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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
2
Reports recount massive engagement at Champagne with about a million men, 1000 prisoners cited, and heavy shelling as French and German forces clashed. Destruction left trenches wrecked, equipment scattered, and German troops unable to retreat from breached positions amid continuous bombardment.
The piece argues Harper’s Weekly favored keeping out of war if possible while upholding humane principles. It reflects tension between neutrality and the costs of intervention, warning that entering could affect Balkan states, Turkey, and Germany, and cautioning about aggressive aims and ethics in power politics.
Article discusses Minard's Liniment as a diphtheria cure and explains how special remainder can enable non direct male relatives to inherit peerages. It notes many potential heirs in the army and navy and references recent changes in succession rules.
The readable fragment hints at a personal or maritime context with phrases about placing charges to an account and trust between individuals named Dode and Seabee. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
Sir Edward Grey, in a written reply to MP Sir Arthur Markham, reaffirms Asquith’s pledge on peace terms tied to the Entente. He states Britain’s war aims are fixed by alliance with Japan, France, and Russia, urging peace conditions aligned with the premier’s November 9, 1914 speech and the need to secure Belgium, France, smaller nationalities, and curb Prussian dominance.
Mrs G Morgan of Huntsville Ontario praises Baby's Own Tablets noting they helped her crying infant troubled by constipation and colic. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 55 cents a box from The Williams Medicine Gem Brockville Ontario.
The article argues that dairy farmers near manufacturing towns with many workers can fetch higher prices due to strong demand, while remote farmers face dull markets and low prices. It recommends partnering with a first class dealer in a large town to ship butter periodically, ensuring fresher product and better profits.
Advertising copy claims Muller's Worm Powders treat stomach and intestinal worms, addressing the cause of infantile complaints. It asserts the powders expel worms to restore strength and promote health and improvement in children.
The Calgary Herald notes the great war is shrinking distances and making distant affairs personally relevant in Canada. It argues that global events provoke broader, more imperial perspectives beyond local concern.
The franking privilege has been extended to the War Purchasing Commission and the MilCom Commission. Letters on commissions will pass free of charge, aiding official correspondence.
Clarence W. Barron, editor of the Wall Street Journal, warns Germany and Austria are at the limit of their strength in the trenches and resources. He cites labor shortages and poor weather cutting Germany’s food supply, with bread riots rumored in Berlin while Allies near peak power. The article notes U.S. support for the Allies through the Federal Reserve Act, workshops, and steel plants.
The Boston Transcript urges the United States to avoid threatening neutral trade with Britain. It argues that all neutral commerce relies on British sea power and calls for reliance on Britain’s justice while refraining from aggressive moves against Allied shipping during wartime. It warns that Wilson’s stance must not betray the allies.
Reports claim submarines and torpedoes may be steered by wireless and diverted, but unproven. A well known motor car company demonstrated wireless control by starting a motor from its quarters five miles away at the Indiana State Fair, repeating every five minutes.
Fragmentary text shows Mr ta exclaiming astonishment about washing and training. The readable portion suggests dialogue within a rural or dialect tone but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable figures, places, or dates.
The Free Press reports a conference between the Farmer Council of Agriculture and Commerce and prairie grain producers. It notes high costs from tariffs and financing, the need for expert guidance, and cooperation to lift marginal farmers toward real success with targeted advice and support.
King George approves a personal sacrifice to sanction Sir Charles G Commander Cust returning to the navy. Commander Cust, the King's equerry for twenty three years, has long served His Majesty as Duke of York and Prince of Wales. They were shipmates in youth aboard the Britannia.
Announcement states a number of Canadian officers will be recalled from the front to serve in instructional duties. The permanent forces unit stationed in Canada may send half its officers and men, including NCOs, to the firing line.
A garbled snippet describes a man who reckons fish bite on days gone by and hints at eagerness to be present when they were biting. The text drifts with stray dialogue and lacks clear names or places.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 19th or early 20th century health pamphlet discussing female sleep, mental poise, and pregnancy. It references a “Favorite Prescription” by R V Pierce and lists Chatham Ontario as a location.
Horace Green, Evening Post correspondent, reports Berlin shows enormous German losses on the Russian front and in the west and Serbia campaigns. He lists casualty figures up to October 2, noting weekly German deaths, wounds, and captivity run into tens of thousands, with large sections of Prussia’s male population affected.
Frank J. Cheney sworn oath as senior partner of the firm in Toledo Ohio. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Sends to all. Take Hall's Pills for Constipation.
West Canadian farmers and merchants unite commerce and agriculture interests. A meeting with Canadian Credit Men, Manufacturers, Grain dealers and others formed a joint committee to study and propose actions. Members include Henders of Manitoba R McKenzie James Maharg Musselman Speakman Detchen acts as pro tem. The panel aims to gather information and draft resolutions for guiding the two bodies.
Mr A H a patioconnate expert discusses stars in bombardments of the Belgian coast and hints at floating forts enabling landing of forces. He suggests ships may be extended with two hulls to become mine and torpedo proof, a two hull design offering enhanced water weapon defense.
A historical newspaper fragment notes Minard's Liniment advertised to cure distemper. A former mistress dialog frames a clipped, conversational column about timely preparation, meals, and pay, illustrating period marketing and social commentary.
A dialogue captures cautious remarks about a Black child and a white caregiver. The speaker notes surprising speed in learning and mentions occasional discipline. The passage reflects attitudes toward race and parenting in a historical setting.
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