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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
11
The first group of Germans held as internees in Australia during the war has begun to be repatriated. They sailed for Germany aboard the steamer Willochera as the process starts.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy. It claims to cleanse the blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward if it fails, and invites testimonials from users.
A humorous remark notes that the average young man has an easier time obtaining a wife than securing furniture for his household.
Thomas H. Ince offers $50,000 in prize money for aviators attempting a flight from Venice California to Australia. The first to land in Australian soil would receive $35,000, and the first to reach the Hawaiian Islands if Australia is not reached would gain $10,000. If no one reaches Hawaii, $5,000 goes to the strongest show.
Alberta amends its liquor act granting government power to fix drugstore liquor prices for physicians prescriptions. The move, not yet enacted, will be implemented by an order in council in the near future.
Dr Thomas Elec lectric Oil is described as simple to use for both liniment and dressing. Instructions are stated to be plain and easy for all ages to follow, with a focus on rubbing for liniment use and applying as directed for dressings.
An Irish philosopher remarks that a late night is a blessing when fatigue makes continued work impossible. He suggests darkness grants rest and relief from long hours, framing night as a compassionate pause for the exhausted laborer.
If one is troubled with corns and warts, he will find in Holloway's Corn Cure an application that will entirely relieve suffering.
H W Wood president of the United Farmers of Alberta predicts this season's harvest will be the greatest in the province's history.
Thousands of Canadian mothers praise Baby's Own Tablets for infants. The product is advertised as safe for even the youngest babies with no opiates or narcotics, guaranteed by a government analyst. Mrs. David McRobb of Divide Sask. endorses the tablets, while The Dr Williams Medicine Co. sells them 25 cents a box by mail from Brockville Ont.
Ohio State University Library purchased thirteen 400 to 2400 B C clay tablets from ancient Babylonian cities recently excavated. One tablet records no daily animal sacrifice notices while the rest include letters business communications and receipts for animals.
A regional ad touts "Black Watch" as the best black plug chewing tobacco available, highlighting its quality and market appeal. The promotion targets adult tobacco users seeking a strong flavor and reliable chewing experience.
A humorous exchange cited by the Washington Star notes Cactus Joe saying prohibition seems to lift spirits in Crimson Gulch, with others calling it a joke on the rest of the boys and a cheerful mood prevailing.
A consumer testimonial from Algoma Mills Ontario asserts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills cured years of fainting and weakness. The ad claims direct action on the heart and nervous system and notes a 50 cent price per box plus mail order availability from The T Milburn Co. Toronto Ontario.
An English newspaper carried a readers contest to name the world s greatest invention. Sergt H Jordan of the 19th Hussars Aldershot won with a tribute to the wheel, noting its central role in steam traction looms motor cars and nearly every device we rely on. The entry adds that without wheels a world without taxis trains watches ships or revolution would be unimaginable.
A brief reflection notes that ten days of intimate poverty leaves a lasting impact on a man, shaping his views and character for the rest of his days. The piece contrasts hardship with later comfort, illustrating endurance and personal growth.
An old ad touts a remedy named Brom Quin ine tablets with a claim to cure a cold in one day. It mentions a signature by W. Grove and lists a ten cent price for the product.
At a Cold Storage Association dinner Sir Joseph Broadbank announced 60 British ships now offer refrigeration totaling 50,000,000 cubic feet, a capacity greater than ever despite U boats. Food controller G H Roberts noted since early 1918 UK storage never dropped below 32,000,000 tons, over half being meat.
An old advertise ment touts Catarrhozone as a fast cure for ordinary colds and throat troubles. It claims instant relief in minutes, soothes breathing passages with a healing vapor, and guarantees a permanent cure for bronchitis. Available in 50c and 25c trial sizes from dealers.
An epidemic of mysterious origin in the Waverly baby home has killed eleven infants and sickened twenty one, with twelve in critical condition. All affected are under three years old.
Clean Stomach, Clear Mind. The stomach governs vital functions and disorder clogs the system. Restoring stomach action is key and Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are presented as the best preparation. General use for years backs their leading medical position and a trial will attest their value.
A remark notes Filattery receiving praise described as the kind typically heard about others.
Minard's Liniment is the only liniment requested and stocked at the Pleasant Bay shop. All the locals reportedly rely on Harlin Fulton for purchases, according to the note from C. B.
The article notes aviation’s potential utility for industry, citing sea reconnaissance and fish shoal sighting from aircraft. It proposes employing trained observers on major fishing grounds to signal shoals to awaiting trawlers, aiding U-boat hunting and industry.
Former emperor Charles hides in a Swiss castle while his mother in law KRaas City fourral occupies the stronghold in Europe. The situation highlights royal exile and precarious status amid political turmoil.
A London movement gathers support to revive flogging as a deterrent amid rising violence and crime. Proponents argue corporal punishment could curb outbreaks of criminal behavior and restore public order.
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