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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
2
The piece argues that decades of effort cannot rebuild the ruin Germany faces from three years of war. It cites damages to German industry, merchant activities, and the broader national psyche, blaming German militarists for inflicting harm on their own people and delaying postwar recovery.
Mothers told their babies stomach upset constipation colic teething can be helped by Babys Own Tablets. Mrs Aphonse Pelleer of St. Mase Quebec reports wonderful results after using them. Sold by medicine dealers or the Dr Medicine Co Brockville at 23 cents per box.
A fragment recounts a veteran speaking to rookies at Kearny about hiring for an ammunition wagon. Doubters interrupt seeking clarity on a misheard term as the veteran presses the point about being filled with bullets before the wagon.
A plan in Toronto suggests the government form fifty women battalions to replace male labor called to war. Proposals set pay on a standard basis and aim to fill ranks after recruitment, with six months postwar considerations.
The author urges farmers to prepare seed early and inspect kernels for dirt and weed seeds. Cleaning grain now boosts future yields and profits, with emphasis on timely seed preparation as essential farming practice. An asthma remedy advertisement follows, touting a mineral tonic as a proven, life restoring cure.
The 53rd annual report shows assets at 143 411 927 with over 31 percent growth in 1917, aided by wartime expansion and New York operations. Liabilities to the public rise with deposits and note circulation. cash, securities, and gilt-edged holdings strengthen liquidity and confidence in Canada’s banking network.
A Windsor reader describes a radical new treatment for nervous breakdown claiming lasting relief and better sleep. The letter cites improved warmth, reduced sensitivity to noise, and overall calmer nerves after trying the therapy, endorsed by Mrs M Smithson of Arthur Street.
The notice appears to announce a probate matter involving the estate of Pian Stee with unanswered details. The fragment hints at a formal proceeding likely filed in a local court or probate office. Further readable information is needed for precise names, dates, and actions.
The text explains how to properly use Copenhagen chewing tobacco with unclear steps. It mentions chewing technique and expectations but contains incomplete phrases and garbled segments.
A fragmented clipping cites a New York Herald quote about Mr Hoover and Wisconsin potato dealers. It notes experience with common words and a feigned defense turning teeth to bite higherups, and mentions two carloads of rot on a railroad. The piece satirizes business and theft.
A short homage from Geo WH Holmes praising the Liniment for aiding a father and potentially helping other sufferers, expressing great pleasure in its restorative effects and signed sincerely by GEO WH HOLMES.
A mining engineer's report on Saskatchewan and Manitoba coal fields estimates carbonized coal could be sold at lower prices, with projected ranges from 45 to 110 cents per unit. It discusses potential production areas and price implications for various towns and regions, noting uncertainties in capacity and waste factors. Holloway's Corn Cure is briefly mentioned in the ending line.
A wartime romance unfolds as Private W. G. Marker, blinded and crippled, is escorted to St. Stephen's Church by his sweetheart from before the war. She refuses to abandon him despite life and prospects, waiting months after his hospitalization to marry as he recovers and plans a shared future.
A crumpled note bearing the signature Na Bonapa te appears readable among scattered scraps. The fragment suggests a personal sign off or attribution, but the full context and source are unclear.
Local report describes R. J. Thompson of Uxbridge seized with convulsions after finishing a meal. The article quotes his personal recovery and includes broader wartime rhetoric about Britain’s resolve and unity amid hardship.
The article notes that most towns and cities feed kitchen refuse to swine to stretch scarce food resources. It urges closer attention to the practice and mentions ongoing concerns about efficiency and safety in utilization.
Fragmentary advert reads like a claim for health with talk of life extending cures from Dr Pierce's An- or- by name. It urges prompt use to combat urine pain rheumatism lumbago and kidney trouble. It mentions exercise fresh air light diet and plenty of water as general aid.
The passage critiques barbarous deeds and war influenced by religious rhetoric. It discusses German leadership, pacifist peace, and moral clashes within Christian teaching amid wartime propaganda. The text references Tirpitz and calls for understanding the conflict’s moral dimensions.
Advice on extending coal burn by adjusting how coal is placed on the grate and how to load fresh fuel. Instructions emphasize thickening the live coal bed toward the open gas outlet and spacing the new charge to maintain a visible bed of live coals for efficient ignition.
Vague lines reference Minard's Liniment claimed to cure distemper. A misread portion mentions peace and bellicose attitudes, with fragmentary names like Herr Strobel and Bates. The garbled text hints at a political discussion from an unclear Diet context and international tensions.
An article outlines how proper chewing reduces waste by thoroughly breaking down food. It emphasizes mindful mastication to improve digestion, flavor extraction, and nutrient absorption, citing practical tips for healthier eating habits.
A brief notice notes New York state enacted a law. surrounding details and scope remain unclear from the fragmentary text. Further context or official summaries were not provided.
A shortage of oat seed and a shift of high quality oats to feed use alarm officials. Minister V Winkler urges municipal councils to test seed quality and act to preserve seed oats, citing risks from continued world food supply decline and the need to substitute inferior feeds with vigorous seed oats.
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