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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text recalls wartime scenes with bombs and soldiers, referencing Britain and overseas trade in precious stones. The passage touches on industry, war impact, and postwar outlook with scattered names and numbers.
The article describes kelp harvesting along the Pacific coast south of the Canadian line. Big mowing machines cut top kelp beds for quays and coastal waters, aiding wartime needs. Kelp yields chemicals like acetone and potash for smokeless powder and war materials, with barrel-like vats, fermentation, and processing for industrial use.
The Kaiser once claimed war was the ultimate business, with gains far exceeding manufacturing and trade. The piece notes such thinking misled the public about wars against Austria, Denmark, and France, and argues this current war must prove it cannot be profitable or justified.
A garbled report notes industrial losses and a protest from residents of Petrograd about damage or shortages. It mentions Brest and a claim of communist involvement, reflecting wartime unrest and economic strain.
The text recalls Elizabeth Foster later known as Mother Goose, linked to the Old South Church in Boston. It notes her marriage to Isaac Goose in 1665, children and grandchildren, and that her rhymes were published by her son-in-law Thomas Fleet in 1716. Mother Goose died in 1757 at age ninety two.
The advertisement claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills retain strength and freshness when carried anywhere. It asserts many pills lose potency over time, but Parmelee's pills stay effective and are long lasting.
Cardinal Mercier of Belgium speaks against German conduct in the war. He describes shattered families, collapsed commerce, ruined industry, and mass unemployment. He laments widespread poverty and inaction, urging humanity and truth amid ongoing horror.
A bold claim that Putnam's Extractor removes corns by touch with two drops. The advertisement promises immediate relief as the corn is pulled out with ease and the roots and pain disappear. Available at drug stores.
Wartime bread and pasta rely heavily on wheat and substitutes. In France 52 percent of the diet was bread and wheat products before the war, with home baking uncommon. War years reduced adaptability to substitutes, though some weeks now allow limited bread. Italy faces cereal shortages and policy aims to boost 1918 wheat, barley, and rye crops, shifting toward rice in macaroni and other dishes.
The Dominion horticulturist explains biennial vegetables require two seasons to seed and must be stored over winter for replanted seed next spring. Familiar examples include beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, parsnips, onions, and turnips. Proper selection ensures seeds grown in Canada match imported seed in purity and characteristics.
The Dominion government office in Vancouver will oversee platinum purchases. This move benefits Canadians who previously sold most of their products in the United States.
A damaged snippet shows garbled text with unclear names and places. The fragment lacks coherent facts or context to determine a proper event, date, or participants.
A fragment describes women at home during wartime enduring nervous strain and fatigue. It notes exhaustion and efforts to cope under stress, reflecting a household war experience and impact on daily life.
A wartime passage describes a difficult voyage toward Berlin, noting damaged roads and rails from fighting. A speaker envisions American bombers striking Berlin at two, hoping to end the war by three o'clock, with peace anticipated as the war concludes.
An old advertisement warns against greasy ointments for eczema pimples and blotches. It claims skin troubles arise from blood impurities and promotes Dr Williams Pills as a internal cure to purify blood and improve complexion.
A cryptic police-like note describes Fifteen Feet in Width production and Lees of the British ace versal, noting only those units actually manufactured meet a standard. The statement hints at the auto mail system and a wider agreement on lees apace amid industry tensions.
A Canadian commented to Kent that Gelds are hardly adequate. The remark implies tension over value or quality in trade or currency exchanges. No further context is provided.
The passage traces Ferdinand Foch’s career from artillery officer to brigadier general and commander at Nancy in World War I. It notes his promotions, teaching at the Ecole de Guerre, and leadership of French forces in 1914 15, highlighting his influence on offensive doctrine and the war effort.
Fragmentary OCR note references broad enforcement power and full legal authority. It mentions authorities and legal framework but lacks concrete names, dates, or case details. The readable text emphasizes official power and compliance requirements amid unsettled context.
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