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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 28, 1918

Page

7

Formation of League of Nations to Preserve World Peace

An article describes Allied leaders including Vice-Admiral Sims and Mr. Asquith praising President Wilson and American contributions in wartime efforts. It extols Wilson’s decisions, calls for steadfast leadership, and highlights the shared aim of forming a League of Nations to safeguard global peace.

League OF Nations Gers Sims England Poln Mr. Asquith Washington Lincoln Hietory Ee Wilson Wilson America

Ambiguous Liberal Speech Highlights Progressive Policy Push

A fragmentary report preserves a Liberal meeting tone praising President Wilson and pledging progress through a policy based on treaties. The garbled text references national goals, rights, and a broad advance in reforms amid party debate.

Barbarous Weapons and War Atrocities Reported

The Regina Leader notes brutalities of war with references to bombed towns in France near Paris, Belgian atrocities, the murder of Edith Cavell and Captain Fryatt, and widespread civilian suffering including captivity and slavery reported by American news outlets.

Indy Paris Edith Carvell Fryatt Heowphale Regina

Fatigue in Warfare Warns of Campaign Failures

A writer in American Medicine discusses fatigue among soldiers, noting that commanders must balance rest and exertion. Overexertion and hunger often derail campaigns, as captured men show reduced endurance and discipline, while neglect of basic warfare principles worsens outcomes.

Althan

British Air War On Western Front Reported

An official statement outlines RAF operations on the Western Front during a one year period. It notes 3856 enemy aircraft destroyed or driven down, with British air crews also suffering losses and certain aircraft shot down, reflecting intense Allied air activity.

Royal Air Force Seafering Western Front Sapa Lee

Ale Raiders Bothered Their Raids On Paris

Fragmentary OCR recalls air raids on Paris with parachutes and planes, mentioning Groeneveld and a French response. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate aerial bombardment events and retaliation actions in the vicinity of Paris during wartime.

Paris Eendy Groeneveld

Hare ap examines fuel of remerie in unnamed report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hare ap placeholder examining fuel aspects in a vague report about remerie. The text is unclear and references uncertain entities.

Raperte Ete Herve

Eight Men in Great Britain Voice Council Chamber Decisions

A historical passage notes British leaders and allied nations shaping wartime policy. It highlights Britain’s decisive role, Canada’s sacrifice, and the effort to preserve the empire and civilization amid the war.

Great Britain Marne Earl Curzon America France Gratel Robert Borden Canada Dave Britain

German Admiral Denies U-Boat Failure Statement

Admiral von Holtzendorff tells Cologne Gazette the British claim of U boats failing is incorrect. He asserts neutral damage is temporary and that submarine losses are not as high as urged, noting interruptions and fog affect American rail and supply flows.

von Holtzendorff Ataff Cologne von Holbendorff Ose

France Cuts Bread Ration Amid War Strain

The fragmented text notes France reducing bread rations by one third and the public urging continued effort to avoid starvation. It references shortages, farming, and patriotic resolve, with mentions of diet, wheat, and continued work to support the nation.

France Prasce Andiene

Dogs of War the Hogs Already Have Their Rot

A fragment describes canine units in a French army, noting dogs trained to run messaged through heavy fire, carrying messages and resuming duty after shocks. The text emphasizes dogs as indispensable, noting their rugged endurance in dangerous conditions.

Saw Mill Output May Surpass Prewar Lumber Figures

A 1917 page notes Van couver overstas lumber reaching feet and a new mill with 7 0000 fest year to date. It lists shipments to South America and Japan totaling 1 261 and 500 000 feet respectively, with a 66 000 box shipment cited, suggesting total 1938 output may equal or exceed pre war levels.

Vancouver South America Japan

Bad Times for U. S. War Profiteers

The House Ways and Means Committee outlines a retroactive tax bill targeting war profits from government contracts. The measure seeks to curb so called cost plus arrangements and would seize super profits viewed as excessive by government and public opinion. A preliminary inquiry will set the framework for investigative steps over the coming weeks.

House Arran Salien Eye Ailea Annery

Meanest Man Found in Truncated News Item

A fragmented notice describes a “meanest man” discovery and an ongoing contest with an unidentified candidate. The text references arrests, licenses, and thefts affecting families, but details are obscured in the damaged OCR text.

United Overs

Remembering Autumn Price Fears From Coal Rush

A Rufus T. Strohkm piece in Coal Age laments fading memories of warmth while noting a harsh autumn brought coal shortages. The author recalls rising prices and insufficient supply as households faced winter preparations and anxious hoarding.

Berdy Gurdies Jez Es “Fogett Rufus T. Strohkm

Silver-Haired Nurses With Golden Hearts

A reflective piece honoring aging nurses who care for patients with gentle strength. The narrator recalls their warmth and steadfast dedication, contrasting it with younger staff while highlighting the nurses’ quiet resilience and dignity.

Intended To Loot Paris During World War I Discussion

The article recounts wartime rhetoric about looting Paris in 1914. Morgenthau notes a German ambassador claim of rapid victory and plans to seize Parisian art, arguing interference would be avoided as in 1870. The piece reflects on expectations of German occupation and looting.

Morgenthau Paris

Atrocities and Roads Shape War News From France

A crude war dispatch recalls German failures in Paris aided by French highways, praising road networks, trucks, and logistics while detailing Austrian brutality, executions, and internment practices amid frontline sieges and punitive actions.

The Coal Resources Of Western Canada

Estimates by statisticians claim four western provinces hold vast coal, enough to supply the world for centuries. Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia mines are barely tapped and yet generate large yearly values. Alberta and Saskatchewan fields promise long prairie supply and high grade coal for seaports and homes.

Canada Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Prairie Provinces

German Way Miss Milado Jamschek Sentenced in War Tribunal

Miss Milado Jamschek, a teacher, was sentenced by a military tribunal on a charge tied to wartime activities. She traveled to New York on the same steamer that carried Count von Bernstorff after the United States declared war. The report notes actions under instructions amid ongoing wartime tensions and responses.

Milado Jamschek Miss Jamschek New York Gount von Bernstorff United States United States América

Peace River Canned Fish Distribution Details

Peace River canned fish are distributed to retailers with a per one pound can price of eight and a half cents. Production operates in Esicentie and the Seaeget facility handles whitefish. The firm ships about 400 cases per year to various centers, aiming to move product from the priors. A barking dog and a delivery scene are described in a stray speech fragment.

Peace River Canha Esicentie Oeton Et Ae Avuchtan Tager Ieee Aide

Subliacines Sunk Vaster Than the Germans are Baliding Them

The text appears garbled with missing words and unclear content. It references wartime themes and possible dates but contains many nonsensical phrases, making it difficult to identify a coherent event or人物. No verifiable facts surface for a concise summary.

Subliacines

German Railways Roll In Poor Condition Warn of Delays

Reichstag member Goethsin voices concern over German railways rolling stock. He cites that one in five lines suffered delays due to aging engines and deteriorating condition over the past 11 years.

Pe Berlin Tagiee Reichstagerr Goethsin

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