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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
14
The piece argues for broader agricultural education to boost farming, citing the need for scientific training, research, and modern methods. It links education to provincial progress, and discusses funding, college development, and the value of science in farming. It mentions observers, experiments, and national plans affecting education and infrastructure.
The monastery of St Bernard in the Alps faced a wartime shortage of meat leading to the killing of nearly all its famed St Bernard dogs. The animal rescue aids, once famed for carrying baskets to aid travelers, are described amid ruins of historical routes and a damaged account of the pass and monks.
A London Star report notes road pastormaids Chiswick and Surbison employed for sweeping duties. The foreman says women sweep thoroughly and check corners, removing stray leaves and papers as they progress along the road. He adds that rough road work may not suit them.
A fragmentary 1914 circular empowers German banks and agents to unleash unlimited war credits and sabotage abroad to destroy enemies' factories and infrastructure. It notes a countdown from 1887 to 1918 with Der Tag symbolism, contrasting Allied entry and the looming end of Prussianism.
Italian railways suffer from coal scarcity and insufficient rolling stock. Passenger service is slower and less reliable, with observers urging standard gauge equipment and improved brakes. Efforts include urgent imports and local adaptations to meet demand amid transport delays.
A fragmentary report outlines a council meeting discussion on not releasing or freeing German ships after the war. It notes aims to prevent Germany from extending trade profits and addresses restitution of shipping losses, with calls for central action by allied powers and references to various ports.
A fragment notes that a few days ago a voice from Germany arrived at an internment camp near North Carolina, with mentions of a noncommissioned officer and camp details.
A Vancouver born major led a Scottish Canadian battalion through a fierce assault near Cuvillers on October 1. He commanded with coolness despite wounds, keeping the right flank intact and refusing evacuation until the battalion was relieved. A sergeant nearby directed men for ten hours from a shell hole, while a private cut a 20 yard wire lane under heavy fire enabling the attack to proceed.
An official notes a severe match shortage in Vere and other centers with only six matches per day for each household. Replacing matches is impractical due to smoker categories and distribution limits. Matches are allocated by pre war scales, aiming to avoid shortages while managing demand.
An article notes that valuable flavors in vegetables are lost by poor cooking chiefly due to sugar content. It argues sugar in vegetables affects taste and quality, urging better cooking methods to preserve sweetness.
A grounded wartime deed recounts an Allied pilot who shot down a German plane, enabled escape for British comrades, and bluffed three Germans with a fake grenade. He aided a wounded French soldier and risked his life under fire to rescue teammates and prisoners, earning praise and the Medal of Honor.
The Canada Food Board warns sugar supply will fall short for 1918 with about 300000 tons required and only 13000 tons available to confectionery firms. It urges households to reduce sugar use by limiting spoonfuls and tea sweeteners to ease shortages while manufacturers cut production to protect stock for essential uses.
Italian fruit markets face debates over fresh produce roles while potential ferry links between France and England draw interest. Signor Mercurio of the Societe Centrale des Ferryboats suggests Italy could export substantial tonnages to the English market after the war, if an organized export system and routes are prepared.
Instructions from the Hon Minister detail distribution of grain samples for winter and spring to Canadian farmers. Samples include white oats and eld peas for trial by named cerealists. A life insurance policy discussion appears in the text with unrelated misplacements and names.
From Major Sir David Speer front dispatches the 1918 action where Canadians, faced with grim odds, held lines against heavy assaults. He notes 13 divisions and 84 battalions contending, praising reinforcements and the steadfast courage of the Canadian troops during the fierce fighting.
Eleanor K McDonnell recounts working in a munitions plant for Good Housekeeping September test of patriotism and gender roles. She recalls rigid registration, tough interrogations, and the tense atmosphere as women face dangers and bravely prove their courage alongside men.
Proceedings note farmers and locals staking claims along a narrow Warehoes lake region. The deposits referenced include sodium salts and other minerals, with blocks described as 16 miles wide and varying shoreline coverage. District details suggest territorial boundaries and the intent to extract minerals from the lake bottom and adjacent shores.
A chaotic meteorological event is described as a mighty purifier voiced by a speaker who likens thunderclouds to an army of doctors. The passage praises storms for cleansing environments and eradicating filth and disease through natural force.
The article notes the Alberta sheep industry is expanding overall but lags behind Southern Alberta in wool output. It highlights potential for northern and central growth, cites a leading breeder praising provincial conditions, and mentions sheep kept by small farmers near Wetaskiwin feeding on local territory.
A fragmented account describes natives gathering red seashells for mother of pearl. Divers board small boats and row to the beds, using kerosene lamps under water. They seal nostrils, carry baskets of shells, and resurface for air, facing hazards of depth and currents.
The piece reflects on young men reaching military status and the enduring spirit among the youth. It notes the transition from civilian to service duties and the sense of duty shaping their paths.
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