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Newspaper
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement offers Cuticura relief and a free sample by mall order through Cuticura Dept A U S A. It mentions boxes and products for toilet use and invites readers to request the sample from the advertisement.
Hon Dr Beland recalls a 1916 Berlin prison incident. A Scottish prisoner Kirkpatrick whispered of celebrating New Year with possible danger, then sang Rule Britannia loudly as guards listened. The crowd joined in as Berlin woke to the chorus. An official inquiry yielded no definite result.
From a population of 45000 it is estimated 8000 Guernsey men join the forces. The islanders, noted for disciplined deeds in the Cambrai sector, have earned commendations from the world and from the King who, as Duke of Normandy, honors their ancient royal charters and contributions.
Experts describe pearls as perishing when dry and unused and thriving through human contact. Madame Thiers’ famed Louvre pearls are dying in their cases unless worn by a willing owner, but she insisted they never leave their display.
A 19th century note describes invert sugar from sugar and tartaric acid, claiming it is 30 percent sweeter by weight than cane sugar and yields about 105 pounds of invert sugar from 100 pounds of cane sugar. Instructions cover preparation, substitution ratios, and uses in fruits cereals and ice cream.
Relief for the low in spirits and mood through liver and stomach balance. The ad claims Parmelee's Vegetable Pills revive digestion, aid nerves, and restore spirits with lasting effects, offering a cheap simple remedy.
The government reports progress on a 60 million shipbuilding program for the year. With imperial munitions board contracts fulfilled, berths for new ships and orders are opening rapidly. Twenty ships are under contract for the marine department, plus three additional freighters of 10 500 tons each to be laid down by November 1 in Halifax. The Davis Company of Levis will build two ships of 5 100 tons, British American Shipbuild has Welland with two ships of unspecified tonnage, Port a Shipbuilding Company has two ships 3 400 tons each, and another shipbuilding company has one ship of 3 750 tons.
Colne borough chief censor issues a warning to editors to publish American prisoners of war letters from German camps with caution. The note stresses that items praising German treatment and camp conditions should be treated skeptically and accepted only with reserve.
A fragmented notice reports an emergency search for a Millie teacher linked to an unspecified incident. authorities warn of immediate danger and urge students and staff to avoid the area while rescue services respond.
In a U S naval dispatch the speaker praises the Grand Fleet and Allied harmony while noting France offers shipyard use for oil destroyer repairs. He recalls seeing US made seaplanes, French Nieuport 28s infamous for volatile gasoline, and the brave pilots asking when American machines will arrive to bolster operations.
An advertorial describes a worm remover for infants, claiming to ease fretfulness, restore sleep, and improve stomach and intestinal health under Mother Graves. The product is marketed as a healthful remedy for babies troubled by worms.
A brief explainer outlines the Bolsheviks origin in Russia under czarism and the Russian Social Democratic party founded by Piechanov in exile. The piece notes Piechanov’s belief in Marxist socialism and his aim to propagate this view among Russian workers.
The piece claims many men suffer from nervous weakness and low mood with sleeplessness and exhaustion. It touts Williams' Pink Pills as a blood and nerve restorer that rejuvenates energy, with sales through dealers or by mail from The Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Describes the Whippet as a fast land destroyer tank with a flatcar style platform and rotating turret. It notes a rear engine housing, caterpillar treads, and a top speed around 12 miles per hour. The text contrasts it with a slower armored land battleship type and suggests retreat may be required if needed.
A 19th century notice urges parents to protect children from worms and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a dependable vermifuge that not only expels worms but promotes health.
A fragmentary note recounts a sea captain drawn to grapes he believed resembled varieties he knew in California, hinting at ties between Spanish origin fruit and his familiar crops. The text reads as a scattered reminiscence with uncertain details and place references.
A fragmented text discusses gender and roles in a curious way, mentioning a feminine car versus a male car and wormer participation at a plitade for wireless work. It notes percentages and unerring ownership of a woom to lay dower among men, reflecting muddled OCR language.
The text reports that American battleships back Mexico oil policy to protect U S interests as Carranza’s decree effectively confiscates foreign oil claims. Britain and the United States seek a legal remedy, while Mexican officials argue foreign protests have no standing. Mexico’s Gulf oil fields drive growth with 1912 output of 16.7 million barrels and rising.
An advertorial claims a freezome solution available at drugstores will remove every corn or callus instantly. It touts painless, finger-lifted removal with a Cincinnati man promoting the product and warns against infection or tetanus from corns.
An Army order bans the sombrero style for officers in England, requiring delivery of all service hats to the quartermaster after August. The regulation headgear will switch to the British design now worn by Allied troops.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a location and possibly a meeting or event. Readable pieces reference Fort Sn, a vest, and names not clearly identified. The text is too incomplete to determine participants or outcomes.
Large U S glycerine orders from Great Britain and other allies push export expectations high. Government requirements drive substantial activity in the domestic glycerine trade as supplies move toward wartime needs.
Italian travel news notes Basel Hotel Minerva closes as part of a wave of hotel closures in Italy and Basel. The report highlights a shift in hospitality offerings during the waking up phase of tourism.
A brief note reports that justice was administered at a palace in Constantinople. The account highlights the scene of decree and the presence of officials, reflecting the governance atmosphere of the city.
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