This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
2
An early 20th century ad promotes Scott's Kinulpion and Scott's Hamilton tonics claiming they boost blood and strength, cure throat symptoms, and purify the system. It urges indoor workers to take the tonics to combat weakness and colds during seasonal changes.
The October crop report projects a historic harvest season with corn topping a billion bushels and other crops like oats barley rye sweet potatoes and wheat also near or surpassing all time records. Government forecasts show total crop value and production exceeding prior highs though some crops trail 1912 figures.
The text notes Petrograd and Moscow facing severe food strain due to large refugee inflows and transport cuts. It states the government has taken control of the capital's food supply with Minister Krivoshein responsible for food transport purchases.
Noble of the Nobile farm recounts a trial harvest yielding 120 bushels of oats per acre on summer fallow with poor overall crop performance. An Irish spectator jokes about the king and country while a passerby recalls a banter about volunteering for front lines amid tense wartime imagery.
Mrs J Wat of 232 Ontario St Sarnia Ont recalls a near death ordeal twenty seven years ago. She describes severe health decline, bed rest, loss of appetite, and eventual recovery after using Dr Pierce remedies including Favorite Prescription. She cites improved health and ability to care for family and mentions owning the Medical Adviser.
A Portland Me Express summary notes a Kansas prohibition speech praising the amending of the state constitution to ban intoxicating liquor. It cites governors editors and 700 Kansas journalists endorsing prohibition and claims state-wide approval and high literacy while condemning opposing officials.
Fragmented OCR lists several personal and place names across Canada including Mathias Foley City Ontario Joseph Buow Norway de da Whooten Mulgrave New Brunswick Kew Armetrong Mulgrave Nova Scotia Pisses Lasiters Sen Pokemouche Nit for a partial historical notice.
A government statement assures there will be no shortage of hay for private consumers despite an embargo. It notes army needs at home and abroad will use only a fraction of the crop and that authorities seek to minimize private trade disruption. District officers issue certificates of release for purchases not yet flagged by army buyers.
The New York Public Library employs a dedicated worker to protect books from pests and mold. She wears a large apron and a cheescloth veil to shield against germs while handling volumes. Health department ties ensure proper fumigation of returns from infected areas.
A fragment describes a precocious boy pressing a promise for a penny in exchange for rounds of a canary named Boestat. A wife remarks that if allowed she could quit work, revealing strains over debt and livelihoods.
The article argues sweet clover benefits poor soils through nitrogen fixing bacteria and soil loosening. It notes its roots host different bacteria than alfalfa and red clover, making it inferior for feed production but useful before alfalfa. It warns against overestimating its value and predicts seed prices may fall later.
A newspaper note touts Haley's Own Tableta as a safe gentle laxative for infants and children. Mrs. David Label of Ste Perpetue reports a baby troubled by constipation now sleeping and healthy after using Baby's Own Tablets. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
Former Canadian trade official Mr. Just reports in Hamburg and England that Eastern Siberia holds immense field and factory opportunities for Canadian manufacturers. He notes Britain and Germany as early contenders with Germany now eliminated and Western firms urged to compete. He cites large training camps in Siberia and Russia's endless manpower, plus Japan arming Russia with arsenals, shaping a confident wartime outlook.
A Blacksmith in a small village invented barbed wire long ago. He built a fence for his own use and soon attracted orders worth about $5,000. He moved to Chicago and began producing barbed wire by machinery, aided by young men who secured the orders.
The summer work of the war purchasing commission led by A.B. Kemp arranged provisions for needy Canadian soldiers. Orders covered a range of outfitting articles and warfare equipment, with deliveries advancing as letters from trusted sources confirm.
A farmer urges self sufficiency through gardening on small plots to cut groceries. Potatoes onions carrots pareilos rutabagas and beans can sustain families and trade for essentials. He stresses family labor especially women to prevent poverty and reliance on stores.
London Sketch praises Canadian and Australian volunteers who fought in Pianders and Gallipoli, noting their grit and determination. The piece counters German sneers, states many volunteers were English-born, and argues Canada would not abandon the Crown.
Labor leader Ben Tillet recalls dockers urging action to spare a reckless young comrade near Ypres. The speaker notes the boy’s willingness to take risks and the crew’s fear of shouldering consequences for his life. The anecdote ends with Tillet reflecting on restraint and duty.
The Imperial authorities decide to provide a weekly separation allowance of 4.20 to each married munition worker's family who recently traveled to England. The payment supplements regular wages and is distributed to families by officials.
A man laments his mood after his wife threatens to leave. The snippet presents a personal plea seeking comfort and consideration in a troubled marriage. No further context or names are given.
A Brandon deputation from the Brandon Winter Fair and Livestock Association obtained government help to redeem 105000 in debentures issued two years ago that could not be sold due to market conditions. The government will hold the funds as security. Brandon agrees to cover principal and interest risks, and no Brandon winter fair will be held this year.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for a cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It endorses J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and asserts internal action on mucous surfaces. The text mentions price per bottle and also notes laxative pills.
The term boycott derives from Captain Boycott, an Irish landlord in 1880 whose dispute with tenants led locals to shun all dealings. John Dillon first used the word in Cashel on November 17, describing it as a new land law branch. The phrase quickly entered press and common usage.
Miller's Worm Powders claim to attack worms in stomach and intestines at once. They also claim to correct unhealthy digestive conditions that invite worms and set up reactions beneficial to the child's digestion.
The St John Ambulance association plans first aid courses in preparatory schools across Canada this fall and winter. It will coordinate with military authorities to train expeditionary forces during their training period. Over four years 56,009 people have received training, including 11,580 in the past year, marking an increase. General Birdwhistle will depart soon for a tour of provincial branches.
An American tourist mocks a minister asking if money will buy heaven. The reply warns money cannot buy salvation. The tourist concedes debt but notes the hosts were kind, yet the minister comments appearances deceive and claims they paid cash for everything.
A terse exchange shows an editor testing a Beveraper applicant with a challenge to demonstrate experience. The dialogue hints at expectations for applicants in the newsroom.
A Winnipeg meeting of the school board and industrial bureau outlined a series of 70 lectures to aid homesteaders with home building and dairy supplies. The agricultural college would provide speakers, with the board funding modest expenses and seeking government grants for spring work.
An amusing anecdote from the Actto portrays General Joffre and an English general discussing important matters. The Englishman bets that Joffre will not keep his hands in his pockets for fifteen minutes. Joffre accepts and, while the talk continues, keeps his hands pocketed and wins the franc stake.
A London Daily Express passage urges workers to mobilize material courage and unity to supply the allies with a vast store of guns and shells, hastening the end of the war and ending the night of tyranny through collective action.
A fragment notes the wheat feed value increases by about one fifth as output tightens. The brief implies improved feeding quality amid changing supply.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.