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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
The Hamilton Herald hails Nicholas II abdication manifesto as dignified and patriotic noting nothing in his reign suited him as well as his act of resigning the crown. The quote emphasizes his manly conduct and dignified departure from the throne.
An advertising claim promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a safe and effective medicine to treat a child’s worm troubles. The teaser presents it as a reliable remedy.
A candid mother recalls the hardest task she faced was asking her daughter to wash the breakfast dishes the morning after her commencement. She frames the request as an insult to a queen in a playful, reflective tone.
A quotation from the Ottawa Free Press argues that war crimes in Belgium will haunt Germany as depicted in cartoons and paintings across European galleries. It states Germany’s kultur is forever disgraced and that no artist has offered a defense for the Kaiser, with condemnation lasting beyond the lifetimes involved.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as the disease affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to purify the blood and support the constitutional treatment. It is promoted by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills are also advertised for constipation.
A remark mocks a wife for failing to resist temptations in a saloon and a millinery shop criticizing perceived weakness and hypocrisy. The hostile line suggests a social clash over temperance and propriety.
Mr. R. J. Thompson of Uxbridge Ontario recounts fourteen convulsions in one afternoon and a near-fatal misdiagnosis of Bright's disease. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for recovery after taking eleven boxes. He urges early kidney care and claims renewed strength.
A Boston area town fire prompted a Hub children’s charity fair that realized $20. The funds were sent to the church rector in the fire town who led relief efforts with a note hoping the suffering is not all over.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture of Pennsylvania C E Carrothers advocates intensive farming to reduce the high cost of living. He urges crop diversification and rotation, closer crop attention, and avoiding imports of staples like potatoes from Haiti, tying local effort to broader price relief.
In a light moment from the Philadelphia Bulletin a shopper named Mrs Wallace discusses buying pillows with Mrs Greenstreet. The pair note the joke that even down seems to spring up as they search for comfort.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a spring blood builder and nerve tonic. It claims the pills increase red blood, restore strength, improve digestion and complexion, and combat fatigue and rheumatic poisons. The copy emphasizes year round use and offers mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Billy confides a mischievous plan after a long kept secret from his mother. He tells how he would like to give Con rad a harsh birthday gift but claims he is not big enough to carry it out. The tale hints at family tension and delayed delivery of feelings.
Slogan heavy ad touts Parmint double strength for catarrh coughs colds deafness and head noises. It claims to cleanse blood and mucous membranes by mixing with hot water and sugar and promises relief of smell taste and hearing. Sold by druggists or sent by mail from International Laboratories Montreal with 75 cent price.
The Providence Journal argues that if Germany must sue for peace the Allies could demand that every vessel torpedoed be replaced by a ship transferred from Central Powers fleets to Allied fleets. This would enact poetic justice and provide a practical indemnity beyond money.
An insurance man recalls a south office visit where a breathless woman exclaimed for an immediate policy as flames roared in her house. The tale appears in the Baptist Watchman-Examiner as a cautionary anecdote about fire risk and haste.
Those with weak stomachs may gain strength from Parmelee's Vegetable Pills which aid stomach and liver function. Dyspeptics know them and prize their curative power. They have provided relief when other preparations failed and have cured long standing ailments where others did not work.
A Life magazine caption captures a moment as Isabel defies fashion norms with a motherly protest about weather and modesty, reflecting mid century style debates and social expectations.
A promotional notice touts Miller's Worm Powders as the best remedy to spare children from worms. It claims the medicine acts alone without purgatives and fully satisfies households seeking an effective vermifuge.
Local residents discuss a disputed marriage as a man defends his actions by saying he gave a reason after accusations of marrying for money. The exchange highlights community speculation and financial tension surrounding the union.
The Toronto World reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg warned the Reichstag of future freedoms after the war while critics say the Russian example shows the people demand immediate change. They warn rulers tied to Kaiser William and others risk revolt as hunger and unrest grow.
Eddie admits to striking the Johnson boy and accepts the mother’s scolding. She questions when he realized his action and he replies that he knew it about a minute after the hit. The exchange highlights a moral lesson in a domestic dialogue from a past era.
Canadian authorities plan a Serb recruiting drive across the Dominion this summer 1917. About 1000 to 1500 men are expected to enlist and, once signed, will go to Camp Sussex in New Brunswick for training. They will not join the Canadian Expeditionary Force but will travel forward to assist in liberating Serbia from Bulgarian invaders.
In Richmond Indiana Mrs M O Johnston describes a two year illness with severe stair difficulty. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for helping her regain strength and now tends chickens and performs manual labor. The account aims to encourage other women to seek treatment.
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