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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1918
Page
3
A reflective piece links arithmetic bias to census flaws, warning figures mislead. It recounts a Yorkshire classroom episode on two buns and price basics, then debates living costs, death rates, and the folly of drawing conclusions from partial data. It shifts to wartime analytics, critiquing exaggerated claims and the misread signals of strategic resilience.
A harsh wartime column denounces the Kaiser and German barbary, calling for no trust in treaties with Hohenzollerns and urging civilization to crush the menace through decisive action. It condemns gas warfare and air raids while portraying Britain’s stance against brutal conduct.
The article explains using candling to detect dangerous or underdeveloped eggs. Red radiating lines from a center indicate the germ has begun development and will hatch prematurely. Very dark, spotted, or misshapen eggs are unsafe to incubate. Candling devices cost little and help identify issues by shining light through a small hole.
Fortnightly review notes Sinn Feinters assisting Parnellites with parliamentary strategy. It argues Sinn Fein is the convention’s sheet anchor, strengthening chances of a substantial agreement as different sections seek unity despite internal divisions.
The passage describes men under the military service act who, due to physical condition, are categorized as workless. It notes appeals by B C and D men and outlines the rights to claim exertion grounds, while government officials caution against unsupported claims. The statement references the lower category and the legal process to appeal or adjust status.
A man named Private Ivey of the 12th depot attempted to join the Army but his feet were too large for standard footwear. The quartermaster department could not fit him with shoes, and the matter was referred up to the department which discussed special shoes or sending a boat maker to France to resolve the issue. The rest is a miscellaneous note from Vancouver.
An unclear OCR fragment shows a waiter speaking about a refund or charge related to butter. The readable portion includes phrases about a quarter and Richt the butter. No clear names or dates are present.
The account recalls a close air duel between two pilots aboard aircraft equipped with fixed machine guns. Both planes skimmed within feet of each other as they exchanged fire and circled above trenches. The German pilot slumped after a burst, tumbling from his seat, while the narrator, Lieutenant E Robert of the Flying Corps, finally returned home with the memory of the near deadly engagement.
The navy faces a sea front like the western front with limited shipborne artillery and the need to protect weapons from attack. Torpedo mines, shore guns, and submarine threats constrain movement while fixed coastal guns and cyclographs aid land forces. Sailors endure strict conditions, cannot use trenches, and must operate under heavy maritime limits.
A garbled scene shows a barber accepting a shabby visitor asking for a single face shave. The exchange hints at a present moment before a British officer and a chaotic attempt to restrain a runaway horse, amid unclear narration.
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a direct inhaled treatment for bronchitis and irritable throat. It claims the vapor reaches the lungs, cures chronic bronchitis, catarrh, and winter illness without oral medicine, selling two month supply for 50c with a 25c sample.
The article extols soup as a versatile, economical staple using leftovers and bones. It emphasizes long, gentle simmering, stock quality, and using scraps wisely. It warns against starch-rich ingredients in stock and suggests herbs or celery seed for flavor if fresh herbs are unavailable.
A decree from the Prussian minister of war orders officials to be polite and provide information quickly. It warns that rude conduct harms the fatherland and may cost officials their positions. The note links irritability in Vienna and large towns to wartime strain and public unrest.
A brief note indicates Canada absorbs a large portion of maple product sales, with 75 percent of one cent payments going to findpay production. The United States responds by increasing capture of maple product demand.
The piece argues that war gardeners learned from shortages and must redouble effort. It cites last year’s production of 7 million for backyard gardens and vacant lots, praising gains and urging intensified, diligent work to triple output and supply food for troops and families, aligning with national wartime needs.
A Pittsburg excerpt shows 10 year old Louise asking about a stag party. Her mother explains with a dignified tone, while Mabel, seven, listens and learns a simple, age appropriate reply.
Alberta land prices rise as farm land sales indicate provincial prosperity. In Lethbridge and nearby areas buyers paid up to 55 dollars an acre for large tracts, with many parcels sold at substantial premiums compared with four years ago.
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