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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
4
A fragment describes U S Girls and a Detroit scene with a semi uniform figure, a nation s service badge, and a brief exchange about a missing or empty pole. Names and clear context are limited, suggesting a stray OCR passage from a longer report.
The article notes a British government action to secure jam supplies for the army with a contract to suppliers in Britain and the Australian states. It highlights domestic production boosting market impact and mentions key figures in government and industry.
An advertisement extols a simple inexpensive asthma remedy called Asthma Kita Hemel. It claims it avoids years of suffering when used at the first warning signs and can be bought almost anywhere.
A correspondent sends a curious piece that contrasts a minister's zeal with a devout Dublin old lady’s gentle piety. The dialogue hints at language, faith, and cross speech barriers in a whimsical, antiquated tone. It evokes cultural contrasts and personal devotion amid urban Ireland.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Mrs Erwin showing Selma a room and reference to Yale. The judge warns of days in jail. Details are incomplete and names unclear.
A garbled snippet records a mention of Deason and Wil Howells with fragmented lines about writing and a father, leaving unclear context and details.
Farmers in Southern Alberta are steadily building up cattle herds as wheat and other grains generate profit. They invest earnings back into cattle, giving farming operations a permanent basis and signaling Alberta’s growing role in supplying global livestock needs.
A reader recounts a testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills from a woman who describes long suffering and relief after using the remedy. The account emphasizes belief in the product's effectiveness and plans to recommend it to friends.
A fragment reports on expenses in France with references to a large total and foreign-derived funds. It mentions 104 francs receipts and 3 francs in overseas gains, plus a note about worm remedies and a grim anecdote about a church’s decline.
An OCR snippet comments on Bolshevik and aristocratic clashes in Russia, quoting sentiments about governing by force and urging Western democracies to respond. It mentions Lenin and unrest in Petrograd, with references to peasants, merchants, and the state of political influence.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Extractor as a sure cure for corns claiming it removes crusty sores painlessly. It promises rapid relief and costs a quarter in any drug store with the slogan Get a battle today.
Fragmentary note outlines two positive trends in a farm school system. Mentions improving dust and products usage and describes a plan to retain boys on rural farms through practical education. Lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
The article extols the use of Minard's Liniment to cure dandruff and credits its effectiveness to naval work. It notes the navy’s silent role in sweeping German commerce from the seas and mentions strategic elements of wartime effort amid garbled OCR text.
Fragmentary text hints at a planned discussion or agreement set for Monday before a sermon. The garbled OCR makes exact details and speakers unclear.
Irregular text fragment mentions a flower with unclear context and no identifiable people, places, or organizations. The readable portion lacks concrete facts or events to summarize into a continued news-style item.
The New York Evening Post notes public concern over aviation safety and training as safer methods emerge, while a single pilot's death prompts wider discussion. It also highlights a push for army pay reforms and commutation allowances for officers, arguing equity over self interest.
An ad notes a simple method to lift corns using fingers and a drug that dries and shrivels the area. It claims a small bottle of Freezone, available at any drugstore, can remove hard corns or calluses with little cost, though it warns about stock availability and suggests asking a druggist for faster service.
A farmer taunted a blacksmith while getting a plowshare sharpened and increased his hog sale price by 300 percent through a clever ruse. The tale notes the farmer’s clever manipulation during the transaction and cites a notable price jump.
A fragmented wartime column argues that proper food supplies determine victory, urging unity in sharing scarce resources and supporting efforts to ensure steady nutrition for the home front and troops. The piece reflects public morale and policy emphasis on food as a strategic asset.
Fragmented health notes discuss kidneys as filters for toxins and how degeneration can cause buildup. It cites Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York recommending water, limited meat, milk and vegetables, and a product called Avarie for uric acid removal, with mentions of rheumatism and wine.
A proposed national program aims to supply electric power for all industries in Britain. The plan envisions large scale generation to reduce coal use and boost industrial efficiency while saving time and resources across the economy.
A Rochester citizen recounts a German-American from Minnesota who bragged of arriving in Boston with a carpet bag and a dollar. Amid wartime tensions the man was outspoken pro Russian and anti American, prompting a committee to confront him and urge better conduct before possible removal from the state.
The Paris Journal notes France sown to wheat increases by 800000 acres over last year, likely boosting quintals for the year. Sowing will use Manitoba seed if transport arrives before the season advances. External remedies claim rapid relief for throat irritation and coughing.
The article discusses a clear prospect that English women with citizenship will push constructive schemes and cooperation among suffrage and workers groups. It highlights the National Union of Women Workers and many allied societies aiming to educate women voters on duties and responsibilities of citizenship.
A historical note on Marquis Wheat from Ottawa’s Experimental Farm describing crossbreeding around 1892, parentage from Calcutta Red and Widely grown Red, 1904 field trials, selection named Marquis Wheat by 1907, high rust resistance and quality gains, trials across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
A vintage advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy for infants and teething. It claims to sweeten the stomach regulate bowels and ease fevers and colds. A Canadian reader from Parame Que. praises relief from constipation and teething pain. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from the Williams Company Brockville Ont.
The Providence Journal notes William Marconi asserts Italy shows stronger morale today compared with Austro-German forces near the front. He argues German leadership misjudged Italian reaction as war drags on. He suggests Italy would resist invasion as Russia did, citing a perceived shift since last October.
The article notes Italian volunteers drawn from abroad seeking to enlist with Garibaldian forces. Applicants number many as war fervor grows and options for uniforms and insignia are discussed.
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