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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1918
Page
5
Mrs Bray reports kidney ailment relief after one week on Asuric. She notes dramatic improvement and a general sense of well being, claiming the remedy as the greatest for kidney conditions. The testimonial mentions Hamilton and a patient aged 78 Queen Et Bo with improving symptoms after treatment.
Mrs. Nellie Taylor of Plymouth California reports discovering a new use for acorns as flour to help avert famine during shortages. She cites Native American practice of grinding acorns and notes acorn flour can produce bread or cakes, with Indians described as sharing knowledge of forest foods to sustain communities.
Mrs. Taylor explains her daylong effort to develop a flour substitute that can be produced cheaply from mute and other resources to aid those unable to buy white flour at current prices. She plans to share the recipe publicly or with Uncle Sans for dissemination.
The article discusses a Covered Harnyard that shields livestock from heat and flies in summer and cold winds in winter. It notes a cool night climate in summer, warmth comparable to a stable, and the design includes multiple tall doors for driving in fodder, with a heated feeder tank and an external access panel for loading.
A World War era tribute praising France for bearing German pressure and leading on the western front. The piece lauds France’s military genius and cultural resilience, noting widespread admiration and the image of immortal France bleeding yet standing tall.
The passage argues India is not a simple peninsula or nation but a continent full of diverse peoples races and civilizations. It emphasizes India's enormous population nearly three times that of the rest of the British empire and its bewildering variety of regions castes languages and geographies.
The war industries board announced that gold mining is essential to the war effort and will receive government assistance to obtain necessary materials. Platinum reached $105 an ounce and gold may rise from its standard price of $20.
Fragmentary notes describe a facial hair fashion shift during the Civil War period with mentions of a pointed tuft under the center of the chin and a dialogue about its cultural role. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Contracts closed for the construction of twenty wooden steamers at Victoria British Columbia for the French element. The deal is said to total seven to eight million, with labor and coal costs estimated around $175 000 a week.
Fragmentary note describes a scene with a drop of blood and a car component. The text mentions a potential composite from a needle like device and a red car. No clear persons, organizations, or events are identifiable.
Discussion on food storage and conservation, wheat exports, and rural guidance. Mentions Russia and Europe, Canada’s grain strategies, and advice from farmers wives on seeding, bread, and using leftovers. Includes practical tips from Home Baker style columns and references to municipal food laws.
A touring Canadian soldier artist in a Winnipeg battalion sets up a makeshift gallery in a French barn. He mixes war memories with tranquil landscapes and piano of two girls feeding swans, while fellow privates and officers observe his work. The piece contrasts combat duty with artistic pursuit.
The piece discusses color changes in the octopus Seeneel Sanes and notes pigment movement within skin envelopes. It mentions fabric dyeing methods for bags and a cotton material context, but details are fragmented and unclear.
A historical sketch notes German nobles sought refuge in England before the war, and their presence sparked social intrigue. It cites baronial hosts in Leicestershire and other counties who courted marriages with local gentry, with varying acceptance and concerns about lineage and alliances.
A fragment describes water marks on polished dining room articles with high gloss. It notes spotting on spots and suggests remedies or tests to judge finish quality.
Dairy commissioners report strong farmer interest in expanding dairy herds in Saskatchewan. Enquiries flood in as guidance is sought on purchasing milch cows and new linseed crops are being introduced this year.
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