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Newspaper
Simpson Lance
Location
Simpson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
2
Official figures show Canada produced 68 million shells and forgings by September 30 as Imperial Munitions Board orders surge amid wartime demand. Production targets reach nearly 500 million, with manufacturers expanding output to meet wartime needs.
Distressed wartime letter quotes brave children and families facing bombings and hunger. Soldiers and nurses praise resilience of Allied youths and mothers. A nurse recalls a doctor humorously refusing an address while praising politeness.
The article reports on large blue whale carcasses stranded on Nantucket Island. Fishermen left the bodies to rot for sport, wasting valuable meat hides and oil. It notes market values for meat and hides and cites a Massachusetts fisheries report critiquing the practice.
The article urges renewed effort to plant a larger wheat acreage in Canada for 1919 after a disappointing 1918. It stresses that Canada must not fail in supplying allies and that fall plowing of the greatest possible wheat area is essential while noting wartime priorities and a dramatized anecdote about Pat in action.
An old health claim promotes freezone drops to instantly relieve corn pain when applied directly to the tender area. The ad asserts it removes corn root and callus, costs little, and urges readers to ask their druggist to stock the product from a wholesale supplier.
The article notes India with 1,115,189 men in British service by July 31, 1918, and highlights Allenby’s Palestine victories with Indian troops in multiple theatres. It cites Indian war loans totaling £40,000,000 and a larger second loan, plus substantial railway matériel sent, including miles of track, engines, and cars.
Canadian government loans Mr. T B Kidner, formerly in soldiers' rehabilitation, to the United States board for vocational training aid and advice on similar work. Ry J A discusses the project with Ragged Robin and Di Douglas while sharing a meal.
The text describes facial pimples and blackheads linked to bed blood with references to skin issues and named or garbled individuals. The passage lacks coherent facts, dates, or a clear event to summarize.
A fragment describes turtles sensing and guiding toward salt water after inland relocation. It mentions worms causing suffering to a child and calls for prompt relief, referencing graves and a grim tone.
Wild rice adapts to transplanting in Western Canada with seed treatment and careful water depth. Trials by Indian tribes and the Bureau of Plant Industry show success in diverse waters, avoiding strong currents and excessive depth while timing sowing to seasons and storage limits.
American aviators inaugurate night patrols along the Meuse, with observers at front lines reporting German aircraft by wire. When a foe is detected a sweep of patrols converges, and a searchlight signals the approach. Airdromes glow to guide returning airmen.
A dignified lady visiting a new acquaintance's home dropped a tissue sheet revealing a cigarette paper clinging to it. The boy at the door explained his mother was out, and the incident was shared in light humor by the Hos tos Transcript.
The La Grippe epidemic is described with its severe after effects and dangers. It claims Williams Pink Pills restore strength and banish lingering symptoms, with Canadian testimonials praising recovery after grippe. The ad promotes pink pills as blood enrichers and remedies for various ailments.
In a Washington Stir item, Senator Sorghum voices irritation as he challenges a colleague's push to constrain a colleague's opinion, arguing every man has a right to his own opi and to express it without substitution.
On September 13 the sugar equalization board signed a contract with the Cuban minister to buy the Cuban crop at a price basis per hundred pounds. The purchase is to be supported by American, English, and French efforts. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing numbers.
Authorities in New Brunswick approve a voluntary rationing scheme shaped by conference leaders from local food groups women’s institutes and domestic science circles. The plan outlines conditions and expected public cooperation as queues form for essentials.
Western Canada maintains and increases livestock numbers due to favorable conditions and government support. Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba progress boosts herds with government aid and stock shipments, including 300 cattle and 2400 sheep sent to Saskatchewan. The livestock commissioner seeks U.S. stock to meet provincial demand, signaling rising importance and future growth.
Testimonial notices tout SINAN MENT as the best of House 7 edies in a nationwide sampling. Minard's Liniment Co. distributes the product through simple testimonials rather than interviews.
Damaged OCR item states British shells scored heavy damage to enemy military and naval sites in Ostend while leaving the presidential and business districts largely unharmed. Fragmentary text refers to further details and unrelated phrases.
Fragmentary reminiscence from Scranton Times describes a boy's skipped prayers while his mother was away and his vow never to pray again after a troubling incident, followed by an unresolved event. The account conveys family complicity and moral tension within a personal vignette.
Early warning and prompt home care emphasized for croup by Dr. Thomas\u2019 Electric Oil. Readers urged to keep this remedy ready for a quick response to children’s breathing difficulties.
The fragment discusses a Money Order safety message urging proper use and secure handling. It references a national ad campaign and a generic assurance that readers can trust the Money Order system.
A proposed directive by the Anthracite Fuel Administrator aims to regulate or limit anthracite fuel use in buildings to ensure distribution during shortages. It excludes residences under a given annual consumption and allows issuing formal orders through the local fuel commissioner or their proxy with penalties for violations.
Fragmentary text from OCR shows medicinal claims and vendor slogans. Readable parts mention catarrh treatment, price points, and multiple companies starting operations within two weeks. No coherent event or named individuals present to summarize further.
Fragmentary text describes liniment cubes and wheat for soldiers and two children in a refuge. The lines imply support for a year and for life, noting it isn’t a cradle but may save. Limited readable content mentions soldiers, refugees, and charitable aid.
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