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Newspaper

Russell Banner

Location

Russell, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

13

River Nile Teems With Fish Varieties, Scientists Say

A scientist notes that the River Nile is believed to contain more fish varieties than any other stream in the world. This claim highlights the river's extraordinary biodiversity and its importance to regional ecosystems.

River Nile

Concentrated Satisfaction from Wheat Beverage Proposal

Many former tea and coffee users have found a wheat based drink with a delightful flavor that avoids caffeine related sleeplessness heart flutter headaches and other ills. The text promotes a pure food beverage as a healthier alternative to caffeine containing drinks.

Mever

How the Crown Prince of Germany Looks

Lady Wilson describes the Crown Prince of Germany as elusive in expression with insignificant features. She notes a foolish sandy pallor, an uncompromising nutty coiffure, long brushed hair, embr Yonic moustache, and restless curving eyes that reveal the fire and vitality behind a unreadable mind.

Germany Lady Wilson

Stinging Neuralgia and the Promise of Pink Pills

An eminent medical writer links neuralgia to starved nerves and poor blood, claiming Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich the blood and cure neuralgia. A Ontario woman recounts severe four year pain relieved after using six boxes, with eczema also cured. Pills sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. A Whistler joke about King Edward follows.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ont

Silk stockings misstep from a fire sale

A humorous note recalls buying silk stockings for seventeen cents at a fire sale, only to discover the feet burned off. The observer teases Tom about the bargain turning impractical.

Tom

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises $100 Reward for Cure

Readers are told catarrh can be cured in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. The ad claims it cures via the blood and mucous surfaces, builds the constitution, and offers $100 if any case fails to cure. Testimonials are requested and sales are through F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Angler in Deep Water Calls For Help

A humorous dialogue from a fishing page shows an angler in trouble calling for help while a country gentleman on shore admits he cannot swim but also refrains from shouting for aid. The scene underscores frontier humor and resourcefulness.

Demand for Dr. Thomas Electric Oil Keeps Factory Busy

The passage claims high demand for Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil, noting a large factory remains busy producing and bottling it. It asserts the preparation is a leading proprietary oil and widely regarded as deserving of its top position in the market.

Thomas

Daylight Saving Spreads Beyond Allies to Other Nations

The report notes that not only the Allies Great Britain France and Italy but additional nations have also ordered clocks forward as daylight saving continues to spread beyond the initial group.

Great Britain Fra Italy

Corn Cure Battle: Uniformed Endure Power of Corn

The line of text notes that only the uniformed endure corn power while the knowing ones apply Holloway's Corn Cure and get a result.

Holloway

Watch and River Riddle on Illness and Time

A cryptic phrase compares a watch to a river, noting it runs long and matters of health persist. The text mentions ongoing illness, cures, and continued rise in disease despite attempts.

Be Bright Well Strong Restore Youthful Looks

An old time tonic ad promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a system cleanser and strengthening remedy. It claims to restore youthful looks and energy for older adults, improving bowels stomach kidneys and preventing biliousness while curing headaches back and limb pains. A 25 cent box is advertised.

Dr. Hamilton

Navy Rule On Officers Warn Against Discouraging Mates

A rule for King's Navy officers forbids speaking discouragingly to a fellow officer about their current or potential duties. The directive covers conversations on the watch and in mess, emphasizing professional conduct and support among crew.

King’s Navy

Conscription of Wealth in English War Finance

A historical note on England's use of poll taxes to fund wars. Richard II's advisers piloted graded levies from laborers to dukes, with nobles paying far more than commoners. The later Great Revolt's poll tax removed graduation, yielding many exemptions and sparking unrest, per London Chronicle.

England Richard II France London Chronicle

Asthma Remedy Promised To End Sleepless Throats

A 19th century advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a near miracle for asthma. The copy claims rapid relief and permanent cure with persistent use and warns to avoid substitutes.

Germany's Infamy Wittenberg Camp Horrors Cited

London Observer describes the Wittenberg Camp as unmatched in filth and cruelty, noting systematic torture and outrages against prisoners. The report compares the record to ancient descriptions of Carthaginian horrors and cites effigies murders and abuses at sea as lesser in scale.

Germany Wittenberg Flaubert London Observer

Minard's Auction After Candle Burning Custom

In Talworth Somer set England villagers perpetuate a curious custom by auctioning a field during the burning of an inch candle. The practice links local land sale to ritual lighting as a yearly village rite with residents in attendance.

Talworth Somerset England

Cautious Wife-Diana Pay the Fares Yet Angus

Cautious wife warns Angus that a bomb threat could force a panic. The scene centers on cautious planning and fear of sudden danger affecting travel decisions and finances.

Diana Angus

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