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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
3
Toronto Globe notes farmers and workers on land as vital in wartime effort. It urges increased food production, stating the soil is the strategic base on which wars are decided and every non active man must help to shorten the war.
In Berlin a large hall hosted a Pan German League session with Werner, a Reichstag member, delivering a lecture on "Germany's Rise or Downfall." The Tagliche Rudschan summarizes a sweeping view from the Thirty Years War through early modern history.
A traveler describes Britain shipping men and material to France, claiming over 3 million ready for the front within six months. He notes France may deploy most troops soon, leaving youths and the elderly at home, and Britain plans to reuse rail lines while postwar work issues loom for veterans.
A London letter reports that five hundred tractors are in use across British fields. The notice mentions widespread farming activity and the impact on rural work, noting the scale of mechanical farming in the countryside.
A wartime document reveals German efforts to mislead troops about poison gas. It claims gases are harmless and describes English shell gas as a hoax, while admitting further lies were used to maintain morale and cover up true effects. The piece notes German fears of truth leaking and cites German officials’ evasive tactics. The account paints a grim portrait of propaganda and the harsh realities of gas attack in 1915.
The article extols Canadian troops in the Arras battle praising the Vimy Ridge feat and Canada’s contribution to the Entente war effort. It notes Canadian participation and suggests European battles mark a broader Allied triumph.
A fragmented OCR line hints at a local bore and talk of something new. Names, places, or events are unclear due to corrupted text but suggest social chatter or a humorous observation in a newspaper column.
A damaged note lauds an allied nation for prosperity and sacrifice in war. It recalls Americans ridiculing allies, praises land and sea strength, and honors soldiers who fell or fought for Belgium. The piece urges continued comradery and remembrance of sacrifice.
The Daily Mail reporter notes no evidence of the German attack seen from four miles off and describes slow British supply lines, hungry troops, and dugouts under continual shellfire. Scouts report from rear positions as telephones relay grim news amid the hurricane of shells.
The Montréal Star comments that German lines are entrenched and that the enemy can be compelled to withdraw. It argues that once Allied forces mass overwhelming metal and infantry to seize strong positions quickly, the Germans will be forced back into their own country, signaling victory in the war.
A fragmented note discusses submarines and naval research. It mentions the Admiralty guiding four years of efforts and vast ship resources devoted to a particular invention. The text hints at a pivotal wartime role and the impact on submarines and veterans.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Hanes Beings Germans and Gerard with limited readable text. No coherent event or names to anchor a factual card.
The piece lauds British advances in 1917 as curtain fire reshapes tactics. It notes trench dependence fading, frontal assaults succeeding at Loos and Champagne, and Arras proving the British army now a match for German forces with enhanced weaponry and discipline. The article calls Arras the benchmark of Britain’s wartime army.
Amid wartime mobilization Canada urges all able settlers to move west. Since January 1 carloads of settlers' effects have passed through Winnipeg and many hundreds more have entered western Canada at various points on the border. Officials anticipate a large acreage to be planted as shortages in central wheat and western barley persist.
An appeal urges partners to contribute to a community fair, stressing patriotism across all areas from city dwellers to county concessions and crowds. It calls for unity and rural outreach, inviting city residents to support the agricultural display and long-standing local traditions.
A garbled OCR fragment raises questions about the level of devotion attributed to Hoversidthe's and Mater-Grecious in an unclear statement. The text is unreadable in parts, hindering a clear summary or identification of people or organizations involved.
The foreign minister told representatives that free Russia remains strong through democratization and will withstand hardships. He pledged Russia’s continued crusade against Germany with renewed resolve and warned allies not to fear desertion under revolution.
The piece discusses health and endurance among munition workers, noting the extraordinary physician Sir Thomas Barlow and themes of long hours, monotonous labor, and the resilience of young women in demanding work. It highlights concerns about illness and the need for consideration of workers' well being.
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