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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a universal cure for stiff neck pain, backache, rheumatism, and sciatica with a promise of rapid relief. It claims strong penetration and a money back guarantee, selling in large and trial sizes through The Catarrhosune Co.
The text discusses Timothy grass effect on soil fertility and crop yield. It notes diminished soil nutrients after plowing and planting corn, with Timothy leaving plant food in soil longer through roots and stubble. It estimates nitrogen release rates from Timothy residues and their impact on subsequent crops.
The New Republic quotes praise for Lord Kitchener's decision during war planning. It argues delaying immediate victory reveals the enemy's true strength and strategic patience. The passage emphasizes the gravity of leadership and the world’s need to adapt to his cautious approach.
A doctor notes Johnnie's cross mood signals convalescence while a mother laments an ill husband. A Sunday school teacher urges happiness at home as the boy shares visits with his cheerful aunt. The article also mentions alfalfa leaves and feeding valves in a farming note.
The New York Independent explains that whales do not spout water from their blowholes when surfacing. Breathing air from lungs creates visible steam in cold air, a common misconception, as water cannot be inhaled and expelled this way.
Public health notice emphasizes protecting children from heat related illnesses and recommends The Williams' Medicine tablets as a preventive aid. It cites severe dehydration and stomach issues and notes tablets sold by druggists or mail order for 25 cents, urging caregivers to act swiftly.
An advertisement touts Dir Thome electric oil as a cure for sprains contusions and bruises claiming rapid swelling reduction skin color return and pain relief with magical speed. It promises to prevent discoloration and ease injuries quickly.
Taranto professor James Mavor writes to the New York Evening Post discussing how England might terms of peace. He outlines three possible methods by which conflict could end, mentioning the German Emperor, General Joffre, and General Haig as figures tied to those endings.
Washington announces a new three inch anti aircraft gun to bolster battleships and cruisers. Pennsylvania and Nevada already fitted with the weapon, eighteen additional ships to be equipped as ready for navy yard work. The gun results from a three year Bureau of Ordnance experiment and fires rapidly.
A bishop addressing many Sunday school children ends with a playful paternal invitation for questions. A child asks a whimsical query about angels on Jacob's ladder, prompting a lighthearted exchange as the bishop attempts to answer.
An army man was struck near the center of the forehead by a rifle-ball. The bullet passed under the skin and circled around the back, nearly missing the skull. The wound was described as lucky and the man is reported as improving after three days.
The piece argues against beer drinking as a gateway to stronger alcohol, cites Germany and Ontario examples, and critiques proposals for allowing beer and wine sales. It condemns beer gardens and urges readers to avoid weakening prohibition while noting arguments for controlled weaker drinks. It also mentions Mother Graves Worm Determin ator.
The article cites a Springfield Republican piece describing Sparta as a state where citizens live for the state and the system blends aristocracy with serfdom. It notes helots do much of the work, freeing Spartans for military drill, and that the state guides a Spartan from cradle to grave, broadening education lifelong.
A man with asthma longs for relief and relief seems distant until Dr J D KRellowa’s Asthma Remedy is offered. The ad urges faithful use to make asthma a thing of the past and end the torment.
Vice Admiral Swirdee credits engine room crews for the Kent’s surge to within range of a German cruiser. Captain Allen reports engineers and stokers drove turbines at top speed, turning an older vessel into a 25 knot threat beyond its 23 knot design.
A lecturer declares no one present has tempted to misuse forests or lumber yet a young man in the back rises, causing a minor stir as the audience reacts to the implied topic and tension in the room.
Advertising copy promotes USIT as a skin care product claiming to nourish the skin and ward off wrinkles. It promises a clear complexion with nightly application and offers mail order purchase from Winnipes Simpeon region and other drug stores with a trial period.
Practical guidance on selecting plows drills harrows rollers and power for an 1160 acre farm. Compares horse work requirements and plow types Sod and general purpose mouldboards disc plows and 12 foot undercutters, feed types for seeds and different harrow and roller designs.
A dying chaplain aboard HMS Durham prayed for fleet victory during the Jutland naval action. The burial took place at dusk with four sailors committed to the deep under the Union Jack as volleys, the Admiral’s salute, and the Last Post sounded.
The North Sea test of oil-fuel warships proves their action at close range. The Admiralty reports no British battleship or light cruiser lost, with turbine-driven ships offering enhanced protection as oil tanks and propulsion are protected within the hulls.
At a Carbridge volunteer recruiting meeting Empire DeWt lauded Lord Haldane for elevating volunteers from early Egyptian campaigns in 1482 to the expansive Territorial Army. The former army commander credited his energy and foresight with creating a force that withstood the Channel and drew political attack.
Montreal May 20. Gentlemen I report that PEAREYS Nite MENT has been used for joints and muscles and I find it the best I have ever used. THOMAS J. HOGAN, The Champion Clog and Pedestal Dancer of Canada endorses it.
A Washington Star excerpt shows a government official stressing naval discipline at all costs. A sailor reports a captain insult incident leading to the captain’s ire and the seaman’s punishment with twelve hours in irons.
The Star Mound landform towers over a prairie panorama with Snowflake five miles away and Purvis four miles east. From its summit many nearby features are visible including Mowbray, Pembina, Shale Mills, Pilot and Crystal City elevators, and southern Manitobans. On clear days Devil's Lake can be seen, and the mound has historic ties to Indigenous gatherings and early Manitoba days, amid travelers and tour guides recalling old lore.
A speech by Lord Kitchener urges lifelong scouting values of efficiency, service, and duty to country. Reports note Western Canadian and Uruguayan Scouts aiding public service, with Papal blessing for Uruguay and praise from Sir Robert Baden-Powell after a sea battle, plus the Scouts’ gratitude telegram.
Industrial writers note auto manufacturers consider aviation seriously with a few building aviation motors. Farmers could benefit from flying machines, yet safety remains a concern as knowledge gaps persist. The era’s aeroplanes promise mass use but remain costly and risky for the general public.
Wargrave Church in Berkshire England, burned down by suffragettes on Whit Monday 1914, has been rebuilt at a cost of 145 000 pounds. The report discusses the extensive restoration and the continued debate over militancy in the suffrage movement.
The fortress island Heligoland in the North Sea is a key naval outpost for Britain and a vital German defense. Its fortification after transfer to Germany increased maritime risk to Britain, underscoring the need for dismantling as a peace condition to avert future threats.
A Milwaukee French chef shares a spicy anecdote about General Joffre. The tale features a young S Cy r cadet and the general’s sharp retort as shells loom and maps are examined. The humor contrasts bravado with learning under fire.
J Black named to an official post confirming the commission in agriculture. The document notes the late James Bras? has been succeeded by Mer Hack at Manitoba College.
New Castle Indiana resident Mrs Hazen Hamilton says monthly cramps and backaches ended after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. She reports restoration of health and regular periods, urging others to seek guidance from the medicine company.
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