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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
5
The fragment discusses Mesopotamian origins with Baghdad as a cradle of civilization. It references Babylonian kings, inscriptions, and empires from Assyria to the Sassanids, notes the river plain’s role, and hints at the city’s long historical prominence shaping early law and culture.
A historic reflection on patriotism centers on love for country and the duty to serve. The phrase frames devotion as action whether defending borders or aiding essential national interests.
A damaged fragment describes Baby's Own Tablets as the best medicine for little ones sold by The Dr Wilaretol Medicine Co. of Brockville Ontario. The ad highlights value and motherly endorsement while noting unreadable names and uncertain pronunciation of the seller.
An advertisement from Bathurst New Brunswick touts Minard’s Liniment as a cure for horse swelling. It mentions Thomas W. Payne and references Dalhousie St Peter's and Christopher Saunders with claims of curing a horse and providing relief in a public notice style.
A Fen worker from Holland who settled in England in the late 1600s introduced thimbles and practiced their manufacture in various metals with notable success.
Fragmentary note urges a new bond with Canada to serve humanity and United States shared aims. The text references Bratts and baited service in America, seeking dedication and trust in a broader cooperation.
He questions when to visit a maker of dresses. She replies that any fitting moment is suitable, noting the dressmaker's timing aligns with their needs.
Fragmentary text describes a corn treatment by Freezone and gives pricing hints. Mentions applying a chemical to corn or callus and asks readers to check with a druggist or wholesale house for availability.
A damaged text fragment reports a storekeeper and a cow that will not eat, mentioning milking, a pond, and a waterman named Beamer in a Baptist context.
Dr Thomas remarks on a versatile oil once scarce thirty years ago. It was introduced to serve a small market but quickly proved its widespread usefulness and demand grew beyond early expectations.
A wounded soldier, months after a prior injury, insisted someone remained in his chest. An examination found a bullet freely moving in the left ventricle and throughout the heart’s chambers with each beat.
A boarding school head encountered a student wiping a blade and a teacher answered with a measured response as knives were mentioned. Dates and details appear garbled but imply a disciplinary or safety incident at the school.
The article surveys Siberia's vast resources and potential, highlighting mineral wealth, energy reserves, and economic growth prospects. It discusses regional development plans, infrastructure needs, and the role of natural resources in shaping national policy and future prosperity.
Fragmentary poem lines describe a western landscape and values. The text mentions places and a sense of idealized westward life with themes of hope and community.
A reader recounts the suffering of a wife and mother with back pain and nerves worsened by kidney trouble. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills, she reports improved health for herself and her daughter, praising the pill's remedy as effective for sick kidneys.
The readable text hints at a wartime morale sentiment from New York about liberty and defeating the enemy. It mentions American brothers, border rises, and freedom, though many words are garbled and incomplete.
Investigation notes the causes behind high water content in wheat processing and the resulting liability issues. Officials examine potential contamination and storage factors affecting the supply chain.
Ivery reports several ies of onor pee near Beh strait and a notable ad hoc prospecting amount in the beria. Alaska remains a pro field for this work as wild elephant ivory supply wanes, increasing potential profits and demand for new sources.
The Farmers Non Partisan movement gains ground as a party campaign secures control of the state House with 235 seats. Advocates push for tax exemptions on farm improvements and rural economic measures, signaling a revolutionary shift toward farmer interests and broader reform.
A fragmented OCR passage references a royal figure at a church ceremony and a coach scene with mentions of blessings and a plea to the king. The text is incomplete and difficult to decipher, offering only scattered names and phrases.
Sergeant MacNeil of the Canadian Expeditionary Force writes from Europe about six years of dyspepsia with bedridden episodes. He joined the expeditionary force when war began and describes his early service in England. He notes kidney trouble and mentions his home in Nova Scotia.
Fragmentary wartime report notes Britain’s prize court handling enemy property and shiploads of lu and fats. Mentions 6,000 locomotives and a focus on heat engines as a pressing German issue.
A fragment describes a battle with intestinal worms and an unclear remedy. The text suggests a medicine area aims to evacuate worms from the bowels and notes effects on a child’s health, though details are obscured and nonstandard.
Provincial Alberta law allows the rural municipalities and improvement districts to levy a tax of two one cent per acre on lands for labor in distribution. Saskatchewan has a similar statute. The presence of gophers on waste or abandoned fields threatens farm operations, prompting calls for action to manage land waste and protect farms.
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