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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
13
The text argues Brest-Litovsk shows the dangers of negotiated peace for the allied cause. It claims Russia’s freedom was betrayed while it still fielded a strong army and accuses allies of ignoring hard lessons. It stresses resolve to avoid weakening aims in the war against autocratic powers.
Fragmented note discusses sugar use in homes, tea and coffee consumption, and waste in daily cocoa and tea practices. It mentions Can ada tea cups and a calculation about undissolved sugar in twelve million cups. No clear event or人物 is present.
A garbled clipping reports a quip by a student to his tutor about English quirks. The fragment mentions a tutor, Mr Noble, and a remark about standing and a walkover, styled as a Tit Bits snippet.
A speaker urges self sufficiency in food production and cites rising land value per acre as the key. He reports a harvest peak since 1868, recruitment of soldiers and German prisoners for farm work, and rapid tractor adoption. He envisions vast acres under the plow and a transformed agricultural system.
In a letter to Chairman Sir Charles Walston, Queen Victoria consents to become patroness of a relief effort sending comforts to U.S. soldiers at the front. She praises the scheme and pledges to help with correspondence and fundraising.
The ad touts Putnam's Ener as a simple cure for troublesome aches. It markets a small amount as enough to relieve pain and claims the remedy is inexpensive and widely available in drug stores.
The Greek-born aviation professor Sir Basil Zahariff has donated 125000 pounds for a London chair of aviation and already endowed a similar post at the University of Paris. He is noted for wealth and influence, but dislikes public life and favors philanthropic or political action as he sees fit.
A fragmented note traces the word honeymoon to ancient mead customs and evolving social rituals. It mentions drink rates and fees associated with early marital celebrations, though many details are unclear due to damaged text.
Montdidier, capital of an arrondissement in Somme, France, sits on the Don river bank. It boasts the Church of St. Pierre, the Church of St. Sepulchre, and the former city castle Palais de Justice. The town produced Varmentier, who advanced potato culture in France, commemorated by a statue.
An army motorcyclist at a U S training camp performed a daring rescue by driving his bike into a runaway parachute entangling a young officer. He plunged into the field with speed to free the commander and prevent a fatal entanglement as the wind worsened the tragedy.
The Canada food board sets reasonable prices for wheat flour substitutes. Prices vary by region and season. From the East to the West, prices range from 4 to 8 cents per pound for various substitutes, with higher costs reported in eastern markets and lower costs in the extreme West.
The article notes a dramatic rise in mineral extraction in recent decades. It highlights iron and copper surges and petroleum output from ancient sources, arguing mankind now taps far more resources than in all prior history. It reflects on the accelerating pace of industrial age resource use.
Fragmentary text from a legal or editorial page discusses punishment questions. It mentions procedures, standards, and a questioning tone about accountability. The snippet centers on moral and legal implications, with no clear case details or definite outcomes.
A wartime guidance piece urges economy and conservation of food. It emphasizes milk as essential for children, detailing daily milk allowances, the role of fats in manufacturing and war needs, and practical tips to preserve and utilize fats and proteins amid shortages. It notes that goods like meat and eggs remain expensive, urging careful rationing and home preservation.
A garbled fragment describes a Minard's Liniment claim for diphtheria and a misprinted description of a man with a beard. The text reveals printing errors, with jumbled phrases and stray syllables, reflecting a chaotic page segment.
The article outlines the role of camels in warfare and military logistics, noting their strategic value in desert campaigns. It discusses their endurance, adaptability, and historical use by various armies, including transport of troops and supplies where horses faltered.
A Kansas City Star brief notes a curious seasonal tip about using shite and snowberries in cooking. The item suggests domestic experimentation with unusual berries and seasonal flavors.
A German officer recalls years under occupation and praises the French for bearing misfortune with pride. He argues Germans could learn from the French mindset and laments being jealous of the conquered nation’s enduring courage.
Letter from Matthew Baines recounts injuries from a road machine accident in July 1915 and a life marked by wartime duty. The note expresses fatalistic sentiment about dying in action and reflects the era’s soldiers poets theme.
An 19th century advertisement touts Baby's Own Tablets as a laxative for constipated children. It claims tablets relieve minor illnesses and fever, offered by a medicine dealer or by mail for a small price from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The United States has 157 ship yards with 51 in operation by April 1917 and 106 established later. Six percent work on men on the Great Lakes and 54 on the coast. Seventeen sites are for steel ship construction and four for a weekly rate, with 730 for the merchant ship program under the Fleet Corporation. Of the rest, 29 build vessels for the Navy and 21 for private owners.
A fragmented OCR segment describes a young man taking a wife in the south and mentions a ceremony and payment. The readable phrases include a marriage reference and a purchase of something valued at twenty five cents.
The piece contrasts Polish resilience with sacrifice and cites a New York Tribune quote about resolve. It also promotes Dr J D Ken’s Remedy for asthma, claiming prompt relief in severe cases through letters to manufacturers.
The piece argues that German defeat exposes their belief in force over morality. It contrasts German brutality with French and Belgian resilience, noting German officials invoke military law to shield actions while civilians suffer. The author frames civilization versus brute power as a clash of right and might.
Mothers with family repairs can use black fabric and white net to mend large holes. Cut a net patch about an inch larger than the hole, tack in place, and weave the net to create a neat repair that blends with the garment. The method yields a close looking darn when net is used as foundation.
Fragmented text describes admiration for a son in the United States with unclear references to fashion or timing. The source is too damaged to determine a clear event, names, or locations.
A fragmentary note describes a character Willie as holding an unspecified item last, with a boy named Himeeci and Mr I pondering where it went. The scene hints at a pantry search and an uncertain clue.
In Moscow, stairway telephones will be available to all residents at no cost. Factory and similar sites should supply half as many instruments. If a household lacks a phone, neighbors may use the nearest phone. Surplus instruments may be installed in doctors, nurses, and Soviet officials homes.
The text alleges a surrender and a shooting by an English figure in Palestine, mentions an Irish Australian reaction, and briefly references Holloway's Corn Cure for corns, claiming it removes buildup without injuring the skin.
Fragmentary wartime wire story notes Britain facing jam shortages with only one ounce per week for civilians and a possible butter ration. The text is garbled with stray quotes and unrelated phrases, referencing a multi millionaire and a street scene, and ends with a Washington note.
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