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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
7
A Victorian era column argues women should not be asked to perform heavy farm tasks. It notes many frontier women managed homes and raised families, while some wore down and died early. The piece supports women’s lighter work, calls for home labor-saving tools, and says men and women should work together in all spheres.
Murphy lies in hospital after an operation and says I am thankful it's over. A patient on the right recalls a doctor leaving scissors inside during surgery. The page on the left notes a sponge left behind and the need for the procedure to go over again.
Arctic expedition led by Vilel Setar of Cop. ae eee aims to open Canada’s Arctic region for study and commerce. Dr. Choner A. Reeds of the American Museum of Natural History says the work will help display scientific ingenuity and test theories on winds and tides in the Polar area. The party may support or dispute the notion of an unmapped continent north of Asia and west of Greenland.
An old notice warns of infant deaths in heat and urges keeping Baby’s Own Tablets on hand. It claims diarrhoea dysentery and stomach troubles strike quickly and that prompt dosing prevents or cures infant illness. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 2 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
An Indianapolis wife describes severe illness and weakness, weighing 100 pounds, and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and enabling her to work again. She urges other women to try the remedy.
A historical plea arguing peace will arrive only after Germany accepts responsibility for the war and rejects militarism. It stresses Europe’s unity, repudiation of aggressive principles, and the sacrifice of citizens to create a future free from coercion and conflict.
A fragmentary essay reflects on a young boy maturing into a man and the unseen barriers of life. It notes a future poet’s still-murky path, urging caution against temptations while praising steady progress toward success. The piece contrasts hopes with the risks of late adolescence.
Historic waterfront home in Salem overlooks the harbor with marblehead views. Built around 1668 by John Turner and later sold in 1782 to Captain Samuel Ingersoll. noted as a showplace and connected to Nathaniel Hawthorne.
About 40 percent of cleanings from grain at terminal elevators are fine seeds that pass through a zinc screen. Roughly 40,000 tons of small weed seeds are shipped in game grain per penon with no freight return. This loss could reach a quarter of a million dollars and might be reduced if seeds were removed before processing. Machine screens could be fitted to new feed to obviate the issue.
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a man remarking on a wife and an unclear reply about secrets and a name. The text is fragmentary with misordered words and unclear context.
Sir Robert F Stupart notes in The Agricultural Gazette that cycles of wet and dry years recur over 3000 years. He cites archaeological records in Ontario and Quebec and reports generally wetter springs and variable summers with notable years without rain in early 19th century Canada.
Dr. G Duma cites six months of data from French and German reports showing similar mental breakdown rates among troops as in peacetime. British records echo the finding that many cases reflected preexisting weaknesses, suggesting war did not vastly increase madness beyond prior expectations. The Pittsburg Dispatch is the source.
A man asks a druggist for an empty bottle and negotiates a price based on whether he brings his own stopper. The clerk agrees to charge if the bottle is empty and corked, highlighting a quirk of retail bargaining.
A telephone operator notes that actresses have the best voices while military officers and policemen often clip words and have voice blind spots. She recalls soldiers trained to take orders and cites their monotone intonation during wartime fragments.
A brief dialogue exchanges a claim by the maid that she would refuse a suitor’s hand, and the man insists that she would accept. The exchange highlights cautious courtship dynamics in a concise vignette.
In a May 29, 1909 letter from Montreal a user in Yarmouth, N. S. reports they have ceded Minard's Liniment for some time and call it the best for joints and muscles. The notice is signed by Thomas J. Hogan, billed as The Champion Clog and Pedestal Oven of Canada.
A fragmentary call urges citizens to value civilian work as vital to national strength. It argues that victory requires not only soldiers but ready workers, scientists, and educators, stressing preparedness, discipline, and a virile faith among youth.
Canadian Pacific Railway Natural Resources department issues a new folder on irrigation in the Calgary area. The illustrated guide offers practical information for farmers and home-builders and is available free from the Alberta Publicity Branch.
The piece argues that frequent talkers miss learning by listening. Wise growth comes from hearing others, not just speaking. It notes many talkers fail to realize their excess and cla rifies that good listeners deserve subtle compliments.
A humorous tale from the Christian Herald recounts Jim Smith settling a grocery debt only to confess he cannot. The scene unfolds as he returns to the shop and insists on paying for the pork before departing. The punchline rests on his claim that he cannot pay after all.
An archival Paris dispatch extols British troops after repelling Bosche counter-attacks. It praises superior British quality and notes invader morale turning as the war effort progresses, implying decisive military impact.
Gordon Highlander describes his capture and brutal abuse by German women during World War I. He recalls whippings of Allied prisoners, eye injuries, and a typhus outbreak that claimed lives. He explains attempts to ease suffering with improvised hot water.
Canadians may join the Royal Canadian forces for service with the British Navy in the European war. Negotiations over three months allow enlistment under government authority in various ship ratings. Eligible candidates with prior sea service may be recruited at the Union Government’s expense.
A fragmented dialogue shows a man asking about seeking a divorce from his young wife and citing grounds described as economic strain. The brief exchange hints at a domestic dispute context echoed in a courtroom or social setting of the period.
A clever but absent minded young man named Tompkins is sent by his firm to transact business with a client. He arrives in the town and pauses in the railway station, his face showing his distraction as events unfold.
Native chiefs in Central Africa compete to send motive troops to aid the Belgians in resisting German forces, reflecting colonial military alliances and local recruitment efforts amid World War I dimensions.
The Japan New York Marine Telegraph notes many beliefs in animal omens. Foxes hold sacred power with numerous shrines dedicated to them. Badgers are feared and believed to annoy people. Weasels cry and dogs bay as omens. A light mouse signals happiness, a morning spider brings pleasure, but a night spider foretells bad luck, and a nocturnal centipede denotes happiness.
The Daily News notes evolving links among Free Churches while urging that Christianity’s total mission be pursued without national or hierarchical limits. It signals a worldwide spread of ecumenical fervor and emphasizes keeping the ultimate purpose in view even in limited debates about English Free Churches.
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