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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
Canada imposes 10 percent substitute flour use from July 1 and 20 percent from July 15 as wheat supplies tighten. Bakers and households adapt with bran, corn meal, rolled oats, and other substitutes. prices and distribution shift.
Late V Rhondda cites a dire forecast of food shortages in Britain due to blockade threats. Commentary urges renewed efforts to provide food for mothers and children amid the ongoing wartime strain.
Article credits Allied air forces with hampering German offensives on the Western Front. It notes speedy modern aircraft and skilled pilots harassing enemy lines, destroying transports and dumps, and disrupting concentrations of troops. It stresses timetable driven advances and the impact of air power on spring fighting.
A Hartford Courant critique denounces the conscientious objector as a cowardly figure who avoids risk while reaping benefits. The piece condemns self serving motives and likens objectors to lifeboat watchers who refuse to help. It argues such individuals harm society by extracting gains without bearing burdens.
The Note book of an Intelligence Officer reports that Britain’s proposed national song The Hymn of Hate is favored by some as a bold anthem. It notes memories of Yankee Doodle and hints at historical echoes of conflict, with a tense reaction from readers and critics alike.
An anniversary issue of The Grain Growers' Guide notes Western Canada’s 1916 crop expansion across wheat flax and coarse grains. Production rises from 1901 baselines to multi‑million exports, with soaring storage and lake shipping capacity and forecast continued strong yields despite poor June weather.
Cooperative cattle and horse associations in Oregon and Washington report 1917 membership of 2,500 to 3,000 stockmen representing over 100,000 head of cattle. They have laws restricting open-range sire access to purebred beef sires and vote on breeds and purchases. Community breeding has raised beef quality and quantity across the two states with ongoing shipments of registered sires to Washington Okanogan and plans for more purebred stock.
A fragment reflecting on German behavior mentions a submarine captain not stabbing a helpless person, praising humane conduct as illustrative of Germany’s reputation in the civilized world. The note appears in an obscure journal fragment.
A letter from a Salvation Army girl near the France front describes shelling and dugouts near her billet, detailing risks and a dugout shelter. A second note to an officer explains hut routines serving cocoa and food, asking for paper books graphophone records and donations to keep the hut welcoming for soldiers. The writer notes being seven kilometres from the front.
A fragment claims German Crown Prince Henry acted as a spy during a British motor tour in 1913. It alleges he photographed sites and carried a German secret-service chief in disguise, using a car loaned to travel from London to Aberdeen while posing as a roadside tourist.
The New York Times criticizes the Kaiser as vain and hypocritical, noting his grandiose self-praise and promises. It argues his sacred duties mask a grim present for Germany and questions how long the people will endure the delusive rhetoric.
Flight Commander D S C recalls a North Sea rescue performed by a homing pigeon. After four days adrift and seaplane damage, the bird carried crucial messages that led to the rescue by H M S. The pigeon died upon delivering the final message, earning praise as a gallant gentleman.
Count Roon outlines a German peace program demanding annexations and restitution. Key points include Belgium under autonomy, Flanders independence, coast annexation, Briey basin, Lorraine regions, and colonies back to Germany. Britain to cede naval bases, Gibraltar to Spain, return Egypt and Suez Canal to Turkey, and pay war costs. France and Belgium to stay occupied at their expense until terms are fulfilled.
A manager at the abattoir quips about using every by product while the foreman questions feeding the consumer. Washington tar notes a casual exchange on waste and price in a historic machine OCR fragment.
A British committee weighs dog rationing as food scarcity drives owners to destroy pets. Estimates place the UK dog population between four and five million with fear some animals already destroyed to conserve resources.
A Canadian war records office report praises timely efforts in England to document mobilization and battles. It notes photo and film projects, a tabloid history, parcel archives from regiments, a warehouse move, and plans for books, stories, and handbooks to illuminate Canadian actions and honors for home readers.
The Canada board plans to provide Farina for feeding young children during summer. Grocers and druggists may place orders through the food door to supply Farina for talus or sanitarias. Retailers must undertake not to supply this food except under prescribed by the food ber.
Discourse at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers session in Moose Jaw urged establishing cattle feeding points across the province and called for legislative action. Delegates backed greater farmer cooperation and sought legislation benefiting producers. resolutions urged farmers to destroy coarse feed each year.
The Canada food board announces licenses now operative covering dealers in foodstuff including wholesale bakers and retail butchers grain merchants flour makers and packers. Provisions apply to manufacturers retailers and public eating places with licensed operations.
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