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Newspaper
Oxbow Herald
Location
Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
7
The Club of Toronto led by Prof McLennan of the University of Toronto urged Canada to mobilize scientific energy for postwar aims. He emphasized directing researchers toward export-oriented industry to strengthen the economy and speed recovery after the war.
A puzzling line asks what goods are made in two ane and cppelina, presenting a cryptic clue likely about items or crafts. text appears garbled with misspellings or OCR errors, complicating direct interpretation.
A Wisconsin State Journal excerpt discusses the German immigrant experience under autocracy and evolving democracy. It notes the universal "ask why" impulse in children and the hope that education and reason will dominate global life, linking German-American history to the broader quest for knowledge.
A fragmentary tale recalls Lord Kitchener dubbed the most distinguished bachelor. A young officer in India asks to marry before returning home. Kitchener tests his resolve and offers a twelve month delay, then grants a pass to marry if steadfast. The piece closes with an odd jab about a supposed corn cure and Holloway.
A garbled early wartime report discusses evacuation of Belgium and Austrian invasion implications. It references Prussia and Greece in unclear terms, with stray phrases about reconciliation and German actions amid broader conflicts.
Fragmentary note claims Minard's Liniment cures dandruff by bathing the scalp. The text references a science magazine suggestion and a method to use the product, though details are incomplete and unclear.
A fragment describes animals in wartime trenches facing gunfire and cold, with cats and dogs living near cottages and venturing into British lines. References to identification discs and Yeomanry contingents suggest pets used or protected amid conflicts and billets.
Mothers during the troubles faced diarrhoea and infant illness and relied on a safe medicine to protect their babies. The Niams Medicine Co offers a remedy sold by medicine dealers at 25 cents a box to regulate bowels and keep the stomach pure.
In Canadian convalescent hospitals soldiers swap rifles for tools as cobblers and barbers train disabled defenders for peaceful work. The mission assesses each man’s suited occupation while funding needs are covered by five cent shaves and donations. The self supporting corner showcases diverse trades from shoe repair to barbering, draughts seats, and typewriting as veterans rebuild lives after injury.
A fragment describes asthma attacks waking sufferers at night and disrupting the next day. It mentions an ointment from Dr. B. Kel that purportedly prevents or relieves attacks, urging readers to seek the treatment.
A fragment discusses Prussia being labeled as a spy and contrasts it with other German states. The tone hints at envy and self satisfaction among observers. The piece raises questions about national identity and linguistic usage in political discourse.
A fragmentary item notes sharp satire or wit about a local group named the Lions geon. The text lacks clear context or event details but hints at a humorous or critical remark circulating in the paper. Additional readable lines are unavailable to identify people places or dates.
Readable fragments describe a report involving figures named Eae and Mari connected to the Ie. The brief mentions a local matter, with limited context and no clear outcome or dates.
The text argues Lloyd George exaggerates Britain's wartime position and predicts German U boat activity will be hindered by weather and aircraft, warning that sea warfare remains the decisive pressure on Britain. It stresses that German naval strategy is sensitive to winds and sea conditions and questions optimistic British reports of ammunition and tonnage.
A fragmented historical note describes Russia’s shift from the Julian calendar toward a different date system, with public debate, ecclesiastical influence, and mixed reactions. It contrasts the 1682 leap-year reform and the broader calendar uproar affecting daily life and timekeeping.
A traveling observer reports no foundation for claims of British prisoners marching through streets. He describes German troop movements and the handling of wounded soldiers, noting vast losses for the Germans and a tense wartime atmosphere.
A historical piece urges greater fish consumption to cut living costs, noting per capita meat use at about 170 pounds yearly and fish at around twenty pounds. It argues oceans offer inexhaustible food, stresses education on preparation, and cites cooking lessons as key to expanding fish meals.
A July decline in wheat consumption is reported under the Eat Less Bread program begun in March. The note highlights a drop of about ten percent in May and similar gains from new rules, crediting household cooperation, with compulsory savings applied to public eating establishments.
Ad claims worm powders ease stomach irritation and malnutrition in infants by expelling worms and aiding digestion. It asserts improved nutrient absorption and healthier development after use.
Gen. von Ligbert urged continued conflict at Rathenow Prussia in a speech praised by supporters yet criticized by the press. The Vorwaerts warned the war may extend until Germany is so beaten that pan Germans lose hope of a future war.
A fragmented, unclear quotation attributed to Tiger, with garbled phrasing and speech errors. The text shows a partial line about dreaming fast and beauty, plus a brief surrounding exchange.
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