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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
7
The Galveston News notes a revival of sail powered ships as windjammers rise to profitable status. Wartime demand and higher ocean freight rates revived interest in old sailing vessels and shipyards, transforming former junkers into valuable assets.
Mrs. C FE Stilwell of Winthrope sr says she has used Baby's Own Tablets for ten years and keeps a box at home. Thousands of mothers rely on them for children. The tablets are claimed to be free from opiates and drugs and safe for young ages. Sold by dealers at 25 cents a box from The J Williams Medicine Co Seorkville Ont.
The article argues profits from the dairy should be reinvested in plant equipment to improve cattle productivity and reduce drudgery. It notes modern methods like Babcock tests and milk scales, with automation handling routine tasks, making production more a matter of practical information and less guesswork. It mentions the idea of shares and notes the upcomingLondon Notes.
Observations on export volumes for stockers and feeders, with prices near seasonal lows. Analysis notes Canadian competition, high American costs, and shifting demand due to harvest and heat, urging closer study of market movements to improve profitability in Western Canada livestock trade.
An advertisement promotes a worm exterminator aimed at treating nearly alive children, claiming a remedy available through the seller. The wording resembles historical medical seek-for-care copy with period phrasing and minimal details.
The article notes ratifications of a bird treaty between Great Britain and the United States for insectivorous birds on each side of Canada. Ambassador Rice and Senator Beemey (State Laws) announce the accord, calling it the first treaty of its kind.
A fragment from a historic page shows a garbled line about a grouch and illness, hinting at a puzzle or misread caption. The readable bits suggest a comic or column tease with no clear names, dates, or places available.
Reading fragment shows unclear text with odd phrasing and names garbled. No coherent event or identifiable people emerge to summarize into a factual news item.
A biography traces Henry Asquith from a London upbringing to Oxford brilliance and a profitable legal practice. Elected to Parliament in 1886, he helped topple Salisbury’s Cabinet, served as Home Secretary, and became Prime Minister in 1908, leading Britain through the early war years with steady, though sometimes harsh, leadership.
The Agricultural Department warns about veneered bales of hay where a higher grade forage hides the bulk of the lot. The practice fools buyers by masking poorer content with an apparent superior exterior, likened to a stove-piped apple barrel and other old deceptions.
A scanned letter fragment from 19th century Montreal references a universal remedy for rheumatism. The author signs as ERNEST and provides an address in Montrer addressed to a recipient about using the remedy. The text is fragmented with several misspellings and unclear phrases.
A fragmented report outlines avian statistics across Maryland with figures on pairs and counts. It notes variations by counties and stresses the need for protection and further study to determine accurate population estimates.
A garbled excerpt suggests a discussion over a daughter becoming someone's wife and the timing of a wedding. The speaker questions commitment and contemplates living differently, but the fragment offers no clear names, places, or dates.
Athabasca demonstration farm reports profit from harrowing crops to suppress weeds and boost yields. May 4 to June 16 seeding produced 27 tons turnips on three acres, 710 bushels barley on 17 acres, 1692 bushels oats on 42 acres, 600 bushels Banner cots on six acres, and green feed at 30 tons on 52 acres.
Wounded Canadians faced delays in receiving mail from home as letters pass through army post offices and various depots. The Canadian Record Office and field operations struggle to move letters between hospitals, with dense congestion and repetitive misrouting cited.
Fragmentary text shows a dialogue between characters Karts r Corntossel and a narrator about hiring a teacher to help someone, with garbled lines and place names like Lewes and Washington.
In a personal appeal from Indianapolis, a husband explains an annual income of 2000 dollars would not cover a wife’s comfort. He wonders if two can live modestly and maintain their lifestyle with limited funds.
Willie learns that success comes from careful asking as he bargains with his brother Bef Flsusas. He asks for two toy shops and a curvy store, hoping the request covers all needs.
In Norway about 1187 societies exist with 60 linked to the dairy industry. The text notes strong cohesion among these groups and hints at a favorable allocation or ration related to them.
A brief note expresses condolences after a motor accident affecting a local individual. The message conveys sympathy and acknowledges the event without graphic details, reflecting a community response to the incident.
Sir Thomas White urges backing front lines with reinforcements munitions and care for those left behind. He praises Canadian troops abroad and British support, notes Canada’s rising finances and self finance, and asserts a hard road to victory ending only with Allied terms. He stresses peace only as a lasting goal amid German defeat.
There is no more erector vert uge on the market then Miller's Wort Powders. They will not only clear the stomach and bowels of worms but will prove a serviceable medicine for children in regulating the infantile system and maintaining it in a healthy condition. They contain no harmful substances for delicate stomachs when directions are followed and can be given to children with assurance they will destroy all worms.
A muddled note depicts an office retreated from Alesandria Lungs home. The Huntieh soldier’s humor and a curios captain study two parallels to test effects. They carry seven heavy packs as they pause to wipe sweat and ask what is in the device. Pyramide, Bil answers.
A dialogue excerpt shows William mishearing a request for five pounds. The respondent teases with a playful gloss on dialect, calling the caller dasling and insisting the request was understood as a term of endearment. The exchange echoes social chat and characterization.
Fragmentary speech reveals a boast about courting and a veiled warning. The speaker alludes to a persistent suitor and hints at a tense social scene surrounding a notable local figure.
A clipped weather note quotes a question about the forecast and answers that conditions are dry with little or no change. The fragment suggests minimal variation in temperature and precipitation.
An international treaty to protect wild birds is finalized between Canada and the United States. Negotiations led by Hon. Martin Buami aim to stop unnecessary hunting on both sides of the border, with open seasons limited and cross border shipments prohibited. The pact has strong approval from wildlife groups and conservation associations.
A damaged notice seeks help from residents offering a $100 reward related to a foundation matter. The text is garbled but mentions a benefactor, potential charges, and an address reference to J. Ne Obse. The fragment hints at an investigation or inquiry with a monetary incentive attached.
A note warns spring wheat supplies fall short and imports from Canada and Russia may be needed. Farmers urge federal action to release Russian wheat for Lamport. if local stocks hold, prices may settle around 2 to 2.25. The article notes a bumper year was needed but failed, urging measures to restore supply and demand balance.
The Military Hospital Commission of Canada will transfer convalescent soldiers home to Canada as soon as travel is safe. About 20,000 Canadian sick and wounded in England will fall under the new rule, with bed cases moved progressively. Accommodation is arranged at Winniper general hospital, Vancouver general hospital, and other centers, plus Kent Haven at Sydney for 200 men and Requimalt facilities, amid a growing roster of convalescent and tuberculosis patients. Dr W W Chipman is appointed medical superintendent to oversee the expansion.
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