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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
3
The Hamilton Spectator discusses culture minister decisions, Ontario’s wheat industry, and farmer mood toward entry into agriculture. It notes decline in the industry and asks for compensation for Australian wheat while promoting Dr Thomas oil as a trusted remedy without need for testimonials.
A historical excerpt reflects a grim determination to win and uphold the British Way. Sir Nicol comments that work unfinished must be completed and that continued effort will bring victory, despite hardships that darken life.
A brief note from September discusses global food supply strains driven by wheat shortages and related market pressures. It mentions bankers and farmers contending with the impact, highlighting concerns over the year’s wheat production.
After the war the influx of British ex-soldiers and large armies will provide raw material for agriculture. Training and favorable land access are needed to attract men who might otherwise drift to cities. The main barrier is that farming is a technical trade, not a last resort for failed occupations. Open doors to settlement through training and facilities.
The text reflects on Wilson's letter to the Pope condemning war as a tool of domination. It argues the war ignores sacred treaties and established international norms, aiming to powerfully enforce demands without regard to civilians or long-held peace principles.
A fragmented excerpt cites a New York Times remark on European negotiations and Belgium, with a hostile note on Alsace Lorraine. It also advertises Miller's Worm Powders claiming safe, quick relief for child worms.
Alberta's swine industry aims to boost profits through economical housing and feeding practices. The report notes climate and soil favor dairy byproducts and fattening oats and barley, with alfalfa growing well. oats are highlighted for fattening meat, while wheat fattening in July and southern regions is discussed as economically viable.
Western Canada thrives on diverse sheep breeds with Corriedale Rams popular among farmers in Alberta and British Columbia. The article notes large flocks in Southern Alberta near Well ing, with about twelve thousand head on the range and ongoing interest in breed suitability for local conditions.
The annual report notes significant mineral development in British Columbia over 65 years, with coal and other products contributing to the region’s value. The text reflects formal documentation of mining progress and economic impact, though fragmented in this excerpt.
An old advert purports Copenhagen chewing tobacco as a flavored leaf product with claims about its quality and use. It references chewing methods and emphasizes the product as a "cemented chew" typical of early tobacco promotion.
The article notes a rise in butter production with 80 carloads of butter marked for a year. Prices and district figures vary, with some creameries now handling up to half a million pounds of butter annually. As herds grow and dairy districts consolidate, cream gathering and manufacturing costs may drop toward a minimum.
The fall weather is described as harsh on infants with sudden warm and cold changes causing colds cramps and colic. The fragment mentions Bates eye’s wee rabies and a reference to baby products at 23 cents a box from Rockville, CO.
Iowa farmers, led by authorities at Iowa State College, report a tally of 5000 silos under construction. Each silo, a ten ton capacity, could conserve about ten thousand tons of silage, signaling a major expansion in storage. The movement reflects a long trend in Iowa toward larger feed reserves, with rising numbers of silos and associated grain and forage capacity.
The article explains that only men in A-1 medical category may be withdrawn from reserves to serve in trenches in France. Other categories cannot be called up unless the front demand is extreme. It notes British and Canadian troops in England follow similar 14 stage medical classifications.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless treatment for corns and calluses. It promises instant drying, shriveling without skin irritation, and easy lifting of the corn or callus from toes or between them with no pain before or after.
Detective exposed Alfred Goodman Dunn aged 40 who lived as a woman to avoid military service. He admitted the ruse and, with his associate Lilian Fletcher, faced National Registration Act reporting. The pair were sent to report. the case was adjourned.
Washington Post editorial warns that delaying military actions to hear peace proposals would aid Germany. It argues the necessary force is assembling, and that treachery and submarine threats resemble poison gas in their danger.
Report notes Alberta timothy seed output has grown beyond experimental stages with farmers near Olds Didsbury Red Deer and surrounding counties. Yield around age to the acre and prices yield net profits of 10 to 11 dollars per acre. Government support expands cleaning facilities at Calgary elevator cutting handling charges to a nominal rate.
The live stock branch of Saskatchewan government under the live stock and sale act plans to distribute stock at cost to those in need. Demand is so high that two hundred head of es heifers bulls and dairy cows are being allocated, with a representative aiming to secure two hundred more within days.
A garbled report describes removal of textile looms in southwestern Be gum and potential destruction of shipments to Germany. It mentions Belgian workers and relief at Sey's Cove Cure, plus a farmer claiming a pest control method using potatoes to deter bugs.
A fragmented OCR passage references whipping a tired horse to win a race or move through a rough road. It suggests such tactics deplete the horse's reserves rather than improve performance, implying harm or diminished welfare.
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