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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
9
Prominent Saskatchewan farmers and seed growers leaders plan organization of seed agencies. The text notes champions in wheat growing and leaders within the scheme overseeing seed distribution and supervision.
A mother describes heavy household duties causing fatigue and poor blood. The account cites headaches, back pains, and persistent tiredness as signs of overwork. She cites using a remedy called DeW pink heed and shares experiences with doctors and recovery after treatment.
Fragmentary text shows an old man muttering to someone about a death and a town arrival. No clear names, dates, or concrete events are readable.
A historic dispatch describes German recruitment of women from diverse backgrounds to act as spies in Italy France and other nations. It notes postings to conservatories and roles as nurses teachers and servants, with some operatives captured and executed as the net tightened.
Readers learn of difficulties in vegetable drying across British Columbia and the western states. Markets face overproduction fears and evaporator costs, with many producers claiming unfair pricing practices. Winter orders falter as plants close, leaving the industry unsettled and seeking profitable returns.
A navy briefing argues the coast of Flanders must be held to support land attacks and air reconnaissance. It says possession extends the reach of our military and air forces, and without it, surprise attacks and air operations would be hindered.
Chicago high school teens attempted farm work last year responding to labor requests. The Chicago Board of Education placed 700 youths with only three deemed unsatisfactory. The experience reportedly improved physical health, maturity, and responsibility, seen as beneficial for boys during a farm season.
Scrambled text references Dominion, Ners organization, Mangoles government, and a purchasing agency. It mentions February owners, an overhead purchasing agency, and a clip of agricultural features. The disjointed lines imply a report on political and agricultural planning with unspecified figures and outcomes.
Early in the crisis Lord Rhondda calls for unity and resilience, recalling the black autumn of 1914 and the shared resolve that carried the nation through hardship. He urges continued courage as the war wears on.
J C C Witt of the Bureau of Science in Manila reports that locally made bricks and white lime mortar show exceptional weakness and strength variations. The mortar appears pure white on exposed surfaces and is stronger than the bricks, with testing suggesting drying conditions alter appearance and durability. Dr J D Ke llinge’s asthma remedy is advertised as a vapor aid sold by dealers nationwide.
A pupil of the Manitoba School for the Deaf calls for active support during war. She argues deaf people can aid the country through knitting, fundraising, and assisting soldiers and widows, challenging the view they are useless in wartime.
A chaotic drive in a British tank yields a violent jerking descent and several thrown passengers. The narrator recalls the peril and notes the contrast with gallant crews enduring shellfire, describing the deafening roar and claustrophobic cabin.
Fragmented text discusses hope for increased world brotherhood and cooperation among nations. It contrasts conflicting powers with a stated spirit of unity, noting wartime changes and ongoing efforts of people to defend shared values despite tensions.
A terse, garbled notice references Yanks and Sammies with stray phrases about soldiers, pets, and a Cleveland mention. Readable elements point to a short notice involving unnamed parties and unspecified actions or locales. The fragmentary text preserves no clear event or outcome.
A London Morning Post excerpt praises the British army and navy enduring trials of velocity and war as the nation’s fate rests on victory. It celebrates old dogged resistance and invincible fighting to sustain the British nation today.
A terse wartime appeal calls on citizens to sacrifice for the nation's welfare, urging unwavering resolve and collective effort over individual rights as the country faces crisis and danger.
James M. Beck argues the United States should pressure the Allies to cancel the seven billion dollars lent by Britain and other nations. He predicts a formal repayment phrase “Receipted in full” may define postwar settlements. He spoke during a Liberty Loan address amid stock exchange activity.
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