20 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Watson Witness
Location
Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
1
The North Star Lumber Co Ltd offers a full line of caskets for adults and children in all sizes and prices. In stock metallic caskets funeral robes and floral wreaths. John Compton manager Watson Sask.
A wartime appeal urges motorists to avoid Sunday pleasure driving to conserve gasoline for the Allies. It argues saving fuel supports the war effort, reduces costs, and ensures supply for the nation’s needs, noting substantial savings from compliant driving.
Allied forces report heavy gains across the Hindenburg line from Lens to St Quentin with captures of 10 000 men and 60 guns as British advance. French retake most of lost ground and Serbian allied forces push into Bulgaria, taking 10 000 Bulgarians and expanding front depth.
DESPATCH from Amst notes Belgium must pay Germany a war contribution raised to 60,000,000 francs monthly. The German military administration of the devastated nation requires $12,000,000 monthly, about $1,500 per person.
A report contrasts two sides in a conflict. One side seeks destruction of Bagdad and terror in the name of Kultur. The other aims to build up the land and promote civilization through pacification and development for the people.
The Great Kaiser's Bell weighed around fifty six thousand pounds and could not be removed intact from the southern tower of the grand cathedral. It was sawed into pieces to spare the steeple and brought to the ground. The bell dates to 1870 1871 from rendi ques equeres and rang on March 31 1877 William the First's birthday when donated to the cathedral. It required twenty seven bell ringers originally and later was operated by electric apparatus.
A jumble of offbeat lines and dialog hints at a playful world where debates, ghosts, and neighbors mingle. Characters like Aatt Looked to Him and Cotham offer whimsical exchanges amid stray phrases about at home debates and world neighbors.
A Dominion wide appeal urges Canadians to support soldiers fighting in France. The Knights of Columbus call on those at home to donate money to provide comforts and recreation for the loyal troops on the front. The message emphasizes sacrifice and the need for funds during the weeklong drive.
A fundraiser runs from September 15 to 28 with all proceeds to build huts and provide comforts for the boys and to promote welfare work among Canadian soldiers at the front. The appeal states all soldiers are welcome regardless of creed or religion.
A call is issued by the Knights of Columbus Army Huts urging support from people of all creeds and religions. The appeal emphasizes unity and service beyond religious boundaries.
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