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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
7
A terse exchange reveals a sergeant testing a man for a clerical role. The private claims to be the best candidate, while the sergeant probes background and honesty.
The article notes many medicines include alcohol but claims an alcohol free oil offers superior preventive and healing power. It asserts no medicinal oil matches this oil’s effectiveness.
The southern hemisphere wheat area is up 105 percent from 1916 benchmarks with 15 percent gains in grey ear crops in 1917, while Canada reports a 4 percent decline. France benefits from deep snow cover protecting seedlings, and Tunisia along with Italy report widespread winter sowings. Japan faces unfavorable weather affecting forecasts.
A fragmented message appears to request a mortar battery recruitment or experience. It references seeing a unit, a possible desire to join, and uncertainty about suitability. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Limited readable text hints at a discussion of stage writing and names. The fragment mentions Niven and hensings in a nonspecific, unclear context with no definite event, date, or location to confirm a clear report.
A fragmentary wartime reflection evokes a free people heeding a duty amid the crisis. The voice considers sacrifice beyond occupation and links resolve to London’s spirit, noting the broader impact on trades and the postwar order.
An old reader advertises a home remedy promising instant removal of corns by scraping with fingers and a “treezone” solution. The piece warns against infection and lockjaw from improper trimming and urges consulting a druggist for safe practice.
The Toronto Star editorial urges an immediate shift to broad plowing to raise production. It argues for placing a large area under the plow now and stresses practical action over general talk about production.
A nostalgic ad style note touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a safe remedy for children troubled by worms. The fragment also contains unrelated garbled text and a quoted remark about education by Kenneth Richmond.
Readers debate the long standing anti English bias in American discourse during wartime. The piece questions whether criticism of Great Britain is justified given Britain’s sacrifices and the Hohenzollern threat, noting Canada’s wartime example and seeking open discussion.
A wartime observer argues London defenses are more complete than Paris for air attacks. He notes London’s coastline landmarks and river approaches aid guidance of enemy bombing runs, while Paris lacks similar conspicuous targets. He adds London bears immunity earlier but Paris faces tougher attack conditions.
A fragmented wartime article argues honey as a profitably expanding industry. It notes honey’s food value similar to sugar and its wide uses, urging beekeeping as a path to staple food status if seasons cooperate. It stresses commercial potential and small scale viability with modest effort.
The readable lines hint at a discussion of Ireland and spiritual essence, mentioning possession and the seal underlying religion and beliefs. The passage appears as a disjointed excerpt with incomplete phrases and numerous typographical errors.
A veteran recounts air raids over Britain, noting 67 enemy aircraft sighted at once and the presence of mines in the channel. He recalls the Zeppelin threat, the difficulty of outrunning airships, and the peril from submarines near contested waters during earlier campaigns.
The passage condemns certain words as obsolete while praising vigilance against threats. It cites a speech before St David's Society of New York urging steadfast peace terms only if they guarantee victory. The text then extols Parmelee's Vegetable Salud and its claimed digestive benefits amid broader wartime rhetoric.
Fragmented OCR text discusses American Jews potentially serving in the British Army for Palestine. Mentions war context and defense of a Jewish homeland, with unclear names or dates due to damaged source.
A historical notice describes seasonal illness and germ spread as spring approaches. It warns of symptoms such as headaches and fatigue and suggests tonics to boost the body, aiming to prepare households for the seasonal sickness.
A fragmentary note shows a passenger asking for a seat and addressing a streetcar crew. The speaker requests a preferred seat while referencing a new observer or eye stander, signaling discomfort and a demand for courtesy. The text captures a brief exchange in a transit setting.
Mrs Cole Lord promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy for childhood ailments. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont offers boxes by mail at 7 cents each.
Officials report Western Canada will cultivate the largest acreage ever as all provinces plan major increases in food production. Ontario and Quebec push regional organization and wheat and meat production. Atlantic provinces aim for self sufficiency in grains. Alberta focuses on seed supplies and land tenancies. Manitoba mirrors these plans with broad mobilization and labor deployment.
Canadian troops returning from battle report hardship and tension after occupation duties. Journeys home reveal strain, discomfort, and uncertainty as they adjust to civilian life and democratic ideals.
Missing or garbled OCR text prevents a clear summary. The readable bits show no verifiable events, names, or places to anchor a valid news item.
A British trawler defeated a submarine in rough seas. The crew watched as a periscope appeared briefly and the trawler scraped past the sub, one crewman nearly soaked by splashing water while others leaned over to fire a pitchfork-like tool. The submarine withdrew then the trawler escaped unscathed.
A fragment discusses perceived price rises and compares American cost of living to local goods. It mentions prunes at $1.25 per five, a box of cereal at $1.25, and coal priced at $125 a ton, with reference to wartime prices and American imports. The text includes stray phrases about Minard's Liniment and unnamed visitors.
The readable lines describe an unclear dialogue about peace and a street car. Key phrases reference a toned down confidence and a vague plea or question about what was wondered and whether perseverance persisted aboard a street car. The passage is garbled with incomplete terms.
In the Balkans many Bulgarians desert to British forces on the Struma and Vardar after America joins the war. Officers note about 15 percent of recent deserters have spent time in the United States, reflecting a shift in loyalties as American action influences regional attitudes.
Advertisement extolling Dr Williams Pink Pills as a spring blood and nerve tonic. Claims to renew blood, energy, mood, and complexion, with testimonials from Mrs Vorsytiv of Fisherville and others noting fatigue, nervousness, and pallor improved by the pills.
A letter from a user details severe spring illness in a daughter with persistent side pain and weight loss. After trying various remedies, they report notable improvement following Dr Williams Pink Pills. They mention high costs and request payment by check on receipt.
Mrs M D Rickert of Kitchener Ontario reports she felt weak and thin before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After a month of steady use she gained strength and weight and advised her daughter in law to try the pills, noting her weight rose from 113 to 137 pounds after stopping the medicine.
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