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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a fast remedy for catarrh and related ills including bronchitis and sore throat. It claims rapid throat relief through a swallowed solution, with a two month treatment guarantee and availability from a Kings Fon seller.
The article traces gas warfare from ancient examples such as Greek fire and medieval explosive mixtures to modern concepts. It notes Allied and German experiences, mask effectiveness, and dangers of premature removal. It mentions U S investigations and debates over chemical weapons during early conflicts.
A dated wartime report describes poison gas shells and gas mask equipment used by both sides. It notes the brutal effects on civilians and soldiers, including choking bronchial damage, swelling eyelids, and fatal outcomes, with descriptions of respirators and protective gear.
The first preliminary crop bulletin shows Canada’s total area sown to grain and hay rising by 9 percent from last year. Wheat and oats leads the gains with record sown areas. spring wheat acreage up markedly across provinces including Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
In a small western town the Teo brothers run a wool barter business. One brother converts at a revival and persuades the other to join the church, but Jake hesitates because the business still requires someone to weigh the wool.
A Toronto Globe summary argues that aviation advances may shorten the war. It notes heavy Allied losses in cities like Cologne and Darmstadt but limited reach to Berlin and other capitals. It cites bomber and fighter plane growth, new monor planes, and rising Allied air superiority as the likely decisive factor.
The July 1 reform requires all nonworking men in the United States to engage in war work or be drafted. General Crowder announces the plan to seize laborers in various civilian roles including waiters, bartenders, hotel staff, clerks, and other service workers to join the war effort.
Mrs Gabb reads in a newspaper that a wealthy Western man left a half million dollars to the woman who declined his marriage twenty years ago. Mr Gabb calls it a mean remark as he quotes the Inquirer.
The twelfth annual convention of the Western Canada Irrigation Association will be held in Nelson, BC, July 23. Speakers include Don H. Bark, chief of the MRI investigation branch of the Pacific Railway, and prominent figures from prairie provinces. The event promises hospitality and talks on life studies for pioneers and their families amid mountain and lake settings.
Delegates from British Columbia and beyond gathered for a Western Canada Irrigation Association meeting with speakers on irrigation, marketing, water rights, and dry farming. Notable participants included Prof F Clement, A L McCulloch, and Hon R Motherwell, with plans to invite U.S. experts and entertain Nelson by summer.
An old resident recalls a night in the rural village inn where he enjoyed meals and conversation. The magistrate questions his account as a single local constable must corroborate details. A court scene unfolds amid accusations and cautious testimony.
The article discusses mutton production and breeding across Canada and the United States. It notes grafting and feeding practices, price records, and the potential for rapid improvement in sheep fattening through new feeding methods and canal irrigation projects, with expert commentary on future prospects.
The article notes the newest Zeppelin can travel at about a hundred miles per hour and is so fast that navigating by landmarks is impractical. Crews determine position via wireless communication from their home base and keep quiet while transmitting to Germany.
The piece argues for a network of employment offices in every town and village to allow farmers to file applications and to enable parties to meet and collaborate. It notes Canada taking initiative in this matter as timely.
A local appeal urges 15 to 19 year olds to join a farm service program this summer. The effort seeks about 200 young volunteers to support agricultural work and help with wartime shortages.
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