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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
9
An old postcard ad promotes Cuticura healing for terrible itching. The card lists Alben, Mighwater, and catcata as ingredients or claims while noting Boston U.S.A. as the origin.
A fragmented account describes bank notes from £10 to £200 and their fates, noting notes were stolen or lost after major races or events. It mentions the Bank of England tracking stolen notes, disguises, and profits from carelessness, with historical references to 1762 and a later period.
Readable scraps describe a dramatic scene with references to a Robert Solomon and a famed portrait, noting exclamations of Exquisite and a praise of summer glory. The text is heavily garbled with missing words and partial quotes, yielding an impression of a photo or exhibit caption from a historical Palestine context.
A British army surgeon describes an improved glass eye that can move and blink. Unlike the simple convex-glass eye which sinks in the socket, this device uses living cartilage or tissue from the wearer to create motion and lifelike movement.
An advertisement touts a liver and blood remedy claiming to correct disorders that show in the skin. It asserts the product’s pills work quickly and reliably, appealing to readers seeking guaranteed improvement in complexion.
A fragment discusses British POWs in Germany and in England, contrasting treatment and morale during air raids. It references Dr Park’s account and a Toronto World note, noting two German prisoners in England and differing care.
An old time druggist ad touts Putnam's Painless Corn Remedy as a painless quick fix for corns and callouses. The copy promises quick results and broad availability in drugstores, urging readers not to suffer.
Canadian hog producers face a severe feed shortfall as local bran and shorts are scarce. Despite export embargoes and price controls linked to wheat, only about two percent of wheat can become feed monthly, leaving most animals with meager rations. With 17 million livestock and 319 thousand hogs last year, distribution challenges persist as officials struggle to allocate limited feed.
A new slogan signals wider demand for wheat as Canada presses for war needs. Premier conference in Ottawa outlined goals. Manitoba and western provinces must raise a minimum of 550 million bushels, with 25 000 schoolboys helping harvest and deliver crops for France Belgium and Italy. Canada continues mobilizing men and money for victory.
A playful exchange from the Home Journal shows Henry, the son of an automobile owner, declaring his ability to spell and name words of four cylinders as a test of his speech and vocabulary.
Fragmentary text describes a scene with a personage or group at an entrance and a humorous or dubious reception. The readable segments suggest wit or jest, but specifics, names, and context are unclear.
Fragmentary text describes Jerusalem with about 70 000 inhabitants and many ancient rock cut tanks. It notes sites near the Garden of Gethsemane and Golgotha with lingering traditions and historical weight.
Railroading in Japan relied on locomotives imported exclusively from England with Britain guiding Japanese railroading for years. A few engines came from Germany and land, while others were built in Japan. The text mentions products like The Poor Man's Friend sold in small bottles and notes electric power having vast output, highlighting dealer stocks.
An archival fragment reflects bygone views of France as decadent and of Americans misjudging risks. It notes wristwatch scarcity among women and a small navy that would deter war, capturing an era’s hopeful myths and misbeliefs.
A brief postal note from Nauwigewauk dated October 21 expresses illness and gratitude. The writer Mrs C D Prince signs as from Minard's Liniment Co Limited, noting Bev sick with quinsy and gratitude to the recipient.
The Salvation Army expanded support for service members since the war began. It notes 153 recreation huts built in camps across Britain France and other nations costing 350000. It also reports 77 hotels and military homes with over 400000 in aid and supplies.
A clipped Buffalo News reprint contrasts German confidence with American self doubt. It praises German discipline and suggests Americans must light a new path, turning away from fear and embracing action to secure progress.
A health advisory describes weakness and paleness in girls linked to poor digestion and low energy. It promotes a tonic sold by The Drone Medicine in Brockville Ontario and urges readers to purchase a pill for about two dollars and fifty cents.
A Welsh coal valley resident misinterprets national services and chapel customs while a reader questions the press coverage. The Yonkers Statesman-tinted dialogue notes a paper’s distribution plans and the editor’s remark on wheels coming into use.
A young woman taking coast photos on England's east coast was stopped by police who warned her of the offense and confiscated the camera. Headquarters later praised the photos noting they aided in capturing a submarine. The piece blends other disjointed anecdotes including a Kansas man and a dangerous gasoline prank.
An advertisement claims Freezone removes corns and calluses instantly with a ether compound that dries on contact. It promises painless removal without infection or tissue damage and notes pharmacists can obtain small bottles for customers from wholesale houses.
Dr C E Saunders of the Dominion Experimental Farm reports a crossing of Chinese Naked oats with K Minard's Liniment i to evaluate weight per acre versus standard varieties like Banner. The hulless grain shows slight weight loss but may offer a fit in certain positions. the scene notes soldiers on leave and mentions home aromas from factories nearby.
An OCR fragment from Detroit News quotes a public dispute where a speaker demands action, referencing lawmakers and political conduct. The garbled text mentions factions, deadlines, and a pressure to deliver results amid a political feud.
A read glimpse notes the Kaiser's boastful style amid wartime talk. It mentions ambassadors and a cautious stance, whilewise women admire practical remedies like Mother Gravo's Worm Ex pessways as proven by local reports.
A fragmented passage shows a young man asking a professor about ownership and power. The man mentions a owner with a million power and references a character with three Watters, but the reply is incomplete. The text reads as a garbled philosophical exchange with no clear resolution.
A young woman tripped into a store and asked the clerk to kiss her in the moonlight. The clerk, sorting records, replied he had only worked there a week and blamed the man at the other counter for the confusion.
A new wheat variety developed under the Central Farm program shows rapid ripening and high flour color. Descriptions compare it to Marquis and Prelude wheats and note beardless stems and strong yield potential.
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