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Newspaper
Cut Knife Grinder
Location
Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1918
Page
2
The report notes Europe depended on imports with England drawing roughly 1.4 million long tons per year from Germany. It states France produced and exported about 0 long tons, with 1917 output dropping significantly from prewar levels, and mentions reduced import volumes and unsettled trade patterns.
Canadian Pacific Association For National Defence notes traffic exchanges to improve efficiency. CP R diverted about 1000 freight cars via Soo Line from Winnipeg to Minneapolis and Sault Ste Marie into Ontario, easing mainline load toward St John. In Toronto 21 eastbound cars to Montreal shift daily from CP R to CN. Grand Trunk moves 50–200 coal cars daily to CP R and TH&B to relieve Niagara frontier congestion, with 50 cars daily to CN R at Toronto. Western Canada sees Canadian Northern transferring surplus traffic to sister railways. Big Ben’s dial measures 22 feet 6 inches in diameter.
The speaker advocates city residents growing their own food to aid allies. He suggests using vacant lots for crops and poultry or hog raising where feasible, reducing demand on central supplies and increasing transfer of surplus to those in need.
An advertisement asserts inflammatory rheumatism and rheumatic fever are the same disease and can be cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills. It tells of a Ontario man whose severe rheumatic illness improved after taking the pills, regaining movement and appetite.
Unclear draft notes indicate forecasted fur production in Alberta for the year with figures garbled and not fully legible. It references a measurable amount and perhaps a range, but concrete numbers and sources are unreadable in the provided text.
The London Times argues that Germany cannot be trusted to uphold any Covenant and that war aims rely on Germany’s shift in spirit, which cannot occur while military autocracy remains intact. It predicts distrust from nations and warns against treachery or secret circles as the public watches Germany.
A West of the Great Lakes resident Mrs. W. J. Vale lauds Dodd’s Kidney Pills and Dodd’s Dyspepsia Tablets for family health. She cites relief for her husband’s lumbago and her own dyspepsia, praising the brand as a staple in local medicine chests. The piece also touts Dodd’s Pills as popular and effective against various ailments.
Officials say draftees under the Military Service Act will be sent to England with minimal baggage. They will be placed under officers of exceptional ability to oversee soldiers en route to Canada after front service. This aims to improve shipboard conditions and reduce future complaints. Headquarters staff are eager to remove all causes of complaint.
Fragmentary ad text promotes Dr Hamilton's medicine as a cure for sickly women. Claims rapid improvement in color appetite and digestion, touts safety and reliability, with a price of 25 cents per box at local dealers.
Farmers from the district attended a Alberta department short course covering silos crops alfalfa grain soils and cultivation. Attendees believe the lectures will benefit farms and plan to apply the lessons at once.
A fragmentary note certifies the use of an unnamed product or practice by a practitioner. It asserts reliability and the absence of fees or penalties, though details are garbled and unclear. The misspelled names and vague claim suggest an informal testimonial or endorsement rather than an official record.
Australian soldiers and Canadian troops showed resilience in service so far, adapting to wartime hardships and hospital care routines amid global conflict. The report notes their shared experience and endurance in difficult conditions.
The article argues that Britain’s wartime rationing affects the United States as grain sent to England could be used for food or for whiskey production. It notes that if the U.S. is pressured to ration to aid England, the continent gains a stake in how grain is allocated for drinks or sustenance. It cites F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio and a sale through Hall's.
A Baltimore American snippet notes the cleanest convict as very polite, explaining he left a note requesting exemption for the liberty he was taking.
The snippet asserts that German surrender is contingent on force across multiple fronts including Russia Belgium France and the Balkans and argues no peace talks will start until defeat is imposed and France is humbled. It oddly mentions Minard's Liniment curing dandruff.
An old note claims Cutigura heals painful eczema with recalled personal relief. The fragmentary text reflects a patient’s long struggle and sudden improvement describing a peak moment of relief. No verifiable dates or full context provided.
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