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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
The Washington Star reports Luther Burbank of California denies saying corn is injurious to national health. He supports increased corn consumption as a nutritious cereal, rivaling wheat and rice. Senator Sorem comments on media focus and public discussion.
A drainage inspector recalls a rang er in Canada who lacked modern sanitation yet maintained comfort for his family. He kept his boy on the farm and did not provide citylike amenities, reflecting practical farm life. The note cites rural merit over textbook methods and includes a stray quote about singing and visitors.
Canadian wheat estimates show 249 million bushels in this year’s crop with imports lifting totals to 257 million. After domestic use and seed removal of about 103 million, 16 million acres at 175 bushels yield a 54 million bushel export surplus, later increased by 10 million despite losses. The grain quality is high, potentially reducing cleaning losses and home consumption needs.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a remedy named Thomas Electric Well, claiming it eases rheumatic pain and provides rest. The sketch suggests a trial will prove its curative promises.
A 19 year old Scottish lad left his quarters to marry after being refused leave. He was arrested as a deserter when the train neared the station where the bride waited. At Glasgow police court Baillie Mitchell regretted the marriage could not proceed without sheriff’s permission. The couple declared their intent at the county buildings and the groom awaited escort at the police station.
The passage analyzes how a peace must appeal to German citizens by showing the limits of the Prussian system and highlighting the sacrifice of the common people. It argues that if Germans trust Junkers less, a peace may be possible, else democracy remains unsafe.
A canary in a British mining trench on the northern sector signaled danger and caused alarm among Beit tacht forces. The bird’s singing alerted both sides to potential German interpretation, prompting gunfire and artillery to silence the bird and its warning.
Popular Mechanics reports an American machine gun able to fire continuously using an automatic reloading feed and high cartridge capacity. The weapon’s belt-fed system allows thousands of rounds without pause, surpassing standard guns that fire for about thirty seconds.
The article touts Dr Chase's Nerve Food as a reconstructive treatment to restore nerve health and vigor. It claims nervous diseases arise from mental strain and digestive weakness and emphasizes blood enrichment through the product as essential for recovery.
The letter protests patent flour and supports cheaper flour from Mr Hoover, arguing small mills and local supply losses hurt communities. It laments the shift away from whole grain bread and criticizes wartime grain policy as it affects bakers and bread quality.
Elmer Clark recently returned from Europe spoke to a large audience about German POWs. He described them in camps and on public works as cheerful, singing and joking, contrasting their treatment with enemy torture stories and with what the Allies say about captured soldiers.
A grandmotherly claim extolls Baby's Own tablets as a safe effective laxative for children. Mrs S Hastey of Gleason Road, N B, reports satisfaction with Baty's Own Tablets for her child. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont sells them by mail or at 25 cents per box.
The food administration hopes to deliver an acceptable war loaf this winter with standardized size price and ingredients. It would resemble a modern compromise between corn meal and white bread, avoiding Russian brown bread and chalky additives. Backers in several states push a corn based loaf via market reforms to curb unequal loaf weights and baker profits.
A fragmented note notes Jim Bro tied to a tale of wiles and fortune. The obscure text hints at a planned meeting or scheme tied to wealth, but details remain unclear.
The piece condemns obstruction by labor leaders and capital, notes patriotic push for wartime unity, and cites broad public support for government cooperation. It laments hostile politics but praises mass movement toward victory and civic cooperation across society. It also briefly promotes Miller's Warm Powders as a remedy for children’s digestive issues.
Arthur F. Pisher, superintendent of insurance, reports provincial fire losses in 1916. Losses included 178 churches, 488 cottages, 3 grain elevators, 37 transportation facilities, 754 general stores, 36 stables, and 1 warehouse.
A reader reports use of Minard’s Liniment to treat distemper and describes window cleaning with two chamois skins and a basin of warm water. One skin used for washing, the other for drying, noting surprising effectiveness.
Saskatchewan officials release tabulated data on the potato crop showing trends across districts. Analysts note rising yields in major growing areas and call for updated forecasts as weather conditions influenced output.
Secretary of State announces a complete agreement with Japan on China policy and a clear understanding on military economic and caval cooperation in the war. The briefing notes to the Japanese ambassador outline open serious aims and the deepening ties amid the war effort.
Immigration into Western Canada rose in the first ten months of the year, exceeding both the prior year’s total for the same period and more than tripling 1915 figures, signaling a strong migration wave into the region.
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