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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
10
A wartime note praises Zam-Buk for sore tired feet after marches and for cuts from barbed wire. Soldiers are advised to keep Zam-Buk handy, with mentions of regular applications and even use in oats.
Local entomologists investigate a strange larval pest found in camels at Morama station near Walgett, New South Wales. The maggots inhabit windpipes in some cases without harming hosts while another pest species travels along camel pads and prefers a foul smelling habitat imported from Arabia.
Morning Post correspondent reports on Canadian units at the Somme front. battle cry drives troops eastward as Canadians, part of the LC plan, learn the letters stand for Llandovery and face heavy hospital losses before launch.
The readable portions sketch a distressed wartime scene with references to looting German forces, letters to husbands at the front, and women seeking to improvise clothing items. The passage conveys scarcity and social tension through broken dialogue and attempted improvisation.
Excerpt from Pictures Burned Into My Memory recounts troops marching at the front, men aged and young facing death, and a collective sense of holy sacrifice. The author reflects on letters home, fear, duty, and the enduring memory of blood letters burned in memory, praising devotion to country above personal safety.
The piece traces Archangel’s historic links with England from Norse and Sami trade to Saxon chronicles, noting a fortified origin under Muscovite influence and later imperial pride in Peter the Great’s era, alongside a tangential product plug for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claiming dramatic healing benefits.
A historical note describes Japanese affection for infants and observes street scenes where fathers carry babies on their backs. It mentions sun exposure affecting the child’s face and potential head trouble, along with tight carriers and the fashion of certain baby wraps.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions terms like Profiteer Spy Deliver Us and references a house of representatives session. Names, roles, and places are largely unreadable, with stray phrases about Sunday cell and chauffeur. The text appears to be a damaged historical snippet with no clear event or outcome.
The piece argues Lenine failed to fulfill his aims as his allies push for immediate peace while provoking mutiny and civil war. It cites Brest-Litowsk as a humiliating treaty and portrays Lenine as deeply discredited by the international socialist movement.
A peasant, admiring bravado, shoots down a German plane but then uses the wreckage for firewood. The pilot crashes into a cottage and is knocked unconscious as locals inspect the scene, while observers describe the German as a bold intruder and the ensuing arc of war’s distant glory.
An analysis compares WWI scale to Waterloo and follies of war. It notes daily western front casualties, a potential world cost near 50 billion pounds and masses of soldiers and workers mobilized since hostilities began.
The article describes nervous debility as a brain governing system issue and urges immediate treatment. It touts Dr Williams medicine as restoring appetite and overall nerve health, claiming cures and improved life outlook for sufferers.
A World War I note discusses mustard gas as a liquid, estimating 7,000 tons used in an offensive. It cites German orders from July near Chateau-Thierry, claiming Yankee attacks caused 500 casualties and noting a new gas resembling the Red Cross, more harmful than shell gas.
A wartime notebook describes wounded marines transported to a base hospital on an overcrowded truck. It recalls field observations of parched birds, egg details, and sparse dialogue between officers amid chaos, with reflections on strain and resilience.
A garbled description references the Alhambra with Moorish design around 1250, mentioning arches, mosaics, and the Court of the Lions as a notable feature.
A report notes that many Protestant churches in France are in critical condition amid declining congregations and aging buildings. The piece highlights preservation challenges faced by communities and church leaders seeking funding and policy support.
In Saskatchewan a geyser about 30 feet high sits at the center of a lake 32 miles south of Prelate. The crater extends to at least 42 feet, covering near 1000 acres with a crust four feet thick over softer material. Prospectors dig for samples as buyers report high potash yields.
A British journalist becoming a director of an illustrated weekly in London travels to the United States as war looms. The tale follows an Englishman’s life from Newport and Lake Geneva to Chica and the lure of a mixed society. Canada’s influence steers a pivotal romantic decision affecting love and loyalty.
A Cincinnati chemist touts Free Zone as a cure for hard corns and calluses. It claims to lift corns instantly with a drop or two, loosening their root and letting them come away with little or no pain. The ad notes low cost and availability at drug stores.
The fragment notes the preference for black walnut for propeller blades and gun stocks, noting shortages and import reliance. It cites Robert F. Wilson in St.
A fragment describes Rend soldiers being met by a crowd and a taunting exchange as a colored conscript heads to the train. The scene hints at hunger and a crowded setting with a small joint.
Fragment reads as stray thoughts on seating, cafes, and overseas demand for soldiers. Mentions hostels and Continental habit, with unclear cohesion and no clear event, date, or named entities.
Readable fragments describe members of a women’s wartime group gathering at a fellow member’s house. Conversation centers on daily life while a young girl watches nearby and assistance is discussed in a casual domestic setting.
A visitor at a winery faced cautions about potential bite risks as security staff monitored interactions. The incident prompted staff to advise guests on safe conduct and animal awareness within the tasting area.
The passage surveys beliefs about the number thirteen and related omens. It notes Norse myths curbing Balder’s death, Christian cautions, and various sneezing customs from Rome Greece India and Africa, including blessings, spirits, and explanations for unlucky associations. It mentions Aristotle and ancient attempts to explain the sneeze custom.
A traveler along the riverbank in a southwestern state noticed a lone man near a stream and asked why no one fishes there. The reply was laconic: there are no fish in the river.
Fragmentary text describes measures against desertion in naval forces and mentions German authorities offering help to sailors to aid escape in exchange for money. The wording is garbled but implies coercive penalties and emphasis on loyalty.
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