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Newspaper
Watrous Signal
Location
Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
6
A fragmented report cites figures on land cultivation and wheat yields, mentioning Dominion s and Canada with estimates around 812,000 acres to meet market demand. It notes global production limits, shifting acreage, and a comparison to United States yields as part of a broad economic forecast.
The article notes Canadian forces forming several squadrons of horse to reinforce troops in France and Picardy losses. It also reports Newfoundland capitalists reviving the whaling industry to produce meat and margarine from whale fat, hoping to supply the United States and others, with past failures cited.
A Cleveland style notice explains that Freezone relieves corns by applying a small amount to the corn. The ad promises no skin irritation and recommends readers obtain a bottle from local drug stores or ask a supplier to bring one from the wholesale house for purchase.
British and Canadian officers report arrest and transfer of a deserter to Montreal. Draft dodgers and deserters are being identified, with a Boston pickup cited as part of broader efforts to curb disloyal activity.
Warlin Fulton of Pleasant Bay notes our shop stocks and sells the only Liniment requested by customers, Minardo's. This item is the sole liniment carried for sale locally.
The readable fragments discuss shoe leather usage and preservation amid market changes. It notes leather deterioration from exposure and wear and suggests methods to extend durability and value through careful care.
A fragment notes commissioners estimate about ten and four million acres under cultivation. Details are incomplete, but the item points to a large scale agricultural planning effort and expected land use.
The scene shifts to a weathered exchange as a man remarks on spring turning the morning, and an elder figures a grim line by saying he has three wives buried on the property. The brief dialogue underscores a somber, enigmatic mood.
Overworked mothers neglect rest and incur health issues from fatigue and household strain. Dr Williams Pink Pills are touted to renew blood, ease headaches and backaches, and restore energy, with success stories from worried mothers.
In a contested move the country considers a mandatory work or service policy. Officials argue it would reduce crime and improve civic duty while critics warn of potential coercion and unequal impact on marginalized groups.
A fragment from the Baltimore American references Keep Minard's Liniment in an appreciation item with stray phrase “Huns are cow cat ee coonibale” amid damaged text. The readable portion highlights the liniment mention and a condolence or tribute context.
The Canadian Wool Growers Limited, an Ontario based farmer group, will oversee a central sale of wool clips from Manitoba and other provinces. The move aims to benefit growers by selling on grade, improving handling practices, and boosting Western Canada sheep raising prospects.
A Quebec mother from St Honore Chicoutimi explains how two of her children recovered from childish weakness to robust health after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She notes both girls now sleep well and are active, urging others to try the remedy for weak kidneys and related issues.
The Cleveland Plaindealer notes a tendency to call American soldiers abroad Yanks rather than Sammies, calling it a relief in lettered commentary about wartime terminology.
The advertisement claims Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil was introduced more than thirty years ago to meet a small market need and has since proven its merits, becoming known across the hemisphere as a superior product.
Pte. Ernest Harding of Hamilton is the youngest of veterans arriving in Toronto with years of service not measured by age. He turned eighteen last month and has been twice wounded. He joined the 36th Battalion in April 1915 and spent 16 months in France with the machine gun section, fighting in major offensives including Ypres and Passchendaele.
Major H. M. Mowat proposes model towns for disabled soldiers with government financing and design. Communities would be self supporting after initial outlay and provide homes for soldiers and families, widows and orphans, with manufacturing centres for crafts and goods to support employment.
John Masefield spoke at Acol lian Hall in New York recounting Britain’s role in the European conflict. He warned the war’s decisive moment may come this year or next and noted Imperial Russia’s quest for liberty while Britain’s own freedom shapes help for others.
A Prussian figure once Germanys food dictator who was deposed last summer delivers a defiant speech blaming inadequate authority for failures. He accuses the Nazi state of cowardice and asserts only ruthless measures can secure victory.
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