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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
2
The International Coal Congress estimates world coal will last a thousand years at current consumption rates. It cites reserves of 7,398,561,000 tons and notes large unmined deposits may exist in polar regions.
An old advertisement touts uric acid as a cause of backache and various diseases from accumulation in the body. It promotes Dr Pierce products including Anurie tablets, Golden Medical Discovery, Favorite Prescription, and Liver Pills as cures and reliefs for fatigue neuralgia and digestive troubles.
Lord Eastling returns to Oare Court to find Lady Ursula despondent after the jewel theft and a failed alliance with a male thief. She laments the loss, insists the man cared for her, and laments that happiness is over as they face an uncertain future.
Herbert Wootton, eldest son of Wolvercombe, England, is reported to have arrived in time for Christmas after seeking work in Manitoba. A cable announced his journey, and his father and the Vicar met him on arrival at the manor lodge, symbolizing a rare homecoming in the village’s memory.
The article lists practical ways Scouts can reuse waste paper. It notes brown paper can craft a makeshift chest protector for cyclists and temporary leg warmers, while common waste paper serves as stuffing and as a substitute for hay in cooking.
Thousands of Germans hide their god as new coins emerge with a promised emblem of the present great hour. Eminent artists design a coin that is to be essentially different from the old gold pieces bearing the Kaiser’s head.
In a brief wartime note a new recruit vanished after being sent to sew on a button with guncotton. The statement says he left soon after and no one has seen him since, prompting an unresolved inquiry.
A playful exchange centers on a Maiden question in Nebraska prompting discussion among locals. No formal resolution reported, but curiosity and humor highlight community engagement and regional character.
A Coastguard duty extract reveals a SAD Scout recounting life on duty. The narrator describes sleeping arrangements, duties, and the constant threat of being shot while posted at entrenched coastlines. He notes camaraderie among the crew and the distinctive northern accent of the "scoots."
In a chatter tone Mrs. Brown ponders what will become of the Kaiser after the conflict. The exchange hints at his loss of crown and potential need to seek work as future events unfold. A separate note mentions an accident downtown with a doctor advising rest. The dialogue reflects wartime talk and concerned citizens.
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