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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
A scarce readable wartime scene shows an American Black soldier from Alabama facing a French colonial in khaki. The exchange begins with taunt then escalates as the other Black soldier fires a fierce comeback. The moment highlights tension between Black American troops and French forces.
Fragmentary excerpts discuss German leaders and public opinion during wartime, noting hatred toward Germany, fear as a political tool, and questions about a reckoning for wartime atrocities. It references Schreiner and von Falkenhayn, plus debates over responsibility and future policies.
Fragmentary report recalls Niagara Gorge running and training by Tecan figures. Vague phrases mention velocity, motion, and an attempted endurance moment during an American tour, with scattered references to age and effort.
The article discusses the urgent push for allied intervention to curb German influence in Russia. It cites Lord Cecil in Parliament amid appeals for disinterested action and reiterates calls for broader cooperation, noting Japanese loyalty to the alliance and the need to support allies from Siberia to prevent enticement by Germany or its collaborators.
A California grower claims seed pieces taken from the seed end of tubers sprout in 20 days earlier than those cut from the stem end. Placing seed potatoes in direct sun two or three weeks earlier in spring hastens the growth and brings market readiness sooner.
The piece discusses endurance as a measure of spirit, highlighting home sacrifice by mothers and wives who endure daily fear and suspense far beyond battlefield hardships. It compares wartime sacrifice with civilian suffering and cites London Free Press as noting the emotional toll on families. It also promo tes Parmelia's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for nervous disorders linked to stomach problems.
An Ottawa Journal critique notes times have changed as spectators now perform daring acts once seen as spectacular. It cites a Canadian trainee aviator at Beamsville flying under an arc and a gorge without injury, likening it to a famed Victoria Cross pilot who steadied a burning plane to safety, illustrating rising public daring.
An editorial praising British resolve under Haig as German offensives test Allied forces. It argues unity of races and celebrates the Marne and Verdun heroes while lauding the British army’s courage and endurance against the Teuton assaults.
An affable canteen barman jokes about rain while a private remarks on the weather, in a light Cassell's Saturday Journal scene.
A Cincinnati man discovered a compound named free zone that relieves corn and callus pain. Apply a few drops to a tender corn and the sore disappears as the corn loosens and lifts away without pain. free zone dries instantly and does not irritate surrounding skin.
An American reporter recounts a tale from WWI of German courtesy toward French aviators. Germans allegedly invited French colleagues to a burial behind the front, the French flew in, saluted, and were surprised to see the German tanks away after the ceremony. The anecdote’s truth remains in doubt.
A conference between the Canada food authorities and milling interests led spring wheat millers to reduce flour prices by 15 cents per barrel. The agreement aims to ease consumer costs while stabilizing market conditions for producers and retailers.
Saskatchewan man Henry Burkhart praises Dodd's Kidney Pills after eight months use and sending a box to a Dakota friend. He credits the pills with his own health and notes doctors in the West could not help the neighbor, urging neighbors to ask about them.
The famed racehorse Paddy R. died at Carman Manitoba after a long career noted for speed endurance and exceptional intelligence. In 1896 at Thomas Ont he reportedly lay on a stoneboat to travel to the station rather than break his pace, a famed episode cited in racing lore.
The item notes the claimed diphtheria cure attributed to Minard's Liniment and mentions a bashful suitor finally proving his romance after months of courting. The text also references a letter to you as part of the dated editorial tone.
Canada seeks to boost fish production for export while fresh fish reach private consumers mainly in large cities. Fishermen along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, western lakes, and Great Lakes could supply if demand remains steady. Eat more fish and save meat for the men at the front.
A claim that Baby's Own Tablets are the finest medicine for infants and children. A mother from Montebello praises their laxative effects without gripe and recommends keeping a box on hand. Sold by dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box.
Sir Albert Stanley declares in the House of Commons that the government will impose strict travel limits in London and nationwide. Passenger train services will drop by about forty percent and season tickets will be tightly restricted, affecting many aliens and routes beyond London due to air raids.
A promotional notice touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as relief for overworked nervous women. It claims remedies cure derangements panic and weakness, promising new life and strength with ingredients listed on the wrapper and a ten cent trial package from Dr. W. M. Pierce at Isvalids' Hotel Surgical Institute Buf.
A supervisor lambasts a worker for sensitivity and petty ego issues, urging them to handle criticism and laugh at setbacks. The letter contrasts with Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a safe deworming remedy for children, promising quick relief without injury when directions are followed.
A wounded Russian tailor recounts a hospital bedside discussion with surgeons in Helsinfors. A sailor declares officers must die to level society, arguing even the best men are unworthy and education cannot justify privilege. The piece casts Bolshevik brutality as a nadir of humanity.
Advert says Putnam's Watrecte No and simple drops loosen and shrivel corns in one piece. Claims guaranteed cure and low price. Sold everywhere with emphasis on ease and value.
A fragment describes a silent city along the Meuse after devastation. Structures are collapse and burned, with streets and brick walls reduced to ashes, leaving no living presence and suggesting a ruin of historic proportions.
The readable portions reference an accused individual and a legal proceeding. Details are sparse due to damaged text but imply judicial action or questioning by a court with unknown parties and dates.
An unsinkable ship braved U boat danger in the Atlantic and returned safely to a port. It sailed in convoy with forty-three ships, broke from the group near the danger zone, and proceeded directly to a French port. After delivering cargo it completed its voyage without being sunk.
The piece notes fashionable chairs are extremely uncomfortable yet appealing. A caller fitting into one chair quickly leaves, illustrating the chairs' short stay. The Boston Transcript is cited in relation to worm extermination services.
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum asking about banquets and criticizing crowds for staring at reminders of the high cost of living. The brief exchange highlights tension over public spending and visible cost pressures.
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