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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
9
A vintage postcard from Montreal dated August 10 1917 promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a remedy for infant skin troubles. The note claims relief from infant rash and mentions usage of three Cuticura Ointment bones and broad distribution with Cuticura by department stores and "Dept. Cuticura Boston USA."
Dr Beland recalls a Scottish prisoner Patrick Kirkpatrick singing Rule Britannia at the stroke of midnight in a Berlin jail on New Year 1916. The verse spurred a prison-wide cheer as Germans launched an investigation with no decisive result.
The Food Administration announces invert sugar can replace part of cane sugar to stretch supplies. J. J. Willaman of the Minnesota division of the American Chemical Company devised a simple method to convert cane sugar into invert sugar, yielding more sweetness per weight. A home recipe uses granulated sugar, water, and tartaric acid to produce invert syrup for fruit, cereals, and desserts, with caution on substitution ratios.
Reports from Amsterdam say German troops in Belgium are looting King Albert's palace. Over the past week they have moved into Holland items from the royal collection including pictures, furniture, and books.
Relief for the low in spirits claims a disordered stomach and liver as the root of low mood. Parmelees Vegetable Pills revive digestion, benefit the nerves, and restore spirits with lasting effects. They are described as cheap, simple, and reliable.
Experts compare pearl s sickness to starvation as the Thiers pearls at the Louvre decay when left in their case. They supposedly revive if worn by a wearer but Madame Thiers bans removing them from their case for any duration.
Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator promises to clear the stomach and intestines, restoring health and quiet sleep for the infant, a remedy praised as a great nourisher.
Canada accelerates shipbuilding with a 60 million dollar siding program this year. Twenty ships are under Marine Department contracts with three freighters of 10 500 tons each to be laid down by November 1 in Halifax. Seven new steel vessels totaling 28 650 tons were awarded to Davis of Levis British American of Welland Port Arthur Collingwood shipyards and others.
A sea captain visiting Ireland recalls grapes similar to California Mission grapes, named for their introduction by Spanish missionaries. He learns the Irish vines are grown from cuts, tracing the Spanish origin of the varieties.
A study suggests women have less precise interpretation of wireless room cues than men. The findings indicate men outperform women in decoding messages transmitted through wireless devices.
Austrian invaders strip bells from churches and loot cemeteries to mine zinc from coffins. The Pontifician protests, and crowds who spoke out were shot. Local casualties accompany the outrage over the desecration in occupied regions.
Sufferers described as pale and dejected face a sad tale of nervous weakness. Sleeplessness, low mood, and memory loss improve with Dr Williams Pink Pills, claimed to restore red blood and nerve strength. Sold by dealers or 50 cents a box, six for 2.50 from The Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Article notes German influence in Mexico aiming to pull the country away from the Allies. It discusses plans to send a larger force to the west front and to keep Mexican oil and shipbuilding assets from aiding the Allies. It warns of decrees and political maneuvers shaping Mexico’s stance, with mentions of Carranza and Gulf Coast oil interests.
Recent cables from the battlefront describe the whippet as a lighter British tank opposite the slow moving tank. It is a mobile land destroyer with caterpillar treads and a single turret on a flatcar body. The turret houses crew and machine guns. the engine sits behind the turret. It can travel about 12 miles an hour and is designed to outmaneuver infantry.
Article extols Miller's Worm Powders as a reliable vermifuge to expel worms from infants and act as a health-giving remedy for ailments that weaken and endanger babies. It urges mothers to ensure infants are parasite-free to prevent fatalities from worm assaults.
From a population of 45000 Guernsey has about 8000 men in the armed services. The Guernsey battalions excelled in the Cambrai sector and earned worldwide praise. The King as Duke of Normandy takes pride in the islanders who enjoy ancient royal privileges.
A Cincinnati inventor promotes a fre zome paste that dries quickly and shrivels corn or callus without skin irritation. The method claims the corn can be lifted away with fingers, preventing infection from unsafe home trimming. Asks druggists to stock a small patil for supply.
A new U S regulation will end the sombrero as standard US military headgear in England. Officers and enlisted men on duty there must turn in sombreros after August and adopt the overseas cap worn by British aviators. The change marks a shift in service dress for American personnel stationed abroad.
The article notes theorists arguing war length tied to scale and expense. It cites examples such as the American Civil War ending in less than four years, Crimea lasting two and a half, and the Russo Japanese War concluding in 1905, reflecting on war durations.
Reports from trade circles indicate large scale glycerine shipments planned for Britain and allies. About 15.5 million pounds are to be delivered within months, with Canada and the United States likely to supply the rest to reach roughly 20 million pounds for export to support wartime needs.
A drafted man formerly employed as a milkman in New Rochelle New York reported a dawn trouble early at 5 30 in the morning with reference to a hard bed.
A reader reports faith in Dr. Pierce remedies for uric acid related rheumatism. testimonial describes long term limb and shoulder pain alleviated by Golden Medical Discovery and Anuric tablets with claimed full relief and intent to recommend to others.
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