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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
7
An exchange of fire occurred with a German U-boat believed harmless after a patrol intercept. Command reports note lack of proper ammunition and that the sinking of the vessel was avoided. The incident highlights unreliable munitions and puzzling misfires during the encounter.
Fragmentary note from Baltimore mentions an escaped convict seeking something from the warden amid a chase. The garbled text implies a plea or request as authorities pursue.
The fragmentary text mentions a medical claim about a tonic or oil used to cure coughs colds sore throats and swelling. It appears unreadable and lacks clear context or identifiable persons organizations or dates.
A damaged snippet notes a pamphlet issued by government colonization authorities to explain municipal governance. It mentions a work titled Canada’s Government and references questions about the system, aims to help settlers understand local administration.
A damaged text fragment references Adelphia and an inquiry or inquiry-related entity. The readable portion suggests a formal inquiry context with potential involvement of a person or organization connected to Adelphia. Further details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
A vintage health ad claims Dr Hamilton's Pills and Hemmod's oils renew vigor for worn out women. It touts the products as the best family medicines, offering 25 cents per box.
Readers describe hospital ice rinks in Canada as a novelty while recalling hockey matches watched. The piece notes wider treatment in military contexts and a curious appeal found in skating surfaces and curves.
The text is garbled and unreadable, offering no clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or distinct events to summarize. The fragment reads like a jumbled note with incomplete phrases and no verifiable facts.
The article notes Mr Gladstone’s concern for the fate of Alsace-Lorraine referencing his 1870 premiership and his idea to organize a neutral remedy for the two provinces. It contrasts German chancellor quotes with Gladstone’s view on the regions.
The passage questions trust in Germany and allies, arguing that wartime secrecy and secret strikes would breed suspicion unless a clear victory redefines the balance. It cites distrust in postwar expectations and the need for security guarantees.
A muddled excerpt praises Dodd's Pids claiming relief from various ailments and digestive issues. The passage mixes testimonial style with dubious reasoning, noting a speaker named Mrs Vale and references to treatments and tablets while critiquing unrelated topics.
The first short course under the Alberta plan proved successful, occupying two days. Attendees gained practical instruction, with demonstrations and discussions reflecting regional farming needs and methods.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Minard’s Liniment claimed to cure dandruff and reference a maid-of-all-work and a Bridget figure in dialog. Details are unclear but hint at a domestic scene with product claim and character names.
A 1918 act provisions allow steam or other motive power used on farms to be moved for farm purposes. The measure permits components and parts of traction engines to be combined with Canada for use as traction tools and for repairs.
The article describes inflammatory rheumatism and rheumatic fever, noting heart risk and poor relief from standard care. It claims Dr Williams' Pink Pills purify blood and restore red blood cells, citing testimonials of patients including a Feversham Ontario man and a Michigan worker who used baths without relief before trying the Pills.
The article discusses seed viability for different vegetables and warns of poor results from old stock. It notes a Dominion government agricultural inquiry into single arrangements to ease seed shortages. Farmers are urged to minimize waste to protect total crop acreage amid wet conditions and shortages.
Editorial warns against hoarding food as a wartime vice harming the nation and the poor. It calls for moral restraint, public opposition, and rationing to aid soldiers and allies, noting storage limits, rail distribution woes, and the risk of waste. It cites cod and sugar as examples and urges buyers to act patriotically.
A damaged snippet presents a brief public record fragment. It mentions an event with locations and dates unreadable, leaving names and details unclear.
The Canadian Pacific Association For National Defence discusses railway traffic shifts to relieve bottlenecks. It notes trains and freight from lines like the Grand Trunk and C N L moved east and west, with several hundred coal cars per day redirected to reduce congestion from Niagara frontier to Toronto and Montreal.
Fragmentary notes describe liniment use for burns and mention shortages amid wartime conditions. The garbled text references seamen and furloughs, cattle feeding, carriage horses, and haulers being sent abroad or kept in grass, with unclear attribution to individuals or events.
A Buffalo Express quip questions medical certainty as a patient asks if a doctor examined him and replies that the issue is financial. The exchange highlights tension between healthcare evaluation and costs.
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