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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
2
A historical column discusses Der Tag and the German fleet after strikes on Britain. Mr Tracy argues that Britain’s navy remains defensive while Germany’s fleet risks aggression and threatens peace, citing Holland Sweden and Norway trade as proof.
Official thanks are given to Arice and the East African Force for their work against a elusive enemy. The vast tropical terrain and harsh climate hinder operations and test all ranks amid the campaign's trials. The message commends the troops for perseverance in demanding conditions.
The Dutch minister at Petrograd arriving via Holland denounced Bolshevism as the end of civilization in practice. He said Bolshevik rules imply high wages for idle work, theft of others' property without punishment, and taxation. He warned Russian workers faced tyranny and an end to freedom, fearing Russia would be ruined if left unchanged.
The admiralty sends felicitation to the royal navy and royal marines for steadfast service. A new fishing industry report notes Canadian sales of three traders since March with flatfish market growth and Pacific catches surpassing expectations.
A wartime provincial address honors officers and Scouts of District 1 on Armistice Day. It emphasizes unity, duty, and future service, urging leaders to guide boys toward loyalty, efficiency, and the Scout movement’s ideals as veterans return. Signed H C L Broadhurst Assistant District Commissioner.
A mid winter drive by mail order houses targets country patrons in January and February. Local merchants push constant advertising to counter mail order catalogs that cost money and drive trade away. The piece argues the public pays for catalogs and urges supporting home retailers to keep wealth in the county.
A fragment discusses the roles of merchants in village life. It portrays the bone merchant as a personal friend with a stake in your satisfaction and refunds. It describes the bond and home merchants as supportive figures aiding farmers and local enterprises.
Telegram from Cologne describes troop movements and the placement of units in the quartered areas as part of a broader military buildup. Officials note no immediate action but emphasize readiness and defensive posturing.
Farmers and others expect strong demand for building material in the prairie provinces as the war ends. They anticipate selling Seton bonds and shipping toward home markets, signaling a shift to local trade and construction needs in the near term.
Fragments reveal a quirky exchange about a pen name and a kitchen remark as a judge muses on a husband nicknamed glycerin and a line about a pen and household life. The text hints at domestic dialogue with playful misread names and an air of courtroom formality.
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