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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
2
W C Good argues agriculture is a national interest not mere profit for farmers. He compares farming to manufacturing, noting potential deficits if capital gains taxed five cents, and stresses rural life sustains population and food supply. The piece ends with a fragmented dialogue referencing a theory explosion.
The Greater Winnipeg water district plans a settlement eighty miles from Winnipeg with land gifted by the Dominion government and road deviations approved. The provincial government will improve drainage and infrastructure while colonization and agricultural departments assist settler placement and farming. The agricultural college will supply stock and seed, with educational support from the Department of Education. A Birch river bridge and a model school will anchor a 40 acre community center, and a settlement agent will market products via the railroad. Winnipeg will purchase wood cut by settlers.
The Washington Post warns that Germany’s peace proposals are as dangerous as poison gas and as dangerous as submarine attacks. It argues that Allies must not pause their preparations to defeat Germany and insists force should be ready to compel Germany to disgorge its spoils.
A detective spotted two people living as sisters at a Bristol house one wearing a wig. Alfred Goodman Dunn aged four years admitted being a conscientious objector and using a woman’s guise to avoid military service. Dunn and Lillian Fletcher faced charges for failing to report under the National Registration Act. The case was adjourned.
Manitoba’s climate and soils suit horse raising with ample pasture and low production costs. Winters are dry and mild for outdoor wintering, and heavy snowfalls are rare. Demand for draft horses is high, with geldings priced 225 to 300 and mares slightly higher. The province has about 250000 horses, 1200 stallions registered, and total value estimated at 40000000.
The worm exterminator known as Mother Graves offers an affordable option within reach of all buyers and is available at any vorucgist's shop.
The Budapest daily Pesti Paplo reports Hungary bears the heaviest population-adjusted blows among belligerents. Citing government vital statistics, it notes extreme home casualties exceed battlefield losses, with civilian deaths outpacing births by over 13 000 in February and civilian deaths rise massively.
Lord Scarbrough has sold its estate in North Lincolnshire extending over multiple acres. Twenty farms were sold to tenants privately for close to 102000 pounds. The rest of the property sold at auction realized about 39185 pounds with several lots remaining unsold for private disposal.
A V A D recounts wartime hospital days in a Canadian city ward. Sister R tells of a wounded soldier who found hope in a letter from home, saying an old man would work to support him, which moved him to tears in the quiet hours off duty.
The piece condemns autocratic rule, citing German naval mutinies and harsh discipline. It contrasts German conduct with leniency elsewhere and notes the Kaiser's willingness to decree harsh penalties without due process. It laments the attempt to fuel mutiny abroad at New York.
The war kitchen emphasizes saving food materials and diverting concentrated items like wheat beef pork dairy and sugar to allies in France. Eat more affordable alternatives such as chicken fish hare duck and roose dishes while reducing waste and planning meals to fit wartime needs. The guidance stresses Canadian kitchen enforcement and adapting to the unprecedented war.
Fragmentary note mentions manufacturing company, Saree, and timing but lacks clear actions or entities to form a complete news item. No identifiable events, people, or organizations beyond vague references.
An old period ad extols Dr Williams' Pink Pills claimed to nourish blood and restore strength. It asserts blood needs daily nourishment and that pills help appetite, nerves, and energy, urging purchase in boxes for $2.50 from Williams Medicine Co. Brockville, China.
Herbert C. Hoover, his role as food administrator noted, warns that shortages have spurred a vast mushroom of speculation and high living costs. He cites farmers receiving about $1.50 per bushel for wheat while consumer prices reflect over $2.50 for much of the year.
The notice urges Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for bilious headaches and stomach irregularities. Taken as directed they ease head pains by acting on the nerves and blood vessels, helping those troubled by biliousness without suffering.
Douglas Eyre of Onford House Bethnal Green argues overcrowding in Britain. He cites London with thousands living in a single room and a high poverty rate. He argues the country needs hundreds of thousands of new houses and rooms to meet demand.
A wartime exhortation denounces a powerful regime and its aggression, urging free nations to resist domination and defend international law. The piece also promotes Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, claiming long standing trust and rapid relief despite prior failed cures.
The Manitoba agriculture minister discusses obtaining sheep for breeding with Ontario after Canada shows rising interest in sheep farming. Ontario has near its own needs, while U S industry declines. Australians are suggested but rapid methods may import flocks to meet Canadian demand.
Hon W RK Motherwell, minister of agriculture, says the time has come for Saskatchewan dairymen to move ahead. He notes a decade of preparation and declares it is their duty to act now.
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