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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
18
The article notes uncertainty about when and why the island's round towers were built and used for safety or danger. Many towers with cone tops are preserved though some have broken parts. Doors are typically high above ground level, about ten to fifteen feet from the base.
Fragmentary report shows liniment claims and farm studies. Mentions Western Canada trials under irrigation in the south with sweet corn experiments. Details are unclear but indicate agricultural experiments and possible commercial profitability.
A fragment describes severe mistreatment of prisoners by Austro Hungarian soldiers including tying twenty men to a railway and beating a sanitary corps member, Josef Tabak, who faced antisemitic abuse and later died after sustaining injuries.
In a damaged passage a region discusses crop damage and the use of poison. It notes municipalities underfunding for pest control and farmers not using the poison promptly. The text mentions delaying spraying until early spring and concerns about ground conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount Nelson delaying action for years while toying with an attack on Toulon. The text hints at naval strategy and the doubt of striking the fleet from behind batteries, suggesting uncertainty about decisive engagement and timing.
Article notes 1913 to last year fall in swine and European stock, yielding concern over meat and dairy supply after the war. Mentions French figures, weight data, and U S role in postwar meat production. Also promotes Dr J D Kelly Remedy for long standing asthma with letters from users.
A 2 year effort by two Connecticut citizens to breed wild ducks near a state refuge expands to studying nesting sites in Lake Itoba and the surrounding region. They collected about thirteen species including canvasbacks to propagate restocking, with nests and breeding behavior documented to aid restoration of wild bird life under the Connecticut Commission of Conservation.
The readable text shows a question about German warfare methods directed to a Japanese government official. It mentions the need to supply nurses to France and to Romania and references the broader war effort and concerns over allied strategies.
The Westminster Gazette offers a playful portrait of a king out fishing with a Highland flair. The scene depicts royal dignity amid rustic outdoor life, noting a whisky drink and a kilt as part of the king’s character.
Mr Lio Pritain's prime minister comments on Gemenyy's plan for the “next time” as a bad idea. He lists three foreseen needs: ample food and cotton stocks, and a much larger submarine fleet. He insists there must be no next time.
An advertised remedy claims to purge worms from a child’s stomach and intestines by destroying parasites. It promises relief from worm-related suffering and a return to health once conditions favorable to worms disappear.
An Ottawa article explains that Canada’s bacon exports to Britain are not suspended. Britain's food controller now requires licenses, with a government buying agency handling purchases since Sept 3. The system aims to track imports and ensure Britain and its allies receive at least 25 percent of Canada’s output.
The readable fragment hints at a 191000 value related to crops and a noteworthy year. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues, but the item signals a notable agricultural figure or event with a large sum. Further readable context is limited.
A garbled 19th century style note argues against brute force governance and defends law and liberty against tyranny. It condemns rule by force over the world including Poland and Russia. The passage references treachery and brothers under oppressive regimes, reflecting wartime rhetoric from a Chicago Tribune source.
An advertisement from Brockville Ontario touts Dr Williams Medicine as a cure for skin disorders based on purport ed internal blood cleansing. The text claims the pills address impurities causing blemishes and roversness, promising renewed blood and clearer skin at low prices.
The report outlines venereal disease prevalence in public wards and notes syphilis as a major feature while comparing to wartime Canada. It discusses university medicine, food production lectures, and ongoing efforts in medical and public welfare programs.
Government decree places all cereal buying and distribution under state control. The measure becomes effective immediately, with central offices overseeing stock limits and price notices.
The article notes a widespread mobilization of women in English farming during wartime, with 108 women in one halting shift and many others engaging in fieldwork, manure spreading, and stock tending. Officials cite women’s aptitude and gentleness aiding animal care.
Fragmentary historical note describes Holloway's corn core being plied and used on the throat region while the callosity remains uninjured to the foe. The text is unclear about full context or date.
A garbled OCR passage hints at new activities and a tense observation of pie nities. It mentions an officer in a car and a monitor, suggesting a local event or incident sparked by a recent wordchange or linguistic note.
A partial, garbled record mentions Mr Tucker meeting Cate Wr and hints at a face to face encounter. The text is unclear about names, places, or outcomes, offering no decisive facts or dates.
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