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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
2
The Canadian Red Cross at 14 Cockspur Street issues inquiries for missing Canadians and civilians held as prisoners. A letter from the Geneva Red Cross requests all inquiries be addressed to the Canadian Red Cross since they cannot reply directly.
Fragmentary notes recount satire about a John Horner at a Glas mm abbey and a fire damage to a piece called Plum. Mentions Minard's Liniment and Diphtheria cures in a humorous newsroom tone with incomplete names and dates.
A damaged wartime report notes a British aircraft that attacked a column of German infantry near Cambrai. The machine was shot to pieces as bombs exploded among the marching troops and the crew engaged with machine guns and return fire.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a health boost for nerves appetite and strength. It claims pills enrich and purify blood improve tone and vigor and offer a warm sign of health for delicate constitutions.
A readers notice describes a so called asthma cure touted by Dr D. Kotor. It claims to end asthma symptoms after many failed attempts with other treatments. The ad mentions a parent’s hope and a son’s belief in the remedy as a potential breakthrough.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Black family and a father figure amid a prior incident. Exterminator or extermination may be referenced, though details are unclear. No full names, places, or dates are legible.
A letter to an Ottuda staff officer recounts three British officers who evaded Turkish guards and crossed into safety. They met thirteen Turkish soldiers but, after parley, learned the captors wished to recapture were unaware of the officers’ escape and suffering.
A teacher in a Sunday school class references a boy named Sun day, using fragmented speech that hints at a mispronounced or broken word. The garbled line suggests a teaching moment about decoding language or a classroom interaction.
A mining journal editor praises CPR efforts to conserve food on dining cars. The piece urges patrons to avoid immature foods and adopt Parmelee’s remedy as a model for economic food use and regulation.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Canada holding vast forests, trading with Australia and South Africa, and a focus on timber supply. It references Russia and John Bull’s demand, with notes on home use and log output, though details are unclear.
In a discussion on nutrition the focus turns to skimmed milk and its role in games and daily diets. Advocates argue it provides essential nutrients with lower fat than whole milk, making it a valuable option for athletes and active individuals.
A brief notice from St Isidore Quebec notes a legal dispute involving Minard’s Liniment Co Limited and others. The text references the Pas Baia and neighboring entities, with unclear parties and location dated in December.
A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap remedy that dries and shrivels corns, lifting them away with the fingers. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist to order a supply, claiming instant soreness relief and easy removal of corn or callus.
The article notes Japanese workers abroad earning 30 sen to 1 yen daily with 3 day shifts. Overtime adds 20 sen per period, increasing pay. Workers receive no days off beyond Sundays and national holidays.
A venerable Itish mother who lost four sons inspires a quiet tale. A sympathizing friend asks for comfort and the MP replies with a simple image of counting stitches and sorrows while knitting socks.
An item notes a Scottish soldier in a hospital who underwent surgery to remove a bullet from near his jaw. He reportedly declined a request before anesthesia and asked to have buttons placed on him so the procedure could proceed, saying he would try again later.
Fragmentary report outlines harsh conditions faced by Polish workers in Germany. Text references semi-slavery like arrangements and forced labor practices, with unclear names or dates. Further details not legible.
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