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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
14
Dr Ver Bet muses on nursing homes and money as Hilary searches for truth. A past affair, a poet Bob Wil, and talk of a mysterious Miss Egerton complicate the case, while Hilary struggles with fatigue and mounting questions. A letter finally arrives, hinting at answers.
Mrs Bartlett comforts Dolly who, terrified by a malevolent force, fears a man is forcing her. Kate remains calm and protective, feeding and consoling as they cross the sea toward France, seeking God’s protection and strength to endure the ordeal.
Dolly and Mrs. Bartlett flee by boat, planning a brief overseas trip to escape, while Dolly sleeps. on deck the rain and grey seas loom as the voyage continues, passengers braced for a worsening storm.
Acting commissioner of the cost of living releases a statement on July 1 showing Canada’s cold storage firms hold beef pork butter cheese eggs and dairy products. Compared with 1916 beef up 59 percent while butter and other holdings rise marginally amid overall modest gains and partial company reporting.
Alberta shows sugar beet as a premier Western crop with high yields and sugar content. Irrigated trials at Lethbridge report tonnage per acre reaching up to 171 tons with up to 19 percent sugar, while non irrigated plots also perform well. The sector, backed by research and irrigation blocks east of Calgary, aims to expand seed quality and market potential across Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia.
A cryptic note highlights Bre Mother Graves Worm as the most effective KF ration, reputed to maintain top standing in the market. The fragment suggests strong reputation and consistent performance among KF products.
A fragment from the Chicago Mercury notes high level political and military concerns. It mentions a large loan of 1 300 000 000 and a 30 000 officer training program, referencing U S forces and France in a cautious, outwardly critical tone.
Fragmentary wartime chat recalls a question about a war garden and a response boasting an enlarged plot, reflecting home front resilience amid fear and resource gathering.
Calgary Daily Herald cites New Zealand as a warning about agricultural shocks. It notes a wheat crop down year over year and similar oat shortfalls, urging Canada to identify workers needed to sustain production and avoid repeating the error.
Mothers warned of fatal summer illnesses for infants cholera infantum and stomach troubles. Baby's Own Tablets touted as preventative and curative, sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Paris dispatch reports the new winter fur called gaspardine made from rat skins from trenches. Furriers pair it with coats and stoles while soldiers aid demand with patriotic use. The army reportedly offers a bounty for rats to support the war effort.
Warning mothers about worm infestations in infants and recommending Miller's Ween Powder as a quick remedy. Describes signs of worm trouble and claims the powder expels worms without inconvenience to the child.
Judge McAdoo of New York urges practical paths to achievement. He says youths should love their work and follow their interest, noting a shoemaker can teach integrity and excellence beyond mere titles or status.
A garbled OCR line mentions a girl and weekly sums but lacks clear facts or names. The readable bits do not establish a concrete event, person, or place for a concise newspaper card.
The Dominion government holds school lands in trust across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba to fund education. Investments in war bonds raise annual revenue up to about 60 000 in Alberta and roughly explained gains in the other provinces. Lands consist of two 1280 acre sections per township and are auctioned with upset prices to yield income for educational purposes.
Rev Oswald Younghusband of Lahore arrived in Toronto on a journey to England. He argues Indians remain loyal overall with only signs of movement toward cement and education focused on local environment. He aims to secure Rhodes scholarships and support India’s access to new positions.
Captain F R DeJardin attests the Storke vessel relied on Minard's Liniment Co products for years, stating they would not start a voyage without it even at a dollar a bottle. The Storke’s captain notes the liniment’s importance aboard during travels.
The Daily Express describes a charger in Hampshire preparing for a task of war planning. The animal stands calm as plans unfold around it while newspapers crackle, and councils of war are held, indicating a dramatic display of military imagery.
Arthur Gleason notes in Century that wartime shifts push working class to full time labor, widen roles for women in industry, and grant new purpose to middle and upper classes. The war frees the unemployed into productive activity and inspires a tempered pride in sacrifice.
An Ohio woman seeks divorce claiming her husband has not bathed in 17 years. The case highlights a comical dispute over cleanliness and domestic life.
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