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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
3
War tax stamps on patent medicines wine and other items produced July revenue of 92494. Inland revenue department total for the month reached 1861765, up 114525 from July last year. Extra excise on spirits and tobacco added about 22000, suggesting decreased consumption offset the higher rates.
Thousands of mothers testify to the product’s virtue, praising its usefulness based on experience and results with worm extermination in their households.
A humorous exchange notes that the village of Slocum lies five miles away by walking, but locals admit sign posts have been turned to mislead Zeppelins, revealing wartime deception and playful caution.
Russian horses enjoy an excellent reputation for stamina and soundness. The Live Stock Journal notes a recent decline in exports from Riga and Libau amid war and rising motor car competition, with figures showing 1912 to 1914 drops and values around 1,034,000 roubles from Riga and £41,566 for Libau. Ponies and harness workhorse lines are valued, with ponies praised for reliability and ease of care.
The Brooklyn Eagle foresees 1914 and 1915 as a struggle for free government and free press against Germany’s feudal system. It warns that Allied defeat could yield a vast German empire and mass political exiles, with Europe eventually Germanized and conflict expanding to Canada and South America.
Fort William departs 2 PM and Port Arthur 3 PM for Port McNicoll. Steamship Express connects to Toronto and all Eastern Canada and United States. S.S. Alberta Sundays, S.S. Keewatin Fridays, S.S. Manitoba Saturdays, S.S. Assiniboine Tuesdays, U.S. Atabase Thursdays. Winnipeg train at 18:05 the day before sailing. Contact Canadian Pacific Passenger Agent at corner train and Portage. Phone men and make reservation.
Be thankful for rich resources as we wage war and subsidize allies yet beware of squandering national wealth on avoidable private expenditure. The London Daily Chronicle urges prudent use of scarce resources while supporting wartime effort.
A Cockney busman jokes with the wagon driver as the loaded scrap wagon blocks the road. He taunts the driver, calling him admiral, then warns him not to lose temper even if he is taking the German fleet home.
The article describes extensive telephone wire networks behind battle lines used for reconnaissance and command. French motor car shops deploy four miles of wire with wireless gear, while German forces disrupt lines at Compiegne. A farm cellar hides hidden batteries beneath hogsheads, revealing spy networks and hidden telephone infrastructure.
An advertisement extols Dr J D Kelloggs Asthma Remedy as a time tested aid that renews hope for asthma sufferers. It claims visible benefits and urges readers to try the remedy, noting widespread success among many users.
Clover improves seed beds and soil for potatoes, says a leading grower. After a hay crop, clover is turned under to provide fertility and organic matter, with especially large yields on sandy soils. Potatoes follow clover, using nutrients efficiently and yielding substantial returns.
The Gazette reports Germany aims to sway Spanish opinion since the war began by suggesting regaining Gibraltar and planning a Morocco division with Spain. German agents operate in Madrid to spark anti Allies sentiment and drive Spain toward seizing Gibraltar from Britain.
The Russian minister of finance ordered substituting English for German in most commercial schools as a compulsory subject, responding to school authorities. The move aims to boost English language instruction across the curriculum.
A reader asks about right hands in saddle horse guidance. The author warns against harsh mouth pressure, urges patience and kindness, and explains that a soft, steady touch builds trust. Horses sense rider intent through the lines, and good riding favors minimal pressure and calm, intelligent communication.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease needing internal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is presented as a blood purifier acting on mucous surfaces, formulated by F. J. Cheney & Co. and prescribed by physicians. Testimonials available. price seven cents. distributed by Druggists. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The German Scientific Station in Spitzbergen founded in 1911 by Professor Hergesell ceased operations at the start of the European war. A relief party recalled from Spitzbergen and the station staff returned safely to Germany with instruments. The center studied upper air conditions and supported the North Pole airsip project proposed by Count Zeppelin.
Those with weak stomachs gain strength from Parmelee's Vegetable Pills which support the stomach and liver, correcting irregularities that distress sufferers. Dyspeptics know their worth, as they have provided relief when other preparations failed and achieved cures in long standing ailments where medicines were unavailing.
A Victoria colonist praises France for rising to wartime duties since August of last year. He argues the nation has been reborn, shedding any image of decadence and showing self denial and heroic effort unmatched in history.
From the bedroom of the twin boys came the mingled sounds of loud weeping and hearty laughter, so father went up to investigate. The joyous twin indicated his weep ing brother. Only nurse has given Alexander two baths and hasn't given me any.
Am erican consuls at Nuremberg credit Krupp s Great Safe Arupps with a chamber that baffles scientists. It would require a hole for 2 642 gallons of oxygen and 2 378 gallons of acetylene to admit a hand, suggesting a refuge for the Kaiser during a final crash. A landlord quirkily quips about chess players and delayed moves in a muggy tale.
A witty remark notes that an execution of a painting is inevitable because, in natural order, it must be hung. The line plays on terms of display and preservation, reflecting attitudes toward art handling and exhibition.
A wordplay item explains that She and He differ in a single sense. When it strikes, She keeps working whereas He does not, illustrating a playful take on gendered clocks and actions.
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