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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
3
The editorial argues Britain bore limits in manpower and munitions while the navy blocked German trade and protected sea lanes. It credits France with bearing the main west front burden, while English troops held the coast from Calais and prevented a larger disaster.
The piece notes wrist watches are vital for soldiers and gunfire timing. It praises British makers for a clear unbreakable glass and faster supply to meet urgent military demand, while criticizing fragile cellulose faces and metal grills as hindrances. It ends with a remark about Scribbles as a Freethinker and editoral indifference.
A New York World excerpt condemns German occupation of Poland and urges Berlin to protect life and property. It argues Poland’s children suffer amid conquest, and compares Germany’s duties to those in Belgium and Serbia, urging relief through foreign charity. The note warns against worms harming children and promotes Miller’s Worm Powder.
The excerpt cites Minard's Liniment for cattle cure and praises newspaper advertising as the main driver of automobile popularity. It notes advertising expands car markets to farmers and signals a bridge between home and work, boosting perceptions of car utility and value.
Fragmentary report describes avalanches as Italy's danger in the Alps, surpassing cannon fire. It mentions great 305s and 420s dropping from the clouds and a mountaineer vigilant against slides that bury men and weapons, with guns displaced by the snow.
An 19th century ad extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pill as safe for delicate women while noting its mild and sometimes purgative effects. It cites supposed testimonials of women using the remedy and asserts it acts gently on the digestive system.
The readable parts hint at a scattered narrative with names and phrases but lack coherent context. Irregular capitalization and garbled lines obscure person, place, or event details needed for a solid summary.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a claim about Minard's Liniment curing colds and a casual remark about fortune and guessing. The readable text mentions a person and an uncertain colloquial exchange. No verifiable event or date is present in the legible material.
The Canadian ship Morden sailed from Port Arthur on July 16 carrying about 15 000 tons of wheat after clearing Port Arthur with 490 725 bushels. The cargo matched ten trains of fifty cars each and surpassed previous records, though some figures differ in reports.
At the Calgary Industrial Exhibition, the Dominion Live Stock Branch Ottawa presents a wool exhibit by T. Reg. Arkell to educate farmers on Canadian wool classes and handling. The display warns on foreign matter, paints, and damp wool, and highlights breeder comparisons and cooperative aims for higher market quality.
The article notes calcium phosphorus and iron as key minor nutrients in human diets. It lists calcium in dairy and vegetables, phosphorus in cereal grains and outer seed coats, and iron in spinach and eggs with emphasis on their occurrence in common foods. It references a New York Daily Telegram publication.
An old advertisement promotes Hamilton's Dr. Hamilton's Pills as a superior laxative. It claims purgatives are dangerous and touts the pills as mild and healthful, restoring vitality, strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion, and curing headaches. A 25 cent box is offered for trial.
More than two hundred University of Saskatchewan students have enlisted while about two hundred at the University of Alberta are serving in the trenches or heading there.
CPR officials say the Selkirk tunnel will be through in the fall, a six mile mountain crossing expected to ease weather risks and public comfort. The project, costing around 50 000 000, follows long term West development spending by the CPR totaling over 200 000 000 since inception.
A bold citizen arrives at a boarding house and, on the second day, to settle duties promptly, is asked if he will say a blessing. He responds tersely that he would like to know what or who is intended.
The Duchess of Devonshire, Mistress of the Robes to the Queen, is one of Her Majesty's closest friends. She is mother to two sons and five daughters, daughter of the Marquess of Lansdowne, slender with small features and dark hair, known for her quiet gowns.
Official figures show 22 946 uninterred enemy aliens in Britain with 6 706 of military age exempt from interment. Nine of the exempt are employed by Deutsche Bank of the City of London. Authorities say bank surveillance yields information not otherwise obtainable.
Fragment shows garbled text about bringing a heavy friend home to dinner and a remark about Alice remaining. The readable portion hints at a literary or diary fragment with incomplete dialogue and typographical errors. No clear event, date, or identifiable individuals emerge.
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