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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
6
The piece argues Earth’s 17 million square miles of surface yields 28 million usable for food, implying one person must rely on about eleven acres. It cites Europe’s misery with starving mothers and children in Belgium and Poland, urging action to prevent famine.
Thousands of mothers testify to the virtue of Mother Graves Worn Exterminator, praising its usefulness from experience and urging other households to try it for pest control.
A Daily Mews and Leader writer notes Kensington Gardens host open air classes on warm days. Children study in makeshift nooks with teachers at center, including child watercolorists and a girl reading a Beethoven manuscript, highlighting climate as the schooling influence.
A village resident with a notorious reputation sought emigration aid. Neighbors testified to his excellent character, surprising him when he saw the signed certificate. He admitted he did not know he was so esteemed and decided to stay.
The Reverend Dr J F Newton, pastor of City Temple London, comments in Pall Mall Gazette that American entry into a conflict signals a family reunion of nations. He predicts a new American character meeting the real Englishman and warns outcomes are unpredictable beyond formal politics.
A shrapnel that fails to explode until hitting the ground or a firm object causes the steel shell to fracture and scatter pieces in all directions rather than dispersing preformed shrapnel balls.
When life feels a constant duty with no joy and health declines the nervous system weakens. The article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy to build rich red blood, strengthen nerves, restore appetite and sleep, and renew vitality. Available from medicine dealers or The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six boxes.
Sir Thomas Lipton urged Britain to become a more adaptable commercial power using travel examples. He cited India where small egg cups solved handling issues, noting the idea came from German enterprise and showing how Britain can seize countless opportunities across the empire.
Tohn Glenbeck of Alberta near Gleichen planted 1000 trees five years ago from the Indian Head Saskatchewan forestry station. The seedlings included Manitoba maples green ash willow and cottonwood. He added 1300 trees two years ago and 1500 more a year ago, all listed as bil seen.
A circulating German pamphlet labeled Hindenburg Peace urges warlike terms fearing annexations and massive indemnities. It warns that without a hard peace, Germany risks ruin and existential debt, calling on every man and woman to demand compensation from England and to reject any peace at any cost.
Women suffer asthma in countless numbers and across climates. Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy offers new hope and life, with testimonials showing substantial benefits among women nationwide.
The passage notes that many men and most women speak with hesitation due to few ideas and limited words. A master of language with rich ideas hesitates less, while common speakers rely on a single ready set of words. People exit a nearly empty church faster than one with a crowd at the door.
A chauffeur recalls stopping abruptly when a child was spotted and questions a blond woman waving from a window for possible intent. The exchange hints at a mysterious motive behind a quick brake and a puzzled driver.
Donald McAllister plans a short town trip and lectures Maggie on thrift. He warns to guard coal and food, not to waste light, then returns with a final admonition about young Angus not reading without spectacles.
Merchant urged to adopt counter check and sales books as paper costs soar. The firm touts modern Canadian production, large paper-mill backing, and low prices with samples on request. They offer waxed papers wrappers parchment and dairy butter stock printing nationwide from Hamilton to Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
A circulated rumor claims Americans entering Canada face conscription into Canadian service. The piece urges strong contradiction and publicity to counter the laughable report, noting some travelers may take it seriously and hesitate at the border.
The article recalls Sir Douglas Haig, later head of Britain’s largest force, being initially color blind and rejected by medical exams. Oxford and Brasenose College highlighted his athletic prowess. Aided by the Duke of Cambridge, he joined Sandhurst and trained for cavalry, shaping a military career ending with command of about 2,000,000 men.
The passage argues testimonials from mothers could flood support but states the powders will speak for themselves. It asserts rapid and thorough action with first dose improvements in children, implying strong efficacy of Miller's Worm Powders.
France forms a commission to inventory discard from army and navy and to classify and sell second hand material. The panel will assess how reclaimed goods can aid postwar economic revival and determine best reuse paths.
Westminster Gazette argues the path to peace begins with Germany discarding megalomaniac aims and applying intelligent self-critique to its government. It warns that postwar guarantees must be stiffer if Prussianism remains, vs a trusted free Germany.
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