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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
3
The text argues for German reparations to Allied nations and suggests a line of action including restoring Alsace Lorraine to France and potential reallocation of territories. It references a Hague trial context and calls for compensated justice, with emphasis on enduring peace and creditor-debtor settlements.
Fragmentary report describes a ceremonial sword gift to King Albert during wartime. The artifact, described as cold platinum with precise detailing, travels from Holland to Paris and Brussels for the king. Guards and organizers in Brussels oversee the presentation amid German withdrawal.
Foundation stones for the Hebrew University at Jerusalem were laid in the presence of General Jenhw and representatives of French and Italian detachments. Twelve stones symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel, arranged on a summit facing Jerusalem, with Moab to the east and the Jordan valley in view.
A fragmentary notice notes activity around a farmer and an apple tree with brief dialogue about a stomach ache. Limited readable names suggest rural setting and domestic scene.
The fuel administrator may prohibit or limit anthracite coal use in any building to prevent shortages for large consumers. Private residences using under forty tons annually are exempt. If in public interest, formal orders will be issued through city or town fuel committees with penalties for violations.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a medical cure advertisement or patent remedy. It mentions catarrh care, remedies for later failure, and references to a doctor or company with unclear names and dates. The readable entities are sparse and uncertain.
In the two weeks ending October 1, twenty two new companies were registered in Alberta with aggregate capital around three and a half billion dollars. Among them three are single concerns with canal passages valued at 1.oe SO, re. ol. Registries place two at Calgary and one at New Dayton Alberta.
Fragmentary text promotes Minard's Liniment as a cure for colds and mentions a wartime or camp context with reference to five bushels of wheat sustaining a soldier or family in refuge camps. The readable portions hint at broad claims about medical efficacy and shelter provisions.
A cable from the director-general of aircraft production in Great Britain lauds the efforts to boost spruce and fir timber for aviation. It notes Canadian shipments of 4,50,000 feet of spruce and 1,500,000 feet of fir totaling 6,000,000 feet in four weeks ending September 24 and credits Major Taylor for the rise in output. The message encourages confidence in meeting next year’s aircraft material needs.
To men who live inactive lives. Open air exercise is best for the stomach but sedentary work harms digestion. Parmelee s Vegetable Pills regulate the stomach and liver and restore healthy action. It is wise to keep a pack of the pills on hand.
The Monthly Commercial Letter from the Canadian Bank of Commerce reports improving crop prospects across the Dominion. It notes higher demand for farm labor and general merchandise, strong wheat districts in the prairies, improved fodder and root crop outlook, and large potato surpluses in Manitoba, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Cattle sales surged toward August end, reflecting revised expectations despite earlier poor weather.
In a winter rationing scenario, hoteliers and restaurateurs urge restraint on lighting and fuel use. The coal controller bans excessive displays and urges public cooperation to conserve energy for national needs, while guests are reminded of strict rationing and the aim to balance comfort with duty.
An ad claims Putnam's Corn Extractor removes corns painlessly. It boasts a scientific breakthrough and a simple method that loosens and peels a corn in one solid lump. The price is a quarter and the product is said to be sold everywhere.
The report describes French villages near US troops where wells are deemed unsafe without boiling water. Refusing to boil milk for sick children, an elderly couple offers milk freely, insisting no boiling for their cow. Red Cross workers caution about broader hygiene gaps in primitive regions abroad.
Canada’s 1918 tentative yields show an average of 12.5 bushels per acre for wheat and 16.5 for fall wheat, according to a preliminary crop report. The figures reflect provincial and decennial trends, with year end estimates influenced by seasonal conditions across the country.
An order in council imposes bounties for coyotes two dollars for mature and one dollar for young, for timber wolves ten dollars for mature and five for young, and for cougars fifteen dollars for mature seven fifty for young plus owl bounties. Pelt inspection rules and eligibility details are outlined.
Minard's Liniment credited with a remedy that spurs a new phase in Vancouver's port development as a wheat distributing point. Australian wheat arriving September 17 marks a historic first in Canada with clean separation for shipment.
The article praises French resolve amid German setbacks and Allied warfare reverses. It notes sustained courage at home despite Zeppelin raids and front losses, while criticizing German shifts and warnings of an “American peril.”
Canadian fall weather brings colds and stomach problems to babies and young children. Baby's Own Tablets claim to soothe the stomach regulate fever and break up colds, selling for 25 cents from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario through medicine dealers or mail.
The famed Cat and Fiddle inn on the Cheshire Derbyshire borders, long under threat, has secured a long lease with a noted local chairman who plans to reconstruct the inn. He proposes East-class rooms for motorists and a 20 acre site for shelter facilities, restoring the century old licensed inn.
A wartime quip shows Harry Lauder asking a Highlander about the war’s duration. The Highlander nonchalantly forecasts “Forty years” while the exchange predicts a long fight winding up after more than a year.
A quirky ad claims Sloas’s Liniment relieves a range of pains from sciatic twinges to joint sprains. The text suggests relief outcomes and emphasizes cleanliness and odor tolerance as selling points.
Article discusses a hog feeding system using a bin like schreeder device to reduce waste and ensure proper temperatures for hogs. It notes experiments from Special Wreales No. 15 at Ottawa and a cost around ten dollars, highlighting benefits of tailored feed and less waste.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum criticizing practical politics, saying a promise should not be broken or discarded lightly and stressing the futility of inaction when promises exist. The remark reflects tensions in political integrity and accountability.
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