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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
5
Payment claims and farming notes describe hog raising at Ak place 1 and Expert Farm. The text states twelve months of costs, alfalfa and pasture feeds, and a comparison of selling prices to costs, noting profit from hogs and feed. The document discusses why this method is paying.
A short, fragmented note from a Chicago source asserts war words cannot win the conflict, emphasizing resolve and collective effort as the decisive factor.
The Ottawa Journal reports Britain relying on its own resources to cover half the debt owed by allies and dominions, amid tensions as Germany prepares to challenge Britain. The article notes the complex debt totals surpassing five billion dollars and references July 2914 as a turning point.
A fragment discusses perceptions of women as spies after war, arguing they could be as active and dangerous as men. It notes propaganda framing and claims about legality and social restrictions affecting female intelligence workers.
An advertisement promotes a corn remedy claiming quick, inexpensive relief. It asserts the product cures corn with immediate effects and at low cost, urging readers to try it as a dependable solution.
The article notes using dairy by products to cut feed costs in Canada pork farming. It cites experiments showing milk fed to pigs yields high value at about 40 dollars per ton meat price, with skim milk and whey utilized for growth. Nova Scotia College trials suggest best gains from specific milk-to-feed ratios and oat bases.
The text urges courage and duty in World War I, praising English and French soldiers fighting in Flanders for liberty and the world’s protection. It asserts there are no cowards in Quebec and calls for all to obey the spirit and support the common cause.
Bay's Own Tablets are a mild yet thorough laxative claimed to soothe the bowels. A testimonial from Francas Fournier of Tourville praises the product for babies and recommends it to mothers. Available from The Williams' Medicine Co in Brockville, Ontario.
A dubious report claims Canada has plenty of potatoes and turnips with officials urging consumption. A misformatted ad promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a worm destroyer and general tonic for children and digestion.
In England Lord Claud Hamilton urged killing and eating toy dogs to ease a food shortage. He described a staged scene with a woman in fur and ribbons as dogs were prepared for consumption. Opponents quickly protested while supporters cite conservation and edible meat as a solution.
Reports indicate Belgan relief for allied civilians may pause for ten days to reallocate about three million bushels of grain to Belgians in distress. A senior representative in renade noted cables confirming the plan and that bread could arrive from exotic rains within days.
A garbled Washington Star snippet mentions coeds, digestion, female attire, and cayenne reference, suggesting a stray fragment about fashion or health topics. The distorted OCR yields unclear names and specifics, but hints at a humorous or sensational tone typical of the era.
A rugged ranch story set in the Rockies describes Lane Bercherona, his wheat, horses, and elevator on a secluded property near creeks and timber. The scene highlights bunkers of pine and peaks, portraying a secluded, sheltering landscape before shifting to a medical note praising Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a cure for bilious symptoms.
A garbled clipping mentions a tramcar overhang and a conversation about standing. The text includes fragmented dialogue and unusual spellings, referencing a reader reaction and a character named Mother Graves. The passage is unclear but suggests a publishable local item with dispute over an event and a technician’s failure.
A Canadian captain foiled a German U-boat attack during a voyage from a Canadian port to Europe. The U-boat fired a torpedo into the three masted schooner John G Wales. The captain leaped overboard and swam to safety as the ship sank, while spectators watched the dramatic scene.
A garbled but persistent tale mentions Minard's Liniment allegedly curing garget cows. An unclear line hints at a World War II era or aviation reference with a pilot descent and rescue, but the text is heavily corrupted and lacks coherent facts or identifiable dates, places, or names to confirm specifics.
Leader Peter Veregin declares the Doukhobor colonies in Western Canada will not swear fealty to the British crown. He says their beliefs require allegiance only to Jesus Christ, and cites payments and land terms as part of their position amid ongoing tensions.
A terse report notes a shortage raging at 5000 tons of tolent, with 10000 tons needed to move 7 units from Argentina and 15000 from Australia. It asserts two to three times more tonnage would be required overall, and claims export foods help counter submarine threats.
An old advertisement fragment from Rossway Digby Co Nova Scotia touts Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited products and a claim of complete breast recovery after application, indicating a regional medical tonic promotion.
A compact guide notes a potato butter method with hag tekethete as a playful nod. It mentions soaking and ricing potatoes, then mixing in two ounces of butter to create a smooth spread or mash and chilling to keep.
Instructions describe preserving eggs by using water glass in a crock. Steps include cleaning the crock, cooling, pouring a two inch water layer, immersing eggs, and sealing to evap or prevent spoilage. Adjustments for quantity and solution clarity are noted.
An editorial reflects on the life of a matron, noting the long period of effort needed to focus all means toward a single purpose. It mentions Canada’s role over nearly four years and alludes to higher achievements yet to come.
A garbled fragment hints at a death linked to water intake. One speaker quips death by drinking water is impossible. The text shows misread words and unclear attribution among several men discussing the cause.
An obscure newspaper item touts Minard's liniment as a cure for distemper with questionable credentials and uncertain legitimacy.
General Sir William R Robertson, former chief of general staff, warned in London that the war is likely to endure for a long time. He said no sane man can estimate its duration and reflected on why the conflict began and how it has progressed.
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