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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
14
A humorous dialogue shows Henry proving spelling ability by joking about words with four cylinders. The exchange reflects a classroom or parental home setting and a light educational tone.
A testimonial ad promotes Baby's Own Tablets as safe for children, claiming relief without the dread of harsh laxatives. Mrs John M Weaver of Blissfield New Brunswick endorses a decade of use and says she always keeps a box. The tablets are sold by dealers or mail order at 28 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The Toronto College of Music Examinations inaugurates a system of local music exams across Canada. Founded by F. H. Torrington, the college offers midsummer examinations at centers nationwide with full syllabus details available from the Toronto secretary.
A British army surgeon explains an improved glass eye that can move. A sphere of living cartilage from the ribs is implanted in the eye socket to prevent sinking and create limited movement. The procedure uses two surgeons and stitches the conjunctiva before placing the glass shell over it.
A Boston paper notes daily large fish imports in the port yet prices stay high. The Detroit News quotes the idea that wholesalers set demand with money, illustrating supply and demand dynamics for consumers.
The diarist notes M. Daniel Blumenthal, Alsatian born and former Colmar mayor who represented Strassburg, has been condemned to death eight times and faces over five centuries of prison terms. The introduction to his book Alsace Lorraine claims his sentences come from the German government for fleeing to reveal the truth about Alsace Lorraine. The book argues the provinces belong with France, their rightful home.
Miller's Worm Powders are praised as the best remedy for children afflicted by worms. They quickly modify stomach conditions that sustain worms and expel them while toning the digestive organs to restore health and prevent future worm-related disorders.
A rough man yells at a meek man and demands where he was raised. Tears well up as the speaker apologizes and claims it was a thoughtless tease about being raised in a barn. The embarrassed man confesses the line hits home and makes him homesick whenever he hears it.
Dr. J. D. Kellogg's asthma remedy is presented as distinctly different from other so called remedies and claimed to have a nationwide reputation for relief. The ad emphasizes its value and prominent standing among users who have benefited from its use.
A simple minded Welsh coal valley man is featured for his devout routine at chapel. His recent prayer referenced the Kaiser and his throat problem, asking God to know “how far to go” in the matter as reported by the Cardiff Western Mail.
Singleton notes the physician Pellett is notably absent minded. Wederly confirms: during his wedding last week he forgot the ring, checked the bride’s pulse, and asked her to extend her tongue.
A vintage testimonial style ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as the king of tonics. It claims cleansing and strengthening the system prevents collapse and preserves youth, with benefits for the bowels, stomach, kidneys, headaches, biliousness, and back pains. A 25 cent box is advertised.
A reflective adage underscores resilience and flexible living as a practical mindset. It frames daily life as a sequence of present moments to meet with calm acceptance and steady effort.
The Central Dominion Experimental Farm under Dr. Charles E. Saunders reveals a new wheat named Ruby. It sits between Marquis and Prelude in ripening and quality, with bearded traits absent, hard red kernels, good yield, and flour of top color and strength. Bread from Ruby is first class, resulting from a Downy Riga and Red Fife cross, recommended only where Marquis fails to ripen.
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