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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
8
Incomprehensible OCR passage references Bale Dreslere AS CO and a secure liberation in Paris. Text shows garbled names, scattered phrases about power, government, and possible offers or wars, but contains no clear events or outcomes to summarize.
Vague OCR fragments mention Washington Diphtheria and English years ago. References to parish, London, guests, and village news suggest a local curiosity piece about a retirement and social scene with unclear details.
Germany losing pirate ships at four a week since January. Hrntich navy destroyed about twice as many German submarines as in the whole of 1914. Estimated 1916 submarine losses around 75, with total tonnage greatly reduced by anti submarine actions. Vancouver World reports lower weekly losses than in April during the peak campaign.
The article lauds Canada as a growing power in World War I, highlighting self government, robust trade networks, and a responsive banking system. It notes migration from the United States, the Canadian Pacific railway reach, abundant land for settlement, and strong Anglo Canadian ties bolstering production and irrigation research.
Senator George G. Foster proposes using experimental farms as training stations for returned soldiers resuming agricultural work. The idea has broad support and already sees pilots at Ste. Anne de Bellevue and near the Ontario college, with arrangements to accommodate retried soldiers.
A Tokyo magazine proofreader found the issue number 40 000 printed as 39 000 in an English magazine. An interpreter queried how such a mix up could occur, and the copy editor replied that 39 000 would be nearer the correct figure.
The writer compares conscientious objectors to Germans, accusing both of egotism and self centeredness. He questions belief in non resistance amid widespread doubt and reflects on the puzzling attitudes fueling wartime tensions and moral debates.
Readable parts reference a ship and a Saturday night event but lack coherent names, places, or actions to form a factual card. The fragmentary OCR prevents a confident summary or sourcing of specific entities.
The 24 hour leased wire service from Halifax to Victoria is welcomed as a useful link across vast distances. It connects eastern and western interests, helps farmers understand eastern conditions, and keeps manufacturing better informed of western happenings. Industrial Canada notes the subsidy may reflect protectionist aims but sees broad benefit for national unity and common good.
The Hatt Volksblatt recounts Inspector Stertz of Leitskau using a harsh temper to attack a group of young female workers. He kicked an eleven year old girl repeatedly, causing her to lose consciousness and die from the injuries in a tragic incident at a turnip transplanting site.
Major Robert Middlemiss discusses progress of blinded Canadians at St Dunstans school for the blind in Britain. He notes most of the 3 Canadians blinded in the war are re educated for civil life and finding work in roles such as newspaper work, masseurs, stenographers, dictaphone operators, and insurance men.
A London Times editorial argues there can be no compromise or mediation in the war. It states both sides seek total victory to end the German threat and warns any peace scheme would invite a renewed conflict on a larger scale.
The Noble Foundation of Nobleford Alberta sold part of its Barons farm for 90 dollars per acre. The buyer is a local man familiar with regional conditions. The sale signals strong land value in Alberta following last year’s wheat yield record.
War dispatch from France details Canadian role beyond Currie’s troops. Canadians serve as naval officers, flying personnel, railway troops, dockmasters, and quartermasters in British operations, expanding across ports, lines, and supply chains while aiding engineers and transports. The piece highlights diverse Canadian leadership and labor from Nova Scotia to Ontario and the Pacific coast.
The Winnipeg Grain Exchange reports that out of 4173 wheat lots inspected 230 were No 1 hard and 3029 were northern grade. The note calls this the largest share of high grade wheat seen in years.
An advertisement touts Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco for discreet use in the mouth. It claims no chewing is required, a pinch sits between lip and gum, and a cool after taste remains. The product is described as made from high flavored leaf and sold in small grains. It calls itself economical.
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