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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
3
A historical note recalls how white flour changed milling in Britain and Europe. It describes foreign flour shortages, imports rising due to demand for white bread, and the 1878 English plant that began full domestic white flour production, marking a shift away from foreign mills.
An 19th century advert claims Miller's Worm Powders exterminate worms of any variety and repair intestinal injury caused by them warning parents that untreated infestation harms children with intestinal perforation risk.
A fragment discusses reserved status for expeditionary force officers in Canada. It notes they may be struck off and cease to be active as reserve militia, with no pension or leave allowances. It emphasizes they will be among the first to be placed in front line duty.
Proposal aims to stockpile ample canned provisions for soldiers. Urgent effort centers on securing tin from Great Britain to enable can manufacturing and ensure steady supply for the army.
An OCR fragment cites a statement about Tino and Colton Hea referencing God and obedience to a brother in law at Potsilam. The readable bits suggest tensions over principles and orders, but specifics remain unclear.
Fragmentary police court note depicts a lawyer speaking to a Chinese man awaiting trial. The garbled text shows courtroom tension and attempts at argument with the judge. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are ascertainable.
The interior ministry backs a provisional bill granting freedom of religion. For a child under eight, parental consent is not needed. ages nine to seventeen set term and guardianship rules. Removal of consent by the guardian is allowed after seventeen, with court provisions and appeals against central or local government officials.
A 1900s advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a wonderful curative agent for asthma. It claims immediate relief of restricted air passages and cites testimonials from many users. The copy notes pins or diamond pins as purchase details and emphasizes the product's availability widely.
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone drops to remove corns effortlessly. For a small price, a bottle can be bought at any drug store and used to dry the corn, with claims of painless removal and no irritation.
Fragments show a terse exchange about delivery and recognizing a police officer. The text hints at uncertainty about who received or to whom the message was given, implying a misdelivery or misidentification in a law enforcement context.
Court circular reports further abolition of German titles by English royal family members in England. Princess Victoria and Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein will henceforth be styled Highnesses Helena V and Marie Louise. The Princesses of the Royal Family retain their status while adopting new styling.
Fragmentary report shows a Company of German soldiers entering a town. An officer and a waiter exchange words while swords are laid on a table, with the scene cut off mid description.
Fragmentary OCR discusses exhaustion irritation and weakness in the legs. Phrases imply a nervous condition and a perceived end or mortality. No clear names places dates or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
A Manitoba rural school group visited the agricultural college with a tour of domestic science, poultry, pig and cattle pens, sheep pens, and a museum. Students saw feed methods, brooders, and new stock, enjoyed lunches in the dining hall, and later toured conservatories and the museum. The trip sparked interest in future visits and practical farming instruction.
A handwritten piece urges periodic rural school excursions with Agricultural College boards, praising Mrs. Britton for fostering outdoor activities. It recalls a personal testimonial about an old wrist injury and endorses Minard’s Liniment as a trusted remedy, dated 1908.
Hear Lubin again as he pitches a bold plan for a National Chamber of Agriculture. He seeks government supervised marketing by parcel post and a standing commission to study and push the idea, aiming to balance city and country and empower farmers.
An advertisement promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to treat parasitic infections in children. It highlights restoring strength and vitality by eradicating worms.
A Hague official communiqué relayed by Reuter states Germany will replace Dutch ships torpedoed off the coast last February. The pledge involves cession of German ships equivalent in value to the losses.
Orders set to ring the monster bell in St Pauls Cathedral to warn London of approaching raids. The bell tolls in emergencies but not at royal or mayoral deaths, with the chimes said to rouse sleepers within hearing distance.
A reader ponders why the term Homeric recurs in front line writing and sub editors' copies. The note muses on epic diction, mentions swords arrows and divine aid, and asks about its basis in ancient poetic tradition.
The Maple Creek area has shifted from a grass plains outpost to a poised irrigation hub with over 190 schemes. Irrigation now supports diverse crops and a grain value of 2.5 million dollars in 1916, turning land once deemed valueless into modest fortunes and elevating Maple Creek as Western Canada Irrigation Association convention city.
An unusual labor scarcity plan proposes transferring workers from Kansas to Canada to aid harvest efforts. Details remain unclear as the source text is garbled and partially unreadable.
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