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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
13
The Canadian Pacific Railway uses merit focused promotion across its 100000 staff. Supervisors provide biannual reports, criticisms are acknowledged, and independent scouts seek bright, courteous, and capable workers. Employee career records feed into promotion decisions, with merit recognized by top officials in Winnipeg.
An 8100 reward notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via internal use to cleanse and strengthen the body. Proponents offer testimonials and a $100 reward for any case not cured, inviting readers to send for a testimonial list.
The article discusses that German claims of superior orders clash with English moral and legal standards. It notes that in British law a soldier may be tried for crimes despite orders, yet submarine prisoners have not been tried or harshly treated. The London Times quotation frames the debate.
The London Financier reports a historic shift with emigration exceeding immigration in the U S. Monthly departures outpaced arrivals from October through February, with large net outflows each month. The strongest emigration trends point to Southern Italy, likely due to Italian reservists being called to colors.
An early 20th century advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup to ease teething pain. It claims soothing effects for infants and references comfort for babies suffering from gum discomfort and crying.
A British naval tale describes HMS Indomitable aiding the crippled Lion after a shell strike. German submarines attempted interception but the Lion reached port safely, amid rumors of a German coup de grace. The piece also touts Melee’s Vegetable Pills for digestive relief.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues neutrals face a duty as a great power to avoid arming belligerents. It warns Germany prepared for swift victory while its adversaries lack readiness, and questions whether the United States should arm either side to remain neutral and avoid entanglement in a fight from which escape may be impossible.
The Toronto Telegram cites officers claiming 60 percent of the second contingent are Canadians, contrasting with 26 percent in the first contingent and 75 percent in the second. The Canadian Courier argues about English-born adventurers but notes fewer in the second and third contingents.
Memel, seized by Russians, founded 1252 by Poppe von Ostemna of the Teutonic Order. Formerly New Dortmund, later Memelburg, with two prior Russian occupations in 1757 and 1813. A center of Haltic timber trade and amber exports, with a German dredging enterprise near Schwarzort 14 miles from Kemel discovering about 60,100 pounds of amber in a season.
A traveler endures a pompous bore who parades his learning. The traveler neutralizes the nuisance with a sharp remark about knowing all but being a fool, claiming the other knows nothing. In a separate quip, Beatrice recalls a dentist pulling two of Willie’s teeth, prompting a grim joke.
A telephone operator spends a summer holiday granted by the GPO and confronts a maid about a missed call. He claimed he said seven thirty, but the maid insisted she did call, yet the line was engaged.
An Irish tenant named O Flaherty settles his debt with the landlady after a period of back board. The exchange highlights gratitude as he affirms his intention to remain well settled and avoid further disputes.
A 1913 inquiry details seed inspectors collecting over 3700 samples for Ottawa laboratory analysis. It highlights variety selection, cleaning, and sources of seed supply, finding widespread poor seed practices and impurities that reduce Canadian crop yields. The report urges choosing best adapted varieties and proper seed handling.
A London summary notes French forces in good wealth at Epirus with improved equipment and younger officers. Old generals removed, average general officer age down by about ten years since August, while Britain fields over a million troops, far exceeding earlier wars and rivals.
A conservative Eastern woman extols Grape-Nuts as a safe, nutritious staple for all ages. She cites long use in health and illness, noting it as a meat substitute and enjoyable when served dry with cream.
Zam-Buk penetrates to the root of skin conditions using rich herbal essences to stimulate below the surface, forming new tissue and expelling disease. It claims to cure from the bottom up, avoids harsh minerals, and keeps indefinitely without rancidity. Trials offered via mail from Zam-Buk Co. Toronto.
Archangel, cited as the empire’s oldest port at the Dvina delta, gains strategic wartime value as a free western outlet for allies and war supplies, connected by rail and canal to interior regions. It lies 740 miles northeast of St. Petersburg, operates May to October, and handles major traffic including fish, skins, furs, timber, wax, iron, tallow, bristles and caviar.
Mrs Jos Desrosiers of St Alphonse Quebec says Baby's Tablets saved her baby's life by expelling worms and restoring health. The tablets also help break up colds fevers aid digestion and teething. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The excerpt shows two women discussing a marriage and business fusion, noting love and business as an enduring pair. They mention Minerva finishing salesmanship and Sarah advertising, then plan to involve a notary public and a clergyman to form a double partnership.
At the funeral of Baron de Rothechild a mourner, claiming no kin, laments crying since he is not related. A cabman jokes about the baron’s wealth and generosity, while another cheerfully riffs on wartime panics and national appetites amid stray references to Oscar Canada and trade.
The text praises France for emerging strengthened by war, healing old wounds, and forging unity and resolve. It highlights calm nerves, austere seriousness, and indomitable faith in victory as four million mobilized, with up to a million deaths, yet the nation remains tranquil and steady, contrasting Italian pessimism.
An old remedy recommends a spoonful of Dr Thomas Eclectric Ot at first sore throat symptoms to ease irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling. It claims repeated use builds immunity to quinsy for those prone to attacks.
News explains a German submarine torpedoing the Formidable used a captive balloon and magnet to relay its achievement by wireless to Berlin. The method, aided by a Poney type aerial, could reach 500 to 600 miles, potentially bridging the 700 mile North Sea gap to Germany.
Two Irish farmers Mur ay and McGinty reconnect at a fair and share news of Murphys son while quarreling over education and practical knowledge. The tale, from Minard's Limmert, lampoons schools teaching Greek and algebra for potatoes.
A workman noted rounded corners on heavy spades could ease use. He secured an ironmonger's ten to his design, urged a master to test them, and within a week reports spread of men fighting for the shovels. The contractor, manufacturers, and inventor then struck a patent agreement, and the worker died wealthy.
Dialog shows Mrs Dearborn questioning name hyphenation as Burke Martin. Mrs Wa clarifies it signals a married surname. Bobble mishears and asks what is the matter, prompting a gentle parental correction about names.
Incomplete text hints at someone on her brow and worry about rings and brooches. The fragmentary line references a spoken or written note and possibly concern over adornments. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable.
The London Times applauds Canadian Red Cross and the war work of Canadian women in England from wives of officials to brides of soldiers. It lauds Cliveden as an ideal hospital run by Canadian doctors and nurses with Canadian staff, medical equipment, and domestic provisions. Colonel Gorrell praised for organizing and detail oriented hospital administration. Lady Drummond noted for thorough information services.
The British War Office outlines daily provisions for prisoners of war including 1.5 pounds of biscuits, 1 pound of fresh or preserved meat, 0.5 ration of preserved meat, 8 ounces of vegetables, 1 ounce of butter or margarine, 1 ounce of condensed milk, 0.2 pounds of tin, 0.5 ounce tea or 1 ounce coffee, 2 ounces sugar, and 0.5 ounce salt. A nurse confirms the list.
Advice on harrowing stresses ground moisture, timing, and crop safety. Harrowed soil dries faster after crust break, rolling harms moisture, and dry soils risk crop stress. Wheat tolerates light harrowing, barley and oats need several leaves, corn yields to Hollowway’s Corn Cure. A separate note recounts a Postmaster receiving 3000 letters after an appeal for correspondents.
Dr James W Robertson, known to Canadian farmers as Professor Robertson, urges farmers to support the Red Cross Society. The former dairy commissioner and long-time agriculture official recalls his service at Ontario Agriculture College and Ottawa, praising farmers for past help and urging renewed contributions to aid good works.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a railway project in a province with references to Alberts and Woopert graded work and a Crane 2d Pamontor Wherta. Details are unclear but indicate planning and grading steps for a railway line.
Read brief note about a minor event with unclear details. The text is fragmentary and contains names or identifiers that are not fully legible.
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