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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
14
In a crowded hospital ward, a jealous nurse and an exhausted patient quarrel over a kitten found among beds. A working woman recalls loss, while the patient plots a quiet departure with the animal, seeking mercy and a promised plan from a distant squire.
Reading notes describe Margaret South as defying norms with boyish dress and smoking. The passage situates her amid country gossip and a morning fox hunt, hinting at social tension over female behavior and appearance.
The Squire confronts Mrs De Montmorency over gossip about Margaret and Sir Gilbert. Tensions rise as she teethes the affair with Lady South and a mysterious Mr Langton at the Inn, exposing rivalries, rumors, and strained loyalties in Silverthorne society.
The London Times reports a committee investigation showing overwhelming public support for general daylight saving in 1917. It notes near unanimity of opinion and suggests clocks will be advanced to gain time, despite difficulties for certain interests.
Western Canada shows a major rise in cattle and sheep production as prices soar. Census data indicate 1916 gains over prewar years, with beef cattle rising and large war orders affecting hogs. Sheep flocks expand as wool prices stay strong, aided by government and railway support and active demonstration farms guiding stock choices.
A historical overview traces shrapnel from its 1804 deployment in Surinam to its decisive role in global conflicts. It notes Henry Shrapnel’s invention, early mixed esteem among experts, and the 19th century Prussia Austria and Franco Prussian wars marking its spread and effectiveness.
Mr Hayes Fisher outlines war's heavy cost with widows in state care and over 100,000 wounded or dead. Last September 22,000 drawing temporary allowances, thinning to pension lists. Minister Arthur Henderson cites disability pensions as a major annual expense. Cases of tuberculosis causing incapacity among soldiers are being addressed.
The report notes that Egyptian traders are advised against using certain packing materials amid suspicion of illicit shipments. Officials caution merchants about potential hidden dangers and urge compliance with safety and trade regulations.
A Seaforth Ontario resident argues Germany would seize North American British possessions if at war, replacing local governments with German rule. He suggests mass confiscation of property, takeover of railways like Grand Trunk, public works, and insurance lines, leaving debtors advantaged while investors lose everything.
A Winnipeg Telegram note argues thrift is desirable to support Canada’s war effort. It asserts savings can occur without privation if people act prudently, balancing economy with reasonable living standards.
In a playful exchange from the Boston Transcript, two girls discuss Katherine’s sudden romance with an umpire after a recent game, noting the surprising turn of affection.
Descriptions of Belgian civilians in distress as German policy aims to use Belgians for forced labor while French workers in Belgium resist. Reports detail violence at rail lines with soldiers clearing crowds and detachments bayoneting and detaining people, alongside harsh punishments for refusing work.
A garbled excerpt mentions children, pennies, and a collection plate in a Sunday setting. The legible names and full context are missing, leaving only hints of a classroom or church collection moment.
Fragmentary OCR note references a person praised by a father for industry and calling. The text is unclear about names, events, or places. Further readable details are needed to identify individuals or context for a fuller summary.
A fragmentary note suggests a diner named in a local report faces action for the benefit of his fellows. The passage hints at six associates knowing as much as a named city paper but offers unclear specifics.
A terse exchange between a doctor and a recruit yields little clear content. The fragment hints at an examination scene but lacks full context or names.
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