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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
Souris Manitoba Merchants Bank of Canada forms a boys and girls Pig Club. It will lend funds to children ages eight to ten to buy two pigs one for meat and one to breed a litter next year. Special prizes will be offered to members to encourage pork production.
The stomach is the centre of the nervous system and when its action fails, nervous debility and disturbances of the nerves follow. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are recommended as the quickest remedy to restore stomach function, with thousands attesting to their efficacy in curing nervous disorders.
Mrs. Jenkins queries the paper for a labor saving steel plates described as indestructible. John notes the mention but questions its relevance, while the cartoonish domestic banter hints at idealized efficiency amid household mishaps.
The Ownership Visitor asks about a plant in the public gardens. A gardener notes the plant’s family is unknown and says it does not belong to any recognized family. The inquiry centers on identifying the plant in the park.
A black American soldier on the Lorraine front meets a French colonial and a French insult exchange erupts. The Alabama soldier responds with stunned disbelief as the two Black troops confront language barriers and racial tension amid wartime proximity.
Canada food board and milling interests agree to a 15 cent per barrel reduction in spring wheat flour price. This action follows a conference between authorities and millers influencing domestic markets.
Henry Burkhart of Fox Valley Saskatchewan praises Dodd's Kidney Pills after using them eight months and sending a box to a Dakota friend who suffered kidney trouble. He credits the pills with restoring his health and urges neighbors to ask about them.
Efforts aim to boost production and marketing of fish nationwide. The text notes fish resources have been exploited for export, with fresh fish mainly in big cities, but suggests demand can expand along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, the Great Lakes, and Ontario lakes. It urges eating more fish to save meat for the men at the front.
A mother from Bel River Ridge NB endorses Baby's Own Tablets as a mild effective laxative for babies addressing constipation indigestion colic and minor ailments. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont sells boxes by dealers or mail for 25 cents each.
Russian leader Kerensky is said to be safe and among friends in New York. An official said he is not in good health and is resting quietly. His condition is not serious and he may again influence Russia’s course when able.
A writer recounts advice from a mentor to shed excessive self pity. The critic urges mastering control of emotions before aiming higher, noting repeated missed chances due to over sensitivity and personal brooding. The message: valuable work hinges on resilience and a tougher mindset.
A promotional note claims Miller's Worm Powders are a pleasant medicine for worm-infested children. Following directions, it will not injure delicate children and will quickly expel worms and restore vitality in afflicted youngsters.
A lawyer travels through Alabama and asks Uncle Ned if he was a slave. Ned confirms and explains after the war he did not gain freedom but got married. The exchange highlights lingering impact and personal life after emancipation.
A Boston Transcript quip notes that stylish chairs are fashionable yet painfully uncomfortable. The salesman touts the design as the caller, upon sitting, does not stay long, highlighting a humorous clash between style and comfort.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a fast simple solution to corns. It claims a few drops shrivel the corn, is painless, and costs a quarter. Sold everywhere with a guarantee.
Sportsmen recall Paddy R. the Paddy R. horse of the 1890s era famed for speed endurance and intelligence. After breaking a leg at St Thomas Ontario in 1896 he rode home on a stoneboat and recovered to race again later that year. Observers cite Paddy R as evidence that horses may rival dogs in intelligence.
The piece quotes Brand Whitlock in Everybody's May issue describing Liege as a silent, ruined city along the Meuse. It portrays complete devastation, a once lively area emptied of four thousand inhabitants, with burned gardens and collapsed church towers, attributing the destruction to German organization in a single night.
A country seat in North Wales famed for fine pictures displays Nell y and a remark about King Charles. An old lady comments on the portrait with surprised interest as Tit Bits recounts the anecdote.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for overworked, nervous, or run-down women. It claims relief from chronic weaknesses and disorders, offers tablet and liquid forms, and notes ingredients are on the wrapper. A 16 cent trial package is available from Dr. V. M. Pierce in Buffalo or branches in Canada.
An excerpt notes a defendant’s self representation faltering in court. The judge scolds the accused for lying and urges legal counsel, while a colonial-era source lampoons the scene with a satire on the attorney task.
The London Advertiser commends Canadian farmers for returning to their homes and maximizing land output despite Premier Borden's rebuff. It notes shared grit between farmers and soldiers, each facing broken government pledges.
Recognized as the leading specific for the destruction of worms, Moth er Graves' Worm Exterminator has proved a boon to suffering children everywhere. It seldom fails.
A Washington Star snippet quotes Senator Sorghum saying he will head off banquets to avoid crowds that remind people of the high cost of living. The exchange contrasts town pride with economic concerns.
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