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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
7
British civilian prisoners from Ruhleben appeal to the British people and Germany to end the barbarous system. A Berlin despatch notes efforts to export questionable raw materials and to permit distribution of goods. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a painless remedy for worms and digestive issues.
Reported notes indicate Canada will still deploy troops to Siberia despite armistice signing. The war office will issue instructions enabling as many troops as possible to join the existing force, with some returning personnel granted freedom to leave within a year after the armistice.
Prisoners of war endured harsh labour and deprivation as they marched toward Holland and Belgium. Many lacking clothing and boots likely died, while German civilians reportedly aided Canadians during retreat. British wireless orders urged staying in camp until transport could be arranged. amid three years behind barbed wire, repatriation to England followed to Ripon under a Canadian officer’s care.
Geneva reports 644 allied officers released from German prison camps at Constance. Included are British officers held four years and Americans who endured Rhine town sieges and serial bombardments before repatriation. Minard's Liniment noted as cure for distemper in Ottawa.
The report cites Austria's child labor among ages 1 to 17 with two-fifths of workers starting young and nine of every 100 youths working year round. Most work at home with parents, and night shifts affect about one in ten. Vienna considers restricting work before age twelve, except on farms and in households.
The Port Huron Times Herald reports Lloyd George’s choice of Marshal Foch as generalissimo was wise not American based. Foch credits Lloyd George for his position and praises allied unity amid expected German defeats.
A government agent recounts mysterious ships that crossed the Atlantic in three days and helped sink a German raider within 24 hours. The tale mentions Bal four and the British admiralty, with other wartime anecdotes about rapid sea feats and anti submarine actions.
The marshal, quoted by a correspondent, said he renounced the great victory deliberately after days of consideration. He argued peace on favorable terms would have saved French and British lives, and the continuation of the struggle would cost more lives.
The advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic that rebuilds rich red blood to aid recovery from influenza and its after effects. It claims the pills strengthen nerves, improve digestion, and reduce weakness by delivering lasting vitality and resilience.
Norwegian observers demand compensation from the Allied powers for the use of Norwegian ships under requisition during wartime. They cite sixteen months with no damages, interest, or pay, arguing hundreds of millions of kroner withheld hindered Norway's postwar ship reconstruction and defense.
A wartime guide promotes free food and practical savings in home cooking and baking, outlining methods to stretch rations and reduce waste for households during shortages.
The Times reports the Dover barrage removed while patrol stories focus on the defence system between France and England to block enemy submarines. Nets proved ineffective, and in 1917 a barrage of mines and obstacles was established and watched by armed trawlers and drifters.
Despatch from Copenhagen reports German troops retreating to their homeland under severe hardship. A 1500 strong detachment from Lodz faced Polish attacks and only reached the German border after extreme trials. The German army of 500000 moves homeward amid snow and rain while railways are unusable as Russians reclaim rolling stock. theft and villagers fleeing accompany the march. Ottawa grants release of wheat products for Canada and the United States to ease trade return and expedite export applications to all countries except the central powers.
A terse notice offers a $100 reward and mentions readers and family items in a cryptic 4A section. The fragmentary text lacks clear names or locations but indicates a prize or incentive tied to a family or readership event.
Reports from Canadian headquarters indicate most fighting men will be home within a year. Officials say preparations are under way to return personnel quickly as part of a broader demobilization plan across the Allied forces.
A heavy attempt to wreck the bridge failed yet sent wreckage to the surface as divers recovered 13 crew members killed in the Tay incident. Remaining wreckage and two guns were salvaged and later displayed in Dundee.
An advertisement extols Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills and Ointment as a remedy for liver and kidney issues. A user testimonial claims relief from piles after using the products, noting satisfaction and a treatment sequence with multiple box purchases.
The Times of London refutes a German semi official claim that the entente might abolish the blockade. It says careful examination is needed and, once truth is established, Allies and the United States will permit food supplies as humanity dictates.
A man enters a provincial railway booking office and greets with a cheerful good morning. He asks for a ticket to London, the clerk proposes a return, and the man replies he has no intention to return, deeming it a waste of money.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a club in town and money orders. It lists Samuel May & Co and Adelaide Street, suggesting a local business connection. No clear event date or outcome is present.
The coast draws visitors with mild winters and golf friendly climates. Orchards and chrysanthemums glow as tourists seek outdoor recreation from prairie regions, with hotels advertising deluxe vacation resorts and convenient travel to Victoria and Vancouver.
Approximately one million pounds of honey were produced by Manitoba bees during the past year, reflecting strong apiary output and the vitality of the province's beekeeping industry.
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