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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
13
A fragmented editorial argues for stronger agricultural education. It contrasts national rail and military investments with neglect of farming instruction, urging government funding and a rural college expansion to boost productivity and prosperity.
Amid a war induced meat shortage the monks slaughtered most of the famed St Bernard dogs at the Alpine monastery. The pass links the Rhone and Dora Balais and has seen Roman and medieval traffic, with Napoleon traversing the Alps. The injured were rescued by dogs in storms. A London Star foreman notes women on road gangs sweep thoroughly, challenging stereotypes.
A 1914 German circular to military attaches and banks urged unlimited war credits for destruction of enemy industries and supplies. It warns of coordinated strikes, arson, and use of special agents for destruction. The text links this to the Belgian invasion and portrays the Allies advancing as Prussianism falls.
Reports indicate Italian railways suffer from coal shortages and limited rolling stock plus deficient facilities. Passengers face penalties and seating issues as freight and passenger services strain the system. Corriere Sera notes railway trucks may be imported from America in spring to ease demand, while domestic supply remains tight due to higher prices for fruit and food.
Fragmentary text shows a British council discussion opposing releasing German ships after the war to extend their trade profits and to offset losses caused by Germany. It hints at economic terms and restrictions being considered by the United Kingdom and allied powers.
A fragment reports a German voice describing arrival near an internment camp. The text is garbled but suggests confusion about location and the status of confinement. No clear names, dates, or places are readable in the material.
A Canadian major from Vancouver leads a Scottish Canadian battalion in a night assault near Cuvillers and Hay, forms the right flank, and through relentless attacks and wire-cutting secures a vital breakthrough. A sergeant and others also display steadfast courage under shelling, evacuations, and heavy enemy counterattacks.
The report discusses scarce match supplies in England and calls for rationing. It notes the control board has debated the issue multiple times and urges careful use by all, with allocation based on prewar scales. One third of matches go to the army navy and Red Cross while general distribution remains widespread.
An article titled Sugar in the Negeistts Kingdom discusses how valuable properties of common table vegetables diminish in many cases. It highlights the beet and other vegetables, noting the impact of cultivation and processing on sugar content and nutritional value.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a hall artist and Pepinage and shows but key names dates and places are unreadable. The readable parts fail to establish a clear event or outcome for a concise news item.
A wartime medal citation describes a soldier who fought twelve enemies, downed two, enabled British allies to escape, disabled a German detachment with a fake grenade, captured one foe, rescued a wounded French soldier, swam a river under fire with a prisoner, and carried the wounded man to safety while refusing to reveal his name for fear of scolding.
Henry B Thomson chair of the Canada food board warns that cutting sugar use since May threatens hundreds of jobs as industries warn of factory closures and tight supplies. He urges consumers to cut consumption to prevent shortages across confectionery and large users.
Italian fruit markets face debate over fresh produce distribution in the south. Signor Mercurio notes potential cross channel ferry links to England and France could boost postwar exports, with organized transport and cafeenneage cars aiding market access and expanded commercial prospects.
Instructions from the Hon. Minister of Agriculture announce a winter and spring distribution of superior grain varieties to Canadian farmers. Samples include spring wheat, white oats, barley, and field peas, sent free from the Central Expert in Ottawa to eligible growers.
A Patterson resident sues over a life insurance claim on a bull named Wolstein. The policy, connected to a fire insurance basis, seeks to determine the animal’s value, with the plaintiff alleging the cost is the limit of the damages.
The narrative praises Canadian bravery in Camerai combat as France faces cereal shortages. It notes poorer yields in maize barley oats beans and potatoes but emphasizes large better quality wheat and the need to feed allied troops. Sir David writes of 13 divisions fighting hard against steadfast defenders and applauds allied comrades in arms.
Eleanor K. McDonnell writes in Good Housekeeping about women entering factory work during wartime. She describes the registration process, interrogations, and the bravado of recruits as men and women confront dangers, with emphasis on courage amid the upheaval.
The report notes Southern Alberta leads in sheep output while Northern and Central Alberta trail, with two thirds of Western Canada and much of the world’s supply coming from the south. It cites underutilization in central regions and farmers expanding sheep efforts, especially in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, amid rising attention from provincial governments.
The article describes native divers gathering mother of pearl shells in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Twenty men dive from boats using kerosene torches, clamp nostrils, and baskets to collect shells from two to ten inches. Divers surface multiple times for air, facing hazards from marine life.
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