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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement extols Nerviline as a rapid cure for rheumatism and related aches with testimonials from a user. It also warns against misuse of charitable appeals for Belgian relief funds and describes official certificates to verify legitimate aid.
The piece argues that a contented wife is the key factor for successful pioneer farming, noting hardships and social dangers, including domestic abuse, and that men adapt but women bear the brunt of isolation. It contrasts settler life with beef cattle trends and labor scarcity affecting meat production.
A noted Ontario woman shares personal views amid public interest. The report highlights her statements and the context of her remarks, signaling influence and regional prominence in social circles.
A Canadian Department of Agriculture report outlines control work on the Brown-tail Moth and Gypsy Moth importation and parasites. It covers pests affecting cereals, fruit crops, forests, shade trees, domestic animals, gardens, and public health, with a Vancouver Stanley Park frost insect study highlighted. Copies and inquiries are available from Ottawa publications branches and the Dominion Entomologist.
Letter from J. B. Livue of St Joseph dated August 18 1900 describes a 14 year old girl thrown from a sleigh injuring her elbow. Four bottles of Minard's Liniment completely cured her and she remained well for two years.
A letter from the Admiralty to Sir Gilbert Parker outlines the scale of British naval manpower. It states 146000 officers and men at war start, rising to about 520000 with plans for a further 260000, plus 67000 naval reserves and 85000 dockyard/establishment workers.
The passage praises German thoroughness in military planes with detailed dashboards and small drawers. It notes costs involved in obtaining wealth through saving and hints at the expense of the aircraft components.
A report cites high living costs due to luxury abroad and population withdrawal from farming. It calls for land settlement, mixed farming, standardized farm products, better distribution, parcel system extension, and road building to lower staple production costs. It also notes demand for cheaper working capital west of the lakes and urges vocational training in schools.
To guard the Baby against colds nothing equals Baby's mn Tablets. The tablets are a mild laxative that keep the stomach and bowels working regularly. Sold by Medicine dealers or by mail at 26 cents a box from The Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
The Anti German League seeks one million members pledging anti German sentiment while pushing immigration law changes, tariffs, and access to German patents and monopolies. Backed by British business, the group plans lectures in major cities to gain public support. Minard's Liniment sold locally.
The text notes German banks thoroughly back feasible ideas by examining them and providing financial support, contrasting with unsound areas of the German banking system. It highlights how an inventor can bring an idea to a bank for appraisal and potential funding.
Prof Ed Ladd of the North Dakota experimental station reports after seven years of milling tests with the grain standardization service that flour from different milled grades shows little quality difference. The result suggests a common standard with minor variations in flour quality outcomes.
Lord Bryce offers practical guidance to his acquaintances, sharing measured counsel on personal conduct and decision making during a social gathering. The remarks reflect a cautious stance toward risk and a preference for prudent action.
Edward Bigelow notes potato seed is extremely scarce. prices rise to six dollars per seedling and a thimble of seed is hard to find. William Stuart explains pollen limits seed ball development, with scarce seed more common in Maine, northern Michigan, and Wisconsin. A quiz yields a joke about three meals.
The article notes a yearly marble demand above 34 units per factory, with 6 mm marbles made by a single craftsman in Summit County Ohio. It describes varied marble uses from gaming to industrial applications and mentions the Standard Company as a major buyer. It also mentions production scales, materials, and related manufacturers.
The account notes Sergeant Major Witt of the York and Lancasters returning wounded from the Dardanelles. A British soldier killed a Turkish woman sniper described as about 33, wearing green, with 43 identification discs believed to be her victims'.
A magazine editor asks what to say about an inquiry into Find's reputation. The dialogue notes the phrase upholding the best traditions of congress means little for or against.
Census bureau experts compare UB population estimates as of June 1 with July 1 projections led by a total around 100,500,518. Growth leaders include Washington and Oklahoma, with North Dakota and New Mexico following, based on 1900 to 1910 censuses and appraised increases.
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