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Newspaper
Lawson Post
Location
Lawson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
3
A fragmentary item notes women seeking relief from weakness by following remedies linked to Dr. Hardstun and Mrs. Mannlou. It suggests preparations promising appetite gain, vitality, and improved health, with claims of restoring strength to pale or ailing women through tonics and pills.
The article discusses Allied leverage over Germany via shipping and supply chains. It notes how Britain’s control of wool and wood markets, plus copper and oil imports, shapes Germany’s wartime capacity. It highlights the reliance on South American, U.S., and British-friendly suppliers and the strategic impact on German industry and war effort.
A translated speech argues the United States and allies can wield economic sanctions as a weapon to compel Germany and Britain toward disarmament. It contends that shared gold, labor, and resources could force a civilized peace, organizing an international tribunal to judge crimes, and linking future war costs to budgets and trade.
G Wells imagines a dire alternative to disarmament with ironclads mass air raids and blocked sea and land transit. He argues for a League of Peace and pressing Germany into a lasting settlement to prevent global catastrophe.
Major K Rhinehart of the Mineola aviation field flies almost daily to transact official business and returns to Long Island by evening. Cities and towns are asked to designate landing tracts for repairs and fuel depots, with fields stocked to replenish supplies and restitution from the cola field.
A regional leader reflects on four years of war with Germany and Austria, noting patriotic resolve and sacrifices. He concedes weariness yet asserts Allied strength rising as Russia defection fades, and U S forces bolster the fight toward a just end in a broader defense of democracy.
In a columnist tone the piece notes a shift from the "every man for himself" creed to democratic solidarity. It celebrates shared labor across classes, unlabeling menial work and making each person a keeper of others, lauding a year of quiet progress toward a more cooperative society.
Reports show a huge slaughter of dairy cows in Europe due to beef scarcity and limited forage. Commissions study importing American dairy cattle for postwar shipment. Authorities predict millions of cows exported after the war, boosting dairy prices and prompting farmers to expand herds now for future gains.
A fragment notes a teacher harshly criticizing a student attempt at arithmetic while a parent named Willie reacts by saying her help is unwanted. The dialogue implies tense classroom friction and a plea for independence in math work.
The note reports progress on economizing efforts with a positive tone. It mentions expenses slowed from running to a walk and signals ongoing resolution without specific dates or figures.
The Von prefix signals privilege either hereditary or bestowed for meritorious service. Though once tied to feudal or military status, many commoners including industrial captains, scientists, financiers, and artists also earned the honor. The title often ends with the holder’s death.
Britain relies on rationing and careful use of resources as foods run scarce. The eye witness describes widespread kitchen gardens and volunteers growing crops, while people curb waste and accept limited portions of bread, sugar, and meat in daily meals.
The piece critiques German cultural morality amid Nietzschean and fascist currents, noting shifts in religious and philosophical authority. It discusses the idea that Christian fidelity is the strongest form of corruption and warns of misused modern Germanist doctrine shaping public life and media.
The article discusses Canadian emigration barriers affecting marriages between locals and Canadians. Authorities in London and Dominion officials reject many applications, often citing age limits and wartime restrictions. Women over forty face long waits, delaying plans to join husbands or start new homes in Canada.
A contract for twenty four wooden steamers in North Vancouver British Columbia remains not placed at a shopping yard. The ships will be 3500 tons each and larger than a previous British Columbia fleet built under prior contracts. The work will use rolls from the province to assemble the required frames and descriptions and begin soon after funds are arranged.
In a remote woodland a massive tree was shattered when a hidden blast from a wasp nest vented outward. The force tore bark, exposed the wood, and sparked a violent collapse that killed an observer. Expert notes suggest the explosion stemmed from rapid vaporization inside the tree. The incident, witnessed by John Horvough, remains a stark reminder of hidden dangers in quiet forests.
Frustrated garbled OCR renders a wartime royal address by King George V. The fragment references Britain and empire, Australasia, and a call for unity, with scattered phrases about war aims, national welfare, and the connection between past and present. The text includes half legible lines about loyalty to the Crown and opposition to disunity.
Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites travelers arriving in Stockholm reporting cholera deaths in Petrograd and widespread outbreak across Burnet regions. The report notes numerous fatalities among residents as the disease spreads.
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