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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
13
The British government urges wartime restraint to ensure security supplies amid submarine threats. Lord Devonport proposes ration scales including bread 4/100, flour 3/100, meat 2 1 2 lbs weekly and sugar 3/4 lb, while soldiers may receive 1 lb of bread daily.
A cryptic 19th century fragment reflects on Keep Minard's Liniment and public or private security measures. The text mentions fighting men and islands, hinting at domestic or colonial contexts and the need for adequate household provisions.
A correspondent recalls a dramatic air duel where a British and a German pilot fought for an hour in close maneuvering. Both machines suffered but remained airborne as they exhausted fuel and power. The piece ponders modern aviation warfare versus medieval chivalry.
A New York electric power company perfected a wireless detector that signals approaching summer storms hours before clouds form. The device helps central stations pre prepare for surges in demand as storms approach, providing an early warning beyond visible lightning.
A rough OCR fragment discusses ready pills and remedies and critiques a run-down medical system. It mentions kidney trouble and vague references to pills from Vegstatt and other terms, but the text is garbled and largely unreadable.
Fragments show a farmer-voice exchange with a cautious worker and a dog barking incident. The garbled text suggests a rural scene with misread dialogue and uncertain timing of the dog’s silence.
Alberta emerges as Canada’s second largest coal supplier with vast reserves and potential export capacity. Estimates place total coal at hundreds of millions of tons, signaling a substantial mining and shipping program likely to affect regional markets and trade with the United States.
Merchant advertisement touts sales books with 100 to 400 percent gains and claims of prompt service and shipments. Also promotes waxed paper, parchment, and confectionery wraps as part of a Canadian supplier’s offerings with offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
The report notes birds, especially canaries, used to detect poisonous fumes on the battlefields of France and Flanders. The birds flee before gas odors are detected, signaling soldiers to don masks. This echoes the historic use of canaries in mines to expose dangerous air.
Readable fragments suggest a 1914 era piece by Brand Whitlock discussing horror tales and unsealed lips, with scattered references to English content and OSS. The text is incomplete, offering only hints of the chapter’s themes and historical context.
A garbled text excerpt discusses General Joffre and French forces, noting war duration and the role of privates and officers. It mentions shifting class systems in England and calls for dignity through commissions, contrasting American democratic ideals with labor class power. The passage reflects early 20th century wartime social analysis.
The piece contrasts Kitchener’s wartime mobilization by conscription with a call to build new armies from willing citizens. It notes Kitchener viewed conscription as a temporary measure and questions the idea of formal militarism as a policy.
Readable fragments describe a battle near Hees France with mentions of Raw Recruits and American forces. The text references Seeger, a death, a base in France, and a Py Herald context. No clear dates, outcomes, or coherent event details are preserved.
Fragmentary text recalls savage acts by unnamed assailants in evacuated areas. The writing alludes to brutalities and threats toward civilians as a disturbing, incomprehensible event unfolds under strategic pressures.
Me Corby from Hartieten writes about a Netle girl born weak and suffering persistent stomach trouble despite doctors medicine and other remedies. Neighbours urged euthanasia as doctors warned she had poor chances.
Officers note rising army morale and the surge of conspicuous bravery as the war progresses amid successes. Examples include a soldier shielding a trench mortar crewman by preventing shell impact and another instance involving quick, decisive actions.
A brief wry note urges caution against giving away resources to others who might take advantage. It counsels guarding one’s own benefits and avoiding unnecessary sharing that benefits rivals.
In December last two cattle groups at Lacombe, one fed frosted wheat and the other corn in equal grain shares, showed similar roughage and initial weights. Frosted wheat produced cold-weather gains similar to oats and barley, with no scale of adverse effects. If initial weights were equal, frosted wheat could yield about $3.38 more per head in profit.
A Philadelphia Record editorial lauds the United States leadership criticizing perilous times and commends the White House figures guiding the nation through a crucial period.
A New Brunswick mother, Mrs. Marcelle Boudreau of Mironette, extols Baby's Own Tablets as the best medicine for young children and expresses gratitude for the relief they have provided her family.
A fragment from a 19th century column offers counsel to young men about courting, noting that prettiness does not guarantee grace in love and advising prudence in romantic pursuit.
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