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Newspaper

Melfort Moon

Location

Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1916

Page

2

Manitoba Dairy Industry Output and Farm Feeds in 1915

Manitoba's dairy sector shows a total value around 2.76 million for butter cheese and creamery products in 1915. Butter production reached 4.16 million pounds at an average price per pound of 14 cents. Creamery butter output stood at 5.84 million pounds. Cheese production was 726,725 pounds with price about 14 cents. Milk and cream values added. Corn emerged as a major fodder crop with 190,192 tons, timothy 193,357 tons, bromes 45,815 tons, alfalfa and clover about 38,000 tons. Cattle count 6,310,005 up over 10,000. minor changes in sheep and pigs.

Department of Agriculture of Mana Manitoba

Stormy Weather Hurts Babies Prompting Home Care

During February and March harsh weather keeps babies indoors in overheated rooms leading to colds and weak health. A doctor recommends Baby's Own Tablets to keep stomach and bowels regular and break up colds until relief arrives. Sold by druggists or by mail for 55 cents a box from The Dr. Adams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.

Marche Agathet Chase Dr. Chase Edman Bates & Co Lad Toronto

Order for 800000 Shells for British Army Likely Worth Millions

Imperial board receives a large contract from the British War Office for 800000 eighteen pounder shrapnel shells. The value is estimated between 10 and 12 million dollars, with Canadian munitions firms expanding capacity to meet renewals and future orders.

imperial —_s Dritieh Ministry of Munitions Imperial Mentions Board Canada

Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and More

Fragmentary dialogue shows casual plans and product reference with names John George and a mention of crackers milk and cheese. The text reads as a casual social exchange with no clear news event or outcome.

Britain Plans Large Land Purchase Scheme for Veterans

A British government plan aims to buy land for the settlement of discharged troops. A special committee led by Sir Harry Verney is to report on state acquisitions, cooperative buying, rural credit banks, and a large grant to establish colonies of smallholders and related development, pending parliamentary sanction.

Great Britain Ireland Alea Aparn Fond St Home Office Board A Trade and Board of Agriculture War Office Admiralty Harry C. Verney Jeredit

British Scientists Urge Immediate School System Reform

A manifesto from prominent British scientists led by Regius Professor William Osler and Sir William Ramsey calls for a reconstruction of education, arguing the nation’s postwar recovery hinges on scientific methods and experimental economics as essential parts of schools. It cites fifty years of failed attempts to introduce scientific study into schools and colleges.

Wix Wiliam Osler Regius Oxford University William Ramesay Bir Wm. Crookes Ighae U Country

Alberta Banks Loan Money on Grain

Calgary banker confirms banks in Alberta have extended large loans on grain stored on farms. He cites policy under the Bank Act and notes increased lending as farmers face shipping and sales constraints. Loan decisions depend on farmer character and reliability.

Alberta Calgary Watt

Neutral? A cautionary tale about mercy and restraint

A Washing ton Star excerpt questions neutrality's dangers and recalls two boys who watched a girl lifted to a skyscraper’s twentieth floor. One lad refuses to rejoice, while the other accepts restraint as they move on, wary a drop might come. The tale contrasts calm skepticism with lethal risk in urban spectacle.

Tarkington Indiana Jecline Joe

Fragmented OCR Sketch of Law and Press References

Patchy text notes a farmer event and police action, mentioning a station transfer and a vague reference to Libre Belgique. It references a spy question and a delayed seat count, with unclear dates or proper names.

Nerviline advertised as instant sciatica cure

An old style testimonial touts Nerviline as instantly vanishing sciatica and pain. It claims powerful nerve penetration and broad relief from rheumatism stomach trouble and other ailments citing a family’s repeated cures and daily use.

James K Edwards

Getting Chicks From Desired Hens At a Poultry Show

A poultry breeder discusses selecting hens to improve chick fertility and vitality. He emphasizes careful handling, individualized mating, and monitoring hens for fertility and vigor to ensure robust offspring and profitable results.

Alesas

Germany and war ethics amid universal distrust

The piece rails at Germany for tearing up treaties and committing atrocities while condemning unconditional policy. It notes a rise in cases in Canada and cites the Canada Gander Institute amid mixed wartime analysis and calls for reevaluation of peace tactics.

Germany Mentral

Diehard Sermons Advocate War to Purge Humanity

A collection of extremist calls from Berlin theologians urging violence as divine punishment. Professors Rheinhold Geeley and Frits Philippi preach crucifixion of enemies, punishment by fire and sword, and total war without pity to cleanse nations allied with Satan. They frame Germany as chosen to punish the wicked and redeem humanity through destruction.

Pune Rheinhold Geeley Berlin University Germany Frits Philippi Berlin Satan England

Pact Of Konopisht alledged secret prewar compact

The piece reports Neary Wickham Steed’s claim that before World War I the Kaiser and Archduke Francis Ferdinand forged a secret pact at Konopisht Bohemia. It allegedly aimed to provoke Russia, crush France, avoid Britain, redraw Poland and Ukraine, partition Bohemia Hungary and Salonika for a vast German Austrian empire aligned with a Kabardine bloc.

Neary Wickham Steed London Times Konopisht Francis Perdinand Kongplant Bohemia von Tirpitz Britain Kaiser Poland Ukraine Bal‘tic Black Sea Francis Hungary Serie Adriatic Saloniki Austria Trieste

Grain of Wheat What the Greatest Wheat Region in the World Can Do

The article extols the central North American wheat basin centered on Winnipeg as likely the world’s greatest wheat region. It notes vast yields in Canada and the US, cites historical land use, and discusses related topics like sheep breeding and lamb weights. It quotes Mr. for manager of Goons Limited on market demand and prices.

North America Winnipeg Canada United States Ameri Canadian Northwest Great Lone Land de Tocqueville Rocky Mountains Macaulay New York For Goons Limited Torofito

Saluting Rituals and Officer Knowledge Across Armies

Readable passages describe how recruits learn proper saluting and field conduct, contrasting naval and army practices, with references to officers, cane handling, and discipline. Private Dougal McTavish and other veterans offer wry reflections on cold climates, duties, and military life in a historical newspaper context.

Regent Street Manchester Guardian

First British life shot in the war claimed by 18th Hussars

An August 22 1914 report says a patrol from the 18th Hussars encountered advancing Ublass forces. Sergeant and Corporal Jefferson were killed as they opened fire and warned others. Jefferson fell when a Jack Johnson shell burst near him later at Pood ere.

Oring Jack Johnson Poodere

Minard's Lintment praised for sore throat relief

Dear Sirs We inform you that we consider your MINARDS ANIMENT a superior article and use it as relief for sore throat and chest. If the price were one dollar a bottle I would still say it is worth it. Signed CHAS F TILTON Pairville Sept. Se 107

Pairville Sept. Se

Seed Smut in Corn Requires Stalk Removal and Burn

O M Allyn of the University of Minnesota notes smut spores overwinter in soil or manure and contaminate corn. Spores do not come from seed corn. treatment fails. Eradication rests on cutting and burning smutted stalks, though impractical.

O. M. Allyn Farm Crops Division University of Uiinota

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