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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
5
A brief note explains the saying to throw dust in the eyes originated in early Greece to surprise Lacedaemonians. It describes 1,100 advancing in front to blind the rear as wind blew dust forward, enabling a rear movement.
A melodramatic fragment follows Sir Penywern and his wife Foeren ce wardens as confusion and longing unfold. He embraces, pleads for privacy, and debates leaving with Daphne while debt and betrayal loom. The scene ends with a sudden departure and whispered farewell.
The article notes steady rubber supply from British plantations under Allied control. It compares rubber costs to leather and shoes, saying a pair of good shoes is about as expensive as rubber footwear, and warns that rubber shortages push people toward longer lasting overshoes to prevent wet feet and colds.
A tense scene unfolds with Sir Pen pressuring a woman about suspicions while offering to shelter her at Bekaniligt Hall. He debates honesty versus avoidance and hints at a dangerous choice. The mood blends unease with cautious cooperation as the party contemplates future steps.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Persia governance and the Shah family. Mentions sacred king name Shah and public school establishment, plus references to railway extent and corporate operation, with many garbled phrases and missing details.
In a misty reminiscence of Yuletide on the prairie, a settler toils in a snowbound shack while the Canada bound gifts and memories stir. The piece honors the enduring spirit of the West and the human bonds formed through cold seasons and shared hospitality.
A humorous piece from a Congregationalist notes a child’s fondness for various cookies. The narrator recalls preferring a certain kind of cookie, while siblings receive differing treatments, and a brother promises rough justice if someone eats too much. The tone is light and folksy.
An eminent lawyer faced a clever mother of the plaintiff in a breach promise suit and was thoroughly bested in a clash of wits. Before sitting down he addressed the jury with a pointed remark about a child and the case stakes.
The piece argues for concrete roads to cut farm transport costs by increasing haul capacity and reducing time. It cites a farmer who can move 68 bushels instead of 50 with the same team, saving time and wear costs. It asks readers to calculate annual savings and echoes a New York Times aside about roads versus divine intent.
A churchwarden defended collecting more money than others stating he would stand by the money bag until contributors pay. The remark was in response to a remonstrance about his demanding collection during church duties.
A man tells a clergyman he refuses to name his infant daughter Venus, causing tension over naming choices and religious or cultural expectations at a private ceremony. The article presents a personal dispute with emphasis on parental autonomy and social pressure.
The article notes a surge in rubber demand and rising costs since 1920, with the United States holding half of world rubber control. It cites rubber at 67 cents a pound in 1920, predicts rubber footwear and overshoes will spread as leather costs rise, and warns against protecting leather shoes with insufficient rubber protection.
Edmonton reports Oliver Barbour of Medtast a threadmaker suggests Western Canada may host a flax culture upscaling. He travels from Edmonton to the coast to study opportunities for expansion, noting Ireland’s Belfast mill employs 9,000 workers and that new field operations are being explored.
A partial OCR shows a dialogue snippet with names like Sandy and Toa. The readable text hints at a casual chat or sketch scene with casual banter and a planned sequence, but lacks clear event, date, or location details to form a fuller news item.
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