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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
6
The piece notes large sums left untouched in bank accounts for at least five years with no transactions or interest. The Montreal City and District Bank holds the largest unclaimed total, about 112 991 dollars, while another entry lists 10 299 dollars.
The war boosted copper demand and prices with strong appreciation for British Columbia copper resources. BC mine production in 1915 shows a large increase, totaling about 52,000,000 pounds. The province's mineral production for the previous year was valued at 26,63,000.
An 19th century style advertisement promises one Mundre dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney and Co of Toledo with testimonials of reliability and claims of blood and mucus impact. Sold by druggists with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The passage narrates German occupation horrors in Belgium with reports of civilian murder, looting, arson, and terror meant to crush Belgian identity. It contrasts German rhetoric of culture with brutal acts and cites a Belgian police directive about twilight behavior.
The Manchester Guardian notes proposals for the new federal capital in Canberra. It praises the choice as fitting for a young nation and recalls the effort and pride of those who shaped the city, with suggested names evoking strength and tradition.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a modern tonic to cure indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the pills build blood and digestive strength, with patient Amy Brownling of Corinth Ontario praising relief from nausea dizziness headaches and digestive distress after use. The copy notes pricing six boxes for $2.50 and availability from a Brockville, Ontario company.
A Scandinavian correspondent in England reports from a German war prisoners camp at Dorchester. He notes prisoners, including educated ones, complain only about work and time, while praising good treatment. German cooks are paid by Britain for their labor, and a German tutor visits weekly to teach. The prisoners run their own hostel and organize activities.
The text extols German military prowess while noting failures to defeat the French and reach Paris early in the war. It suggests hopes may be fading and references a controversial propagandist view on Ypres and related events.
The annual report of the dairy and cold storage commissioner in Ottawa shows better dairy performance and profits among cows with higher yields. It details export gains for butter and cheese from 1910 to 1915 and notes appendices on markets and divisions. The Calgary News Telegram editorial suggests moving the Dominion capital from Ottawa to a more central western city, like Winnipeg, arguing for central location within Canada.
The text argues sea power underpins Britain’s world position and that German reliance on land gains fails to rival Britain’s global influence. It also contains garbled dialogues and unrelated sentences about personal matters amid wartime commentary.
An illustrated account shows a woman recovering from stomach and nervous trouble after abandoning coffee and certain foods, adopting Postum and Grape Nuts for four months. Her husband also improves after stopping coffee and using Postum. The ad promotes Postum Windsor in two forms.
A letter claims kidney pills cured a man after a winter illness and near death. He asserts he can work as before and offers names of witnesses who vouch for his recovery. The notice emphasizes the remedy is not a cure-all and extols kidney pills as effective.
Dr. C C James, Canada agriculture commissioner, urged farmers to sustain patriotism and production as war demands rise. He cited large county grants to patriotic funds and high farm tax contributions, noting massive enlistments among rural youth. He projected 1916 dairy gains and wheat outputs, arguing farms remain Canada’s key productive factor amid the war effort. He spoke at a Toronto banquet of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders’ Association.
Professor Nelson, recently returned from Germany, discusses how the German government used press censorship to shape public opinion and conceal losses. He notes belief in final victory persisted despite evidence like the Lusitania incident and explains his Canadian roots and emigration.
Lloyd George declares the war hinges on British workers and workshops, delivering shells to defeat Prussia. He praises industrial mobilization, costantly noting the shift from foreign to domestic production and the fight for freedom in Europe.
The piece notes Canada could muster 175 000 men if mobilized at home and would outmatch the United States in size if fully equipped. It praises Canada’s rapid munitions industry and the strong friendship with the United States despite war support strains.
Captain W. K. Coulter, returning from duty in St John New Brunswick, says the British are too humane in warfare. He recounts German use of Russian prisoners for hard labor and execution, notes pervasive German spies in France and Belgium, and describes a Prussian spy boasting concealed bombs and loyalty to the German cause. He recalls a Boulogne camp and questions about escape and discipline.
John Redmond issues a stirring appeal for Ireland to raise troops to back the Allies, arguing that staying passive would harm Ireland’s honor and future interests and warning that desertion could threaten Irish land and national aspirations.
On a quiet Sunday Mrs. Maclarty rushes away from the fire as a disturbance erupts in the garden. Donala tries to quiet Kirsty while calling for a barrel and screws with a playful clash of clinking items. The quarrel centers on work on the Sabbath and the use of screws.
Pur dealers in Edmonton report a two month rush in furs, with strong north country stocks and rising prices. The scene shows keen rivalry among traders and high demand for quality pelts, as producers seek better returns in a competitive market.
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