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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
7
A historical piece argues against burning straw, urging on-farm recycling. It explains straw's fertility value, humus formation, moisture retention, and improved soil structure. It notes straw as feed for horses and cattle, its role in drought resilience, and mentions farmers like C. A. Goss promoting molasses soaking to boost palatability.
A London correspondent notes policewomen act as diplomats within the force. They soothe tense scenes with drunken suspects and aid officers by handling difficult women. Their patrols cover streets, lanes, and railway termini to deter vice and protect youths.
Intrai nt reports from Avricourt in the Oise describe Prince Eitel Friedrich lingering at the Chauteau de Comte Baby d’Avricourt. The Kaiser’s son led a quiet life, wandering with a dog and digging ground in solitude while shells fell nearby, avoiding bombardment by moving furniture and seeking buried treasure.
Ralph Harris reports rapid settlement of the Peace River country with 3500 settlers this year. Mixed farming expands as a northland creamery runs overtime and a 150000 acre wheat belt nears. Sheridan Lawrence yielded 10000 bushels of wheat last year, selling for 195 a bushel, with a 300 acre current crop. The region hosts 75 school districts and several churches as Harris plans western lecturing.
A war correspondent recalls a remarkable act of bravery by an artillery officer who, under heavy shelling and thick weather, crawled to a shell hole near the German lines. He used a telephone and line to observe ice conditions and directed fire, remaining exposed to control his battery.
Large-scale mouse infestation ravages vast Australian farming areas. Officials and farmers press the federal government for action as millions of rodents devastate stored wheat and threaten wartime logistics. In Sheep Hills Victoria seven tons of mice were killed recently with little effect on numbers.
A German battalion attacked a French graduating class near Mount Cornillet as they prepared for final exercises. The graduates repelled the assault in under two minutes, killing over 200 Germans and taking four wounded prisoners. Several graduates earned decorations, signaling a bold infantry tactics demonstration by the French students.
Reports indicate a surge of thefts across Germany with increased crop and livestock losses in rural areas. Farmers face frequent depredations of field produce and cattle roaming insecure meadows, prompting concern among communities and authorities.
Eastern nations study fly behavior and use blue light blocking curtains. Arabs apply light wash while Japanese hang blue glass curtains to let air and light in but trap flies, preventing reentry.
An incomplete, jagged line hints at a personal memo or zine draft. The fragment mentions improvised content and a recurring voice, though details are unclear and no concrete events or names are readable.
A county district registrar in Virginia describes a scene where a person asks if exemption applies. The account highlights the tension around declarations and the role of officials in handling exemptions amid uncertain proceedings.
A brief exchange shows Mrs. Barton addressing her small daughter with a firm statement, the daughter answering yes, and a remark about not speaking to her, reported by the New York Times.
A chaotic wartime summary discusses Romania's entry into the conflict, its initial missteps, and alleged German manipulation. It notes Bucharest's bombardment, Russian hesitations, and claims of betrayal by Petrograd forces, with commentary on Mackensen and the German army's advances.
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