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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
The French wartime wheat crop is reported as large and of high quality by the wheat control authority. Private estimates suggest total 1918 wheat output around 25 percent above typical prewar levels, with 1917 and 1918 figures dipping compared with 1914 totals.
A Windsor victory celebration at the Royal Albert Institute featured claims about Kaiser era espionage. The speaker alleged the presence of Herr Sten fe a notorious German spy among London visitors and tied it to royal honors and autocratic meddling.
A murky text argues Belgium must gain full independence from German pressure, seeking freedom to determine policy and defend itself. It emphasizes Walloon and Belgian unity, the role of major powers, and the need for lasting guarantees to preserve sovereignty.
An old advertisement promotes The Dr Williams Medicine Co tablets claiming they keep the stomach and bowels working to prevent colds. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order 25 cents per box. Brockville Ontario origin.
The Canadian Madrid Railway announces tourist trains with compartments observation bars and deluxe services for east and west routes. Tickets sold for stay days with five dollar extensions. Imperial Limited to Mogtres and Train-Canada to Toronto. Consult nearest CR agent for details. Asthma ad urges Kennedy remedy by Dr J D Kelhow.
The text critiques Britain and its people, noting James Meek's impressions of hunted groups and a judge delivering sentence. It uses harsh imagery to describe national mood, claiming the average man distrusts elites and laments England's perceived moral decay.
Saskatchewan producers push for public stockyards as rapid livestock growth shifts marketing from Winnipeg to local facilities. Northern districts back new yards and handling services in Saskatoon with a proposed company capitalized at 130000, largely funded by farmers.
The first shipment of Alberta cattle for the annual shows moved last week. Six bulls and heifers were sent to Kansas City from Crossfield, Alberta. The stock will be shown first at the International Stock Show in Chicago, highlighting premier Canadian northwest breeding.
A Manitoba farm at St. Eustache stands among the province’s top modern operations with large buildings, storage, and high six-figure bank balance. A telegraph note mentions wealth tied to farming, while an unrelated ad promotes Parmelec's Vegetable Pills as a sleep restorative remedy for indigestion and mental worry.
A Melbourne Argus summary notes India lacked a British garrison before territorial units trained and equipped. It questions if an insurrection or rising could threaten a tyrannical government, suggesting only a few eager or predatory schemers might exploit instability.
The ad claims Catarrh Cure by Cheney & Co promises relief for catarrh through cleansing the blood and improving general health. It asserts the product is sold by druggists for 75 cents and targets a broad age range.
The article recalls pivotal meetings between French and German leaders, from Foch with German emissaries in a railway car to Napoleon with the king of Prussia at a cottage near Sedan. It contrasts Thiers and Favre signing away Alsace Lorraine with Bismarck’s sharper portrayal of Prussia’s power and republican Paris’s rebukes.
Waverly municipality at Theresa Sask seeks to require sowing seed grain on summer fallow or a second crop to secure aid for another year. The department of agriculture welcomed the move but noted exceptions for new breaking and possible seed allocations for poor land.
A man recounts a past dispute about club evenings with a friend. He recalls his wife objecting two years ago, then clarifies he has since changed his wife. The exchange hints at evolving personal relationships and social expectations.
A woman staying at a Florida hotel entered the hall in a dressing gown late at night and asked the night clerk for water. She received a glass of water and carried it upstairs, then returned minutes later for another glass. The exchange prompted a frightened reaction from nearby staff.
A Boston Transcript item notes a barber deducts a cent per cut prompting a playful exchange about a man leaving with a dime won. The piece also mentions Holloway's Corn Cure as a remedy for corns.
Strong interest exists in Southern Saskatchewan for a gas producing power plant near Estevan to supply light and power to Regina Moose Jaw Weyburn and surrounding municipalities. The project envisions coal beds nearby and a plant costing about 1 620 000 dollars with a 9 000 kilowatt capacity.
The exchange notes a London tit who has adapted to long flights and now experiences cravings for worms and bird seed, illustrating a bird’s natural dietary shift with extended travel.
A conference is being called by Hon. T. A. Crerar to formulate national plans for Canada’s live stock industry after peace. Leading Canadian livestock men and packers are invited to discuss restoring normal commerce and boosting breeding stock imports as war restrictions ease. The event signals a move toward a broader, sounder industry.
The medical officer notes height and chest measurements then proceeds to the scales. The raw recruit responds with a playful riff Do re mi as the test continues.
The new fish oil industry at Prince Rupert British Columbia reports its first tan car production from the Tucks Inlet plant. The oil, shipped east, will undergo refining to meet food demands in Canada and the United States, while boosting overall demand for economy.
The piece describes immense worry among leaders, with many failing to maintain vitality. It notes dieting and exercise as aids, but claims Dr. Chase's Nerve Food helps those unable to recover, urging readers to seek genuine products through listed dealers.
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