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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
14
Army and Navy Journal notes destroyers and patrols are highly active in guarding vessels in Germanys forbidden zone. Crews endure heavy strain and four days on four days off, with little sleep and intense patrols against submarines.
A Toronto Globe quotation notes that United States officials and journalists in Germany may speak freely. It describes German officials and the military class as bloodthirsty, with the populace seen as blind, and calls German courage a vile disease in the context of war.
Practical guide from the University of Agriculture on keeping fattening hogs comfortable. Emphasizes shade whether natural or artificial, movable hog cot designs, access to plenty of clean drinking water, and wallows or pools kept clean. Warns against stagnant water and dust in sleeping quarters to prevent respiratory issues. Also notes lice prevention by dipping or spraying and general sanitation to avoid coughing and wheezing.
Captain F Destardin of St Andre Kamouw praises Minard Liniment Co Limited product for personal and family use on his vessel and in daily life declaring it unmatched and essential despite price.
The Manitoba minister plans to buy sheep in Ontario for 125000 to stock local farms. The objective is to acquire the stock at cost and resell to farmers to support agriculture.
An old advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for female troubles. It cites testimonials from Aurora Illinois and Ohio women describing recovery from long illness, weakness, and back pains after using the remedy. The notices urge readers to write for more information and promise confidential handling.
A historical note cites a conservation commission warning defective chimneys as a major fire source. It urges homeowners to inspect chimneys stove pipes and furnace flues and ensure proper clearances and intact mortar to prevent dangerous sparks and fires.
Advertisement claims local applications cannot cure catarrh and promotes Miall's Catarrh Care as an internal remedy. It describes ingredients and testimonials, urging readers to send for a testimonials from CHENEY Preps, Toledo Ohio, and mentions Fall’s Family Pills for constipation.
A discussion on laziness vs industry argues energy and direction matter more than mere hard work. It distinguishes mental and physical laziness, links fatigue to illness, and stresses that a sound internal system plus steady effort lead to success.
A fragment suggests German women grow discontent with the aristocracy and a harsh wartime burden. The note mentions overwork and temper, the Kaiser, and the crown prince, reflecting shifting attitudes amid conflict.
The Glasgow Herald notes growing peace longing among Berlin citizens as they debate surrender of Beliefm and Alsace Lorraine and German colonies. It cites Kaiser and Crown Prince as driving factors behind anxiety in the government and the reliance on credit and finance to sustain manpower.
The article argues Germany will face a prolonged social and economic boycott after the war. It suggests widespread resentment will hinder German business with France and Britain, with travel restricted and relations strained. It questions whether a republican transformation could revive German commerce and whether the Kaiser might abdicate for the public good.
Mrs A C Smith of Goodwood Ort writes she has used Baby's Own Tablets for two years and would not be without them. The Tablets banish common childhood ailments, regulate bowels and ease stomach discomfort. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
London Free Press notes the Kaiser will press his bluff to the end as hope fades. A raw poet envisions a doomed outcome, while the Allies aim to emerge from the war with honor and a clean, united world within reach.
In a bold medical claim and wartime rhetoric a pamphlet-like dispatch argues Minard’s Liniment cures diphtheria while linking national effort to save American husbands wives and women. The text alludes to grave casualties and a mobilization to resist invasion and forceful conscription.
A discussion on constructing farm walks highlights concrete as the best material when mixed with quality sand and gravel. Guidelines cover excavation depth, base layers, reinforcing proportions, and finishing to ensure a permanent, well graded surface.
The Lethbridge board of trade asks the Canadian Pacific Railway to keep irrigation water flowing in ditches after September 3 to allow fall irrigation and boost 191K crops. Settlers in eastern CP blocks join calls for extended water supply to assist farmers and raise production.
A newly formed organization within the Edmonton Convalescent Home aims to model welfare leagues in military convalescent centers. It will promote athletics, social life, and a canteen while uniting men through interests and activities. Membership changes as discharged cases leave and new arrivals join.
The article explains how American military insignia differ from British styles. It notes generals wear eagle motifs and oak and poplar symbols, captains have origins tied to constellations, and majors to poplar growth. It contrasts general sleeves, braid, and cuffs with enlisted coats, buttons, and belt details.
The cabinet boosts army and navy pay with higher daily allowances for six months of service reducing the need for two years. Extra penny per day per year of war service added. compulsory 0.5 shilling for privates and 0.1 shilling for rated ranks remains. Total Army and Navy allowances rise to 225 million pounds annually, with 5.0 million pounds in the first year.
The dose will clear stomach and bowels of worms and end the child's distress. The powders taste sweet so children will take them. They are natural in composition and may cause vomiting, which signals their active effect rather than unpleasantness.
The Toronto Star reports Canada may hold about SSM60100 in car production this year with purchases near 100,000, about five times 1914 figures. Canada ranks third globally in auto use behind the United States and Britain, reflecting agricultural and industrial use and time savings, though many are utilitarian rather than recreational.
A dialect dialogue shows a worker urged to bustle and pay bills, while another character protests being misled and claims to be lost among four wives. The scene hints at hardship and social humor in rural life.
A damaged readable fragment notes a local item with possible names and places but lacks full context or clear details for a complete event or outcome. Further text needed to identify persons, organizations, dates, or the action described.
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