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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text contains scattered phrases about Germany, peace, Russians, Mackensen, finances, grain, credits, and military actions. The readable portions suggest a wartime report or column with debates on occupation, withdrawal, and ongoing conflict dynamics.
A speech recalling Canada’s duty to its people and to 400000 soldiers who crossed the ocean to fight for freedom. It praises Allied nations, including France, Italy, Serbia, and Britain, and condemns Germany’s actions while stressing unity with Great Britain and the United States to mobilize resources and end the war.
Fragmentary dispatch describes serious riots in Ukraine with uncertain details. The report notes troops arriving in northern Italy amid ongoing unrest and foreign coverage from the Berlin based correspondent.
A fragment mentions one of two contingents of American volunteers departing for service abroad. The readable text notes New York as a point of origin and references a Jewish legion context.
Cosmetic ad claims a bright complexion by treating underlying issues. It promotes Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for pimples and pallor, promising renewed health and rosy checks. A 25 cent box is advertised.
The United States Department of Agriculture and the state defense network mobilize more than 50,000 men from stores, offices, and counties to plant 11,000,000 acres of corn and harvest millions of acres of wheat oats hay and truck crops. Training by agricultural colleges and farm bureaus places hundreds of boys on farms teaching harnessing machinery feeding cows and crop cultivation, fostering a lasting interest in farm labor.
Premier Lloyd George warned that shipping remains the Allies’ key bottleneck even after solving the food question. Britain and America race to build tonnage as demand climbs, with Hoover noting food supplies secure and victory within two years. He urged rigid economy and shared sacrifice to speed shipping and a unified postwar peace.
An advertisement touts Free Zone as a cheap, painless cure for hard and soft corns and calluses. It claims the lotion loosens the skin so the corn or callus can be lifted out with no pain, and suggests asking a local druggist for a bottle or obtaining one from a wholesale house.
The Kansas City Star notes that a nation under heavy losses and air raids must persevere. With weekly casualties reaching tens of thousands, civilians enduring rationing, and women running factories, the country has paid immense taxes and kept faith. Only then will questions arise about all-out effort.
A fragment notes accounts by Dorin with three cents misposted or miscounted in a town ledger. The snippet suggests routine clerical detail within a local financial record. Distinguished names are Dorin and a town ledger context with small monetary figures.
GENTS WANTED to sell a Combination Cooker with no capital required. One salesman earns $388.55 in the first month, another in two hours, others clear about $10 daily. Shipped to reliable men on time. territory going fast. Address: 100 Thomas Foster, 1.
The article extols silage use to preserve corn and feed livestock through the dry season. It notes silage aids digestion, does not heighten disease or tooth loss, and can save frost-damaged corn. It advises a round airtight waterproof silo with smooth, durable walls placed for feeding convenience, estimating a cow consumption of about 40 a day for 200 days.
A fragmented item from an Indianapolis News page mentions a New York butcher and bees in a suggestive opinion. The readable bits imply a humorous or controversial note about bees, but details are unclear and no firm facts or names beyond general reference remain.
Excerpt from a Pittsburg Despatch condemns German attack on hospital ships and churches, urging not to trust U boats after Llandovery Castle. Also notes sleep essential for infant growth and promotes Miller's Worm Powders for worms, claiming high safety and effectiveness for young children.
The Ambiorix, a Belgian steamer, was seized by Germany inside Swedish waters and later released. Sweden refused safe conduct back, prompting Belgian and allied pressure. Sweden then sought Berlin's approval, amid repeated German-Swedish and Allied noncommunication patterns during the conflict.
Amsterdam reports Karl Neufeld known as the prisoner of the Mahdi is dead in Berlin. He studied medicine at Leipzig, practiced in Assouan from 1879 to 1881, fled during Mohammed Ahmed’s rising, joined English troops in Sudan, later traveled as a trader, captured, and executed as a spy, with his caravan reportedly taken. The text notes a general US fire loss average of two dollars.
E Bernard Oppenheimer spends 100000 on a scheme with the Ministry of Pensions to employ disabled sailors and soldiers in diamond cutting. In conjunction with the ministry, a five factory network aims to provide minimum weekly wages after six weeks. The drive seeks to recapture diamond cutting dominance lost to Germans before the war, with 99 percent of cuts previously from British possessions. No more corns with Holloway’s Corn Cure.
On the eve of a major offensive, Rosner reports Foch and von Hindenburg stressing patience and resolve. They warn that the enemy will unleash a final defense and counter attack while urging the German people to endure, recalling sacred blood and life.
The article cites Sir Bernard Mallet noting at least 12,500,000 lives lost in belligerent Europe due to wartime birth declines. Britain alone reportedly lost 650,000 children, with other powers likely hit harder. He estimates every year of war reduces births and future potential, detailing declines through 1915 and 1916.
A fragment discusses motherhood stages and health, citing St Catharines testimony about Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription restoring health after doctors and medicines failed. The brief note frames life periods as vulnerable yet strengthened by this remedy amid distress.
Mr. C. E. McPherson of the Canadian Pacific Railway reports after a western tour that Western Canada may harvest at least as many bushels as last year if current conditions hold. Alberta and Saskatchewan face wind damage in parts but rains boost growth. Manitoba shows strong wheat acreage and expected abundant yields. American tourist traffic is uncertain, but western roads perform well and Rocky Mountain tourist numbers stay high. McPherson plans to return to Winnipeg soon.
Fragmented text discusses constitutional matters and a tube restoration for hearing, mentions fees and cases of deafness, and includes garbled names and places like Toledo and Casares. The readable portions imply a legal or medical context about remedies and costs without clear outcomes or dates.
An editorial fragment argues that Germany must choke off sea power to end the war quickly, warning that months pass with no relief and that even crushing France would not yield victory for Germany. It cites Admiral Mahan and forewarns of grim naval realities amid global entente barriers.
Article discusses Albert Ballin, a key figure in Germany’s mercantile marine, now diminished as Germany’s war disrupts its industry. It notes Ballin’s warnings about naval and trade ruin were ignored, and observes Allied shipping gains eroding Germany’s future global trade prospects.
Fragmentary OCR text reads like a wavering poem about Austria and a wandering refrain. The lines hint at contemplation of possibilities and absence, with repeated, broken phrases that obscure a clear narrative or event.
OCR reads like garbled marketing snippet with random phrases about subscriptions and cemetery purchases. Core facts are illegible. no clear names, dates, organizations, or places emerge to anchor a concise historic item.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure to improve blood and overall strength. It claims the medicine builds new blood, improves color in cheeks, brightness in eyes, steadiness of hands, appetite, and energy, and cites testimonials from users achieving better health. Availability is via medicine dealers or by post from the Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Cleaning machinery is being installed on grain cleva structures this year. Four seeds taken from grain will be immediately available for farmers to use as stock feed, with hauling costs to the take front and back covered.
The first of this year’s irrigation grown strawberries in Southern Alberta were sold in Cluny. The berries were fine and large, suggesting profitability as Alberta berries reach readiness while southern and western supplies wane.
Dr Nicolai, former professor at Berlin University, states Germans expect their future government toSaline 3 percent. He recently escaped Berlin in an airplane to New York, arriving amid wartime upheaval and prompting questions about postwar policy.
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