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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
17
A fragmented narrative describes a dinner party where a large African man is present and a house with open windows prompts anxiety among guests. The women feel unsettled by the quiet, the nurse’s absence, and memories of the family child Bobby linking to illness and danger.
A disjointed narrative excerpt describes a scene with visitors, guidance by M Dufour, and a tense night near dunes and a chateau. References to a farm house, a mirage, and a retreating group hint at a continuing story or performance cut short by nerves and weather. The passage ends with a tease: To Be Continued.
A fragmented discussion links the moon to autumn frost, noting old beliefs about a deep connection. The piece mentions temperature drops and a full moon as possible triggers for destructive frosts, with a specific reference to frost touches observed on September first.
The text discusses outdoor exercise, seasonal sunshine, and favorable markets for poultry and eggs, noting improvements in stock and feeding. It mentions Manitoba and Alberta efforts, poultry clubs, exchanges, and demonstrations on housing and management for breeders, with emphasis on new breeds and distribution of stock.
The article discusses bread pricing across regions, noting that contract flour costs and wholesale duties affect bakers. It estimates barrels of flour at about $11 per barrel and compares Boston prices with lower regional costs. It suggests potential loaf price reductions if waste and delivery practices are trimmed, while European markets show different loaf pricing dynamics.
Readable fragments describe Argentina’s expansive grain regions with thousands of acres under wheat and corn, vast farms, and a landscape of mountain towns and plains. The text contrasts with U S farming, noting huge scales that impress even Kansas and Nebraska farmers.
Fragmentary report describes waste processing and salvage activity. It mentions a machine demonstration on a door and a shoemaker. A count of 50 000 old shoes and 1500 French items salvage or conversion efforts are noted in the field.
A fragmented dialogue covers mortality and fate with references to a sympathetic officer, dying patients, and philosophical musings. The text quips on life after death, cosmic ideas, and speculative astronomy mentioning Venus and Vulcan, ending with a terse moral about being a fighter.
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