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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
An American journal lauds Canadian forces in 1914 Ypres actions. It emphasizes Canadian courage, likens their effort to Napoleon era troops, and calls for a lasting bond between Canadians and Americans amid the German threat.
A Dominion finance memorandum highlights Canadians’ strong response to government thrift measures. It notes the return of farm credit banks and the rising issue of war savings certificates and treasury stock by Canada’s department over the last two years.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Verdun as a sacred fortress like Ypres, its citadel and the Meuse becoming a symbol of supreme sacrifice. The text notes the aura of historic endurance and the resolve of those who perished, with a fleeting aside about Easter attire at Bilson.
In Tokio the naval arsenal employs up to 15 000 workers, with 17 hour days to meet insistent orders from Russia. Munitions and weapons are produced for the war effort, with about 80 000 men across naval arsenals busy supplying Russia.
Market notes predict a tighter binder twine supply next year due to high fiber prices. Forecasts suggest prices per pound will rise, and farm demand could rise if farmers receive higher wheat prices around ten dollars or more, enabling a 10 to 15 cent increase in binder twine costs.
A trawler approached a fleet anchor, signaling with a cheeky claim to be the Star o Bethlehem. The intruder defied naval custom, declaring itself aboard for the night as officers hailed from the destroyer and Commodore to respond.
A fragmentary passage suggests a person arrived late to a partner and confronted tensions at home. The text is garbled, with no clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm a specific event or date.
A discussion claims reforms for Jews within the Pale, with promises of land, limited companies, and safety outside the Pale. It argues reforms could separate Jews from revolutionaries, weaken opposition, and align with a sane democratic government to boost Russia as a leading global market and the wealth of American Jewry to aid allied efforts.
A plan to involve many schools in fairs with garden produce displays. Trustees coordinate with local schools and agricultural society to organize competitive exhibitions. The goal is strong community turnout with children, parents, and rural residents, potentially drawing Moose law merchants into the event.
In a candid remark, Edith says she is not vain about her beauty though she believes she has good reason to feel confident. She asserts the claim herself in a self statement.
A garbled excerpt shows dialogue with unclear speakers and misordered text. The line hints at Petrograd, sarcasm, and questions about attribution but lacks coherent context or names. The readable content points to a literary fragment rather than a complete news item.
Sixty five chaplains in active service oversee Protestant Catholic Anglican Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist services under shell fire. They comfort the dying write letters home and run cantines and cinemas for troops financed by donors with over 100000 turnover in three months ending December.
The text recalls Miss Jeanette Rankin voting against war and the ensuing reaction. It discusses the emotional impact on women in public life and questions whether female participation comes with less deliberation and patriotism. The piece also touches on postwar France granting women voting rights.
A Turkish perspective cited by an American journalist portrays rising bitterness toward German officers in Turkey. It notes pay disparities for Turkish soldiers, ration shortages, graft, and shattered hopes of German victory, with murmurs of revolution and a belief Turkey will lose no matter who wins the war.
A garbled OCR passage references Mark Twain and his views on English shopkeepers and Americans. It includes misread lines about Baden trading, shopkeepers' sentiments, and a stray phrase about Satan as father and mother of something unclear. The text is incomplete and largely indiscernible.
A New York Tribune analysis argues that German attempts to conquer Europe failed as nations united against treason and violence. It highlights prolongedBritish and Allied resistance, civilian suffering, and the awakening of determination that doomed German aims. The piece frames German brutality as unprofitable and cites the Marne and subsequent Allied push as turning points.
A fragmented newspaper snippet describes a nephew named Leslie raised by his aunt in a peculiar household. It portrays controlling behavior, selective reality shaping, and the child’s reputation evolving into a harsh public perception, with vivid but unclear details.
A fragmentary reminiscence shows Little Doris asking about pink and white almonds, while tendering a paper to her aunt. The scene hints at a curious exchange as the girl compares colors and flavors in a porcelain moment.
The article notes Canadian women and children in England returning home or seeking repatriation as the war winds down. It highlights varying fates including widows and families living with relatives, while authorities ponder reintegration and the broader role these women played during the conflict.
A historical reflection argues that American unity rests on the belief in life and liberty. It condemns Prussia's invasion and urges Americans to defend the universal right to freedom, emphasizing moral sacrifice over comfort and criticizing isolationist critics.
A Kansas resident faced a petition to stop growing pumpkins after their vines spread across back lots and porches. To resolve the matter, the owner fenced the property with a close wire fence, while neighbors now contend with the pumpkins encroaching yard spaces.
Fragmentary text references Schiller as a linchpin of German thought long before later social divisions, noting a philosophical line about time and fate. The readable excerpt hints at historical debates linking poets to cultural influence.
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