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Newspaper
Rosetown Eagle
Location
Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
7
The article discusses weight and efficiency in physical culture, noting how average civilian car usage and feeding influence energy expenditure. It references Milo Last Physical Culture and mentions rivers in London, hospitals, and women in care.
A war correspondent recalls soldiers noting birds imitating exploding shells along the front lines. A son nearby heard a shell sound but it stopped abruptly, then a similar noise recurred as a bird mimicked the blast, a phenomenon soldiers observed since the war began.
A fragment from the London weekly Despatch describes a wounded soldier gazing at a comedian's motorcar in the Strand. The satire notes a gap or aave between the car’s ears and a scars while hinting at the feverish mood of wartime excitement.
An ad promotes Copenhagen chewing tobacco with directions to place a small pinch between the lower lip and gum for flavor and economy. It emphasizes careful use for first-time chewers and describes the tobacco as finely processed from leaf to small grains.
Fragmentary notes mention March actions and relief efforts to bless the little ones suffering and improve health. The text references flour and bread markets and a food board, with jumbled terms and names.
A stern reminder notes more Americans than casualties in the Spanish American War have died in the present conflict. The Philadelphia Public Ledger stresses the ongoing toll as the nation remains engaged.
An advertisement cites that catarrh cannot be cured with local applications and warns of ineffective claims by Toledo based firms selling unnamed remedies for constipation and blood purifiers.
Dr J D Keels Asthma Remedy is advertised as dissolving the cloud of asthma by removing its cause. The copy claims it relieves attacks and restores vigor and mental happiness to sufferers.
A garbled report notes that machine gunners require higher physical fitness to operate than others in the army. It mentions size not being crucial and hints at crawling, running, and handling gear. A nickname describes a mule in the hoof and a curious observation about roof access.
A brief ad style snippet claims a product called Putsem's Corn Extractor can peel corns quickly. It mentions Drops of the solution shrinking the corn core and easing removal. The text repeats promotional phrasing and contains typographical errors.
A Chicago Post editorial urges resolve as pressure mounts on a nation. It emphasizes the indomitable will of defenders, faith in victory, and the need to honor allies while facing formidable adversaries.
Image fragments describe people evacuated after a gas incident at the base hospital. Authorities say several patients and staff were sent back to the medical facility for evaluation and observation.
A brief guide on loosening a corn or callus to lift it out with fingers. It promotes soaking and simple at home techniques, noting inexpensive remedies from drug stores and quick, painless removal.
The text weighs heaven as harmony while hell meant a protective wall in old English. It contrasts optimism with pessimism and frames heaven as a constructive force versus a pessimistic view, inviting reflection on language and meaning.
The fragmentary text hints at a street sounding inquiry or rumor about listening. No clear people places or events are established in the readable portion.
The excerpt recalls the suffering of Lorrainers amid German rule, citing testimony from Catholics and Protestants, exile, confiscation, and deaths. It contrasts colonial brutality with personal grief, recounting mothers sacrificing sons and witnesses describing massacres and the burden of occupation.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss pencil trade and war impact. Mentions Japan, Germany, and Europe conflict with figures around tens of millions and "1911 seek" and "1916" numbers, suggesting wartime supply disruption and shifting production.
A fragmented OCR item notes a society message in English. Readable phrases reference a society and its English wording, with other details unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss inflation of farm land values and profit per bushel in marketing farm products. Mentions favorable resort and Mount of Olives cross references, with unclear dates or names.
An OCR readable fragment describes a medicinal preparation taken as a stimulant or tonic. It references blood root and other ingredients rolled into a tablet sold in fifty cent vials attributed to medical discovery. The text also notes iron nerves and hardship as a claimed benefit. The passage appears to be a historical advertisement or medical patent notice with garbled names and locations.
A garbled clipping references a Londoner and a Sunday work dispute, mentioning lands and a battalion context. The fragment hints at a legal or civic matter, with unclear names and places.
The passage notes sunflowers have been grown mainly as an ornamental plant in the country with limited use as a pest deterrent. It mentions a shift in cultivation trends toward decorative purposes rather than agricultural utility.
An advertisement from Brockville Ontario promotes a purgative and tonic said to revive health and energy in weak tired people. It asserts every dose benefits each organ and invites readers to try the medicine to see prompt improvements.
Authorities in Ponn Prussia offer prizes to marrying couples who settle in the town. The award includes thirty pounds of coal, fi fives of sugar, and two pounds of something unclear, with ten executable items hinted.
Blood restored to normal is aided by Hamilton's Pile Tonic. The remedy is advertised as driving out humors causing rash and blemished skin. Claims include prompt results for men women or children and a 25 cent box available from dealers.
The New Brunswick Historical Society unanimously adopts a resolution to rename the province Acadia. It argues the current name derives from a German state, the prefix new is non scientific, and no country remains new or similar to Canada.
Preparations underway for a major food drive as the group plans to farm operations near their home site. They have bought three tractors financed by the group with independent operating arrangements. Large tracts of land are being prepared for cultivation. Liniment product appears in the report as used by medical staff.
The passage argues heavy taxes fueled unrest and spurred Talbot to dismissal as taxes kept old distributions. It cites the French Revolution as a major, justice-driven response to unjust tax laws, calling it a monumental example in history.
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