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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
7
An old advertisement touts relief for colds and catarrh with a one dollar outfit of Catarrhesone. It promises quick relief, a pleasant taste, and a two month supply. The ad lists Kingston Canada as the place and targets general buyers.
A garbled scene follows a meal where characters discuss trust and danger. Foster and Lawrence seek help from a wary ally, planning a cautious drive to the station while tensions rise and loyalty tests loom.
The article praises Canada’s national strength driven by natural resources, institutions, and industries. It highlights a Canadian shoe company with 8,000 pairs daily capacity, 20 distribution branches, and a stock worth millions, calling it a key supplier to Canadians.
A fragment notes Riley’s childhood as a strong reader who valued books and literacy, suggesting reading counted as a key early habit in his development. The text hints at ongoing appreciation for reading from a young age.
An Austrian girl recalls wartime scarcity affecting her family. She describes breakfast from apple refuse, cider, and dried bread with no meat, while supper consisted of soup and a slice of bread, reflecting hardship among poorer families as wealthier ones fared better.
Report notes a new artillery piece capable of moving within ranges under sixty miles, offering greater mobility and heavier projectiles than the German guns. It contrasts with a German seventy five mile siege gun embedded in concrete, highlighting the advantage of the Allied design.
Confused overheard exchange notes that bread prices increased this morning as shoppers faced higher costs and the steady rise drew concern about daily essentials.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions economising on a coat purchase and a person named John. Details are unclear, with quotes and partial phrases, suggesting a brief note or advertisement lost to illegible text.
A Toronto Star correspondent reports on public views about daylight saving with a claim that longer days promote productivity and trade. He argues some see benefits in adding daylight at the expense of night, while others prefer shorter evenings for leisure.
A fragment from the Courter Journal hints at a spring poem being prepared by editor Peedle Courter. The muddled text shows garbled phrases and likely editorial notes without clear narrative.
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