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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
6
A fragmented notice lists granulated sugar pricing and agent details across towns including Sanlight, Surprise and Gold. It mentions prices such as $6.50 per cwt and $1.60 to the agent, with a $15.00 figure tied to a payment and references an association.
A brief notice states that money orders from Dominion Mupress incur costs of three cents per order.
A Maine newspaper promotes using old papers to insulate homes and clothing in severe cold. Tips include placing papers between windows and curtains, under beds, and around the body to block drafts and save coal wood and cotton.
Fragmentary ad-like text claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured and promotes a remedy or remedy products by CHENEY & CO of Toledo, with vague references to mucous membranes and a supposed “normal rough” state. The readable portion mentions a claim of inoperable deafness and a purported relief or treatment.
Fragmentary report notes a rapid sale of stock with minimal public interest. The terse item mentions prices in cents per pound and a Vancouver location, implying a limited, orderly transaction with customers kept in line.
William Williams dislikes nicknames arguing abbreviations spoil fine given names. He notes five children blessed with full names that would be shortened to Will and Willie, plus a second son named Willard prompting further concern. The family laments how common nicknames evolve, with relatives known as Bill Skinny Butch Chac and Kid in Cleveland.
The piece touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic and blood builder for consumption marked by weak health and pale complexion. It cites Mrs. Brennen of Charton Ontario describing severe anemia and recovery after using the pills, sold at 50 cents a box or six for a discounted price.
The Baldwin Locomotive Works unveils the greatest steam locomotive ever built. It measures over 100 feet, weighs about 450 tons, with 24 wheels and flexible boilers at three joints to negotiate curves. It can exert an 83 ton pull and average fourteen miles per hour.
A brief note on Bolivian sovereignty and a curious monetary arrangement with Great Britain and Peru. The piece mentions local gold backing and a capital Paz as a notable detail amid Bolivia being described as a notional new country.
The piece discusses Germany's dwindling foreign trade before the war and the grave concern over a potential trade boycott. It argues that German prosperity depended on exports and that American business involvement could strengthen the economy if peace is achieved. Also includes an ad for Dr Thomas Electric Oil promising quick relief for lame backs.
Prof H Barten of Macdonald Agricultural College argues that scarce feeds can be used to profit via hog production. He notes waste in households can be transformed into valuable hog feed using shorts and middlings available at cost, stressing exclusive use for hogs rather than cattle.
Despairing Berlin reports a mix of confidence and hardship as German leaders claim potential Russian peace and food security while Allies face fatigue. In Italy reports hint at offensive gains and near end of war, while rationed relief measures and German morale are strained by hunger and ongoing conflict.
A fragmentary report notes three large eggs from extinct birds exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History New York. The eggs, two of them imperfect, total over two quarts and resemble forty ordinary hen eggs in size. One egg from a single province is nearly perfect, with two other smaller specimens. these relics stand as the only surviving traces of the monster birds.
War and Food notes a 6 million bushel Canadian surplus and a 40 to 100 million bushel US surplus. It urges using potatoes to replace meat for overseas consumption, warns against withholding stock, and advises farmers to prepare a ready supply for winter and spring markets.
Readable text fragment references a royal house and possible crime or threat involving neighboring regions. Mentions Scots and a bold claim about a Hohenzollern figure and murder anxieties. Details are fragmentary and obscured by OCR errors.
The department of agriculture warns farmers to begin insect control and equipment overhauls before spring. Early action can reduce crop losses by ten percent and prevent stressed supply during peak insect activity. Machinery should be cleaned and oiled, and general readiness saves time and crops.
In Detroit a man injured in an elevator crush suffered nervous exhaustion. He credits Chase’s Nerve Food with restoring strength enabling better sleep and daily activity after months of weakness and dependence on his mother. The letter from London Ontario notes prior doctors failed to help.
Fragmentary text notes a gift related to an airplane in Yorkshire, mentions spinning and air service, and references forces and a Worm Exterminator. The passage is garbled with unclear subjects and aims, offering few concrete details or names.
A snippet laden with clipped words and stray phrases offers little coherent context. The readable elements hint at dialogue or quotation but lack complete names, dates, or events to identify a specific news item.
In a fragmented report, thousands of workers are described as idle amid ongoing costs. The text hints at strained budgets and missed opportunities to prevent closures and improve services for municipal functions.
Readable phrases describe fewer blood supplies and concerns about blood access. Mentions absence of blood a doctor notes and possible actions to secure more plasma for a patient.
In a time of bread scarcity and dear clothing, a mother in a German home struggles to mend torn garments for her children. The article notes widespread distress as basic goods become scarce and unavailable in stores. The narrative contrasts rising prices with the household’s need to stretch limited resources.
Survivors recount the Tuscania sinking after a German submarine torpedoed the ship off Ireland. About 76 officers and 81 wounded Americans are in hospitals. 2,106 troops survived, with 190 saved and 101 lost. Officers praised the crews calm response and orderly evacuation amid a black night and no alarms.
Fragmented report references German submarine activity and war destruction yet remains unclear with scattered phrases. It mentions German losses and submarine capabilities while noting air and sea power dynamics and naval sweeping actions.
A potential agreement involves France and allied powers sharing a credit arrangement for 400,000 units. The text notes Narvely as a key location or reference in the deal. Further details are unclear due to fragmentary wording.
Fragmented wartime report notes use of eighteen pounders by snipers near Canadian headquar ters. Details describe slow app tures and night activity as hostile trenches are targeted. Lewis and Vickers guns engaged enemy forces. Otherwise text references fishing industries and administration in Washington, D C, with mentions of Oregon and Alaska.
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