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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
An old newspaper fragment touts Holloway's Corn Cure as the cheapest and best remedy for corn complaints. The snippet blends miscellaneous chatter on war, home life, and distant events, reflecting a noisy 19th century ad and column style.
An 1890s summary explains that skilled training is essential for gun crews and that range finding relies on telemeters. It describes the Harr and Stroud instrument, its optical principle with mirror images, and how base length and multiple devices reduce error. It notes ongoing improvements toward a shorter base and higher precision.
The text references temperance and revenue concerns amid war, noting discussions on Hritiel opinion and the Czar's acts. It mentions Mrs Staker and Mrs Harker in casual dialogue and hints at political and economic implications of wartime measures.
The readable lines show playful rambling about stepping on corns and growing orchids. It hints at dialogue between speakers with odd phrasing and unexplained objects, resembling a fragment from a poem or humorous piece.
A garbled note reflects someone seeking ways to cope with cold nights. The speaker questions actions and contemplates outdoor cooling versus staying indoors to sleep warm. The piece reads like fragmented diary style musings on weather and comfort.
A Scottish tradesman tries to sell a chair to a bar despite a neighbor warning that a defect remains. The owner insists the issue is resolved and the item will be ready for the ordinary day arrival.
The article lauds the French army for steadfast aggression and tenacity as it battles the foe in Berlin and across Europe. It praises Allied unity with Britain and Joffre guiding strategy, pledging continued resistance until Belgium is restored and Prussian domination is broken forever. A casual closing line suggests taking a vacation.
An article argues that heart region pains usually stem from stomach trouble and gas. It promotes Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic to restore appetite, strength, and blood vitality, citing a personal testimonial of recovery from indigestion and heart-palpitating episodes after using the product.
The British Red Cross Society urges the public to donate motor ambulances for the front. Donors have funded vehicles and several people offer cars and drivers. Vehicles must meet a specified wheelbase to safely transport the wounded.
A quoted remedy suggests using lint or medicine in the ear to relieve pain, claiming it will work wonders despite general neglect of earache pain. The fragment hints at a harsh view of enduring earache as part of old time medical folklore.
The provided text fragment is garbled and cannot identify any clear persons places or actions to summarize into a proper newspaper card.
A promotional ad claims Zam Buk provides instant relief for piles and skin injuries. It cites testimonials from users including H. K. Hill of Sheviin Manitoba and states the herbal balm heals hemorrhoid inflammation, eczema, burns, ulcers, chapped hands, and other conditions. It markets prices and a free trial by mail.
Congressman Robert L. Dougherty reflects on reversing order while recounting a Bowers parable. A clerk once earned nine dollars weekly and resisted bad company gambling, saying he won enough money to buy the grocery in a month.
A fragmented antique tale contrasts Minard's Liniment curing distemper with a cautionary tale about a systematic businessman and his wife. The wife returns an account book showing both a large cash receipt and a spent balance, prompting a moral reflection amid a comical encounter between a senator and a mayor during a social outing.
An unusual exchange hints at playful banter about hair in a radio or stage setting. The dialogue touches on light digs at the subject’s appearance and kitschy humor among participants.
A brief note praises the surpassing flavor of Indian corn enhanced by careful toasting with sugar and salt. The description emphasizes a delicate balance of sweetness and savory seasoning.
The Forestry Branch of the Dominion Department of the Interior reports on wood-using industries in the Maritime Provinces in Bulletin No. 44. It notes nearly 2,700,000 dollars worth of wood used, about 25,000,000 feet imported, and twenty eight kinds of wood employed. The bulletin lists the usage of each wood and provides a classified list of about six hundred manufacturers with addresses. Copies are available from the Director of Forestry, Ottawa.
Lord Milner said the great object of Britain is the imperial system and dominance, not France or others. He praised Britain’s tolerance and noted French Canadians now fight to maintain British integrity amid a world war context.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a positive remedy. It asserts constitutional treatment taken internally can reach the blood and cure catarrh, promising relief and a general cure through joined medical endorsement. The text names medical figures and claims nationwide efficacy.
Rogitnd, anxious to wed, falters between a comely widow and her daughter. He mutters his plan to start his journey while the women appear at the doorway. A stern farmer declares the choice is clear and the scene ends with a quiet chuckle as the two women vanish.
A fragmented article discusses German aggression and Belgian resistance in World War I, citing treachery accusations and praising Allied sentiment. It critiques German leadership, references Louvain and Mechlin, and blends political commentary with literary asides about Kaiser Wilhelm and other figures.
The article reports a proposal to tighten censorship on German propaganda entering Canada and the United States. It notes warnings to German editors in Canada and mentions a possible full publication of the British White Paper by all German papers in Canada to present the Allied perspective.
An analysis notes that torpedoes cost ships dearly and fuel logistics strain budgets. It explains that 127 torpedo craft burn fuel in marine fleets while eight dreadnoughts could exhaust fuel with full 20 hour operations, estimating costs near 1 million dollars per extended firing run.
A government memo directs public attention to the wartime contingent's organization and readiness to cooperate with Canadian committees aiding Canadian forces. It urges involvement as representatives of patriotic bodies and to coordinate with the association on desired actions during the emergency.
A reader reports long lasting red pimples on the face causing itching and irritation. After trying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, two boxes cleared the blemishes completely. The testimonial praises purity fragrance and emollient properties of Cuticura products.
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