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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
3
The war has not greatly disrupted post office business. Increases appear in letters sent, mail routes, money orders, and Savings Bank offices, with an estimated 13,197,000 more letters. Parcel post grows popular, rural routes expand, and 475 post offices open or close as savings in postal banks total 39,995,406.
Mrs E Cutter of St Lazare Manitoba praise Babys Own Tablets for ten years use across five children. She asserts the tablets regulate bowels stomach cure constipation and indigestion expel worms and ease teething. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A Rome-returned missionary reports that a English colleague in Syria witnessed major preparations at Jerusalem and Jaffa for a expedition against Egypt led by German officers. A Damascus to Jerusalem rail line extends toward the Isthmus of Suez. Jerusalem is an armed camp with trenches and about 100,000 troops, while convents are hospitals staffed by Turkish and German guards and civilians face strict supervision.
A motherly reminder promotes the Mother Graves Worm Exteminator as a cure for worm infestation. The advertisement emphasizes health for children and presents the product as a trusted remedy for worms. Subtext highlights the era’s reliance on patent medicines for family ailments.
In a village scene old Tompkins strolls in Sunday best. A friend asks if he is working or celebrating. He declares a golden wedding, then snaps that the present Mrs. Tompkins has nothing to do with it.
The London Daily Express quotes Sir Horace Smith Dorrien asserting a large force composed of Boers will be commanded by him. He argues differences fade before common change and that the British empire must defend liberty, prompting all to take up arms when liberty is at risk.
The piece argues alcohol is a habit forming drug rivaling morphine and details its moral toll on users and society. It cites attempts at prohibition in Sweden and Ontario, noting voters and petitions while liquor dealers lobby to keep the trade alive. H Arnott offers medical opinions on addiction and societal impact.
The naval service informs Canadians arriving in England that only those selected by the director of the Canadian naval service can enter the Royal Air Service. Admiral Kingsmill directs the Canadian service, which has met its quota for Royal Naval Air Service enlistments. British flight schools are full, and no further calls will be made until the Admiralty requests more men.
An advertisement touts Holoway's Corn Cure as a remedy that removes corn by the roots and invites readers to try it to prove its effectiveness.
Agricultural grants supplement provincial funds to advance higher education in agriculture. The funds boost equipment and efficiency in colleges and schools, with 1915-16 appropriations highlighting distributions in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia. Some provinces channel funds through public normal and high schools, causing grants to appear under different headings.
The Department of Naval Service calls Canadians to join the British Admiralty auxiliary patrol motor boat service. Eligible men need strong knowledge of high power internal combustion engines and experience running motor boats. Pay ranges from $2.55 daily for sub-lieutenants to $1.34 for motor boatmen with separation allowances for higher ranks. Applications are received by Admiral Rector of Naval Service.
An elderly testimonial proclaims Nerviline reduces muscular strains rheumatic pains and swelling after a leg injury. It cites Mr Bowen of Middlesex and notes Nerviline has 40 years of use as a family remedy. Available in large 60c and trial 25c bottles at all dealers.
The piece argues winter warfare tests troops in France more than trench mud and cold. It urges readers to support soldiers with field comforts such as socks mittens mufflers wristlets belts tobacco mouth organs gramophones books pipes and other morale items to sustain spirits during freezing conditions.
Kronstadt, the island fortress defending Petrograd, is the northern empire’s strongest outpost. Begun by Peter the Great in 1703 after Swedish losses, it guards the capital as a naval base and admiralty seat. Strong redoubts and sunken batteries defend the Gulf of Finland, with extensive works updated by later engineers to maintain Russia’s naval edge. The island lies twenty one miles west of Petrograd and eight miles long, serving as a frontline barrier against potential bombardment.
A. P. Lane advises on lighting to emulate daylight for indoor shooting. He criticizes low power, close lighting that reflects off targets and expands the iris causing blur. He describes using a 200 watt nitrogen filled bulb three feet in front and four feet above targets for better visibility.
The Christian World recounts a brief tale about Sir John Jellicoe. A royal admiral greets a young officer's son on the flagship deck and learns the boy does not know his name. He explains it is Jellicoe, prompting the boy to reveal a home rabbit named Jellicoe, which makes the admiral chuckle.
One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh case. Testimonies from F J Cheney Co and National Bank of Commerce endorse the firm. Cure taken internally. mucous surfaces affected. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A friend recalls a romance described as very romantic as a man proposed in an aeroplane and the woman accepted while in the hospital.
A Canadian testimonial describes coffee as harming health and caffeine and tannin causing nervous strain. After doctors advised quitting coffee, the speaker switched to Postum Cereal and Instant Postum, reporting steadier nerves better sleep and renewed strength. The ad promotes Postum with prices 25¢ 30c 56c and the slogan There’s a Reason.
A Black Bull tavern landlord explains the Majestic cinema rarely opens. He notes prayer meetings oyster festivals Lyceum courses Rebecca Lodge events political speeches and storms commonly close the venue. It opens on every other night not affected by those activities.
The Duluth Herald argues that war necessitates conscription, while universal peacetime service becomes militarism. It urges Britain and the United States to embrace conscription only during war, not as a constant in peace, noting Civil War precedents and the fear of perpetual compulsory service.
Rudyard Kipling sends a message to the Russian people on the New Year praising Russia for its fortitude and sacrifice as allies. He calls for peace only after shared work is done and warns against arrogance and evil. The note emphasizes discipline and mutual effort toward a day of peace and a stronger foundation for the future.
A lighthearted exchange from Life magazine humor page about delaying a wedding by two days after a bachelor dinner. The snippet showcases playful banter and sentimental wit typical of society captions.
A Kansas City Star piece explains how early movies simulate warfare with fake explosions, submerged shells, and mechanical props. It details bayonet bands, water blast tricks, and distant camera setups that create the illusion of real battle scenes while the action occurs far from actual combat zones.
A historical note highlights Italian taxes including duties on government paper, with stamps rising after wars and disasters. City levies on cars and cycles are steep, and a grim five hundred lire tax applies to deaths and repatriation of bodies. The piece lampoons the notion that the living profit from what the dead indulge in.
During a concert by Scottish Territorial troops in England the program listed a violin solo titled The Muckin o Geordie's Byre. The chairman, a Scot, announced it in a thick dialect suggesting a phrase meaning the cleansing of George's cow house, prompting a humorous misunderstanding among the English audience.
A brief exchange reveals a customer overpaid by five dollars after leaving a window. The clerk notes the error and confirms the overage was found after departure. The dialogue highlights honesty and small-town commerce norms.
A federal commission issued a lengthy investigation and elaborate report on technical education in Canada and methods to advance it. Recommendations have not been acted upon. No legislation is planned this year due to war measures and possible altered industrial conditions from the war.
An advertisement proclaims two types of intestinal worms in children and claims Miller's Worm Powders dislodge both kinds. It asserts the powder expels worms from the system and helps repair the damage they cause, urging use for relief and health restoration.
At a Flintshire meeting the Welsh deacon, serious yet witty, introduces Lloyd George as the member for Carnarvon Boroughs. He notes the Bishop of St Asaph’s remarks on Welsh Disablement and proclaims they can match him tonight despite calling the bishop a big liar.
A war correspondent records a chaotic field scene with cannon fire on both flanks and behind, while a censor trims the report noting the danger of revealing artillery positions. The observer remarks on wartime limits to public detail.
A brief exchange shows a visitor proposing a raffle for a returned soldier to raise support, while Miss Innocence refuses with a sharp remark about what she would do with him. The line hints at social attitudes and personal boundaries in a small community setting.
In Toronto, the Canada Cancer Institute invites inquiries for free health checks and testimoniam related to treatment options. The notice mentions Gome treatment and encourages readers to describe their disease and seek complimentary assessments.
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