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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
The piece hails England’s resolve under tremendous military pressure. It salutes the indomitable spirit and vows faith and glory for the country. It asks for Allied support and belief as England stands firm, hoping for a sweep of ancient wrongs and victory in battle.
A mother endorses Baly's Own Baby Tablets as a mild effective laxative for constipation colic colds and simple fevers. Mrs Saluste Pell tier of St Damas dis Aulonies Quebec recommends keeping a box in every home. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for four cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The Springhad Republican argues Great Britain imposes drastic measures including drafting men to age sixty and withdrawing workers. the piece urges Americans to end squabbles and rapidly support the war through fighting, building ships, and buying bonds, noting Britain’s sacrifices as Russia withdraws and America lags behind.
Manitoba Department of Agriculture plans to expand breaking land to raise wheat output. Hon. Valentine Winkler states the program targets increasing wheat production from five hundred to one thousand bushels per acre, hoping 2500 acres added will lift yields by about 20 bushels per acre. The plan includes federal cost sharing for the project.
An old newspaper fragment describes a conductoress on an English street car arguing with a rider over fare. The ad then touts Parmelees Vegetable Pills as a superior liver regulator for irregular habits and digestive disturbances.
An essay argues that English readers are mostly women and that men read little, mostly detective or sentimental works. It criticizes male readers who pretend to read nothing or proudly deny reading novels, calling such attitudes ignorant and patronizing.
A humorous sketch describes social annoyances from people who cling to you on sidewalks to those who chatter when you wish to be quiet. It lampoons the clash of punctual talkers and reluctant listeners and hints that such nuisances will find their comeuppance in time.
Lac Benchette presents Lac St. Jean Co. notice of a patient named M. Joseph Larouche who suffered two years from muscle cramps headaches and rheumatic pains. After trying a doctor he found relief with two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and urges publication of his recovery. The advertisement asserts kidney illness underlies many ailments including rheumatism laryngitis dropsy backache and heart disease.
A weekly Sun debate argues that inflating farm land values is not proven by comparing current prices to past levels. It notes that true prosperity lies in profit per unit of output rather than headline value increases and urges using per unit profitability as the real measure.
Alfred Rochay of Roxton Pond Hotel and Livery Stables lauds Minard Linient, calling it the best medicine for his family and stables after years of use. The testimonial is a proprietor’s personal endorsement to Minard's Listment Co. Ltd.
The Chicago Post describes a three act melodrama with the villain succeeding in act two and the hero nearly perishing by train or bomb. Act three returns to comic resolution as the villain finally gets his. The quotation frames Hinac and Viec as commentators on the plot’s progression.
The speaker recalls a former boss and notes two testimonials were provided. He recalls the boss saying one man was among the best the firm had produced, reflecting on the high regard within the company.
A humorous skit by Benjamin Franklin proposing time shifts to save candles is described. The text recounts his dawn observation that sunrise light could replace candlelight and estimates Parisian savings, highlighting Franklin's pride in this practical economic idea and its modern reception.
The naval department summary reports Canada's fish market value in 1917 rose by over 12 million dollars year over year. British Columbia gained 810 thousand, Nova Scotia 600 thousand, Ontario 200.9 thousand, driven by higher catches of whitefish cod and mackerel despite some declines.
Two German agents landed by submarine on the Greek coast were captured and executed. The early war era saw U boat espionage as a common tactic, with several such spy cases recorded.
Dr. Grahams Hell argues alcohol could replace dwindling fuels, citing wood alcohol from sawdust and cornstalks as clean, efficient options. He envisions annual alcohol crops offsetting exhaustions and a shift in machinery to harness the weed as power. A Medicines ad touts Tir Thomas Electric Oil as versatile for ailments and injuries.
The Bible Society issues a pocket edition of the Gospel of St. Mark pairing the Gospel of French on one page with its English translation on the facing page. This dual language format aims to assist soldiers and readers in engaging Bible study more readily.
A stern reminder from the Philadelphia Ledger that much more Americans have died in France than in the Spanish American War, underscoring the gravity of the current conflict and the losses suffered by service members.
A returned prisoner recounts his 1914 capture and long imprisonment in German camps. He details hunger, abuse, bayonet coercion, and stories of the Red Cross and commandant attitudes, contrasting brutal conditions with the relief of reaching Switzerland. Implies enduring trauma and lasting anti German sentiment.
The Tangier Times dispatch to the London Times reveals a German plot to oust French and Spanish influence in Morocco. It proposed that with a German victory in France a tribal revolution erupt in Morocco. The plan included massacres of allied subjects and a pro German sultan to govern Morocco declaring independence.
The Standard Flour Handmade bread in Cana da halted March 15 under Canada food board rules. Only standard war flour two percent coarser than ordinary may be used for bread going forward.
The New York World notes that U. S. Grant invited Robert E Lee in camp recently. It adds that the grandchild and grandnephew of two famous generals entered the new army from civilian life, neither being a professional soldier, a contrast a Prussian Junker might find hard to grasp.
A young man known for provoking a mule at a farm vanished in puzzling fashion. Neighbors recall his odd behavior until a hole in the roof exposed his escape route, leaving authorities to investigate the unexplained disappearance.
A short dialogue features a small boy claiming a unique skill. He asserts he can read his own writing better than anyone else, eliciting a quiet moment of pride. The line highlights literacy and self-confidence in a simple schoolyard exchange.
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