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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
2
A collage of dated reminiscences and scattered lines references air disease remedies by Kellogg’s, German colonial campaigns, and weather anecdotes. The piece blends disjointed scenes including a fortressed room, a looming battle, a scientist’s cure, and rainfall explanations with scattered dialogue about wealth and love, all in a weathered archival voice.
Dampured article stitched from old ads and anecdotes features Mrs. Masterache praising Dodds Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disease symptoms and rheumatic pains. It also touts Miller’s Worm Powders to clear worms and restore organs, plus a wry cemetery tale about value before death and a child named Jimmy at school.
A mission worker recounts her shock at a bit of cynicism when speaking with two women living in a slum. The conversation highlights fragile marital histories and the tension between hope and harsh reality.
The meeting discussed suspending a bar fittings sale as the liquor business faces population restriction debates. Mr Laresport argued against delaying the sale while a petition and plans to reduce capacity were considered as several planes and residents weighed the impact.
A veteran recounts a desert firefight with muttered odds and math aided aiming. He describes using a makeshift sight and paper target to calculate angles in a tight moment. The account emphasizes quick thinking under orders for Cateh Bey and the split bullet resolving a deadly exchange.
Fragmentary historical note discusses Langemarck casualties and the presence of American volunteers among Canadians. It notes many listed are Canadians with motives tied to the Allied cause and mentions individuals by name in a dialogue, reflecting on age and identity.
A bookkeeper from a Western city and his wife describe switching from tea and coffee to Postum after stomach distress and a pneumonia related illness. He reports relief from headaches and nervousness and says he has used Postum exclusively ever since with improved health.
A lengthy inspection tour reports Canada expanding its railway reach with the Grand Trunk Pacific opening new cargo and passenger facilities at Prince Rupert and Edmonton. The piece notes improved ship repair yards, locomotive arrivals, and projected routes through Jasper Park and the Peace River region, stressing economic activity and settlement growth, including agricultural development along the western frontier. It also includes a short anecdote from Pearson's Weekly about Willie and a politicized wartime sentiment.
A bulletin from the Dominion department of agriculture highlights field crop competitions and seed fairs as key for improving crops and seed quality. Twenty five percent of farmers visited purchased seed from neighbors or dealers, with Marquis wheat and O.A.C No. 21 barley cited as notable improved varieties spreading through seed fairs.
A damaged excerpt describes a savaged scene in a hotel where a commercial traveler orders breakfast and a servant witnesses a tense moment at the dressing table. The text then hints at a surprising encounter with the mistress and stray lines reference a wealthy neighbor and a charity.
The piece reports German chemists expanding dye production for substitutes to “pee mete” hues, detailing an 86 ton laboratory extraction and planned reorganization. It notes interest from U S firms, high costs, and the strategic impact on American industry as German dye output looms large.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture releases the Fortyth annual Entomological Society report. It highlights the president's address on applied entomology in Canada, notes on insects of the year in Ontario and Quebec, and practical papers on Army Worms 1914 Locust control Poisoned belt Spider attacks on fruit trees and forest and shade tree pests. It also features a biographical sketch of Jean Henri Fabre and a light article on rains and a Shaw anecdote.
A historical survey reports on farming methods and machinery influence, noting farmer crops and livestock changes. Interviews from multiple dates discuss gear usage, vehicle impacts, and the spread of farm equipment, revealing nationwide trends in production and practices.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes using pills sold by Dr Williams to recover from a fever and illness. The narrator recalls multiple doses, partial relief, and renewed health after treatment, with lingering questions about the pills and their effects.
An unreadable note mentions a western town and a company accused of overcharging. The text is too garbled to identify names, dates, or locations clearly, leaving the town, company, and exact grievance uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR reads about twitching nerves and a failed cure, mentioning an injured person and a possible remedy. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
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