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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
7
A raspy account argues farmers push higher yields at any cost and even murder cattle for meat and leather to boost production. It warns of food shortages, systemic illness, and calls for ending profiteering and constraining war supporters who push such policies.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses German aims on maritime freedom and control of the sea. It references support for keeping access to the coast and extending naval reach, with mentions of Belgium and national policy during wartime. The text appears as a translated or garbled wartime opinion on naval strategy and sea lanes.
In a House of Commons briefing Sir Eric Geddes reports German submarine losses over the last quarter rival those of 1916, with 40 to 80 percent of subs in the North Sea Arctic and Atlantic sunk since the war began. He calls for new shipyards and a shift to merchant ship repairs while stressing naval priorities.
Writs issued call for a crucial election on December 7 with nomination on November 19 for all constituencies except Yukon. Yukon nomination is December 6 and polling January 28. writs returnable February 27, 1918. Parliament to assemble soon after polling. house to total 230 members vs 223 previously. Military and female relatives vote expanding franchise.
German forces in East Africa retreat under joint Belgian and British pressure. They withdraw from the age district and retire east of Mabenge after combined operations by Allied colonial troops.
The text reflects Nehemiah’s sorrowful response to Jerusalem’s ruins, his prayer to God in fasting and mourning, and parallels with biblical examples of repentance. It emphasizes humility, fervent supplication, and steadfast zeal as models for believers facing distress and spiritual renewal.
The text presents partial phrases about David and Artax and suggests themes of waiting, trusting, and obedience. Names are fragmentary and unclear, with no verifiable events or context to confirm a specific historical incident.
A US transport was torpedoed but remained afloat and reached a foreign port. The incident prompted a Navy Department statement issued by Secretary Dan.
Descriptions of renewed Italian defense as German forces push forward. Cadorna’s plan aims to halt the attack at key rivers Tagliamento or Piave while allies prepare decisive resistance. Italian losses mount but army strength remains intact as the crisis deepens.
A report describes another strike on German factories at Kaielerauven in Hevaria. Two groups attacked the town as a raid was carried out and damages were claimed.
An old advertisement fragment describes Copenhagen chewing tobacco with references to low cost and practical use. The text hints at a user-friendly product with emphasis on economy and bite, mentioning leaf quality and mouth placement. The readable portion remains sparse and suggestive of a period tobacco promo.
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