a Leipzig case. The green skin and sprouts contain solanin, about 0.2 grammes can cause harm. Mature potatoes hold minimal amounts unless sprouted and not removed before cooking.
Thirty four Percheron horses bred by George Lane of Calgary Alberta were sold at Easton Suffolk after shipment to England. They realized £7018 about $35000 averaging over $1000 per animal. Lord Minto bought a mare for 650 guineas about $3575 and Perfection a stal lion brought 550 guineas about $3025.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a convenient laxative for sedentary readers. It claims they prevent sick headache sour stomach indigestion colds and misery, work without griping, avoid harsh calomel or oils, and cost little while you sleep.
Fifty years after the canal’s completion a five day observance at Port Said on the Mediterranean marks one of history’s great engineering feats. Ancient records note early attempts to join the Mediterranean and Red Seas, but modern engineers forged a permanent water route from the Atlantic to the Far East.
A landlady asks why the boarder is so happy and he replies that he feels quite young next to the chicken, framing a humorous contrast between aging and poultry.
The Little Rock Democrat quotes Volumnia from Shakespeare to deride Bolshevism as old, citing Coriolanus act four scene one line thirteen about the red pestilence affecting trades in Rome. The brief letter uses antiquated medicine branding to mock political ideas.
Manitoba reports ore worth about 3 million dollars produced to date with one million spent on plants and development. The Pas district shows spectacular discoveries yet highlights the proximity of vast low grade ore dykes for long term profitability.
A publisher presents testimonials from Americans praising Minard's Liniment as a household remedy. The ad notes 782 varieties of Arctic flowers with two colors and states that 85 percent of lame people are affected on the left side.
The French Government awarded Mrs. Vanderbilt the Knight of the Legion of Honor for her devotion to French soldiers. She founded and directed multiple charities aiding disabled French servicemen during the war.
War era elevates the ideal of the fully fit man. The guide urges outdoor exercise and a clean system, with castsor oil or Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for cleansing. It warns of sluggish kidneys and promotes Anuric to flush uric acid, offering free advice from Dr. Pierce’s Buffalo hotel.
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