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Newspaper
Stoughton Times
Location
Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
A BBC influenced account quotes a Canadian war officer who joined the German front in the far north, describing morale decline in Berlin and the strain on leadership. The piece comments on Germany’s weakened strength and battlefield reality, reflecting on war fatigue and leadership expectations.
A colored auntie rode a fast train for the first time and the train plunged into a ditch after a track pump. She picked herself up, ate a chicken wing, and responded that she was not hurt while others wondered about the crash and its causes.
A mother of four describes relief from nervousness and bodily pains after using Piaoitium’s Compo and Liver Pills. She credits the remedy with restoring health and vitality, noting earlier distress and fatigue.
An ownerless temple like edifice in Shiki district, Nara, hosts rare art treasures including what may be Japan’s oldest stone Buddha image. Experts Se kina, Ma tang, and Ntinn suggest Sekuji temple from the Nara era contains a four foot statue of the Yakoahi Buddha, about 200 years old in Wake era terms, with the district head seeking national treasure status.
A quirky, garbled note introduces a greeting with playful mis-spellings and fragmented phrases. It mentions years of familiarity and a long-standing acquaintance, ending with an unclear reference to a person named Landen.
An OCR fragment pitches a wonder remedy titled Catarrh Cure and a related product line. The ad mentions Waite & Casarvh Cure and claims rapid healing, with references to remedies and prices. No clear dates or identifiable entities are readable.
The article notes a trend toward restricting market hunting in Canada with Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan enacting prohibitions on open sale of waterfowl and game. It argues stronger laws are needed to curb market gunning before poaching drives species to extinction.
Dutch authorities propose draining the Zuyder Zee a long shallow inlet along the North Holland coast. The project would reclaim land around Marken island, cost about 45 million dollars, and take roughly 15 years to complete.
A garbled audition exchange undercuts the scene as a bashful fan asks the director to perform a long list of feats while the director scolds him for art. The fragment hints at film industry lore and a pithy response from a screen hero.
An old home remedy ad promotes Sloan's Liniment to ease throbbing teeth neuralgia and toothache. It claims quick relief from pain at the root with a warming effect and also markets for aching muscles rheumatism sprains and neck pain. Prices listed 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The Calgary Herald reports an Alberta provincial livestock sale where 3426 sheep sold for about 4000 dollars. Grade Suffolk yearling ewes averaged 14.25 each, with prices from nine dollars to the top bids. Males reached up to fifty dollars, while many pens held large lots of Merino cross stock.
Fragmentary OCR preserves mentions of Minard's Liniment addressing distemper cures and a garbled paragraph on French appreciation for Allied efforts. It includes mock dialogue about national work, comments from Poincaré and Barthou, and uncertain phrasing about war and victory, with several garbled phrases and stray names.
Historic ad touts Zam Buk ointment as non irritant and purely vegetable with carbolic acid germ destroyer and claims it heals eczema ulcers burns and skin injuries. It features a boastful endorsement by a chemist from Toronto and a price of 91.26 with postage paid for a free trial bow.
London Lines urges continued Allied pressure with more troops to prevent a prolonged war and avoid bloodshed. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills are promoted as a reliable treatment for chronic digestive disorders and dyspepsia, claimed to restore health quickly.
The article cites General Sir William Robertson's insistence that the army needs more men immediately and warns against underestimating opponents. It notes the enemy fighting defensively and the nation urged to commit full strength to the field despite hopes for peace.
A teacher asks a class to identify the pine with the longest sharp needles. In the front row, Tommy raises his hand as the discussion turns humorous and fragmentary.
The Boston Transcript notes prices rise dramatically since the Civil War comparing gold and paper values and wage levels. It cites wheat and cotton highs, past barrels and per bushel figures, and concludes current wages outpace some historic price surges. A stray line has a character posing as a bath scene.
Patrick M Cann hauls water from the river to the village, worker recalls ten years of service and a daily load range from ten to fifteen, claiming all unseen water is his total. The judge then asks a problem and the driver points to the river as his full amount. Formal remarks follow about attire.
This talk argues rheumatism stems from poisonous blood and demands a blood cleansing cure. It cites Henry Smith of St Jerome who found relief after eight boxes, and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a lasting remedy, plus a note on lantern safety and Holloway's Corn Cure.
A Canadian banker aboard a United States journey challenges a German who boasts of wartime achievements. The German claims he cannot reach Germany to fight, while the Canadian retorts he will travel to England next week, noting the impossibility of crossing seas to defend Germany.
In a quirky seaside scene a performer mimics a talking lark as part of a passing show. The act features a coastal crowd and a playful exchange with the audience showcasing humorous dialect and local character.
Officials from other lines say Windsor Street Station is the best kept to date. Superintendent Mr Bell oversees spotless concourses, yards, platform, and waiting rooms with pristine tracks and no litter.
The article argues that fat intake sustains energy and morale, noting that fat supports the body’s energy battery. It contrasts regiments fed dry bread with those eating toast and butter, suggesting buttered toast yields superior vitality and instinctive wellbeing.
A promotional piece claims rapid eyesight improvement of up to 50 percent within a week. It touts a free prescription and urges readers to consult a druggist for the treatment, promising clear vision after days of use.
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