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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
15
A fragment from The Economist extols Canada’s loyalty, vast lands, and unstinted support for Britain in wartime. It highlights Col. Dennis, a longtime Canadian tied to Canadian interests, as a leading authority on the subject.
The article discusses Canada’s climate, arable land, and wheat trade. It notes Vancouver’s mild winters, chinook effects inland, and seasonal challenges for farming while highlighting new country prospects and the need for further investigation of arable Mind in the Dominion.
A historical note outlines Germanys strained finances after World War I, detailing loan needs, debt limits exceeded, and soaring interest that threatens national wealth. It warns of massive future borrowing and economic paralysis if peace terms demand resets, with Germanys industry, shipping, railways, and factories undermined while debt consumes peacetime wealth.
The German Unity President declares the government not responsible or representative as anger rises. German voices defend the state as reflecting national sentiment despite electoral systems and accuse publicists of undermining the regime.
An editorial argues for continuing and expanding work program for intellectually disabled youths at Rome under state support. It describes ten years of farming labor training, where boys pay cents an hour for clothing and save money, while the state bears costs. It notes private contracts and evaluations of wages as a minor factor, urging public aid to sustain productive, useful labor.
Ottawa forms a civil service commission to study merit based reforms for thousands of employees outside Ottawa. The plan targets the Dominion forestry branch and western prairie staff where political interference has hindered impartial inspections and forest protection duties.
The fragment discusses conscientious objectors and compares their mindset to that of Germans, noting a shared mental malady. It reflects on the emotional impulse behind wartime attitudes and contrasts self interest with collective good. The passage hints at personal struggle to grasp others’ points of view during war.
An OCR fragment reports a grading event involving a large car shipment of wheat or spoons with unclear nouns. Mentions Sid and Wienipes as possible persons or places, but details are garbled.
The piece argues that despite Canadian barriers, a protectionist policy could help both Canadian news and industry. It notes American produced news is unrestricted while Canadian output faces subsidies and trade frictions. It supports a shared national outlook linking eastern and western interests for the common good.
The bulletin warns anthrax affects sheep horses cattle and other herbivores and can infect humans via skinning or handling wool or skins. It urges avoiding skinning infected animals and not dragging carcasses on farms, noting burial is less preferred than proper disposal.
A wartime notice outlines Britain’s food economy measures. It cites a four pound weekly bread allowance per person in England and stresses conserving food, observing ration rules, and reducing waste to support the war effort.
A garbled report from a German inspector details a tragic death of a girl. The text references an inspector named Svertg from Leitskan and mentions a violent act attributed to a person described as a diolecric disposition, with unclear context and many misspellings.
Article recalls blinded Canadian veterans adapting after war. About 31 veterans from Canada, including Harry Turner, are learning new trades at St Dunstan's and University courses. They pursue roles as masseurs, lawyers, stenographers, dictaphone operators, and insurance workers in various cities.
Citizens urged to reduce flour beef and bacon consumption by 23 percent to free storable food for export. Women groups respond with calls to conserve at home by bread and meat saving, using perishables, preserving produce, and substituting cereals while avoiding waste.
A Lendgo Times editorial argues no half way house can end the war. It states Germany seeks total domination and a renewed conflict if forced to a peace too lenient. It warns peace talks must be decisive or surrender remains the only alternative for both sides.
A Alberta land sale in Nobleford drew attention as owners sold the Barons farm for a record price. The event sparked broad discussion across the province about farm values and market demand, reflecting a peak in agricultural land figures.
The article highlights Canadian industry and personnel driving wartime production. It notes extensive shell and explosive manufacture, shipyard contracts, aeroplane output, and a scrap metal electric plant. It describes Canadian railway troops, engineers, and naval officers contributing across ports and fronts, with vivid scenes of railway line construction and munitions work.
An Edmonton headquartered line seeks to extend via Kee McArthur to Fort Providence and Peace River Crossing. Tenders are called for bridge and road works to span the Peace River with a seven hundred to eight hundred foot approach, aiming to open the river country for settlement and resource development. Government funding is sought for vehicular traffic on completion, with a projected bridge cost near one million dollars. British munitions demand from Canada noted alongside rail expansion.
A playful local item invites readers to share their jokes and stories. The piece humorously cites names and fragments of imagined scenes while asking for audience input and reactions.
A historical notice suggests saving bread by reducing daily bread consumption. If every family cuts one slice per day, about 16 bushels per acre yield could meet reduced needs. With 20 million families, annual wheat production could drop by substantial amounts while aiding allies overseas.
A former advocate argues restricting female smoking, citing factory visits and concerns over underage consumption. He claims smoking among girls harms health and social order, urging action despite counterpoints about personal freedom and access.
A captured German submarine has reached New York and will be shown in Central Park for safe viewing by New Yorkers. The vessel, referred to as one of the Kaiser's underwater craft, will be placed on public display near the park.
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