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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
15
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk as a universal healer, claiming it kills microbes and promotes new tissue. It cites a Montreal case of eczema lasting 25 years cured in months, and offers 5c boxes or a free trial box via mail order from the Zam-Buk Co. in Toronto.
The piece notes conflicts in workmen's compensation laws across nations. In Paris Mile Rethore, a snake-charmer, sues for a pension after a snake bite, and in Germany a farm laborer wins compensation for injury while praying for rain. The piece suggests potential misuse and the odd consequences for workers and farmers.
In a dawn after an all night talk a newspaper editor named Hartwich confesses to a friend he is tired of his wife. He describes her as a parasite who manipulates his life with constant demands and perfume, while he longs for freedom and a life away from constant sacrifice.
promotional notice touts Dr. J. D. Keliore's Asthma Remedy as a universal cure. It claims many thousands have found relief from tight airways and asthma symptoms and that the treatment never fails with broad availability from druggists.
A health warning notes worms threaten children's vitality and safety. It promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a simple remedy claimed to cure infestations and prevent harm.
An essay describes beer related superstitions from Scotland. Salt and malt were tossed into mash to ward off witches while a coal in the vat protected the liquor from fairies. Salt was blamed on thirst but served to moderate fermentation and improve the drink. A sick parishioner is mentioned with a minister’s sermon provoking skeptical gossip among the congregation.
The new pastor in town adds liveliness to the service by reading daily notices. He outlines upcoming marriages and collection purpose, then reports that Mrs. Hollis sat up briefly last evening and a favorable health update was received this morning.
A testimonial from Mrs. B. C. Curran of Westport Ontario describes severe headaches dizziness stomach issues and exhaustion cured by Dr Hamilton's Pills. The ad claims the pills cleanse the system and treat blood disorders pimples rashes biliousness liver stomach and kidney troubles. price is 25c per box or five for $1.00 from Catarrhozone Company Kingston Ont.
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as immediate relief for toothache. It claims the oil soothes the nerve and eases pain at once and notes multiple uses beyond dental pain.
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