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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
3
A fragment from the New York Sun discusses perceived German influence and the Prussian model’s socialization, contrasting England France and Russia as co‑copecesers. It then shifts to praise for Worm Powders as a cure for intestinal worms in children.
A fragmentary note from a periodical references an unusual figure connected to Portugal, hinting at eccentricities and a stage of mystery within cultural or social circles. The text remains fragmentary with unclear identity and context.
An editorial discusses fears that national prohibition would devastate liquor industry jobs while contrasting it with other sectors. It notes wage employment in liquor at about nine per $100,000 invested versus higher figures in agriculture, boots and shoes, clothing, and furniture, suggesting potential industry-wide layoffs and worker displacement as the policy debate evolves.
A peculiar OCR fragment mentions Minnard’s Liniment and a cryptic line about colds and a right way to aisle. The readable text hints at a quirky ad or catalog snippet with unclear context and no definite event or person.
The Sunday Observer cites figures on wartime casualties and conscription in Britain Ireland and Scotland to rebut a German propaganda charge. It defends the British war effort dismissing slander and stresses unity across the empire and dominions as crucial to the Allied cause.
An article discusses how careful seed selection and skilled tillage double aveman yields in Canada, stressing that improved husbandry raises quantity and quality. It notes factors for success and urges thorough preparation, skilled labor, and economic management for farmers amid shortages and rising costs.
A sensational claim promises a small bottle of ether compound from the drug store will remove all corns and calluses. A few drops applied to the affected area allegedly relieves soreness and dries up the root, with warnings to prevent infection.
Manitoba agriculture officials report cattle complaints across regions about blackleg disease in young cattle. They note curative treatment after infection is impractical and urge preventive measures, including a vaccine program to curb outbreaks.
A reader reports rapid relief from a bad eczema after using Cuticura Ointment and three cakes of Cuticura. The signer from St. Catherines says the remedy eased skin sores and irritation, noting improvements with the skincare products.
Canadian troops receive three hundred gramophones with U S shipments aiding Pershing's men. J Bradt notes war impact mild on gramophone trade. Canada reports strong business growth, with June rates up 127 percent from 1916. The piece also advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a continentwide remedy for pain.
A London Times critique argues fixed prices invite resentment and profiteering. It praises a ministry of food costing system that caps costs per stage to ensure fair returns and deter exploitation. The piece warns fixed prices may backfire if not yielding fair value, risking shortages.
An article describes methods to preserve cabbage in winter by wrapping in paper and placing from a cellar top. If part of the crop is buried a lot of labor can be saved by removing a quantity when a supply is needed, then storing again until another need arises.
The fuel administrator calls for economy this winter by reducing indoor temperatures five degrees. He notes American homes average about 72 degrees, higher than the 70 degree standard in Canada and above the English 62 degree mark, citing health grounds for the change.
The Dundee People's Journal endorses a shift in political representation amid war's strain. It urges a new type of MPs, focused on constituents over careers, and stresses the need for enlightened public opinion to steer national policy through the crisis.
The fall season brings frequent colds. mothers should use Baby's own tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont. A dose keeps bowels and stomach working, helping prevent or rapidly cure colds. 25 cents a box by mail or through medicine dealers.
The piece argues that education and science must apply to industry to keep a nation competitive. It notes a broad shift in public and business attitudes toward education and highlights Corn Cure as a simple, effective remedy promoted to the public.
The American elk once ranged from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the St Lawrence to the Gulf but is now greatly reduced. Fewer than 6,000 remain, with 5,000 in Canada, scattered along the Rockies and in Manitoba forests. Alberta’s original herds are gone, while British Columbia and Alberta now protect a small remnant as drastic measures are needed. Adapted from an address by W. N. Millar in Conservation of Fish Birds and Game.
The Berfla householders gain a new coal ration card system starting September 5. The ticket issue brings social and economic relief amid shortages. Any household member must use the correct ticket to access coal, and improper use risks confiscation.
A fragmented London pun hints at a debate over aviation terms with playful mishearing of words like aviator and hyroplane. The quip contrasts Spike and Flight as possible names, reflecting language shifts in early air travel lore.
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