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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
3
A Toronto Globe excerpt argues German atrocities and wartime propaganda have shifted German public opinion toward viewing actions as legitimate. It predicts a long memory of losses and warns peace terms must ensure accountability for leaders to prevent repeating horrors.
The article discusses using alcohol as a motor fuel, citing alcohol production from pulp and waste streams as a large scale, nation wide option. It notes regulatory bans on breweries and the challenges of blending alcohol with gasoline, including engine starting and carburetor pressure issues.
The German military has stripped copper from arten ic buildings including churches synagogues museums and even hotels and stores. Roofs and interiors in many places are left exposed as private and public sites lose copper materials amid widespread removals.
Fragmentary text notes a meeting or event where a person’s mother is involved by telephone. The readable portion implies curiosity or puzzlement about the encounter and communication.
Professor W Clarke of Queens University writes on price fixing in a new bulletin. He argues regulations evade markets causing supply distortions and discouragement after evasion, with examples from dairy pricing and butter markets.
The article notes meat shortages in France amid limited slaughter and dairy reductions, with animals culled to two thirds. It cites beef wholesale at 43 pounds per hundredweight and retail at higher prices as the supply system struggles to support the armies.
Italy ranks first among European exporters as of 1917 with a 1134 percent rise in motorcar shipments, compared with 96.4 percent for the same period in 1916. An experiment in a hothouse used acetylene lamps to stimulate plant growth over three months, while Austria is noted in the report.
Samana advertises Matcara beauty products focusing on hair and skin care. The notice highlights cosmetic items and wellness benefits with promotional language and branding cues.
An official RAF report details Allied air dominance from July 1917 to mid-1918 across the Western Front Italian front Saloniki and Middle East theaters. It records enemy aircraft shot down or driven out of control and Allied losses, noting growing superiority with American entry anticipated.
The article notes a historic weaving technique called Falco developed in Casis India, linked to a dyeing and printing process. It describes a pattern traced on colorless liquid, with wax-resistant treatment resembling Batik, using wax to create designs before dyeing.
An Alberta territory side industry shows its weight as about 100000 units have been shipped from the local packing plant in recent months, highlighting regional economic activity and market reach.
Britain's schedule shows a reduction of 25 000 tons in shipments, lowering the total guaranteed tonnage in the program. The revised figures reflect the impact of ongoing shipping tightness on export commitments and trade plans.
Farmers discuss grain loss in threshing with worn and poorly operated machines. Ring-owned threshing teams improve separation but labor shortages risk efficiency. Best recovery is feeding fallen grain to cattle and hogs. Minard's Liniment advertised.
In the British house of commons Sir Leo Money stated that ships lost while homeward bound since January 1 1918 were just over one percent. Food ships losses were under 1.4 percent. He noted convoy gains since 1917 when 42 million tons were convoyed to British and French ports with a loss fraction due to weather.
An advertisement claims instant relief for a tender corn with Putnam's remedy. It promises quick shriveling and drying of the corn and touts low cost and better value than competing products.
The passage highlights Keystone Province as a geological and symbolic keystone linking Canada from Atlantic to Pacific. It notes Canada’s emergence from forests to prairie and Northwest, and claims broader dominion horizons beyond eastern Canadas and boasting vast lands. The text implies imperial inspiration fueling future efforts and departures.
A brief piece reflects on the courage required to stand firm amid pressure. The prose considers resilience and the quiet resolve needed to maintain one’s ground in trying times.
The article argues against a wheat shortage, noting U S has 20 million bushels for current needs while Australia holds 189 million, India 120 million, and Argentina 146 million in surplus. It claims transport limits, not supply, threaten global availability and that with adequate shipping there would be plenty for all.
An advertorial note promotes Parme ee's Vegetable Pills as the best remedy for dyspepsia after meals. It claims the pills are specially devised to ease fullness and stomach pains and notes many users attest to their effectiveness.
Colonel Joseph Boyle a Canadian officer from the Yukon became a hero in Roumania after saving Roumanian deputies from exile by persuading Bolshevik officials at Sebastopol Odessa and Jassy. King Ferdinand awarded him the Crown of Roumania the highest decoration for his actions. Boyle is described as six feet tall rugged and broad as his homeland.
The address from Mount Vernon calls for a clear, uncompromising stance against German aggression. It declares that surrender or half measures are unacceptable and demands the destruction of arbitrary power resisting peace. It urges all leaders from Kaiser to officials to grasp the meaning of the declaration.
The Canadian Army reports progress in conserving food and supplies under the wartime program. Since its February start, the conservation branch and Canada food board have coordinated officers in each district to maximize rations for soldiers, with bread in camps using 20 percent substitutes for wheat flour and standard flour per Canada Food Board orders.
An article urges women to treat pale cheeks shortness of breath and nervousness as anamoiathin with Williams Pink Pills. It claims the remedy builds up blood restores color and energy while recommending sunlight exercise and honest self care. The piece promotes purchasing from local dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Co Brockville with price details.
Crowded London bus scene shows a returned soldier digging for luck and dropping a shilling as lights flicker. Conductor and passengers scramble to recover the coin while a tense mood frames the wartime homefront. Also mentions Miller's Worm Powders as a trusted worm remedy for children.
A fragmented text indicates rising farm land activity pushing interest toward Edmonton and Calgary. Mentions livestock or breeding tied to a regional boom not seen since earlier prosperous times.
Fragmentary quote describes confusion over a sick friend and a reference to a loser. The text lacks clear attribution, date, or full context, making a definitive report difficult.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lawyer and Ville rc ts ad engagements but lacks clear events or context to form a complete item.
Frederik George Nellaway secretary to the minister of munitions warned in a Logheh Midland town last week that Britain was near irretrievable disaster from U boats. Kellaway said the U boat remains a great peril to the Allies and losses are now within tolerable limits due to the navy. He noted munition ship losses are down to about a quarter of wartime highs and some weeks saw no tonnage sinking. Lord Beresford cited spy risks and said tonnage losses averaged 13 900 tons daily, recently down to 3 000 tons daily as destroyer fleets expand.
Letter from David Henderson of Gelleisle Station Kings County New Brunswick dated September 17 194 claims Minard's Liniment cured a long standing facial tumor after several bottles. The testimonial asserts complete healing and disappearance of the lump.
Ralph D Paine recalls Dunkirk as allied fleets reach the port near the front German bombings. Bells toll in unison with citizens singing a brave martial refrain, the bells and voices lifting the city in defiant anthem amid war.
A fragmented note suggests a teacher was dull and caused restlessness among students. The message mentions a London answer and an encounter with a pupil, implying classroom friction and potential parental concern.
An officer quotes a letter from Walter Jessop of Terunts describing French and American solidarity in World War I. The writer condemns German domination and praises U S and British troops fighting together, while lamenting casualties and the impact on homes and mothers.
A historical excerpt argues that modern machines and scientific farming increase output dramatically. It contrasts ancient labor to the eras of the rill and reaper and King George, showing how brains and science in sowing and harvesting transform the farmer’s work into less drudgery.
A fragmented London Answers excerpt notes a man praised for honesty while admiring a pie and a woman's puzzled reply about his character. The garbled text hints at a humorous exchange on integrity and appetite.
A fragmentary clipping hints at a remark about a delicate matter and a person named Jobs, suggesting a terse telegraph style reference. The readable text is limited and does not disclose a clear event, date, or location.
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