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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
7
A British Tommy recalls German prisoners after capture, noting little complaint and even laughter among several, once fed and rested. He contrasts their present demeanor with the panic seen at surrender, observing they appear transformed after days under guard and camp routines.
An old advertisement warns mothers in autumn about cold season risks to infants and promotes Dr Medicine Co tablets at 25 cents a box. It claims tablets act as laxative and help prevent or cure colds quickly. A separate quotation features Senator Williams on war arguments and a humorous exchange with a coquettish woman.
A 1920s commentary from The Nation argues that ending Prussian militarism requires Germany to accept arbitration and council cooperation rather than force. It suggests that Allied victories alone may not end militarism, but widespread German repudiation of conquests could open negotiations for a European system. The piece cites support from scholars and officials in calling for a diplomatic settlement.
In a World War I era notice, the 76th ih A Battery C.F.A. calls for men to enlist as gunners drivers or signallers, with harness makers carpenters shoewing smiths and cooks also sought. Rail fare paid and equipment issued after swearing in. Local guard anecdote and scattered dialogue included.
An Alberta Morning editorial celebrates record harvests across the southern prairie, noting 40 to 50 bushel per acre yields and a thriving region. It cites the CP rail belt near Calgary and praises farmers for high-quality grain, calling the area a country of solid prosperity.
Advertisement claims rheumatism roots in poisonous blood and cannot be cured by cold weather or external remedies. Dr Williams Pink Pills are touted as addressing the poison in the blood to relieve joint stiffness and pain, with a testimonial from a Nova Scotia reader describing long relief after use.
The piece notes salt's historic medical use and suggests saline solutions in British military hospitals as a revived practice. It cites World opinion, traces the healing action of salt on wounds, and mentions theories about salt in blood and its relation to heart function.
Two Scottish soldiers on their way to France passed to London recently. The brief item notes their journey and current status as they travel through the capital.
United States pressure and reports from Constantinople lead to relief action. Enver Pasha had denied conditions but now military authorities permit food and drugs under Red Cross and Red Crescent aegis to ease the starving thousands in Syria.
fragmented dialogue shows a boy mocked for teeth and a doctor debating throat injury and possible dental device. no clear people or places identified. context suggests a harsh social moment or medical miscommunication.
Asking if your tongue is furred and you have headaches, the ad touts Dr Hamiltons Pills as a blood cleansing remedy. It claims vegetables and juices make it safe for all ages and promises relief from biliousness headache lack of appetite and constipation at 25e per box.
Two men converse about plans for the following evening. One invites the other and a guest to dine. the other says he will attend Hamlet, prompting an invitation to bring him along.
The copy asserts liver function disruption from chill exposure, weather, overindulgence, and alcohol. It promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the best corrective liver medicine with no superior rivals among similar preparations.
Two men argue about a disputed third base call. One accuses the umpire of bias, the other admits the call might be clear from the umpire’s view. The exchange ends with a scornful dismissal of the other man’s pacifist stance.
A physician cited by Youth's Companion notes that American towns produce three to five times more waste than comparable European towns of the same size, highlighting a national pattern of careless consumption.
The Montreal Herald quotes Hilaire Belloc recounting the Kaiser’s aborted advance toward Paris after the Marne. The German leader, viewed from French lines, stood amid his staff and White Cuirassiers in a white uniform, doomed to disappointment at not entering Paris as conqueror.
Mrs. Youngbride quips about switching suppliers as the new man promises colder ice for the same money. The dialogue, presented in a Boston Tran script tone, plays on market chatter and frugal humor.
Fragmented OCR notes describe catarrh remedies and a claim that local applications cannot cure the condition. Mentions of internal remedies and a Toledo firm, with stray stage directions and literary quotes interspersed.
The Dominion Government's department of agriculture emphasizes seed quality and testing laboratories for farmers. It notes a potential seed shortage due to poor northern US crops and reports seeds already arriving from the United States to Canada.
B C Salmon reports an off year for sockeye on the Fraser River with poor migration conditions. Fewer fish reached spawning grounds and nets were costly. season sales fell short with roughly 4 600 cases shipped, driving contracted buyers to the edge as weather restricted catches.
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