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 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
4
An 1916 New Year tale from a German prison spotlights a Scottish prisoner Kirkpatrick who quietly vows a wee celebration as the baritone chorus of Rule Britannia rises. The melodious moment wins cheers from inmates, while an official inquiry proceeds with unclear results.
Gallant Guernseymen, among a population of about 45 000, see 8000 join the forces. Guernsey battalions excel, notably in Cambrai, drawing commendations from around the world. The King, as Duke of Normandy, will be proud of the men of Guernsey, who enjoy historic royal privileges.
A peculiar condition besets Madame Thiers’ pearls on display at the Louvre as they deteriorate when not worn. They are to be worn briefly to recover, but Madame Thiers forbids removing them from their cases.
Reports discuss eye socket substitutes made by Wrench workers. The article describes a five inch substance shaped to fit the socket with a front portion abbed and melted to resemble natural color and a hollow back forming an air filled ball. The eyes are noted to be soft and capable of smooth movements within the socket.
In Brantford a bulky customer demands a fitting while arguing with a saleswoman about fashion. He complains others wear narrow boots this season and declares his feet are suited to his own son’s style.
Fragmentary OCR describes old signposts in England linking Cambridge regions and historic distances. It notes two remaining posts near Barkway and Withington Herefordshire, with unclear measurements and dates around 1700.
An old advertisement touts Hialls Catarrh Cure as a remedy for an inflamed mucous membranes and Eustachian tube congestion. It claims the cure works by cleansing the blood to reach mucous surfaces and promises a benefit for hearing loss linked to catarrh. The copy mentions a price of one hundred dollars and lists J Cheney Co of Toledo as the supplier.
A garbled OCR-style fragment lists General French and General Scott with unclear phrases about a General Yan Chigete and a General Can Hado. The readable parts reference English army leaders and wartime naming without coherent context or actions.
The government announces a weekly potato ration cut to 200 grams in towns with populations over 100 000 as new supplies reach Berlin. Officials hope to issue at the gate at a rate of three per person.
An ad touts Puteasa's Extractor as a painless corn remedy. It claims the product soothes and removes corns in minutes with a few drops applied to the sore, and that it can be purchased at any drug store though at a higher price.
A yacht engaged a German submarine, rammed its conning tower, and dropped two depth charges. One survivor, oily and injured, died three hours later. Time Has Tested It claims the device is a blessing and used widely, though the report mixes flighty praise with the naval incident.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a distant convention, a surgeon, and a life being in danger. Mentions of a horse, Southern Australia, wine injury, and a doctor seem connected to an incident. Details are garbled and hard to verify.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no discernible news event or named entities. Unable to extract a coherent title or summary from the available readable fragments.
Readable bits suggest a windy discussion about a person named Jones and references to miles and a tasse on an umbrella. The text is heavily corrupted with stray phrases and incomplete attributions, limiting clear summary or identifiable facts.
The Pearl fisheries sector faces government aid needs as war disrupts output. Australia supplies a large share of pearl shell, but prices halved from $1,150 to $550 per unit. Trade centers like Broome and Thursday Island adapt as Dutch East Indies and Malay waters supply fewer shells. A commonwealth commissioner drafts support to stabilize employment and industry.
A fragment from Minardy Liniment Co letters offers cordial assurance of excellent service and sincere regard to customers, mentioning a calendar placeholder and sign-off. The text shows a 19th or early 20th century business correspondence tone with formal closing.
Fragmented text presents garbled names and phrases. It suggests a dialogic jumble with references to a teller and a lady but lacks coherent context or clear events to summarize.
A fragmentary report notes bans on absinth stocks in France and Germany affecting trade. The text mentions Pontoise and alcohol policy, with unclear details on enforcement and dates.
The fragmentary clipping mentions a group called the fighting men and an unclear exclamation about acclum ditra and ailon, but no coherent events, names, dates, or places are readable.
Report describes dogs trained to act as couriers and to crawl under gear during gas hazards. The program, tested with four couriers, emphasizes stealth and avoidance of the enemy at military training grounds near Paris.
Fragmentary notice advertising Baby’s Own Tablets for infants from The Dr. Witham Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario. Claims cure for various child illnesses and stresses ubiquity and affordable price per box.
Fragmented OCR text appears to refer to Canadians and flyers, mentioning expeditions and Newfoundland or colonial forces. The readable portions are disjoint and do not form a coherent event, names, dates, or places are unclear.
Unclear text suggests a fragmentary reference to a person and a possible private matter. The readable phrases indicate a discussion of a plan or action but lack concrete details, names, places, or dates to establish a clear news item.
A 35 ton granite block is moved toward the railroad using a new engineering method. The article describes the technique and its potential efficiency gains for heavy lifting tasks in construction and rail construction contexts.
A wartime brief notes Germany faces torpedo shortages due to raw material scarcities. Authorities claim production lags as they push inferior torpedoes to sustain naval operations.
A garbled note references The Sublime Porte and Eytan's Palace with mentions of gates and times, suggesting a historic Ottoman setting but the text is unreadable.
A fragment from the Vancouver Province quotes a speaker discussing an exemption card and a remark about someone not having a half truth. The text hints at a casual exchange rather than a formal statement. No clear date or full context is provided.
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.