Alberta Irrigated Crops Surpass Expectations
Irrigation in Alberta boosts year’s crop prospects as southern and western growers push into markets. Limited supply and strong demand lift prices and small traders note steady interest in the new season.
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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
Irrigation in Alberta boosts year’s crop prospects as southern and western growers push into markets. Limited supply and strong demand lift prices and small traders note steady interest in the new season.
Promote strength and vitality with Dr Williams Pink Pills. They claim to purify blood, improve nerve function, increase appetite, and restore energy. Available at dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A garbled quotation cites Dr Nicolas former professor at nm University claiming Germans expect their government to pay two percent on war loans five percent on principal to avoid Berlin by air. It mentions machinery, grain seeds, and stock feed, with a vague reference to saving the lake front and cole.
Fragmentary lines describe an impossible awakening and voices from the clouds urging two figures home in a scene tied to Chelmsford cemetery. The readable text hints at surreal events and a mysterious departure or return.
The article reflects on Germany under pressure as war begins, noting Albert Ballin’s role in German shipping and how Britain and allied powers disrupt Germany’s overseas trade. It describes ports closed, industries idle except for war, and Germany isolated in global maritime trade.
The Preston Post argues sea power as essential to ending the war by denying Germany control of the seas. It compares German and British naval capacity, noting fear of German aggression and the potential for England to be restrained by maritime dominance.
A stray, garbled note from a Toledo firm references a claim about curing catarrhal deafness. The fragment hints at one hundred incentives or rewards for proving the cure, but the text is largely incomprehensible, with scattered references to circulars and local firms.
Survivors of two sailing trawlers speak of German cruelty after a British port escape. A trawler was sunk by a submarine and its crew later forced aboard the U boat. Three hours later another trawler was sunk with its crew saved or kept onboard. A father and son perished while others were left without water for days.
Fragmentary note discusses at home care for a burn and cautions on test application. Mentions scald treatment and a short test unclear. No identifiable persons or organizations.
Fragment shows June shipmeant figures for Canada food items and a waste concern. It notes a large quantity 1 230 175 pounds linked to a company named Statistica of the Waste Coention with a date around June 29.
Fragmentary text notes heavy toll of war with references to France Italy and other belligerents. Mentions declines in 1917 with figures and mentions pain and relief efforts, but specifics are unclear due to damaged content.
Fragmented quotation from Marshal von Hindenberg stresses that preparation determines victory and warns against over haste. The speech urges perseverance, calm judgment, and full effort as troops press toward a decisive counter offensive.
Fragmentary text describes Minard's Liniment cures burns and a captured scheme at Brighton involving Boenheimer and a German-led effort to bait a factory. The project aims to shift the cutting industry away from German influence within weeks.
A fragmented report describes Sweden blocking a steamer at a Swedish port under German pressure. The vessel, a Routiner link between Mind and another city, faced orders from Swedish authorities and a Danish island location. The case moved to Berlin to seek German approval, with tensions over Sweden’s compliance.
Noisy fragment discusses infant sleep aids and worm problems. Claims a worm remedy helps rest and calm infants, noting high effectiveness and soothing effects.
The fragmentary text provides unclear names and locations. It mentions possible events or items but lacks coherent context to define a clear headline or factual summary.
An article explains silo use for the dry feeding season and notes a 4 feet diameter by 32 feet high silo holds about 100 tons. Costs for silos above 100 tons range from 2 to 6 dollars per acre depending on type and construction needs.
An advertisement touts Free Zone a Cincinnati chemist created remedy. Sold in small bottles at low cost from drug stores it supposedly eases corn and callus pain instantly and lets the user lift the root with fingers. The notice urges readers to obtain the product from a wholesale house and try it without delay.
A fragmentary report notes ongoing debate in England over land dole policy and repayment terms. Officials, MPs, and concerned citizens weigh potential impacts on incomes, tax burdens, and public services amid shifting political positions.
A local beauty firm named Better Than Cosmetics announces expansion plans and new product lines. Leadership cites fresh investments from regional investors and growth in skincare and makeup offerings. The company aims to broaden distribution in pharmacies and department stores starting this quarter.
A fragmented discussion of airplane flight instruments and sensations. It describes instruments like the compass and gauge readings, how pilots judge ascent and descent, and the role of speed and engine indicators in determining aircraft behavior.
Advertisement seeking male sellers offering potential earnings. Sparse text suggests opportunity to earn money by selling goods or services. No names or locations provided.
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