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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
8
The Manitoba Weeds Commission will issue placards for posting on threshing machines and wagons to prevent carrying noxious weed seeds to fields. Penalties range from twenty five to one hundred dollars or imprisonment for noncompliance. The report also notes forestry and land ownership practices in Britain, Denmark, and related regions.
The Montreal Mail notes that politicians rush to answers about reconstruction and warns against hasty conclusions. It praises the Canadian press for restraint and urges careful study out of respect for rights under the flag and imperial pride.
The text extols volunteers in a German line as noble men while conscripts stay home. It notes Russian regiments house about 4,000 soldiers and claims one regiment grew to 44,000 after a year of war, suggesting rapid expansion.
A brief conversation reveals Cholly Ayres noting he stopped calling at the Par weres after their money was lost, and Miss Keen responds that his stopping by would cheer them up. The exchange hinges on courtesy and small acts of kindness in trying times.
An article discusses smut in potato crops and grain across major producers. It cites yields per acre by country, notes Germany’s dominance in potato output, and urges seed treatment to reduce losses, estimating costs under five cents per acre and highlighting practical field inspection methods.
The piece highlights Uruguay as a small yet notable nation for promptly aiding Shackleton’s stranded crew on Elephant Island. It contrasts Uruguay’s humanitarian act with larger global events and notes the country’s leadership in this effort amid broader war absences.
English breeders push international trade as Yorkshires reach a Russian estate and Berkshire beer from England earns a best breed medal in the new commonwealth. Oxford fans sold to Chile, Palmer and Stock Breeder notes anticipation of France’s postwar demand for sheep and pasture expansion.
A company sergeant-major from Middlesex praises artillery for lifting trenches as the battalion advanced. He recalls entering the German front trench, finding many dead in deep dugouts, with German troops crying Kamerad mercy before capture.
The country and the Dominions overseas welcome the decision to award the Military Medal to women. The Telegraph calls it a fitting recognition of the bravery and devotion shown under fire by women as well as men in these remarkable times.
Fragment from The Lyonian the Lower School organ at Harrow. The text discusses A subaltern and parental duty, with a dialogue between Mrs Jones and Mr Jones about sending a son to service and potential military involvement.
The text explains how high temperature and pressure from explosive gases erode gun bores. It notes that lining replacement extends gun life and gives approximate rounds before wear for small arms 5000 to 7500, naval 1000, large naval 150 to 200, with howitzers and mortars lasting longer due to lower pressures and temperatures.
London Daily News argues that imperial unity is spiritual and must be preserved after the war. It calls for revising the imperial partnership and fair treatment of Ireland within a new general scheme, recognizing obligations, neutral necessity, and liberty principles.
Queen Mary leads relief work with hospital nursing and philanthropy. Princess Victoria supports Grosvenor Crescent and Red Cross nurses. Princess Henry of Battenberg runs a hospital in Mayfair. Princess Charlotte Hamilton and Princess Alexander also fund and staff care efforts for soldiers and civilians.
Indigestion causes pain after meals and weak appetite. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to cure digestive problems by building red blood and strengthening stomach and nerves. Mrs. Albert Hall of Sonya Ontario reports relief after using the pills, noting improved digestion and household function. Available from dealers or by mail at Brockville Ontario for 50 cents a box. six for $2.50.
The article argues that Europe has shed the old order after war and now enters a broader stage with clearer ideals. It calls for public realization that authorities understand the new conditions and urges cooperative, united effort by all people to achieve necessary social change.
An 19th century medical advertisement claims catarrhal deafness is curable only by a constitutional remedy. The text alleges mucus lining issues in the auditory tube cause hearing loss and promises one hundred dollars for a cure with free sample Chewwers and sold by CHENEY & CO in Toledo.
A wartime despatch details repeated charges on Talcum Hill by the Cold cream Fusileers and defense by the Powder Puff Guards aided by Organdy Light Artillery. Gen Rouge shifts forces from Tea House Headquarters for a new assault as smoke from Organdy guns and Barrette mortars blurs the front.
Practical guidance on keeping vegetables like lettuce and parsley fresh by washing in cold water, drying, and sealing in a tight covered pail. Notes that lettuce revived after wilting, and a tip to purify greens for raw consumption with boric acid. Ends with a fragmentary spoken aside about long-term tramp life.
A wartime correspondent reports aerial combat as two Lieutenants engage with Fokker aircraft at about 300 yards. One Fokker is seen to plunge and crash near Bois de Kiez after a exchange with British guns and pilots. A second patrol attacks three Fokkers near Lens with one seen falling to earth. A British machine is reported missing after the encounter.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Dr Hamilton’s Pills as a tonic for fatigue nervousness sleeplessness and indigestion. It claims stomach tone digestion aid and quick results with nightly use leading to morning wellness and restored vigor. Priced at 25 cents a box at all dealers.
A beginner on a southwest London golf course battles a tricky hole across a well meaning plowed field. After mis hitting, he instead strikes behind the ball and the caddie notes the scene with dry wit comparing the shot to breaking new laid eggs.
A dietary view argues humans could live 250 years with proper start and weathered by rain. It claims fruit provides water protein fat carbohydrates and minerals for health. An excess protein should be avoided and fresh fruit nourishes robust tissue, with Morgan cited from The Fortnightly Review.
Former minister to the United States Wo Ting-Pang, about 80, argues the coming generation will reshape China. He praises young, educated Chinese educated in America for driving reforms and modernization. He predicts China will join modern nations with technical and scientific progress.
Information from the Russian government says Canadians who serve with allied forces will be considered as serving with Russia. Any such personnel who return to enlist will have their service counted under Russian authority, affecting their status with Canada and the Soviet state.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Minard's Liniment claiming cold relief and speculation on wheat prices and farmer needs. Mentions price decreases and international reports affecting markets with unclear context.
Health officials urge calm over poliomyelitis and emphasize prevention through early detection and quarantine. It explains transmission via nose and throat, possible carriers, and tests for abortive cases, plus guidance for parents to isolate sick children and report illness promptly.
A chaotic hospital scene shows a patient wounded by a fish blown from a canal, another man with a caught foot in a dugout rat trap, and an ambulancier bitten while tending a delirious African.
Two Scottish farmers recount attempts to pay church dues with a two shilling piece. The beadle records the plate taken for twenty three consecutive offerings before the farmer again ignores it and faces a final appeal. The scene unfolds with quiet tension as tradition and poverty collide in the kirk.
Fragmentary text recalls an amateur weather predictor and an Irish soldier's vivid, metaphorical description of the German trenches. The style suggests a wartime diary or report capturing chaotic combat and weather-influenced mood.
Holland commits 5 million dollars plus 5 million from its parent for Belgian refugees. A million plus is likely next year, with Belgian government offering reimbursement that Holland declines. Refugees run under government control with churches schools shops and post offices. they may work for small wages and build removable wooden houses. Belgium gains primary schools for 4500 pupils taught by Belgian teachers as Holland remains neutral.
A bulletin from the Department of Agriculture in Alberta urges local seed production to meet market demand and reduce imports. It highlights northward growth advantages for seed quality, notes Alberta cereals moving east and south, and cites a rising Polish Jewish population as context.
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