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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1918
Page
8
Flour manufacturers scrutinize wheat blends under regulations to prevent unsafe products. Officials warn against adulterated blends and fake 100 percent flour claims while inspecting winter wheat mixes and related patents and grades.
Fragmentary text describes a Femar engineer removing a pod from a bridge span over the Missouri River at St. Joseph. The deck was opened again at 6 a.m. after a relocation involving three elements moved 136 feet in thirteen minutes. A cynic is defined in passing.
The Royal Flying Constructors at the Toronto University aero nautics school claim air pockets are no longer a menace. They credit advanced aeronautics training for pilots who can read currents and clouds and ride rough air with ease, ensuring safer flights. Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is praised for its wide credit and relief for asthma sufferers.
Wilson Fox, M P, urged the Empire resources development committee to closely study a plan to acquire and develop wheat lands with Dominion and Provincial cooperation. The aim is to create granaries and facilities to ensure a steady food supply and offer lands to settlers near the United States border at a favorable price per acre.
A report notes Atlantic Air Flights recently returned from Europe and predicts a pause in transatlantic service. Details mention engine weights and a notable 75 mile per hour sleet limit affecting operations and a 100 to 135 passenger capacity range.
A veteran known as Buffalo Bill serves in the Army Service Corps and donates all earnings. He recalls service with the US army scouts and Col. Codes Wilas during six years of duty. He fought in the Fenian Raid and later settled in the west. He honors England Scotland and Ireland and plans to keep quiet about his feats while remaining a popular figure in Toronto.
Mrs. Jos. Roger, a respected teacher in Gloucester County, reports thirteen months of strain and nerve symptoms. She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills after trying other remedies, noting improvement after twelve boxes and claiming the pills addressed her heart nervousness and failing memory.
William English Walling argues in an article that Germany shows no unity for democratic peace and is not ready to overthrow autocracy until a crushing defeat of its armies. He notes deep splits over policy and food, with extremists on both ends of the spectrum.
The queen heir of Minnesota titled Northwest No 07 has a record of 235 eggs in twelve months. The notations include unclear text but point to a high laying hen achievement and a seed or breeding reference.
A garbled exchange mentions a wife and a theater setting. The lines imply a personal conflict within a venue but lack clear action or attribution to identifiable people or organizations.
A fragment mentions burning itching relief with Cutigura but includes unclear text about a red patch under the right blade and a stray note about hair and a name, suggesting a partial medical ad or patient diary entry.
Readable lines describe Allied soldiers at a station treating German prisoners humanely. A veteran recalls rough humor, a brief quiet moment, and a vow never to return to such a mess, expressing bitterness about the war and a desire for peace.
The account follows a young man who lost sight after shrapnel during his first major battle with the Australian navy. He recalls hearing a singer’s remarks at a hospital visit and being sent to England to recover with other blinded veterans in a dedicated institution.
Advert for Minard's Liniment Co Limited promises a superior remedy with claims of unmatched effectiveness. The notice, dated September 1 1903 from Hawkshaw New Brunswick, touts the product as a sure cure.
The Belgian refugees in Fogland plan a monument in London to express gratitude for Great Britain’s aid during the pestilence. A renowned Belgian sculptor will craft a statue to be set on a prominent square as a lasting memorial to the kindness shown.
The report notes harsh winter conditions stressing infants. Poor ventilation in rooms worsens sickness with coughing choking fits and upset stomachs. Medicines from The Dr. W eat ities? Medicine Co Brockville Ontario are sold by Edkins dealers or by wall at 2 teats a box.
A garbled note describes a massive new apartment complex on Newty Avenue. It touts multiple living units, suites, and rents ranging from seven thousand to seventeen thousand dollars, highlighting its vast scale and unique status.
The report notes field crops valued at $1.10 per unit with higher average prices boosting value. Output volume fell by about 30 bushels less, while oats stayed similar. Wheat exports rose by roughly 12 percent, aiding overall revenue despite tighter yields.
An (unverified) ether compound allegedly dissolves corns or calluses when applied directly. The ad claims relief from pain and complete removal of corns without skin irritation. It mentions a doctor or pharmacist selling through wholesale drug houses and urges readers to order a bottle.
The 1917 Saskatchewan butter output shows favorable quality with high scores in a provincial competition. While most butter comes from Chewan creameries, some carloads reached markets in Vancouver and Toronto where creamery butter received favorable comment. Scores ranged from the highest to the lowest in the competition.
The Vancouver World reports a new fish market opened yesterday but could not stay open long as public demand surged. The entire stock sold within hours and staff struggled to manage the crowd with prices set at seven cents a pound.
The readable text is garbled and does not provide identifiable persons organizations places dates or events to summarize into a coherent news item. A clearer source is needed to produce a valid record.
Fragmentary report recounts the Diana a Den-5 vessel wrecked by a raid. Cargo valued around £4,000 was salvaged. Miller's Worm Powders marketed as a worm cleanser claiming to purge worms and cleanse the stomach from the body. The text mentions a derelict and a child but lacks clear context and full details.
Readers advised to amend waterlogged soil with coal or wood ashes or lime to improve structure and balance acidity. Apply ground limestone two tons per acre after spading or plowing and surface sow to help next spring crops recover from soggy conditions.
A mid century guide describes using two plates two sheets of blotting paper and lukewarm water to test seeds. Place 2 to 6 seeds per spot, cover with a second blotting sheet, invert and warm to encourage dampness. Check daily. keep paper moist as seeds germinate at varying speeds by variety.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a street scene in Liverpool with garbled telegraph terms. It mentions a reply to a cut and a discussion of words, but the meaning is unclear and names or concrete events are not discernible.
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