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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
7
The article urges picking wild berries due to a scarce fruit crop this year and warns jam production will be short while soldiers require large quantities. It praises wild raspberries and blueberries as Canadian delicacies and suggests children help in the patch to boost supply for canneries. Small Veg etable Pills are praised as a safe stomach remedy in constant demand.
F J B weighs in with a highbrow definition describing work as the compulsory expenditure of psychological or muscular potency in activities lacking immediate pleasure yet marked by financial advantage. The remark adds a dry, ironic lens on the idea of labor.
An article extols a world shattering sea conflict, praising legacies of a Faland people and their ancient ship. It compares the struggle to Trafalgar and the Nile, highlighting heroism, secrecy, and the resolve of a powerful navy to secure victory and world order.
A wartime oration extols unity to withstand great crises. The speaker praises France and Britain as united, urges focus on common purpose over political disputes, and urges resilience to “break the torrent” of invasion with steady resolve.
The director of food production in Saskatoon released striking figures from the conservation and production campaign. Compared with three years prewar averages, wheat shipments to the allies rose 40 percent to 85,100,000 bushels, pork up 122,000,000 pounds, beef up 74,000 pounds, butter up 12,000,000 pounds, cheese up 30,000 pounds, and eggs up 15,000,000 dozen.
Frederick Sigten reports enthusiastic response to war garden planting across western Canada. The Canada Food Board notes paper Columbian war gardens could supply provinces with fresh vegetables for months if port iron problem solved. Abraham says British Columbia shows abundant growth with two crops per season and school children join the school garden plot movement, aiding local supply.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune recalls a camp dinner for two visitors from a famed Canadian regiment on sick leave. A sergeant botched the toast until a corporal rescued it with a lighter note about gallantry and public speaking. Mothers praise Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
A fragment quotes a speaker saying Moneyrocks dismisses advice or bribes, noting that nothing would affect him as he gives and receives hurt in return, reflecting a cynical view of a stubborn figure.
An article from Edmonton Alberta showcases locally grown strawberries as large and flavorful as coastal imports. It argues Western Canadian farmers can meet their own small fruit needs and export surplus to cities, noting abundant wild fruits and ongoing efforts to promote cultivation through meetings and exhibitions.
An advertisement extols Putnam's Extractor as a painless remedy for corns. It claims the product shrivels corns, softens them to skin, and loosens the corn from the toe so it can be removed easily, urging readers to buy at the drug store today.
The Financial Post's industrial issue shows British Columbia's 1917 forest products valued at 48 913 155 dollars with growth over 1916. Paper and pulp output rose 85 percent, forestry wealth funds about a quarter of provincial revenue. Agricultural value reached 37 661 850 dollars up 17 percent, while fishery output accounted for about 40 percent of brook tonnage compared with 1916.
A guide to growing diminutive trees using hollowed fruit skins as planters. Save thick skinned oranges or similar fruit, fill with rich soil, plant two to three seeds, and place the seedling on a stand in a sunny spot. Water moderately until roots establish, then transplant to a more attractive garden.
Saskatchewan reports rising interest in school exhibitions with a history dating from 1909. After four fairs in 1914 and 129 last year, expectations point to about a large number of fairs this year, with Manitoba joining in.
The text highlights farmerettes and farm families as key wartime contributors with women handling poultry, dairy and market tasks while managing homes and families. It urges town girls to volunteer on farms during harvest to ease farmers' wives and boost outside labor for crops this season.
A health ad argues that nervous exhaustion and poor health stem from blood deficiency and that Dr Williams Pink Pills revive blood and nerves. It promises better sleep color in lips and cheeks and renewed energy, claiming a simple trial through medicine dealers or by mail.
The Dun dee Advertiser notes the Duke of Gre ee great Maccallum Mhor has passed a Grade 1 medical in Stirling for military service. At 46 and a bachelor, he cannot appeal on personal grounds. The duchy funds cover three days pay and his trial signals entry into khaki days for the duke and his contemporaries.
A fragmented mock headline hints at a quirky scene with Weary W. les-If ver and Tim in an otterm setting. The readable bits suggest a humorous, wordplay driven item rather than a standard news report.
Unclear fragment notes a scare or fear linked to pimples in a Boston area context. Text appears garbled with stray phrases and lacks identifiable people or organizations to anchor a fuller report.
Braun in Reichstag decries rising crime as war demoralization. Looting surfaces in occupied regions while profiteering grows at home. He cites jailbirds and corrupt officials cheating workers, pockets swelling as the war drags on.
In a terse exchange, Tom notes a singular gift for his fiancée and a cigarette case while Dick concedes she is near the engagement and asks for the return of his presents for personal use. The conversation hints at upcoming nuptials and intertwined gift expectations.
Farm Employment Organizations in Canada invites people willing to assist on farms and directs them to contact local officers for inquiries. The note warns against gratuitous falsehoods that reveal themselves.
A brief notice invites customers to place mail orders using the De nnion Beprens Money Over method. The fragment hints at a payment option and mail service for purchasing goods.
Advertisement seeks reliable men for a sales territory with earnings potential. One salesman reports $388.55 monthly and another sells 20 units. calls for quick writing to secure a field posting. Pro Co. 100 Thomas Bldg. shows urgency and timely shipments.
An old advertisement urges readers that kidneys filter waste and failing kidneys threaten health. It promotes Anuric discovered by Dr. Pierce as a remedy and claims it cures rheumatic twinges and prevents serious kidney diseases. Available at drug stores or via Dr W M Pierce Buffalo NY and Bridgeburg Ontario for 10 cents trial.
A critical view of German organizational efficiency argues that while large scale systems are impressive, their impersonal nature and rigid procedures hinder personal accountability and adaptability. The text contrasts German methods with French improvisation and notes the burden of elaborate, slow machinery on leadership.
A fragmented historical OCR passage hints at a con man and a probable insider plot. The readable names are scarce, leaving a murky outline of accusations, relationships, and possible parental or partner ties within a disputed affair.
Italian market reports show beef selling at a high price per pound while veal also climbs. The text notes rising costs for meat items in Italy amid overall price shifts in foreign markets.
Vivacious Vivian speaks in a hammock on the Palm Beach Hotel piazza. The fragment hints at a vivid, affectionate memory or scene setting in a seaside resort, with a playful tone and personal reflection in a real sense.
A fragmentary tale describes a pale girl gaining energy from Hamilton's Pills as doctors and locals discuss ore workings on a moor. A fossil shell and a Camlyn estate subplot unfold with figures Zimbalist and Miss Camlyn amid exploration and dispute.
A fragment from a mystery narrative follows Hofford and Sir Anthony as they confront motives and threats near Comlyn Court. Professor Zimbalist’s presence and tense exchanges hint at a developing plot amid moorland shadows and shifting loyalties.
A moonlit scene at Merlin Farm shadows Mavis Comlyn’s ache over Sir Anthony West’s silence after his abrupt London departure. A month since the Camlyn Court inquest adjourned, she recalls his absence and questions her own cold response to his failure to provide crucial details.
In a fragmentary passage a London writer cites H G Wells and his vision of world peace and disarmament. He argues for a complete cessation of land and air offensives and outlines a future where Germany must be restrained and towns are protected.
Building activity shows a sharp rise from the prior month with more extensive operations than during the war era. Permits issued exceed by over thirty percent from the same period last year as new structures and extensions proceed.
A fragmentary line reports concern over a poor aunt and a response about not receiving help. The tone suggests familial tension and missing context. Further readable detail is needed to confirm names, places, or events.
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