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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
7
An article argues that sustained military air effort matters more than retaliatory raids on German cities. It contends public pressure should not disrupt strategic bombing and calls for prioritizing aircraft allocation and pilots over vengeance.
Gen Louis Botha, premier of the Union, in Robertson Cape, warns Republicans that two white races must agree or risk civil war. He compares republic talk to playing with fire and urges maintaining constitutional ties with Great Britain amid reliance on the British fleet.
A patient calls a doctor in a tense exchange about a sick person. The conversation hints at a serious condition as the caller seeks possible help next week. Unclear details and fragmented OCR limit full context.
Merchant promotes Counter Check and Sales Books with years of experience and high cost of paper rising 100 to 400 percent. Claims modern plant keeps prices reasonable and offers samples and prices. Highlights carbon back or coated books, triplicates, carbon leaf books, and large coast to coast clientele. Mentions large paper mill partnerships and prompt service. Also lists waxed bread wrappers and printed wrappers for bakers.
A garbled OCR fragment presents an unclear message with fragmented words and missing context. The readable parts suggest a discussion of spending wisely and saving, but no coherent event, names, places, or dates are identifiable for a specific news item.
The fragment mentions a person described as a dom a with unclear intent. No verifiable details or context are provided to determine date place or actions.
War battered French children endure shell fire within sight of front lines. Families like the Frese children face shell shock and starvation after years in cellars. French relief groups run a hospital for 400 patients under 12 with wounds, limb loss, brain injuries, or severe anemia.
Senator Sorghum muses on his entry into politics saying he believed he was the only man willing to devote time, thought, and memory to share his ideas with a crowd. He hints at personal motives and the effort behind his public service.
Mrs J A Le of Perpetue Quebec writes that Baby's Own Tablets have been of great value to her and many mothers. They claim to ease bowel and digestive issues, colds, and worms. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A farmer replies to a question about cider production by stating fifteen barrels, provoking further talk of sales and offers. The odd dialogue hints at a rural negotiation scene with local figures and informal deal terms.
The readable fragment suggests a domestic scene with characters Mary George and a chauffeur reacting to a gasoline odor. No clear event or outcome is provided.
A reader reports a severe ankle sprain diagnosed by a doctor and mentions using Minard's Liniment tea and Archie's Laundry in Edmonton. The fragment notes a return to work after six days.
Fragmented text references New Yorkers selling village properties and Chicago sales of a Masonic post office. Mentions Fargo Forum and Dakota towns with unclear brick proposition. Reader notes suggest a noisy, garbled metro press attempt to spin local events.
J H Hablewood argues brewers grains reduce cattle feed value and harm milk quality. He cites barley input losses and asserts dairy safety risks from milk produced with brewers grains, urging adoption of alternative feeds to protect infant health and dairy farming.
Premier notes Canada has sent soldiers to Europe and none have been lost in transit. He cites ship torpedoing laws and promises of protection for passengers while Canada’s ocean patrols report safety. Separate health note touts worm powders as nonharmful with no stomach issues and perceived symptom relief.
The ministry of food issues a statement saying no barley will be fed until harvest and no more malting will occur. The relaxation aims to speed up beer production ahead of the harvest season and meet rising demand amid wartime shortages.
Live Stock Show preparations promise a larger Stampede with afternoon and evening events. Cowboys compete in races bucking horse riding and bull dogging while renowned cowgirls plan entries. Ad P. Day of Medicine Hat leads efforts to secure a herd of unridden wild horses for the event following the All Canadian Championships.
An Illinois legislator argues high heel footwear causes poor feet and volunteer rejection, claiming the habit is hereditary. He proposes banning high heels to win the war, comparing human feet to horses' untrimmed hooves in a satire of wartime logic.
The London Chronicle recounts a man once famed as the town’s champion slacker who, drafted after avoiding duty, earned the D C M for reckless bravery within a week at the front. He later died from a heart wound while attempting to rescue a wounded comrade in No Man's Land.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a scene with a child named Gertrude and an office visit. The text mentions minutes of questions, patient replies, and an eccentric reference to a songwriter Grey. The passage is disjointed with nonsensical phrases and unclear actions.
Germany relies on nickel from Kristiansund Helming Company Norway as a leverage point against Britain. Admiral Boerresen notes potential reprisals if supplies halt. The piece also mentions liniments and pain relief remedies touted as highly effective, with claims of broad public esteem.
The semi official North German Gazette prints Gen von Bluse's view that Germany will prevail without anxiety as enemy powers lack cohesion. He argues that the war could end before a significant buildup of enemy forces and that enemy intervention appears unlikely.
In a clipped exchange from the Kansas City Journal a suitor declares hope for a large hearted bride while the daughter objects. The lines reveal mounting social pressure and a stalled engagement.
Fragmentary line notes demand for work and wages amid a mania, highlighting a push for employment opportunities and earnings driven by the period's economic pressures.
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