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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
Viscount Kato argues that outsiders misjudge Japan’s past fifty years. He says Japan possessed a native civilization before opening to the world and that its progress has not been remarkable to foreign observers. The gap with progressive nations has narrowed but remains.
A brief Chicago Herald dialogue notes a boy wishing to be free with age and a man replying that marriage will come soon, making freedom moot.
A Japanese compiled study states about 300,000 automobiles are used in the war by both sides excluding US mobilizations. Entente powers total 161,425 with Britain 30,000 and France 80,000 among others. Central Powers total 130,000 with Germany 100,000 and Austria Hungary 30,000. figures include supply and goods conveyance roles.
Corns and warts disappear when treated with Holloway's Corn Cure, leaving no scar. The claim highlights the remedy's effectiveness and scar-free results.
The food controller's call spurs a major waste reduction with Boston recording 530 tons less garbage in June. This shows a sharp drop in normal food waste across the city as part of the Saving Campaign.
A Rus sian Polish delegation led by Count Roniker of Warsaw demands end to frontier lines between German and Austrian zones in Polish lands, halt requisitions, spend 6.58 billion marks for war damages, and appoint Count Maronffsky to head the new administration of occupied districts.
The Monastir based mystic Mother Rita predicts Vienna will fall on the day Serbia's King Peter dies, citing her track record including foreseeing the Balkan wars and Archduke Francis Ferdinand's assassination. Time may prove her right.
Mrs Delvina Pelletier of Ste Perpetue Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets as a remarkable remedy for her child used over four years. A government analyst guarantees the tablets contain no opiates or harmful drugs and they cannot harm, only do good. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Case and Comment reports Mose was accused after fingerprints tied him to a burglary. Owner found prints in dirt and enlarged a photo. Mose admitted guilt after seeing the enlarged image and questioned how the photo was obtained.
Cincinnati official touts Freezone as a cure for corns and calluses. Apply four drops directly to tender areas to relieve soreness and loosen the corn or callus so it can be lifted out with no pain. A small bottle costs little at any drug store and is said not to irritate surrounding skin.
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany discusses the Zaburn incident and how arrogant army officers toward civilians bred resentment in Germany. He cites encounters at offices and horse races where Prussian officers bullied civilians, fueling hostility to the army and Prussian military rule.
There is more virtue in a bottle of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a subduer of pain than in gallons or other medicine. The public knows this and there are few households throughout the country where it cannot be found. Thirty years of use has familiarized the people with it as a household medicine throughout the western world.
The first of the British governments standardized merchant steamers to replace tonnage lost to submarines has been commissioned after successful trials. Keel laid February hull launched in June. Six vessel types from 8,000 tons downward are being built in Great Britain, with hundreds of ships planned.
A quarreling couple airs a personal dispute over spending habits with one partner accusing the other of replacing them with a newer, cheaper companion. The dialogue centers on loyalty and budget choices as the relationship falters.
The capture of Riga elevates von Hutier to independent army command, signaling rapid rise from the ranks. His French ancestry traces to a grandfather who was a French officer, with early war service as a division commander and few notable exploits before Riga. His chief of staff Gen. Stuberzwig previously aided Field Marshal von Mackensen and drew attention in Belgium over Edith Cavell’s execution. Prince Eitel Friedrich of the first guard division also took part in Riga and Tarnopol actions.
The quote reflects the belief that surviving requires labor, with even the supposed knowledgeable often immersed in work for others. It hints at social pressure to be productive and the pervasive role of work in daily life.
There is more catarrh in this region than all other diseases. local cures failed historically. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is claimed to be a constitutional internal remedy that acts on the blood to mucous surfaces. A hundred dollars is offered for any case not cured. circulars and testimonials available. Sealed by Druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In early republican Canton a provincial assembly allotted ten seats to women elected by women voters. Among the successful candidates are two school mistresses and several wives of merchants. The lady legislators participate in debates and show aptitude for parliamentary work, possibly inspiring other provinces to follow.
The ad claims Dr J D Kellogge's Asthma Remedy consistently relieves asthma and guarantees relief in every case. It asserts universal success and urges all sufferers to try the cure.
A wealthy patient seeks help from Dr Abernethy in a case of nerves. He challenges her about touching her head when she feels side pain and urges practical action over coddling in nervous prosperity.
In Canada steps to use corn as food are praised with Minard's Liniment cited for dandruff relief. The note states Italians eat corn in large amounts and Canadians will adjust grain use to aid allies.
A judge reflects on praise and mortality in a pithy dialogue. Silicus laments compliments unseen, Cynicus counters that genuine praise comes only after death.
A testimonial from H. C. Buckley of Portland Oregon claims Zam-Buk cures chronic skin diseases by germicidal penetration reaching underlying tissues. He reports fifteen years of eczema ended after ten months of use. The product is advertised for ulcers abscesses boils ringworm blood poisoning piles burns cuts and sells for 50c a box or three for 1.26 through Zam-Buk Co Toronto.
A London Daily Mirror piece notes English women spending newly acquired wealth on varied goods. One bought a silver teapot after weeks of saving, another a Chinese idol, a motor coat, and a Balzac set though she cannot read French.
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