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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
11
A historical note suggests the habit of boasting runs in the Kaiser's line. It recalls Frederick the Great inspecting his Guards and asking the British ambassador if as many Englishmen could defeat them. The ambassador replied that half the number would try, not claiming superiority.
Harold D Bertram, a young man in Southampton Ontario, suffered inflammatory rheumatism for two months. One box of Dodd s Kidney Pills cleared it from his system, restoring health per his grandmother s recommendation. The case supports the link between kidney health and rheumatism and notes his relief from thirst and fatigue.
Patterns of gold and silver threads called Such Extravagance Fine were used by the Turks as sand bag coverings for their trenches in Palestine, reflecting decorative material repurposed for military fortifications.
Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as a constitutional internal remedy that acts through the blood to the mucous surfaces. A hundred dollars reward is offered for any case it fails to cure, with circulars and testimonials cited. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A druggist dies after a confrontation at the entrance where Peter urges trying another place. The exchange hints at seeking a replacement product and questions the quality of the alternative.
The product claim states Holloway's Corn Cure fills the roots of a corn or wart and causes the callosity to come out, leaving the flesh unharmed.
A lawyer grilled a witness about recognizing a cow on the land with a sharp line about distance. The witness humorously replied he could only judge by the speaker’s proximity, prompting a light moment in the session.
The article recalls Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Germany, who reigned under four years and died by his own hand. It notes rumored engagement to Princess Patricia of Connaught, his English connections, and his celebrated horsemanship and courage. It mentions his grandmother, the Matriarch of European royalty, born an English princess.
A brief city note cites a remark from the Boston Transcript where a speaker quips that Miss Chilton was an old flame of yours, calling it an old icicle in playful banter.
An article extolling Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia in girls. It claims improved appetite, energy, and complexion, with a testimonial from Miss Jennie Book of Beamsville Ontario about recovery after using nine boxes. Pills offered by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A dialogue contrasts wealth and offspring. A young man asks which is happier a rich man or a man with seven daughters. The professor answers the man with seven daughters is happier because the rich man always desires more while the father of seven cherishes what he has.
The article discusses how liver health affects blood quality and skin cleanliness. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are claimed to act on the liver and improve skin health, with assurances for women using the remedy.
Akron Times captions a quip from Ma Grump about education, noting equal belief in hair tonics among old men and in women's promises among young men. The brief exchange captures local social humor in a period tone.
Mrs. C. D. Prence of Nauwigewauk writes that she suffered from quinsy and felt she would strangle. After using Minard's Liniment she recovered at once and now cannot be without it. Dated October 21.
Dr. Park recounts British prisoners in Germany exposed to air raids. Freiburg prisoners stood in the street refusing cover and cheering as bombs fell. The piece contrasts British treatment of prisoners in England with perceived German brutality toward British captives.
A youngster explains the familiar term altar as the place where a girl changes her last name after marriage, illustrating how language and customs mingle in everyday talk.
Two soldiers landing at Folkestone travel toward Victoria. In Bermondsey amid strong smells from chemical works one sailor sticks his head from a window and exclaims with a grin that the city’s scent feels like a strange cavern.
The record outlines the war cabinet’s 1917 history, noting the shift in Britain’s administration and organization. It discusses submarine warfare, admitting enemy sinkings in February last year could have paralyzed Allied operations, while praising the navy’s triumph and the document’s significant data.
Grace claims George shows no love while a tale from Maud Mullins reveals a jealous husband who shot at his wife twice and attempted suicide three times within a year.
A promotional line touts Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator as a trusted product for worm control, claiming mothers with experience value its effectiveness and keep it on hand.
A Baltimore American joke notes a dog named Cam era who seeks to snap pictures of everyone he meets. The quip plays on the pun Cam era, describing the pet’s photo curious behavior with a light humorous tone.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap method to lift all corns and calluses. A small bottle from any drug store dries on contact, causes no pain or infection, and requires only a few drops. If unavailable, the pharmacist can obtain it from his supplier.
A witty Pearson's Weekly quip compares a clock to a vain young woman noting it is all face and figure with no head to speak, hard to stop once wound, and repeatedly strikes attention every hour.
The ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil sold in small portable bottles at a very low price. It claims concentrated power surpassing many unguents, highlighting cheapness and versatility for broad use, urging all dealers to stock it.
A Baltimore American fragment shows a domestic exchange where a wife answers and calls her husband down, reflecting kitchen table talk on communication and tension in a marriage.
Dialogue shows a prisoner facing ten days in solitary confinement. The warden insists on the punishment, while the inmate vocally objects and demands meals be served in his room. The exchange highlights tension within the prison discipline process.
A dialogue shows a mother and Bridget noting plans for an evening event as the mother realizes she has misplaced the hair accessory she is to wear. The exchange hints at nerves and family involvement in a social occasion.
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