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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
7
Canadian readers learn that US policy urges reliance on corn over wheat as a motive to divert wheat toward Europe. The federal food board promotes corn flour as a replacement to ensure supply until the next harvest, signaling a major shift in agricultural priorities.
A medical advert promises relief from corns with Howen Corn Cure, stating no man or woman should hobble along. The copy asserts a solution is at hand and urges readers to try the remedy.
A Cincinnati Times- Star editorial critiques heavy meat consumption at breakfast in American hotels. It cites Dr. ndis and President Hoover, arguing moderation in meat aligns with wartime values and may shape postwar habits. The piece links dietary advice to national discipline and wellbeing.
The article argues butter production on Canadian farms should be maximized as wartime demand rises. It notes many farms churn butter at home but lack proper equipment, reducing quality and price. Upgrading gear for farm families is urged to raise efficiency, meet European fat shortages, and keep output from stalling.
Fragmented OCR text reports a sharp rise in cigarette sales in 1917 versus 1916, noting a 1,100 percent increase over 17 years and a higher rate of growth in the United States. The garbled source attributes the data to a GOP official.
Fragmented OCR text offers one hundred dollars for a catchphrase cure. The garbled words mention cures, years of suffering, and blood mucus terms, but the meaning is unclear and lacks verifiable details.
Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung describes a grim exhibit by Professor Pazaurck in Germany promoting hailing Hindenburg. The collection features eerie items including embroided boxes and coin-like pins, and even infant comforters with a Hindenburg likeness. An industry for manufacturing such pieces is said to be thriving.
A fragment from a London Daily Express excerpt argues that the choice is stark between spending and freedom while blaming militarism and Prussian power for stagnation. The text references the economic impact of conflict and calls for action to preserve progress by dismantling militarist forces.
Teething troubles bring worry to mothers as babies grow cross and unsettled. The ad promotes Baby's Own Tablets as an ideal laxative to ease stomach upset and keep digestion regular, with mail order from Dr Williams Medicine Co in Brockville Ontario.
An English resident living near Sudbury writes from the Pool of Bethesda in Palestine describing water tastes and his wartime travels. The letter mentions varied biblical readings and the emergence of seventy eight versions for visitors, ending with a fragment on Minard's Liniment used by physicians.
The Vancouver Province recounts a classroom moment where Jimmy asks why the Roman who swam the Tiber three times did not complete four laps to return to the side where his clothes were. The exchange highlights a child’s curiosity about ancient stories in a casual lesson.
The ad promotes Hamilton's complexion product as a true secret of complexion in the blood. It touts rich pure nutritious benefits and regular use. The copy references Dr Hamilton’s powder and notes availability in 25c boxes from all dealers.
The military commission reports on a soldier’s odds at the front noting 98 chances of recovery from a wound to two. One in 500 of losing a limb and an expected five extra years of life due to physical training. Soldiers are healthier in the army than civil life with better front line care. Disease deaths are lower here than in past wars. About 10 percent of wounded are disabled for further service.
An advertisement describes Putnam's plan as painless and popular for treating corns and related foot pains. It touts quick effects and urges purchase with a small price noted in the noisy promo.
In a dark crater fight a Canadian and a German exchanged fire as they circled the edge. The Canadian identified the opposing figure, and both men zigzagged the slimy slope until one shouted his identity. The brief exchange ended without clear outcome.
A Westminster Gazette correspondent paints a surreal raid scene with police officers sweeping rooms in pajamas and slippers while bombs and shells light the night. One sergeant, teeth chattering, stands guard as an unseen danger looms, then calmly orders a return to bed.
The note presents an aging voice urging candid views on the author’s recent vines. It conveys self awareness and desire for genuine critique while hinting at unchanged core despite age. Opinion hints at evolving style and personal reflection.
A fragment notes Map Persons returning from Germany report walls of cities placarded with maps showing the ex-the pessiness on by central powers at the war’s start. Great Britain is described as less vain.
A fragmented note highlights Mary Ik winning the RS best award for contributions to house operations.
Diners express frustration after a server declines multiple menu items. The exchange highlights policy limits and customer expectations in a dining room setting.
The Westminster Gazette notes potential Baltic access moves by Germany via Archangel and Alexandrovsk while Sweden and Norway rail routes could carry non bulky goods around Bothnia. It warns a German Baltic as a lake could strike at English trade, though allies hold a strong economic position. Parmelee’s Vegac Pills claim to cleanse the stomach and intestines using dandelion and mandrake to restore health.
Second Lieutenant W. H. Moberly of Oxfordshire and Bucks Light Infantry earned the DSO for a bold defense during an enemy breakthrough. In a critical advance his company suffered heavy losses yet he pinned the line, protected flanks, and organized counter-attacks to save the position.
An editorial argues a home garden can yield higher returns per area than farm crops and provides fresh vegetables for salt intake and hygiene. It notes the value of home-grown produce for seasonality and urges consulting the food controller on benefits of home cultivation.
In a local note from Yarmouth, Alfred Stokes, General Secretary, coordinates aid for boys and girls affected by acne and other conditions. The message underscores the Minarets initiative as a beneficial relief effort and names the organizing body and contact point.
The article notes many American officers who passed through British camps emerge with a greater respect for the British. While not all cheer their hosts, most conclude the Brits are formidable and effective trainers.
A fragment notes shelter situated just behind the line in France with the following figure more than fifty thousand implied or stated in the text.
A Jeracy boy returns home and asks his mother about the fate of a white school. The mother responds yes, while the text remains garbled. The read portion hints at a racial schooling issue.
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