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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
7
The piece notes Nauru south of the equator and near its closest island, highlighting its large phosphate beds and 1913 export value of 2 million dollars. It also mentions fans carried by men and women in China and describes inviting a guest to write a sentiment on a host’s fan as a keepsake.
The Merchants Bank reports for the year ending April 29 1916 show a strong position with high liquid assets and profits enough to pay dividends after patriotic and Red Cross contributions. Net profit nears twelve hundred thousand dollars, deposits rise to 72 million, and notes in circulation grow by about 1.2 million. Loan assets expand in Canada and elsewhere, surpassing the fifty million deposit milestone first reached in 1910, reflecting favorable war-time conditions amid the first shock easing.
An old advertisement promises a $1000 reward to anyone not cured of constipation by Dr Hamilton’s Pills. It extols instant relief from headaches fevers and bilious upset and claims the pills are mild enough for a child yet effective in chronic cases. The pitch urges readers to buy a 2 cent box to stay robust.
The article argues that pure fresh air is essential at home, in offices, and in factories. It promotes open windows and outdoor living to strengthen health and the nervous system and notes economic gains from proper ventilation, including roughly ten percent higher production after installing ventilating systems.
Advert says Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy provides complete relief from suffering and gentle easing of constricted airways. Claims thousands are cured, the remedy never fails and is sold by druggists for years.
The article notes three fifths of Portugal’s people work in agriculture and lists exports such as wine and cork. It cites limited coal as a reason for underutilization of resources and mentions imports by Britain and France. It also advertises Milnard's Liniment for home use.
An orderly in a London hospital marvels at two soldiers with shrapnel in their brains who sit up, talk, and laugh after surgery, questioning the limits of modern medical feats.
A dialog snippet shows M and Dolly debating marriage to an economical man. Dolly muses on engagement, noting uncertainty about the judge and money, with a wry exchange about financial expectations and social choices.
A local Saxons journalist mocks a War Providers decree that sugar be allotted for German soldiers wounds while civilians may face shortages. The piece notes two limits: sugar is not disinfectant and only useful after bleeding stops.
Testimonials from Mrs A Livingstone of P E I Mahone Bay and Joshua A Wynacht of Bridgewater claim Minard's Liniment cured bronchitis asthma rheumatism and a severely sprained leg. John Mader of Mahone Bay also attests to a severe rheumatic attack relief.
A Bedouin guide, over sixty, trained for the British Army, is said to know every track from Cairo to Turkey. He reportedly controls camels with a wand dipped in water, able to revive weary riders instantly. Also noted is Simple and Sure Dr Thomas Electric Oil, advertised as easy to apply for liniment or dressing with clear instructions for all ages.
A quip from Life recalls that the bust is long known and found on pedestals and in autos and finance circles. It suggests saloons sell it and that every country tends toward a bust during a panic.
The sixth annual report of the Canadian Pacific Railway Centre of the St John Ambulance Association notes 1,816 passing examinations out of 2,564 for instruction in twelve months ending September 3, 1915. It highlights training across the country, including wives and daughters, and awards presented by the Duke of Connaught.
A stark New York Sun comment condemns a potential German peace that would spare them while leaving England scarred by a million abandoned babies. The piece uses dramatic phrasing to argue against any settlement that fails to rebuild and deter aggression.
Druggists and dealers across Canada offer Dr Cassell's Tablets. If unavailable locally, send to sole agents Harold F. Ritchie & Co. Ltd. at 10 McCall Street Toronto. One tube 50 cents six tubes for the price of five. Sele Proprietors Dr Cassoli's Co Ltd Manchester England.
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