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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
3
Wartime dispatch notes 25 000 plus prisoners and over 500 machine guns captured. About 14 percent are 1919 class veterans, with 47 to 48 percent of German strength implied if all utilized. 1920 class drafted early, many under 15 years old, ordered into units. Allies gain ground at Chateau Thi pocket, seize several villages including Ouichy la Ville.
Herbert Hoover, speaking at a Mansion House event in honor of the lord mayor, reassures that essential foods are no longer in short supply. He says we have turned the corner, loaf quality will rise, meat and fat supplies are ample, and North American reserves can be built for next year.
A fragmented note hints at a workers' strike influencing rent levels and prices this May, with possible disruptions to wages and housing costs amid uncertain economic conditions.
A New York World excerpt describes a president's proclamation to license stockyard and stock commission men under the secretary of the treasury. It argues government management would invite complications and urges publicity to prevent speculation manipulation and extortion in meat supply.
Severe summer heat endangers babies by causing diarrheal illnesses. Prompt aid is crucial to prevent death as stools and stomach upset worsen rapidly. Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co offer bowel regulation and stomach soothing, sold 25 cents a box by mail from Brock Ontario.
The New York Herald reports on a German born man in Passaic County New Jersey who naturalized while secretly wishing Germany would win. The piece emphasizes a court ruling that the same fraud and secret allegiance could apply to others who obtained citizenship under similar mental reservations and urges swift action to protect American citizenship.
In Saint Joseph Levis on July 14 1903 Joseph Dubes a commercial traveller reports a severe leg injury from a horse kick. After using three bottles of Minard’s Liniment his leg healed and he could resume travel.
The Jonas Vernon espionage case draws renewed attention as Sir Joseph Jonas a 73 year old German born Sheffield knife maker and his associate Vernon known as Karl Ka Canone in England reportedly sent confidential rifle works reports to Berlin after the war. They face English court scrutiny amid anti German sentiment and espionage concerns.
The article profiles Rene Fonck, famed French ace with over sixty victories, noting his calm demeanor and habit of sharing aircraft with promising young pilots. It praises his extraordinary reflexes and vision, rare wounds, and improvisational style, while contrasting his relaxed work ethic with Guynemer’s relentless practice.
Dr C W Service of the Canadian Methodist mission in Chengtu is in Toronto to pursue medical studies. He warns that travel in China is perilous with robbers and bandits, though most missionaries face little interference. He recounts a Yangtze journey through a bandit-infested area and notes missionaries are generally not molested.
Fragmentary passage discusses temptations to kill during warfare and reflections on German conduct, mentioning civilians, prisoners, and the impact on civilization. The text is unclear but centers on moral judgments about violence in combat.
A witty caption shows a husband preparing for work with a playful list of items: season 1 registration card sugar butter and tea, ending with a humorous note about Lee. The exchange highlights domestic routine and light humor.
The piece discusses 1914 era naval strategy highlighting Britain’s sea power, enemy disruption tactics, and Admiral Mahan’s theories. It notes submarines and small incursions posing ongoing risks to coastal areas, stressing cautious, pencil drawn naval planning amid shifting fortunes.
A survivor describes severe asthma and wish for release, then claims relief from Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. The text urges faithful use to make asthma a thing of the past.
Brockville Recorder and Times lauds Hon Dr Beland as a notable Canadian war hero who cared for wounded and aided prisoners in Berlin for three years. He stayed with a patient delaying treatment, endured imprisonment, and helped fellow prisoners including Poles while rarely seeing his wife. Canada should honor his sacrifice and warmly welcome him home.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a magical scientific remedy that shrivels corns with no pain. It promises fast loosening of a corn and notes a price of a quarter, with seller claims of strong results.
The Canada food board reports rising fish intake with May reaching 200,000 pounds saved and a similar amount expected in June. A west trainload of flat fish was evacuated last week as part of a special campaign effort.
A fragmentary report notes a sound objection raised during a public meeting. The source provides limited readable details about who spoke and the exact issue discussed, with no clear names or locations available.
A fragment from a Baltimore source notes independence of thought and remarks on marital status, mentioning a man with steadfast views and his marriage.
Residents report embossed letter B on every oat blade in Scarborough and Markham townships Ontario. The sign is linked to superstitions about luck and wartime Britain. Similar mark observations also appear in Brant county amid debate over its meaning and origin.
An old ad style note promotes lifting corns by applying Freezone to the tender skin. It touts quick drying, relief of soreness, and root removal. A small bottle from any drug store is inexpensive and effective for soft corn or callus. If a pharmacist lacks it, ask for it.
A cryptic cross examination in which a barrister questions a young expert about “these lumps” described as oblong. The witness, Mr B, concedes the lumps are ten in length but not as thick as a head, prompting the barrister to subside.
A historic ad describes Minard's Liniment for burns and promotes horse comfort. It advocates fly nets and burlap blankets to protect backs, bellies, and legs when harnessed. The piece suggests inexpensive nets, hems, and tying with twine for practical farm use.
A Canadian engine crew from Moose Jaw in France is praised for bold actions near Amiens. Despite heavy fighting and shelling, the locomotive and fighters kept trains moving and saved engines and track, hauling fifty loads and maneuvering under enemy observation. The piece lauds the railway workers and notes a wounded engine earns strong recommendation.
The report records Mr. William Howard Taft at a Yale memorial ceremony criticizing those who question honesty in wartime associations. The remarks are described as stern and decisive, reflecting conservative views amid the ongoing national conflict.
Fragmentary note from the Montreal Herald about a performer Bennie teaching trombone and harp, with mentions of marching time and an audience. Distinct entities are Bennie and Montreal Herald. No clear event or outcome is provided.
Bradstreet notes that non advertisers suffer more failures while intelligent ads become vital in industry. War conditions complicate supply but advertising's foundation remains fixing the trade mark in the public mind. George Charls of American Rolling Mills asserts the firm will continue advertising despite two and a half years of weak demand.
Report notes that two out of three physicians in Germany are prepared to join the military ranks. The stance reflects growing support for national defense measures amid ongoing conflict.
Enormous cutting of airplane spruce at Cumshewa on Jones Islands by Prince Rupert operations. About forty thousand feet of No 1 spruce. two rafts totaling six hundred thousand feet plus additional logs sent to mills. Seven camps along the inlet operate under one management. Minard's Liniment for Sale everywhere.
A New York Sun viewpoint condemns sensationalized reports of German escapees and mentions the morale divide in civil and military sectors. It argues neutrality and vigilance against enemy news gathering efforts near clandestine channels and wartime movements.
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