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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
6
Hilary grows weary of constant worry as Dr Ver Bet muses about nursing homes and a man named Langton. A letter arrives turning his thoughts toward a hidden mystery and a road beyond the golf links may lead to answers.
Mrs Bartlett comforts Dolly aboard a crossing to France, offering tea and food as Dolly recalls a coercive man. Kate reassures, praying for protection, while Dolly confesses fear and power exerted over her by the man.
Dolly faces abduction as Mrs. Bartlett schemes a hurried escape by boat. Dolly resists with prayers while Bartlett consoles her, plans a swift trip abroad, and the voyage begins under grey skies with rough seas and wary passengers amid a coming storm.
Acting commissioner of the cost of living releases a statement on meat eggs and dairy stocks held by Canadian cold storage companies. Based on returns from about two thirds of firms, figures compare with 1916 showing beef up 59 percent, butter up about 7 percent, cheese and pork showing smaller changes amid wartime pressures.
Alberta shows long standing potential for beet sugar with irrigated trials yielding up to 19.42 percent sugar and over 171 tons per acre. Beets grown east of Calgary and in western irrigation blocks report high sugar content and large yields, while seed quality and soil suitability support expansion into seed production and broader industry growth.
The report ranks Bre Mother Graves Worm as the most effective KF ration manufacturer, noting its sustained reputation and consistent production quality across time.
The passage notes a vast national expenditure and a naval program training 30 000 officers. It references moving forces to France with minimal casualties and mentions the fleet and Chicago.
A playful wartime exchange asks if the local has a war garden and replies yes with humor about expanding the plot. The snippet hints at home front morale and collective effort during the period.
The Calgary Daily Herald argues Canada must study New Zealand's farming errors to avoid crop shortfalls. It notes wheat and oats yields fell in New Zealand and stresses the need for adequate farm labor to sustain production and maximize agricultural output.
Mothers face fatal summer stomach troubles in children. Baby's Own Tablets claimed to prevent and cure diarrhoea and related illnesses. sold by medicine dealers or mail order for 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
A Paris dispatch reports fashion houses using gaspardine fur from trench rats as winter wear. Fur trimmed coats and stoles appear as patriotic co operation with soldiers expands demand and may boost army bounties for rats killed.
A warning on worm infestation in infants urges mothers to use Miller's Ween Powder cures quickly. The text notes infants cannot speak their ailment and lists signs signaling a dose is needed.
Judge McAdoo of New York argues that success comes from loving one’s work. He cites a shoemaker as an example and warns that quality craft is rarer than many lawyers. The message stresses choosing a vocation one can be passionate about and excel in.
The text fragment appears to reference a weekly payment amount of twenty dollars and a charging or duty context. It is garbled and lacks clear subjects, actions, or outcomes to establish a coherent news item. No named entities orSpecific events are discernible from the readable portion.
The text explains that Western Canada school lands held in trust by the Dominion government yield increased revenue through the investment of funds in war bonds. Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba hold about one eighteenth of lands per township, with trust funds totaling millions and distributions at auction to the highest bidder.
Rev Oswald Younghusband of Lahore arrives in Toronto en route to England. He believes Indians are generally loyal and capable of self rule but notes a push toward cementing national identity. He criticizes cram education and urges local schooling to fit Indian life and environment. He aims to secure Rhodes scholarships withdrawn from German students for Indian recipients.
Captain F R Dejardin aboard the Storke, St. Andre, Kampour- cites Minard's Liniment Co. Limited as essential for years. The testimonial notes it would not start a voyage without the product, even at a dollar a bottle.
In Hampshire the Daily Express describes a horse known as Haig's Charger being readied for duty. The piece depicts the animal calm under war council chatter and a scene of paper and clamor as plans unfold, hinting at imminent deployment through city streets.
Arthur Gleason notes in Century that World War I forced workers into full time roles for survival and purpose, expanding female employment in domestic service and trades. The conflict, he argues, lifted the middle class, freed the unemployed into useful labor, and gave Englishmen new active roles through sacrifice, changing life’s meaning for many.
Ohio woman seeks divorce claiming long time husband has not bathed in 17 years. The case raises questions about personal hygiene standards and marital strain in a comical yet sharp note from the Detroit Free Press.
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