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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
2
The text urges trust in the battle line of the Indomitable. It claims the last ditch brings out Gen 4 and asserts tremendous military pressure worldwide. It praises the boys fighting and calls for defeating prejudices while honoring faith and glory.
A small advertisement praises Baby's Own Tebleta os.0 as a mild laxative and relief for constipation colic and colds in infants. A mother writes she uses Baby's Tablets to help her baby sleep and notes they are a trusted remedy. Distributed by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont offered by mail for cents a box.
The Springfield Republican notes new drastic British measures require drafting men up to 50 and withdrawing workers from industry. It argues the burden is larger due to Russia’s exit and America’s lag, urging steady American effort as each day passes.
A provincial plan urges 51,000 farmers to break five to ten acres each to lift next year's wheat production by five million bushels. A booster will canvass landowners this summer, aiming for 250000 acres and a yield of 20 bushels per acre. The federal government would share campaign costs 50 50.
The passage describes a conductoress on an English street car punching tickets and reacting with haughty disdain as Seale reacts to a charge. It mentions a penny payment and a remark about guarantees or accompaniments. The text also references Liver Pill and Vegetable Pills as remedies for ailments.
The piece argues English readers are mainly women while men favor newspapers and dry serious works. It laments male ignorance of novels, notes some men read only detective tales, and dismisses such reading as low culture and unrefined.
A humorous reflection on the annoyance of neighbors who crowd the sidewalk or talk when others wish to be quiet. It contrasts the fretful effort to keep pace with a chatterbox and the relief when such individuals leave one to silence. The piece weighs which behavior is the greater nuisance.
M Joseph Larouche of Lac Bouchette Lac St Jean Co claims two years of cramps headaches and illness were cured by two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He attributes his recovery to the kidneys and notes the pills ease rheumatism lumbago dropsy diabetes and heart disease linked to kidney illness.
A brief note in the Weekly Sun discusses the inflation of farm land values and critiques simple comparisons of farm product prices over years. It argues that such indices fail to capture true value per unit and that inflation of farm values is not profitable.
Alfred Rochayv of Roxton Pond Hotel and Livery Stables writes that Minard's Liniment has long served his y and stables, calling it the best medicine obtainable. The proprietor endorses the product for personal and equine use.
The text sketches act by act progressions with melodramatic stakes. A villain conceives plans in act one and vanishes while the hero's prospects rise. In act two the villain acts, the train scene or explosion threatens the hero, foreshadowing a perilous third act.
Fragmentary OCR note references an employer relationship with ES vy Se and mentions Sears or his firm but provides no clear action, date, or outcome. The readable text hints at employment or turnover but lacks concrete details for a full summary.
A humorous skit recounts Benjamin Franklin observing sunrise at 6 AM and proving the sun provided light earlier each day, prompting a calculation about saving candles. It argues that Parisians could save money by using sunlight instead of candles, urging prudence and economy in lighting.
The naval department reports and the 1917 market value of Canadian fisheries will exceed 54 million dollars, up from 1916 by over 12 million. British Columbia and Nova Scotia lead gains with increases around four million and two million respectively, while Ontario adds about two hundred thousand. The rise reflects higher catch and prices across provinces, not solely price effects.
Fragmentary note describes a submarine spy operation involving R Cat and Sirogee with unclear details and limited readable context.
An article discusses alcohol as a growing power source alongside water power and solar energy. It notes fermentation from cornstalks and farm waste, the need for annual crops of alcohol, and the role of engineers in adapting machinery. It also mentions Ready-made Medicine Dr Thomas Oil and a Gospel of St Mark edition in French and English.
A partial, garbled line references deaths and media coverage of a storm. The fragment suggests a reported death toll and how the press framed the event, with stray phrases about America and public notices.
The narrator recounts brutal treatment by German guards in 1914 1915 era confinement. He recalls being beaten forced to eat from plates with filth and fish, exposure to cold, bayonet threats, and the Red Cross allegedly failing to aid. He contrasts this with relief seen upon reaching Switzerland as Swiss crowds cheered the escapees.
U S Grant called upon Robert E Lee in camp the other day reflecting on peaceful times in a historically tense era. The remark suggests a contrast between military life and a tranquil nation.
A brief community note recalls a young man nicknamed Weeked Mate and the local call he inspired. The fragment hints at a small social event or description but lacks further context or identifiable details.
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