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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
2
Cuticura Heals Painful Eczema In Testimony
A reader letter from Mrs. K. R. Carlton dated February 6 1917 testifies that Cuticura heals a painful eczema claim. The notice asserts solid results and wide use across households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton
Matto Boman
Berlin to Bagdad rail plan dominates World’s Work excerpt
The article excerpt discusses a sprawling Central Powers rail network from the North Sea to the Gulf of Persia, aiming to secure Turkey in Asia and to control trade and military movement. It emphasizes an exclusive line from the North Sea to Baghdad as the backbone of a continental strategy, with economic and strategic dominance as the goal. The piece references the World’s Work and notes Big Ben’s diameter as 22 feet 6 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Sabes
North Sea
Gulf of Persia
Turkey
Asia
Noel
la Paris
Doom of King Alcohol Prompts World Progress View
The Los Angeles Times contemplates temperance visions arguing prisons will be relieved by fewer inmates, the insane fewer, and births with fewer defects will occur, signaling a leap forward into a coming era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D
Americas
Los Angeles Times
Fragments Hint at Many Brainless Days
A brief clipping notes a remark about there being too many brainless days, attributed to Philadelphi a Enquirer context. The line suggests weariness or critique without detailing events or speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Enquirer
How Sickly Women May Get Health
An advertisement touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as a safe mild health rebuilding tonic for women. It promises rapid improvement in health color appetite and digestion and notes the product costs 25 cents per box from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
America
Australian Soldiers Like Hospital Rinks
Australian soldiers express admiration for hospital rinks and Canadian hockey seen on Canadian rinks. In Cobourg, soldiers under treatment use open air rinks connected with institutions and learn to skate curves themselves. The piece notes Las Oliventas castes in Pola as a novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australien
Enern Commonwealth
Cobourg
Sjayed T
Pola
Unclear Text Fragment From Historical Page
Incomplete OCR reading with garbled phrases and missing context. No coherent event or entities can be determined for a proper card headline or factual summary.
Fisherwomen of Britain Become Heroines in War
A London dispatch notes British women, many telephone operators, prize medals for selfless conduct amid air raids. Dozens earned honors as bombs fall, images appearing in Illustrated London News. Names include Lilian Bostock and Mabel Clarke among others as examples of frontline civilian bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New York Herald
London
England
Micdale
Lilian Ada Bostock
Yo Stegeel
Mabel Eleanor Clarke
Florence Maria Cass
Ethel E. Hickey
Bertha Florence Easter
New York
Rita
Fragmentary London Times quote on German governance and trust
The London Times questions whether Germany can be trusted to honor wartime aims amid fear of covert intrigue and secret operations. It warns that autocratic governance could undermine world stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orty
League of Nations
Ton
Germany
London Times
Popular Kidney Remedies Promised by Local Resident
Mrs Vale claims Dodd's Kidney Pills and Dyspepsia Tablets helped her husband with lumbago and indigestion. The note highlights Canadian kidney remedy familiarity and widespread use across western towns near the Great Lakes, asserting success against kidney issues and Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pandora Palta
Wseedal
Dodd
W. J. Vales
West
Bright
Great Lakes
Agricultural Short Course At Macleod Impresses Farmers
The first short course by the department of agriculture at Macleod lasted two days. Lectures on silos meat sheep alfalfa grain and local crops drew strong interest. Farmers felt the talks would benefit their work and planned to apply the lessons on their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of A Turerta
Macleod
Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff Shortage Reported
A brief, garbled item notes a shortage of feed due to stock cutbacks. It mentions Footiers claiming limited cattle fodder for about a year and potential culling of carriage horses, with hunters kept to grass. The text also references Mrs Merby and a maid-of-all-work in strained circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Footiers
Import Duty Remission For Farm Traction Engines 1918
The February 9, 1918 notice grants remission and no refund of duty for traction engines and parts imported for farm use to be used with steam or other power in Canada. It applies to engines and parts valued not more than one dollar and intended for farm traction, including repairs. A separate medical note describes a medicine chest and sores healing salve available for a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Voluntary Pledge and Rationing Debate in Gamada
Readers confront the Voluntary Pledge as a practical idea amid wartime rationing. The piece notes Canada's vast geography and dud challenges in enforcing daily limits on food items. It argues compulsory rationing may be impractical, while wartime sacrifice remains tied to the conscience of citizens and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamada
Canada
Europe
Maritime Provinces
Allen
Minard’s Liniment Claims Burns Cure Amid War Era Oddities
Fragmentary notes describe medical tonics and wartime trade figures such as European sugar and beer production, French and German exports, and 1917 shifts. The text mixes product claims with economic data, mentioning liniment cures and European supply dynamics before hostilities intensified.
Alberta Fur Export Boom Prompts Large Season Rise
A fragmented report notes Alberta expects a sharp rise in fur exports this season. Coyote pelts and other furs are reported to be in high demand, with production increasing beyond earlier forecasts and fueling a growing export business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Girls Wireless Operators Likely on British Ships
Report notes growing interest among young women in wireless work and mentions that Britain may appoint female operators to ships. Observes that American practice has already allowed girls into similar roles aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Gladstone on France and Europe's reaction in 1870
The letter cites Gladstone's 1870 remarks on the annexation of Alsace Lorraine and the need to resist coercion. It notes his warning that upheaval would damage international relations and poison politics for decades, urging action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsace- Lorraine
Bright
Europe
Lord Granville
New York Times
Rheumatism and blood treatment questioned in old case
A fragmented account recalls inflammatory rheumatism and rheumatic fever described as dangerous to the heart. It critiques standard relief methods and argues for removing the rheumatic poison from the blood to prevent recurrent attacks, leading to a courtroom inquiry about the missing treatment.
Fragmented OCR Note Appears With Unclear Site Claim
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a site and a beacon but reads incoherently. No full names dates or clear actions are identifiable from the fragment.
Testing Left Over Vegetable Seeds For Better Yields
Prof T G Bunting notes seed viability varies by species with three years for some crops and one year for parsnip and others. He urges testing old seed to save money and avoid waste as Dominion agriculture seeks seed supply relief. Worms affecting infants cited in unrelated ad for Graves Worm Extractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Bunting
Dentai
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Hoarding Food Crisis Stirring Moral Debate in Canada
A wartime article defines hoarding as storing more food than needed and argues it harms the public, raises future prices, and betrays patriotism. It urges Canadians to sacrifice, adjust eating habits, and avoid waste to support soldiers and allies amid global shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canada’s System of Government Described for Settlers
An article informs Western Canada settlers about the governing system in the country. It outlines how government operates, highlighting constitutional principles and the framework guiding political rights and civic duties for new inhabitants.
Voting Rights Told Through History and Hope
A compact view on suffrage and its impact, noting that extending the vote to women shifts democracy but may reveal persistent grievances and gaps in equality. The passage frames progress and continued struggle as essential to a fuller democratic society.
Seene Ruins Many Three in One Event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Seene causing harm to multiple three in one event with unclear details.
Canadian Pacific Ties Traffic With Other Lines
Canadian Pacific and national rail bodies discuss traffic moves to ease congestion and improve efficiency. Measures include transferring freight between C P R and Soo Line, Grand Trunk and C N R, and diverting hundreds of cars daily to relieve main lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Line
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
Canada
CPLR
Halifax
St. John
Toronto
Montreal
Grand Trunk
Niagara Frontier
Gass Trunk
C. N. RL
Western Canada
Not Wanted in Canada quote prompts debate in Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Journal quotes a disputed remark on immigration and democracy. It argues for common sense and restraint in labeling and treating newcomers, urging not to demonize individuals or groups based on opinion or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinether
Harry
Canada
Ottawa Journal
Esco Convict Note Leaves Warden Excuse
A fragment from Baltimore describes an esca convict who left a note for the warden asking to be excused based on age. The text is garbled but implies a request linked to aging and reluctance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esca
Baltimore
Women urged to take health tonic for strength
An obsolete advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women. It claims to build stamina, restore health during periods of weakness, and prepare women for wartime duties, offering a tonic to revive nerves and vitality.
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Tarrhozone
India
Berlin
ROYAL
Ewgillett Company Limited
Whine
Minard
Prance
Marion & Marion
Usetversky Bt
Mr. Gladstone On
Eas
Seene
Sloan
Canadian Pacific Association For National Defence
Teele
Obia Isem
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