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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
2
The British government fixes minimum potato prices starting September 13 with 11s per ton for September to January, 12s per ton for February and March, and 13s 8d per ton for the rest of the season. Values translate to about 75 to 88 1/8 pence per long ton.
A jumble of dialogue shows Farrer Corm tossing a remark about a boy named Josh and his schooling. The fragmented exchange hints at a smart student trying to keep up with peers in a crowded conversation.
The Detroit News reports that the metric system could become universal if Britain adopts it and Parliament enacts a law. English chambers of commerce push closer France ties as metric use spreads through government and industry, with the United States already legally on the books since 1866 though not widely used.
A brief note states no surgical operation is necessary in the removal of a corn with Holloway's remedy. The article emphasizes a simple treatment approach and cautions to follow advised usage for corn relief.
A brief caption notes a humorous exchange about a photograph. Donald resents paying two shillings for it, while a friend teases him about his sour look and urges a smile. The fragment evokes casual chat and a local thrift or cost detail.
German Prophecy Verestechagin, the Russian artist, painted fifteen Napoleon pictures. When the Kaiser visited the studio he studied Retreat from Moscow long and said there will still be men who want to govern the world, but they all end like this.
The Westminster Gazette notes the prime minister’s insistence on not settling for the status quo and pursuing reconstruction of a stronger Europe. It warns of greater blood, treasure, and economic strain ahead as Allied governments respond to German overtures and brace for rising risks and losses.
The Colonial Secretary appoints a committee to review the General Bruce Walker case and oversee land settlement. The Times urges the panel not to prejudice the War Conference and to guard against schemes aiding emigration of soldiers, which would strip Britain of its best men.
On a train overheard line questions what coal is used and jokes about obtaining it by the dozen reflecting light dialogue.
An advertisement extols Baby's Own Tablets as ideal for fretful babies and teething, claiming they regulate bowels aid colds expel worms and ease teething pain. It also promotes Dr Massey’s Electric Oil as a versatile remedy for coughs sprains sores cuts and contusions available for a quarter.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions a circle and a flippant girl who recalls a past fad. It includes scattered phrases about diseases and peace and ends with unclear names and abbreviations. The passage is incomplete and lacks coherent events or clear characters.
An unclear fragment indicates a private force associated with a duke completing a task, aided by royal backing. The passage hints at formal authority and proceeding despite doubts, suggesting a staged or ceremonial execution under aristocratic approval.
An elderly woman, Mrs H A Standish, is highlighted as a fervent patriotic worker in the district. An advertisement claims Dodd's Kidney Pills aid health, particularly kidney function and rheumatic symptoms, praising benefits observed by the speaker.
The piece asserts confidence in a vast farming country reaching toward James Bay and Moose Factory. It notes corn and vegetables sown yearly, with optimism about crops extending as far north as James Bay, based on remarks from Monteith Fanie in Farmer's Advocate.
In the Farmers Advocate An son Grob argues that cooperation is the best tool for farmers since the past thirty years shows co operative schemes relieve unjust burdens and balance society's economy. He stresses collective action as the effective weapon for farmers against oppression.
Ninety percent of farmers and wives attended public school only and none attended college. Forty seven percent took a short agriculture course and 93 percent favored more such training for youth. The text urges stronger rural school programs and more agriculture in the curriculum.
A Brantford Ontario reader endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming long term relief after years of illness. Another Brantford resident cites family use and satisfaction with the medicine despite a brief, casual remark from a former police court official about sending up a caller.
The nation calls for proper use of resources as war unsettles nations across Bri country and prompts a worldwide reassessment. The article notes a sobering experience and stresses patient safety as a guiding principle in rebuilding after conflict.
The article notes a Canadian fraternal insurance society formed in 1879 by secessionists from an American order. It reports a Canadian-only membership around nine thousand, details past and potential premium rates, and mentions securing an eminent actuary to adjust rates to a 100 percent basis. It discusses prudent management to secure the society’s future and contrasts with other societies that restructured recently. It also advertises Dr. J D Kells Asthma Remedy with claims of real relief and lasting cures.
A Springfield Republican editorial argues that wartime slavery dangers redefine civilization’s moral line. It asserts forced labor and deportations expose the false choice between masters and urges resilience against rising militarism as the conflict spreads through Europe.
A naval rescue in a night storm saw a destroyer commander position his ship between two colliding vessels to save the crew. The report, praising seamanship, contrasts with Transvaal farmers forming co operatives to buy and use farm machinery.
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