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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
Eyewitness account describes shattered villages as German retreat scorches vast countryside. Fires, pillage, and slaughter mark hundreds of ruins as French forces advance toward the Rhine, with civilians and churches stripped of valuables and homes looted.
Lord Robert Cecil denounces Germany’s claim to humanity in naval warfare and cites violations of Belgian neutrality. He accuses Berlin of war crimes from Belgium to the high seas and accuses the Chancellor of admitting unrestricted submarine warfare to force victory.
The Wolf Cubs adopt Do Your Best as a motto and guiding aim for nine to twelve year olds. Leaders emphasize doing duty to self and others, developing literary and scholastic ability, outdoor appreciation, robust character, and a desire to serve, as paths to scholarship and success.
An Irish chaplain advanced to meet three German troops and negotiated a pause promising mercy. While others fled back to the woods, the chaplain entered the action, returning with 18 fusiliers and forcing enemy retreat. A German officer allegedly offered a Cross and a request for safe treatment.
The passage describes opium as a long standing vice among Chinese officials and its abolition as a monumental achievement. It praises government measures and influential resistance, comparing China’s moves to Russia’s vodka ban and crediting careful planning and common sense for lasting benefit.
The article argues that vast Ontario and Prairie forest areas are damaged by fires and poor management. It notes a shift toward small timber and young growth, with 7 percent of forests slow to recover, hindering immediate industrial development. It urges western legislatures to curb careless settlers’ fires to protect forest resources.
J R Armstrong of Alberta and Turlock resident Armtrong led a drive among farmers to collect funds from soldiers for a Sods fund. Some farmers, paid up to 15000 worth of grain from 160 acres, while others contributed as the war effort continued. Vivian, son of Armtrong, left in charge of farming as Armtrong prepares to return to Turlock within a month. Mubert Dunn joined Armtrong and purchased land near Ceth bridge, moving equipment eastward by rail.
The fragment discusses Palestine’s geography and historic rulers from ancient Greek, Roman, and Parthian eras through Arabs, Turks, Crusaders, and Mongol influence. It mentions the Dead Sea, Jordan Valley, climate, and notes limited port access, with a tangential reflection on Jewish return to Canaan and Ottoman rule.
The Alberta Farmers' Coop plans new elevated storage from Peace River to the southern border for the 1917 crop. Fees secured, negotiations ongoing for remainder. Cost roughly 35,000 to 65,000 bushels capacity, with modern handling and storage similar to the company's current units. About 190 workers to start work, employing around 1000 labor days.
Fragmentary text notes shifting business activity during war, referencing products, building, and domestic sectors. Mentions economic outlook and potential increases in production and commerce amid conflict. Names, dates, and concrete details are absent due to illegibility.
A partial OCR fragment mentions looking fit for a very important event in a rock coat on a summer day, with unclear context and names missing. The garbled text suggests fashion or a ceremonial moment but provides no concrete details.
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