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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
8
Gribble notes German coal mine workers fell from 404 183 to 1 reach in last quarter of 1916. Iron ore output from top firms dropped in 1915 16 versus 1913 14 as ore quality declined. Women in steel industries rose to 19 percent amid training shortages. A lax supply of skilled labor worsens wartime production.
An account describes soldiers marching from Mons to the Marne in extreme fatigue driven by sleep deprivation. Riders and infantry staggered through water and stones, many collapsed, others slept standing or on the roadside, leading to disorganized lines and fears of enemy advances.
Report describes an Italian torpedo boat fighting an Austrian submarine in the Adriatic. Both vessels were sunk and survivors from the torpedo boat captured the submarine crew. The account underscores wartime reality over fiction.
A patient recounts trying Selena Kidney Pills after seeking medical care for kidney illness. The seller claims Coles Beate Wibey’s product is a kidney remedy, promising cure if the disease is kidney related. The testimonial emphasizes dramatic results and urges others to try the pills.
The report cites German air power and balloon losses amid chaotic frontline fighting. It highlights conflicting details and questions whether German forces possess decisive mastery, noting individual initiative as decisive in air combat.
Fragmentary text discusses catarrh and inflammation, suggesting remedies or effects. Mentions inability to cure and potential destruction of tissue, with garbled references to symptoms and a 1800s medical tone. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond general medical terms.
A man known as trail binzer tells how Jim Hill aided a young boy with a missing leg. Hill connects with the boy, arranges prosthetic support, funds education, and starts him in business. The boy’s progress meets the veteran’s expectations and even helps the father.
Sir William McGregor notes seaweed riches along Newfoundland and Labrador coasts and the potential to support potash production, warning about agriculture limits in waters. The piece also advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cheap remedy for sores, claiming strong effectiveness.
Deer numbers in Scotland are rising with hundreds of herds on farms devouring crops. Land agents report extensive damage as forests and mountain meadows contend with deer for pasture. Some landlords maintain fences, but many poor practices threaten crops and pasture quality.
A disjointed passage reflects on a great historic struggle between autocracy and democracy, referencing Britain and Canada and a mobilized war effort. It hints at Allied diplomacy and questions about aggressive actions and resistance in a broad European context.
Women embrace the new split garment trend with silk satin cotton and dotted striped checks. The fashion shift features overalls in many fabrics and styles, signaling a notable change in women clothing in public life.
Report on the annual meeting of the Conservation Commission stresses thorough cleaning of seed before sowing. An observer recounts finding weed seeds on his hand after handling seed from a farmer who did not clean the poll, emphasizing seed sanitation as a key preventive measure.
A reader recounts severe gas and stomach discomfort, nausea, and vomiting improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He reports regained appetite, energy, and no relapses for over a year, crediting the pills for curing rheumatic pain and digestion issues. Pills sold by mail at 50 cents per box via The Dr Williams Co Brockville Ont.
The Manchester Guardian notes debates on language use among foreign correspondents abroad. English or French predominated, with Italian less favored, as correspondents sought efficiency and lower cabling costs during wartime reporting.
A wartime-era voice argues that Britain slowly abandons liberty for state schooling and prohibition, condemning private trade that blocks national victory while urging restraint and public temperance measures amid ongoing social reform. The author, H. Arnott M.B., reflects on education, parental rights, and the balance between individual freedom and state needs.
A plan to irrigate Western Canadian lands proposes amalgamating owners and creating a new district. The Treasury and Department discuss capital needs and a proposed canal, aiming to raise over $1,000,000 to fund the project and expand irrigation across the region.
A farmer writes to a farm paper asking if rural residents may relocate to towns for easier life and to access conveniences. He argues retirees with funds should have a house with heat, kitchen, pump, laundry, washing machine, churn, bath, and sanitary facilities, whether on the farm or in a village.
The bank reports a 20 percent rise in assets for 1916 over the previous year, with total profits and a larger profit balance despite war taxes. It maintained its dividend and bonus while meeting depreciation and contingencies, and notes stronger earnings potential on returning to normal conditions.
A fragmented observation discusses how dogs prefer worn items and how boys mirror this behavior, suggesting everyday objects teach social order and democracy. The essay notes dogs and boys both favor the familiar over fine things, with students shaping culture through simple choices and experiences.
A fragmented London note reports that a firm circulates orders noting a sharp drop in matches sold. Observers compare demand to earlier periods while colleagues discuss casual inquiries and financial concerns.
The article notes the death of Buffalo Bill and reflects on his life and nickname. It highlights his Civil War service, Kansas upbringing, and fame from the Wild West Show that toured globally.
A reader recollects a long used remedy, Minard’s Liniment, praised as a time tested medicine that has remained a staple in their household and outlasted rivals and imitators.
The readable parts mention Edith Marie and a note on visitors and misery. The text is garbled with partial words and unclear context, offering no clear event, dates, or identifiable organizations.
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