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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
10
A historical essay notes Canada’s contribution as key to Allied victory, detailing fresh insights on artillery coordination, infantry support, and logistics. It highlights the interplay of engineers, organizers, and inventors with soldiers, and calls attention to strategic seaports and supply chains in the broader war effort.
The London Daily reports that Britain and the United States agree on shared ideals and will cooperate more closely in the future. The crucial aim is a durable postwar partnership based on mutual interests and cooperation.
A quoted remark by Lon Northcliffe complains that even in hardship there is no economy and reports waste in reporting. He notes no one is unemployed and a working household could spend $75 to $100 weekly on a diet, suggesting wartime diet standards are misaligned with Britain's needs.
Fragmented OCR text shows a troubled scene with quoted voices and unclear context. The readable parts include a mention of someone just discharged and expressions of grievance, but pivotal details and attribution are missing to form a complete news item.
The Telegram discusses annual loss rates and tonnage estimates, noting uncertain accuracy and the difficulty of assessing construction responses. It cites British loss rates, calculates yearly tonnage figures, and reflects on the limits of knowledge regarding wartime transport and logistics.
Readable portions discuss sacrifice and the people of Os Laem before a war, with mentions of government and unity. The text references annexation fears and a wish for future generations to emulate Canada, including a Baltimore Sun quote.
A garbled passage describes an Irishman entering a house and asking a quiet question about barrels and money. The text references a new path and a phrase about keeping glasses ready, with fragmented dialogue and unclear context.
An American inventor describes a contrivance to warn of speed limits. A white bulb on the radiator lights at fifteen miles per hour and changes at twenty five, signaling to the driver while the car moves, aiming to curb speeding.
Wool growers in Southern Alberta forwarding their wool to the government for grading and storage must accept a price of GLAS cents per pound. The figure marks the highest ever obtained by western producers and reflects the prevailing strong market in the Southern Alberta wool industry.
The text compares land areas of Canada and several European countries, noting Alberta is larger than several states and that much land remains unsettled. It states 5 percent of available cultivation land is under plow, with millions of acres yet to be tilled, offering opportunities to increase food production.
A bold gardening plan uses an intensive cellar potato pile to boost yields. Developer Hendricks tests potato stacks in limited space and claims up to 28 000 bushels per acre, presenting a potential fix for rising living costs and food supply.
Fragmented text notes a Saskatchewan swine breeding discussion and planned prizes. Mentions $200 offerings and a pending petition, with unclear references to individuals and organizations.
A cryptic note describes a Bangkok public square spectacle as the Prince of Siam toured New York and a Broadway advertising feature drew attention. The passage highlights a notable banner and a fashion display linked to a saree trade and a Bangkok link, with no clear event details.
The text sketches Thomas A. Edison from birth in Milan to youth in Ob towards poverty in New York. It notes his hunger and early experiments, his crude workshop setup, and his eventual establishment of a laboratory that spurted steady invention progress aided by support from Dr. Laws and the Grand Trunk railway context.
Readable text notes probable food shortage in Austria with schools facing rationing and high costs. Mentions fat scarcity, limited starch, and urgency of speed in delivery of remedies. general famine feared.
A garbled report describes a Pilot’s bus incident with severe injuries including eye loss and a shattered leg. The text is hard to parse but implies a deadly outcome and ongoing confusion about the events and involved parties.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a line of uncertain quotation about men and allies, leaving ambiguous meaning and missing context for a coherent summary. The readable portion hints at personal opinion but lacks concrete event or named entities.
The report notes Germany expanding unrestricted submarine operations and Britain’s countermeasures as aerial and naval moves unfold. It mentions losses of several boats in the Mediterranean and a push by Germany toward the middle of January. It references E type subs armed with 108 millimeter guns and a fleet of canal boats built for passage through a canal with lighter armament and smaller turning radius.
The article discusses large frozen poultry stocks with no current demand and suggests using frozen poultry as a cheaper substitute for beef. It notes turkey and other varieties could be priced lower than fresh stock, with possible midweek distribution and defrosting arrangements to fit existing markets.
A fragmented item notes Charles B Towns and Morwin involved in a sale as a Chinese individual named Morwin requests action. Mr Towns asks Mr Orwin to perform the requested task while Morwin expresses desire to handle the sale with a coach.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss providing artificial light to hens to extend laying hours. Mentions electricity, daily light schedule, and observed hen laying rates. Names unclear due to garbled text.
A fragmentary note mentions a person named Violet and a question about why she is involved. The readable text is incomplete and unclear, offering little concrete detail about events, roles, or context.
A historical article argues that the war must continue until Prussia's military power is overthrown. It praises President Wilson and the Allies for uniting democratic nations against German autocracy, calls for complete destruction of the German war machine, and stresses the stake in international law and a covenanted peace.
The text details a hand thrown grenade design with a segmented shell, lever and striker, and a timed fuse. It explains how the lever is held, the throw initiates the fuse, and a four second delay leads to detonation. It notes the German preference for a stick grenade with a tin body and uses of ammonal.
Fragmented text reflects a historical discussion of Eastern and Persian influences, noting 1805 events and a claim about an ancient method. It references Chinese Japanese Tibetan practices and a Persian historian, with garbled phrases implying a study of identity, voice, and contract outlines in fingers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a discussion of milk quality and cheese separation with references to inferior milk and a potential lesson for dairy farming. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving a vague debate about processing and product quality.
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a local event and names unclear entities. Readable parts point to a community notice with vague urban references and incomplete lines, offering little concrete details.
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