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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
2
The text promotes Bovril as the sole beef extract for nourishment and flavor, stating a full bullock yields a dozen Bovril bottles. It advises using Bovril in soups and stews to save butcher costs and insists on Bovril in the original bottle with no substitutes.
Gerald Morgan argues the war’s outcome won’t be settled in the Balkans or on Suez but in Belgium and on the Hiver Rhine. He praises Britain’s morale and reserves, cites 2,829,263 men volunteering in 23 days, and predicts Allied success. The Boston Transcript notes a Minard's Liniment claim for diphtheria.
The Daily Bell rebuts a German claim that babies lack milk citing a German census of dairy cattle. It argues output would divert to nitroglycerine and notes articles in Kolnische Zeitung and Volks Beat about slaughtered dairy cows.
A glance at old beliefs ties cholera to volcanoes and to superstitions such as sleeping with the head south. In 1832 Ireland saw rooks blamed for cholera as birds fled the Marquess of Sligo's demesne and later many were found dead on Erris shores amid the outbreak.
The article excerpt references a cruel royal hunter in India and a harsh remark to a Maharajah during a hunt. It also includes unrelated humor about a New York mission worker. The page then shifts to an advertisement for Miller’s Worm Powders, praising its pleasant taste and cleansing properties with minor caveats.
A fragment reports rising moose slaughter in the north and northwest of Edmonton, with no carcasses moved from a single area. It notes Minerd's Liniment for cattle, a prosperous farm season for Lethbridge, and city oat farming gains: about 1 660 dollars net, 30 acres of gate and boulevard sowing, 85 bushels per acre, 500 dollars threshing costs, and a total gain near 1 650 dollars for the treasurer.
The article details grim and odd superstitions among German troops including the Kateer and Würtembergers. It notes a prince carrying a horseshoe on motor trips and various rituals claimed to avert bad luck before battles.
A fourteen year old Russian soldier, bearer of his regiment’s standard, was killed by the enemy during guard duty. A Russian comrade crept up, killed the German guard, and recovered the two standards before returning to his unit. The tale honors acts of bravery and the Order of St. George.
Archangel and its mile long waterfront emerge as a premier port with inland waterways linking to Russia's interior. Barges carry up to 2 000 tons, cotton congestion rises at Are At Kola, a railway to Are Lapland will open next month, keeping the gulf stream open year round and linking Russia and Siberia.
Digest of a patently promotional ad claiming Nerviline cures rheumatism and related pains. It cites Mrs Charlotte Chipman praising relief from sciatica and rheumatic pain after applying Nerviline ointment, with claims of long term benefits and reduced doctor bills.
The Brooklyn Eagle portrays the Belgian seat of government at Havre as a stone villa by the water where a daily dusk ceremony ends with a mortar fired and the flag lowered. It notes the dignity of a subdued nation and cites King Albert’s absence, while recalling support from England and Canada for famine relief.
Text fragment mentions a wounded man, ambulance area, Maxim Kaiser Must Go Sir Htremxim, a machine revolutionizing warfare, and a patriotic tone. Poor OCR quality leaves many garbled names and events, but hints at wartime reflection and national resolve.
Russian and Japanese relations are described as improving after a visit by Grand Duke George Michael. Novo Vremya and other papers argue alliance ideas gain support, while Russia’s people express gratitude for potential future cooperation. A note on public health warns of child worm infections and promotes Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator.
A Russian artillery horse earned a bronze medal at Plevna after a harrowing march under fire. Despite orders to move ammo wagons across enemy fire, most horses balked or panicked, while one horse urged forward and broke through. The driver was promoted for guiding the team to safety.
Notices present testimonials from readers praising MINARDS LANIMENT O Ltd. for household remedies. No explicit events, locations, or dates provided.
German artillery attempted a heavy bombardment on Allied positions near Pilkem, firing about 3,000 shells between 10:50 AM and 1:00 PM. The attack was described as intense but yielded limited success for the Germans.
The highest price paid in Canada for an Angel bull of its age was refined by Crenecrans Sepia. Brendon Manitoba seller North Dakota buyer. A priced animal from Brandon sold to a United States expert stock man recently.
The account praises Canadians as hardy and ready for service. It notes a sudden call for recruits and describes a nation of stout, rosy youngsters. The piece highlights 60,000 ready and 000 more sought by government.
A damaged text fragment from a historical page presents garbled speech about a woman in a home, mentions Solomon and a Sealed event, and includes stray quoted phrases and names. No clear date or location can be determined from readable content.
A traveling man shares how Grape Nuts restored his health after months of weakness and weight loss. He credits the cereal with stopping nausea and aiding a steady weight gain from 135 pounds in December to 191 pounds in October, while noting improved mental clarity and blood condition.
A detailed report describes a large concrete mat system used by the Netherlands to fortify shorelines. Each square mat weighs about 220 tons and is maneuvered by tugs and hawsers to be sunk on the seabed as a countermeasure to rising waters and land loss.
A historical ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for neuralgia relief. It describes neuralgia pains as tingling and stabbing from disordered nerves due to weak blood and claims the pills build red blood to strengthen nerves. It cites Louis Martin of Mildmay Ont as a testimonial of severe nerve pain and long recovery.
Government data show roughly a billion feet logged yearly in British Columbia with six billion feet selectively harvested. Estimates claim 23 000 feet of timber killed by fires this season, potential saving 20 000 000, and total losses not as severe as feared.
Parrots stationed atop the Eiffel Tower in Paris reportedly detect and alert about approaching German Taubes, serving as an early warning system before aircraft become visible to bystanders. The birds’ keen eyesight is noted as the basis for their effectiveness.
The study shows a large agricultural education effort in Cook County with 25 district workers guiding home farming by 1500 boys and girls. Students rent land, plan and manage crops, keep accounts, and report outcomes as achievement emblems lead toward graduation within the public school system.
The text highlights government funds under the Agricultural Instruction Act to develop youth interest in farming. It notes programs in school gardens nature studies and outdoor life, aiming to instill appreciation, emulation, sociability, and practical skills among boys and girls across Canadian provinces with varying annual grants.
Calgary flour mills rush to complete 2 000 barrels of grain for France as part of wartime orders while Britain has three orders to fulfill.
The Vancouver assay office shows a substantial rise in both number and value of deposits in 1915 vs 1914. Deposits increased by 749 with value up by 707.05 dollars, driven by gold pullion and related metrics across British Columbia and Alberta.
The Protestant churches of the United States launch a movement to raise 65 million dollars for an endowment to support indigent preachers. The fund aims to aid clergy in old age, countering destitution caused by years of devoted service and limited financial security.
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