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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
15
Professor McLennan head of Toronto University physics urged Canada to mobilize scientific energy for peacetime. He said scientists should focus on development to boost exports, aligning with wartime mobilization in industry and research efforts.
The note presents a playful brain teaser about a product described as made in two places or forms and connected to a namelike clue. It hints at wordplay and regional or personal references within a riddle format.
Wisconsin State Journal argues the world’s enduring desire to ask questions should be celebrated as a foundation for learning. It contrasts autocratic limits with democracy and references the emigration of Germans to America as part of a broad human quest to understand the world.
A fragmented reminiscence portrays Lord Kitchener humorously challenging a young officer in India who asks to marry. Kitchener teases him about constancy, then grants a delay before the man finally resolves to wed, ending with a quip about a harmless cure for a fictional Holloway ailment.
Fragmented text notes tensions over evacuation plans involving Belgium and potential enemies. Mentions Berlin newspaper and references to Austria Prussia Greece with unclear chronology and misread phrases.
A short text notes a claim that Minard's Liniment cures dandruff and improves scalp health by regular eye baths, citing a science magazine suggestion as support for the method.
In wartime Britain animals roam near battle lines as soldiers fear both iig infan and cat noise. Cats enter trenches during engagements and some live near cottages or billets with identification discs, while dogs and mules are kept for food and cornered shelter.
Mothers during the troubles carry off many children from diarrhoea each summer. A safe medicine at hand can prevent illness, regulate bowels, and keep the stomach pure. Sold by medicine dealers or The Niams Medicine Co Bronte at 25 cents a box.
A Canadian military convalescent facility mixes cobbler lamps barber chairs and workshops to train disabled soldiers in peaceful trades. The program matches each man to a suitable occupation from barbering to typewriting, carpentry, beekeeping and more, with facilities funded by donations and soldiers five cent shaves. The initiative aims to keep veterans productive and self supporting after injury.
The notice describes asthma attacks waking sleepers and promises relief from night discomfort through Dr. Kel’s ointment. It claims use prevents renewed attacks and enables daytime business activities to proceed without interruption.
A fragmented historical note discusses perceptions of Prussia as a spy figure and contrasts it with other German states. It touches on envy self satisfaction and the irony of perceived cleverness among those familiar with Prussia.
The fragmentary text presents a cryptic line about a geon and sharp wit, with limited readable context or clear names, dates, or locations. No identifiable event or entity details extend beyond the odd lexical snippet.
Eae reports on Mari in connection with the IE case. The item notes findings and related developments with local significance and named figures.
A critic argues Great Britain's aim is economic and denounces Lloyd George’s optimism on the German submarine campaign. The piece cites German naval strategy, weather effects on U boats, and potential American aid, asserting Britain seeks to reassure the public while warning of looming danger at sea.
A newspaper piece decries Russia’s shift in dates from May 31 to June 14, likening it to a calendar revolt. It humorously traces calendar reforms from Julius Caesar to Pope Gregory XIII, noting religious and political resistance and the chaotic public reaction.
A traveler reports claims of British prisoners parading through streets are unfounded. The witness describes German troop movements and mass transports, noting alleged German losses and wounded soldiers stacked in open trucks as a sign of heavy casualties.
An old article argues fish consumption per person averages twenty pounds yearly while meat reaches about 170 pounds. It urges increased fish use to save money, notes fish is nourishing, and calls for cooking education and recipes to improve taste and acceptance.
A July wheat consumption drop is noted along with prior reductions under the Eat Less Bread program. The initiative credits housewives with much of the savings while compulsory limits affected public eating houses.
A fragment notes a remedy called Worm Powders claimed to expel intestinal worms and improve digestion to ensure proper nutrition and development for infants.
General von Hiebert urged renewed struggle amid cheers from supporters while German press warned such talk could prolong the conflict. The Vorwaerts questioned whether the drive would lead to defeat, noting pan Germanists' fears.
A partially legible passage shows a speaker named Tiger describing a dream and the effort to speak clearly. The text hints at reflection on beauty and effort, followed by a terse question. The overall meaning remains obscured by garbled OCR.
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