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Newspaper
Stoughton Times
Location
Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
2
An American writer admits a dislike for dealing with disagreeable people who are women of defenseless status. He recalls youth neighbors who were rough but untouchable due to mothers’ shame. He notes that even larger opponents posed a greater problem.
A Cincinnati author claims that corns of all kinds lift out with a few drops of Freezone applied to the affected area. For little cost readers can obtain bottle discounts at drug stores, with the solution drying instantly and not irritating the skin. A stray line mentions Billings’ widow and a wife’s reaction, reflecting local gossip.
A damaged ad fragment proclaims one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure. It mentions Hall's Catarrh Core and claims success after thirty five years. Location referenced is Foledn Ohio, with garbled wording around the claim and remedy.
A speech reflects on the horror of war with the United States comparing it to a war against fellow citizens and civilization. It argues for avoiding conflict at any cost except dishonor and expresses hope that ideals will become real political facts. The speaker appeals to shared language laws religion and tradition.
The readable lines show Repwusen claiming no one made koa of po vet and another speaker replying in a fragmented manner. The OCR text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names beyond Repwusen. No decisive event or outcome can be inferred from the fragment.
The article discusses how wartime disruption raises food costs by reducing productive workers and crops. It cites figures of 40 million workers turned from agriculture, shipping wheat losses, and global crop shortfalls as drivers of higher prices. It notes cold storage and combines may slightly affect prices, but core causes are wartime destruction and reduced output. A medical ad follows urging Holloway's Corn Cure.
Prairie Farmer urges farmers to resist hoarding or wasting grain during national emergency. It labels burning grain or converting it into beer as traitorous and warns that such acts undermine food supplies. The pamphlet promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a trusted remedy for horses and cattle.
The text discusses how Britons value liberty within a stable monarchy and favor a responsible democratic form. It contrasts limited royal power with the idea that a republic would concentrate power similarly to recent leaders, implying concerns about long-term political stability and governance.
Researchers at Scott Station report home grown seed compares with imported seed for garden peas. Trials with four pea varieties show a three week longer season and thinning distance affects yield. Seed saving yearly is feasible, and a simple trellis using chicken wire supports vines in scarce help conditions.
The article suggests Germany consider claiming Canada as war indemnity. It argues this move could mobilize German Americans to strike against the United States, with passionate language about disrupting American lines and influence.
A Fort Smith Alberta special reports widespread Canadian praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills. Isidore Veas and others claim kidney cures improved health, noting wives and neighbors were helped after using two boxes. The ad emphasizes kidneys as the root of many illnesses and claims improved blood and overall well being.
The piece contrasts modern Britain’s self rule and liberty with historic monarchy and warns of rising costs. It notes New York City’s nickel transit fare pressure, suggesting elevated subway fares moving from 5 to 6 cents.
An English observer with British troops describes uncovering a dugout at Beaumont Hamel. He uses a cane to probe earth, then exposes a timber lined hole and a long central passage with cubicles and sleeping rooms for several men.
Fragmented OCR notes sketch economic emphasis on dairy and milk yields in Western Canada. Mentions value of amendee consumption, butter production, and low milk per cow. References professors and superficial radiation phrases, with garbled proper nouns and stray numbers.
A Canadian testimonial describes a nine year old girl with St Vitus Dance improving after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims nerve strengthening effects and blood improvement, noting the pills can be bought at dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box or 2.50 for a dozen from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
An advertising notice from Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd in Hamilton Canada promoting counter check and sales books. It touts coated books triplicates carbon leaf forms waxed wrappers and sanitary papers with prompt service and wide coast to coast supply. Offices listed in Toronto Montecal Winnipeg Vancouver.
Dr A C Ery in California urged regulation of corset manufacture citing inferior physical and mental health effects on women. He called for legal controls on corset production and sales.
The Dominion government will appoint a commission to examine vacant land held by speculators and non residents with focus on railway land and up to 100 million acres under scrutiny. The move aims to curb speculation and boost land use.
A stark wartime reflection laments destruction across France, detailing vandalized villages, burned farms, and orchards. It mourns civilian suffering and calls for restoration and remembrance of the afflictions inflicted by the German conquest on men, women, and children.
A garbled rail item notes unusually fast service on a Pennsylvania route with speeds implied between Philadelphia and New York. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Boy Scouts across Great Britain, France, Canada, Australia, the United States and other nations mobilize to boost war food supply. They will work with farmers during peak seasons and cultivate lands to grow potatoes and vegetables essential for armies and civilians in the war effort.
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