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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
The text extols a premium chew tobacco described as old and rich in flavor, ground into small grains for easy release. It notes usage between the lower gum and cheek and claims economic value for first time users and general consumers.
The article describes expanded fish shipping to interior areas via special trains to ensure fresh, well conditioned arrivals. It notes the push to conserve meats for Allied export and stabilize supply, with increased service aiding wider distribution and reliable fish availability. A quoted child remarks about memory and confusion.
A fragment describes a rustic scene with manure and hiring help. The text then shifts to promote Thomas Electric liniment using six essential oils, claiming powerful pain relief and health benefits through extensive testimonials and affordable pricing.
Local producers report honey prices rising as yields surge on abundant clover and warm weather. George Coe of the bee association cites favorable conditions and strong demand, with production up in areas around Racine and nearby colonies, noting a 1 1 2 pound per hive yield in limited reports.
A stalled market situation amid looming months raises alarms over sugar supply and processing. Authorities foresee decisive actions to stabilize pricing and ensure continuation of sugar cane production and related manufacturing.
A fragmented note discusses planting potatoes in late autumn to ensure high yield. It compares hill versus line planting, suggests autumn timing and seed use, and mentions cost and practices to boost tuber production. The text references F.C. with limited context.
An authority touts a drug called freezone to ease corn pain by applying directly to the corn. It claims the tender area is relieved, the corn dries and wither s away. A small bottle promises to remove the soft core and lift the corn root and all.
The article notes frequent lightning fires in rural areas and widespread adoption of lightning rods. It states insurers offer lower rates for insured properties with rods and cites a 1916 survey of 400 farms showing 43 percent with rods and 4.7 percent with damaged structures, highlighting the value of proper rod installation.
A vintage ad touts Mother Graves Worm Ex Terminator as essential for mothers who value pest control. The copy promises reliable results and readiness for household use.
A fragmentary note reports a legal dispute involving Spain and Portugal over fishing rights. The text mentions a royal line and a claimed last sovereign, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The article hints at a court case affecting national pride and maritime privilege.
A fragmented exchange portrays a debate about women performing tasks equal to men. She asserts capability while He dismisses the idea as nonsense, suggesting discriminatory attitudes in the dialogue.
Canada and the United States will enact measures to protect migratory birds with open and close seasons set by local conditions after provincial consultation. Provisions will restrict killing birds and eggs year round for certain species and require permits for protected birds injurious to agriculture.
An advertisement notes Minard's Liniment available for sale by E Li or the seller. The brief notice emphasizes purchase options and contact method for this historic medicinal product.
The article notes hogs at twenty dollars per hundred in Chicago and near that level in Canada, with cattle around eleven dollars. It argues prices will stay high for years despite elevated feed costs, driven by strong demand and limited supply in Canada.
A fragmented OCR line shows garbled characters and incomplete phrases with no clear event or names. The readable portion lacks coherent facts, dates, or locations to identify a specific news item or summary.
A fragmented note discusses stomach disorders with multiple causes and mentions digestive health issues. It references wine and general health concerns, but lacks clear events or identifiable figures for precise reporting.
The article argues horses remain essential in warfare despite motorization. It notes fears of obsolescence, cites reliance for signaling, scouting, and supply roles, and estimates millions of horses and mules still needed globally in wartime. It highlights continued use in terrains where vehicles falter.
A letter from Mrs. Eugene Vaillancourt of Saint Mathieu Quebec reports her baby found prompt relief from constipation after using Baby's Own Tablets. The note suggests keeping the remedy at home for ease of use.
Mystery around a local claim is resolved as the bond issue or bond claim linked to Minard's Liniment is explained. Report notes progress in the investigation and clarifies the source of the alleged cure for barns and related curiosities.
United States Food Administration finds corn meal offers similar nutritive value to wheat bread despite high prices. Four bushels of corn yield as much as one of wheat. corn meal regarded as essential to conserving wheat supplies and feeding the population.
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