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Newspaper
Lumsden News Record
Location
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
Advert text indicates a weekly edition published at the News Record office on James Street. It notes a price of 61 WHO year strictly in advance and references US 91.5 as a route or code. Further readable lines mention Eritie bein and Lameden in London.
The piece argues Canadians must unite to rebuild industries after World War I. It claims Americans filled postwar contracts while Canada lagged and urges domestic production of wheat and other goods, urging labor and capital to collaborate and resist reliance on American imports. It cautions about municipal electric service changes and warns readers to scrutinize deals.
The article profiles Sir John Willison of Toronto as a proponent of developing Canada's natural resources in the West. It notes his role as president of the Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association and his belief that Western Canada should be the continent's milling hub. It also critiques eastern-centric views and calls for linking industry to resources.
The piece notes a rise in American popular songs while Canada seeks a national tune. It recalls the Maple Leaf Forever associated with Alexandra Muir, a Scotch-Canadian from Ontario, who wrote the tune around twenty five years ago but did not copyright the words.
France requires six million labor days to rebuild collapsed areas. Belgium needs over a billion days to restore farms and 1.51 million cattle to prewar levels. Belgium has few cattle left. estimates put dead at four million at the war’s start. Britain may tap reserves to aid Belgium and France, while Canada and the U S may be sources of food. destitute populations exceed 250 million in war regions.
The piece notes Canadians moved to the United States in the eighties seeking higher wages and better work. It compares American pay up to $20 a week with Canadian envelopes under seven dollars, referencing Ottawa area settlements and workers crossing borders seeking greater inducements.
The sick should be kept separate from the healthy, especially during first attacks. Nasal and oral discharges must be burned or disposed of in water, not left to dry. Infected rooms should be cleaned and disinfected. wash hands often. Those affected should not mix with others for at least ten days from onset, and stay away from work if severe. Emphasize cleanliness, ventilation, warm clothing, dry feet, and avoiding unnecessary exposure.
Industry observers note rising demand for large format printing and premium materials. Firms expand capacity and invest in digital presses to serve signage banners and display needs across retail events and exhibitions.
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