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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
7
The 1916 season saw a strong Manitoba harvest with five thousand plantings of black currants and plums, good fruiting of berries, and substantial cabbage and potatoes shipped to United States markets. Growth depends on careful variety selection and utilizing wild fruits, with favorable spring and rainfall aiding yields.
In a southern field a pair sought shelter in a barn during a thunderstorm. They were drenched before entering as lightning flashed and thunder boomed, one seeking calm while the other urged haste.
Manitoba reports production gains with 9,080,602 bushels of potatoes and 132 bushels of other roots, up 1.3 million bushels and 700 bushels from 1915. Average yields rose by 28 bushels per acre for both crops, reflecting stronger harvests across the province.
A judge was jailed for six months over a dispute involving a toe injury and alleged interference with a time cutout. The case centers on timing and alleged libor-related actions.
Theodore Eichhols of Pittsburg, a young engineer and architect, says he invented a wireless device that could destroy submarines by triggering a gas explosion. He demonstrated a small experimental apparatus in his Neville Island home and a dummy submarine in the Ohio River five miles away.
Mrs. Roger says a kidney-related strain caused backache heart flutters sciatica and fatigue for thirteen months. After twelve boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, she reports no missed work in a year and relief from nervousness irritability skin issues and sleepless nights.
The record preserves a fragmentary exchange with a doctor noting a patient near death and a puzzled reply about a lost card. It hints at discussions of medical care and periodical change in farming methods and soil fertility.
A brief report notes steady progress on a new house with the roof in place and mortgage arrangements active. The speaker confirms the dwelling is advancing, signaling a funded build and ongoing financing.
A veteran service member from Trafalgar Street London Ontario testifies to sustainment from Dr Cassell's Tablets during tough training and service. He notes recovery from weakness and appetite issues and states he plans to continue using the tablets. The piece mentions prior use in the South African War and army recommendation.
Clean Seed lin mixed in water treats 40 bushels of seed oats. Sprinkle over oats spread on a door or canvas and moisten every grain. Cover for three hours or overnight, then spread out to dry. Disinfect bags mills and drills with the same solution to prevent infection. Hollowey's Corn Cure promises scarless removal of corns and warts.
A controversial write up argues that urban men faced with conscription would not be eager or fit for farm labor and criticizes patriots for pushing city youths into military or agricultural service. The piece questions effectiveness of coercing city workers into farming and notes earlier wartime upheavals.
The region reports years of growth with a rise in cow numbers to 953,847 and a creamery butter output reaching 12.5 million dollars in value. Cheese production jumps from 100,000 to 600,000 pounds as butter gains about half a ton.
The elevator capacity in Western Canada rose by over sixteen million bushels in nine months. Alberta Manitoba and British Columbia now have more than 1 300 elevators with service, handling substantial storage across Saskatoon and other centers. Government ownership includes five elevators in the region, while flour milling capacity grows with related feed production and pipeline activity.
Wartime figures show government dependent funding and pending pension cases. The note mentions 100000 war orphans on pension lists and disabled soldiers eligible for pensions, with ongoing administration and delays affecting recent Somme battle results.
A fragmentary exchange features playful slang and garbled lines as speakers tease about a dog and a common creature. The wording hints at an old-time dialogue with odd spellings and regional speech, tucked into a longer narrative.
The piece notes high profits in aircraft production with a few makers gaining rapidly. It mentions new Scout planes and training machines costing substantial sums, while army air training programs grow. Demand from the army and others fattens centers and sustains prices.
The notice discusses childhood constipation as a common ailment and advocates regularity and a sweet stomach. It promotes a product called Own Tablets as a remedy, credited to Mrs. Romain Poir and N.BL power, suggesting its use for easing constipation.
A Gloucester man advertised in a local paper that he would pay five dollars for the best specimens of potatoes sent to him. The offer ran for a set period with the present value of specimens rising as entries arrived. by the contest end he had secured six barrels of potatoes.
An OCR fragment notes Minard's Lintment cures dandruff and mentions Cana das wheat crop and market figures. It references an estimated percentage change, a cost range from 170 to 180 million dollars, and per bushel values implying Western wheat is worth about 75 dollars, with market conditions unspecific.
The provincial department of railways Saskatchewan notes railway mileage in the province rose from 1 551 miles in 1905 to 6 101 miles in 1915. A bottle of Dr Thomas Electric Oil is recommended for farm use to aid livestock and human ailments with directions for cattle care.
A garbled overheard exchange mentions a new girl of wine and a discussion of commandments. The lines are unclear and contain stray phrases about ownership and care.
Cincinnati juvenile court physicians used X ray bone development to argue the boy was 19 or older, challenging the boy's claimed age of seven. The March Magazine notes the method can clearly prove age during the switch from youth to adulthood, affecting jurisdiction.
A World War era action scene describes a squadron advancing to meet hostile machines. Firing erupts as they close range, yielding several enemy losses while two bombers are shot down and a collision occurs. Despite chaos, the squadron regroups and returns home with no further mishap.
A man writes of years of asthma suffering ending with Kellogg's Asthma remedy. He claims inhaled smoke or vapor provides lasting relief and notes dealers offer it through wholesale channels for purchase.
A report recounts a dispute between a woman driver and a pedestrian after a street incident. The driver asserts careful handling after five years of driving experience, while the pedestrian notes long walking periods and brushes dirt from his clothes, highlighting a tense exchange.
Montreal advertisement touts a European remedy for catarrh coughing colds and head noises. Printer claims benefits including eased breathing and enhanced ear health.
An obituary note from the London Times reports Joseph Wright aged 2 died in a macey hospital after a prisoner of war ordeal. The piece details a soldier from our regiment who was captured at Loos and held in Germany nine months before being moved to Switzerland where he endured severe emaciation and died.
Fragmented speech from a business class address highlights self-centered guidance. The speaker claims all success and wealth are owed to personal effort, urging students to pursue independent achievement.
The article notes governments race to win farmer support as agriculture underpins national wealth. Leaders push legislation to elevate farming rights to par with banking, manufacturing, and transportation, signaling a pivotal era for rural producers.
A fragment notes a rare vessel and a Sardinian ship figure in a tale of cargo and tombs, with a companion mentioned as part of the scene. The story hints at maritime movement and a distant origin in a terse historical snippet.
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