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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
Tiring back ache and stiffness are claimed to vanish with Nerviline. The ad extols rapid relief, deep penetration, and superior soothing power for neuralgia and rheumatic pain. It promotes a guaranteed remedy sold in Canada with a long track record and a larger family-size bottle for economy.
The article discusses identifying common weeds on farms and prompts sending unidentified specimens to Ottawa for help. It explains foxtail as a grassy weed and notes annual and perennial weeds, emphasizing clean cultivation, use of the land hoe, and practical weed control in alfalfa and pastures.
Charles Cotter of Oklahoma reports new details on German tactics in East Africa. He says 4000 Europeans and 40,000 natives fought with arrows dipped in poison that could kill a wound. he also notes British destruction of the cruiser Koenigsberg and praises British trickery over German maneuvering.
The Canadian Red Cross and Canadian Medical Service coordinate vast care from Belgium to the Mediterranean. About 6,935 personnel serve 1,500 hospitals across Great Britain and Europe with beds, nurses, and officers. wounded are treated from field stations to convalescent homes in England. The organization asks workers to continue making socks and garments while limiting surgical supplies until further notice.
A humorous vignette describes Old Uncle Jacob parading through the village, boasting of diphtheria cure lore and his wife’s involvement, with the joke hinging on a fanciful mispronunciation and social banter. The fragment reflects lighthearted local humor and rustic speech.
Italians fighting in the hills are not in danger of perishing from lack of fuel or food. They have kerosene stoves for warmth and receive oil meat bread and wine via a suspended railway. Wounded are lowered along a sagging rope in baskets when no other method exists, clinging to the rope as best they can.
In a Times letter from an English staff officer in France, the Canadian troops are praised for their courage and trench recovery. The officer calls Canadians hospitable and selfless sharing scarce resources, and notes they will be treated well after recent fighting.
A historical editorial warns of graphters among farm workers and pests in flocks. It urges severe wartime justice for grafters and stresses vigilant care for chickens during hot weather, recommending thorough spraying and insecticide to protect young stock and sustain the poultry industry.
British front reports after the Prussian Guards collapse. Prisoners straggle back in small groups, many wounded, while officers admit morale and fighting power are shattered. Guards division, Grenadiers, Fusiliers and several regiments affected. Poles among prisoners speak of families at home and wish for a quick end to the war.
The nation seeks major change after war and urges ending old monetary measures to boost British trade. Officials argue current coinage and weights hinder global commerce and raise costs for customers and partners worldwide.
Prices of dairy cattle in Otsego County and Chenango and Delaware counties, New York, reported by The American Agriculturist. One high grade dairy herd sold with a cow at $82.50 and another cow bringing $33. Across four weekly auctions, average prices reached about $65 with many sales near $100.
A political speaker warned the public against a heavier tax burden, claiming the proposed measures would pressure the public with higher costs and undermine financial stability. The remarks emphasized vigilance against policy shifts impacting everyday residents.
A fragmented dialogue shows a landlady questioning a new guest who claims to be a performer. The guest mumbles about “es t tight place” and “3 teat anybody,” prompting the landlady to demand payment in advance.
Vague OCR fragment mentions an election and agricultural question with unclear details and stray words. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable.
The Universities Companies from Canada reinforced the Princess Pats for over a year. Five companies have reached strength and joined the front in England then France. They recruited quickly and many became lieutenants while some rose from ranks. An upcoming Montreal draft continues to augment the unit with more men and officers.
During a three day session in Ouewa the National Liberal Advisory Committee favors public focus on how returned soldiers are treated. The discussion highlights the sacrifice of soldiers and the need to address their postwar concerns beyond general state issues.
Fragmented lines describe a dialogue about plans after a fradtustee event. References to music appreciation and a person named Tom Martecly appear, though details are unclear. The text reads like a stray conversation fragment from a yearbook or campus notice.
The Country Gentleman argues that reflective farming ideas fail without action. It contrasts Brown the scholar with White the doer, noting self study paralyzes progress while dedicated work yields results and success. The piece asserts learning by doing drives knowledge and earnings.
Capt F R Desjardin writes that Minard’s Liniment is indispensable on his vessel and at home. He praises its effectiveness for accidents and ailments, noting it costs a dollar a bottle and would not sail without it. The testimonial is from Kamourouehbe? Kamour wehbe, Quebec region.
The New York Globe notes German leaders face exhaustion and rising doubts as they confront a war they cannot end quickly. It states Germany and its allies total 160 million add strain against double that number of white troops with mixed support from brown and black forces and urges a peaceful outcome.
General Henderson testifies to the Royal Commission that Lieut Busk’s death in Paris was a major aeronautical loss. Busk solved a stability problem beyond previous attempts, proving the BAL 2C’s inherent stability by a test flight at great height. He piloted boldly and let the aircraft nose down to demonstrate it would recover as expected.
A caution against forcing boys into deep water. Emphasizes building confidence in shallow water before gradual deeper swimming. Advocates patient instruction over throwing a child in. Also promotes Mr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick burn or scald remedy for kitchens.
Officers and crew of HM.S. Highflyer receive 12900 in prize money after sinking the German auxiliary cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm Werra Grosse. The Highflyer commander signaled surrender. the ship opened fire and was sunk with 500 crew saved. A Swedish vessel Hakan with 3238 barrels of herrings was judged a lawful prize with half cargo confiscated. Judge Sir Samuel Evans condemned 6000 tons of rice on four Scandinavian steamers as destined for German provisioning.
An English wartime column proclaims England as the enemy and rejects any peace with compromise. It urges total victory and warns that reconciliation must not erase conquests and wartime gains. The piece cites a Berlin Vossische Zeitung echoing hardline stance.
A London Chronicle note highlights the Warrior as the first ironclad in England and its pivotal part in the Jutland fight. It compares the Warrior to La Glorie, the French ship built to rival her, and recalls interest in naval innovation and contemporary displays of ship imagery in The Times and Illustrated London News.
A two year old Rambouillet ram named Laramie on the Oklahoma Agricultural College farm set a weighty fleece record. The ram, bought in 1915 from King Bros of Wyoming, sired by Laramie Boy, was noted for its prize lineage and exceptional mutton conformation.
Afragmentary text discusses personal vows and a potential move plus scattered references to England Germany and ship names. It mentions a balance between marriage plans and a demand to take a piano, with cryptic notes on color names and historic context.
The article recalls El Arish as a once vibrant caravan stop now revived by recent hostilities. It notes its location near Jerusalem and the Suez Canal, ancient battles involving Titus and Antiochus, Napoleon's 1708 campaign, and a crusader era death at Baldwin I's building.
The article argues the Allied offensive is not yet near a breakthrough at Verdun and warns German morale is weakening. It claims Allied efforts hinder eastern operations and disrupt German plans for a quick peace with Prussia, signaling no early success.
The 1916 Canadian Statutes in English and French have just been issued. The volume covers public and private statutes from imperial sources, imperial orders in council, and includes resolutions by the two Houses for expanding the senate and extending Parliament's life, with tables of amendments to the released statutes.
A letter argues 400 western men should be drafted to Ottawa’s western battalion with others from eastern units to balance forces. It questions why western troops have supplied battalions for two years and urges a chance for others to serve, warning of broader discontent.
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