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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
Popular Mechanics notes the first rail train ferry crosses from Newhaven to Dieppe carrying about 50 cars. Tides complicate loading, overcome with floating bridges and dockattached ramps, while the ferry sits between two dock floats and uses dual smokestacks.
The piece discusses control of the Dead Sea area, noting its location near Jerusalem and its status as a salt lake with no outlet. It highlights the lake’s beauty, depth, and unique geology, suggesting a prehistoric explosion may have formed the basin and mentioning the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah.
Sidney Bent of Lydiard Saskatchewan recalls severe kidney trouble six years ago and says Dodd's Kidney Pills improved his back and kidney pain. He credits the treatment with enabling three winters of homestead work and urges others with kidney trouble to try the pills.
A chick rapidly grows to many times its weight in eight weeks with proper food warmth bedding and care. Provide green and mineral foods grit scratch grains mash and ensure cleanliness.
The piece touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a remarkable preparation that claims to grant rapid relief from asthma symptoms. It asserts consistent use can root out the disease, urging readers to avoid substitutes and promising dramatic improvement in breathing and quality of life.
The Rochester Herald argues that defeat of Germany and Austria requires a crushing military victory. Deliberate victory is the only path to liberty and democracy worldwide, and other options are distrustful schemes of German propagandists designed to sap Allied resolve.
A home product named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator touts appeal to kids while promising quick, reliable pest control. The claim emphasizes palatability and effective results.
A Highlander touring a man of war mistakes a marine's cap for a turnip, prompting a humorous exchange. The Scot, eager to learn, insists he only asked about the object on the cap and not the marine's head. The Ottawa Citizen records a light naval anecdote from a military journal.
A Westminster Gazette editorial argues resistance carries heavy cost but remains the path to honor and lasting safety. It cites historic Napoleonic parallels where temporary submission yielded no lasting peace, urging continued endurance against current conquerors.
A health appeal promoting Dr Williams Pink Pills to strengthen the blood and improve vitality. It cites Mrs Fred Goslin of Ruthven Ontario describing recovery after fibroid surgery and extols the pills as a widespread remedy available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 50 cents per box or six for $2 50 by mail.
The conductorette has made street cars more picturesque and agreeable, softening passenger manners. Neater and defter than a conductor, she wears her uniform with a difference. It was a happy accident if such a thing can exist in war which called her into being.
The demand for Dr Thomas Electric Oil keeps a large factory busy producing and bottling it. It is praised as a leading proprietary oil and widely regarded as deserving of its top position in the market.
German prisoners of war in Britain received considerate treatment as guards ensure their feelings are respected. While being moved to an internment camp near London a traveling salesman photographed the prisoners and was fined five dollars after they complained to a guard.
Massachusetts Congressman Frederick W. Dalinger recounted amusing schoolroom incidents at a political gathering. A public school teacher asked a boy named Jimmy Brown to rewrite the sentence about Richard riding the mule. Jimmy offered a sharper form: Richard can ride the mule if the mule wants him to.
A Cincinnati man shares a method to dry up a corn or callus so it lifts away with fingers, promising relief without pain.
Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cure for corns and calluses. A few drops on tender skin stop soreness immediately and loosen the corn so it can be lifted out root and all without pain. A small bottle is inexpensive and generally available at drug stores.
An aspiring writer asks a critic for opinions on a new story. The critic deflects, noting the author’s confidence and strength while avoiding direct critique. The exchange highlights tension between ambition and guidance in literary mentorship.
The exchange notes excitement over a forthcoming marriage as Grace reveals the groom is Fanny’s father. Gwendolyn asks who the lucky man and Grace confirms the father is the intended husband.
A newspaper notice offers a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The ad claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution, and urges readers to ask for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. and to buy at 75 cents.
The vicar boasts a sermon on thrift that impresses Tommy who says it affected him by leaving before the collection. The exchange preserves a humorous tone from The Argonaut.
To keep eggs fresh, render them airtight by packing in sawdust in a wooden box. Place eggs with the small end down and ensure each egg is completely covered with sawdust for storage.
Ottawa mint handles 1 billion in bullion for Britain and Bank of England. Expansion enables weekly processing of 250000 ounces via chlorine refining. Claims to be the world’s largest gold refinery.
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