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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Mrs A complains cooks fail. Mrs B seeks relief for children from worms with Miller's Worm Powders praised as the most effective remedy. It acts without purgatives and promises complete worm destruction, a claim echoed amid classroom chatter about Hiutus stabbing and a Bright Boy reaction.
The foreman rushed to the boss to report a collapse at a new house, blaming workers for removing scaffolding before wallpapering. Also featured is an asthmatic relief ad praising Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as quick and dependable.
An actor boasting of a seaside summer home mentions paying about $50,000. A friend warns him not to be reckless with stage money, urging prudence.
An external method claims to relieve a child’s cold within thirty minutes using Nerviline on the throat and chest, with a hot bandage. It also touts Nerviline for earache toothache and various pains and promotes 50c and 25c bottle sizes sold by dealers. The ad ends with a merchandising aside about creditors.
Promotes Dr Hamiltons Pills as a remedy for female weakness and vitality with claims of lasting vigor. Describes Hallys Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment from F J Cheney Co with a $100 cure promise and intern dose instructions. Mentions Holloways Corn Cure and a whitewashing work scene with dialogue about pride in work.
A string of sentences discusses a man married to a self sacrificing wife and her denial of pleasure. The text mentions Millard's Liniment for neuralgia and a historical claim that a quarter of cultivated land should stay in legumes. The source blends unrelated ideas in a scattered fashion.
A Canadian soldier in France writes to Mrs. Bambrick from the Rectory Yarmouth NS describing good food and weather protection but trouble with visitors. He asks if patriotic druggists can send Minard’s Liniment, claiming it helps with everything. A brief exchange reveals a son declaring himself a ready scholar.
A government analyst declares Baby's Own Tablets absolutely safe and mothers praise them. Mrs George Taillon of Noelville Ontario asks for two more boxes as she would not be without them. The pills cost 25 cents a box and are sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville. Mrs Blank is in deep mourning after firing her blonde chauffeur and hiring a colored one.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to commit to supporting the war effort and encouraging comrades to do their part. It frames service and collective effort as shared responsibilities and questions whether readers would prefer to cheer others or be cheered upon the boys' return.
Plea for 300 physically fit Britons to join the 179th Overseas Cameron Highlanders under Lieut. Col. Cantlie. Enlisted men receive 30 days leave with pay if they farm for seeding. address recruitment notes to the Adjutant in Winnipeg.
Paris reports successful defence of the city from Zeppelin raids credited to defensive aircraft. The new French flying machine resembles a gleaming silver fish, puzzling to the Germans. It allows pilots to fire at any angle and rises from the ground swiftly, climbing hundreds of feet per minute. Single motor planes conducted the work.
An amusing exchange shows Mistress Dinah noting she has not seen her husband about game time and denies gossip, while recalling a dinner saying digestion is key to satisfaction though help is needed.
Mrs Herbert Cox of Por McNichol Ontario recounts a nine year facial abscess that resisted medical treatment and surgery before Zam Buk drew out the poison and healed the sore. The remedy also claims success for eczema blood poisoning ulcers boils piles burns and skin injuries. Available from druggists 50 cents per box or 3 for 1.95 or Zamay Co Toronto.
A concise reflection contrasts character with vocation, noting that being good is not defined by Nar’s role as a fisherman. The remark suggests a distinction between personal virtue and professional identity.
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