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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented report outlines Copenhagen chewing tobacco and its claimed qualities. The text notes placement between lip and gum and mentions cost effectiveness, though the legible details are limited and the source text is garbled.
A note on money orders explains the main option for sending funds by mail, highlighting domestic and international uses and suggesting a reliable alternative to checks. It emphasizes security and simplicity for senders and recipients.
War diary tone describes trench routine, shifting between front and support lines. The writer laments lack of simple comforts, imagining postwar life and everyday pleasures. A brief product note promotes Parmeler's Velle Fille pills as soothing relief for digestive issues.
Fragmentary report notes Dutch frontier tensions with Germans in late summer and early autumn. Analysts fear winter hardship may push refugees and deserters toward secure routes, while whispers suggest possible German permit for some to cross into Britain.
Mr Curmrox argues a girl should be educated to perform tasks for men. He cites Gladys and supports not requiring her to manage her own piano playing or personal duties. The remark reflects dated views on gender roles in education and domestic labor.
A speaker criticizes the idea of a society of nations, noting a commission of eminent jurists and thinkers. He argues the society cannot be imposed postwar without real liberation of peoples and questions guaranteed German disarmament and Belgians’ view of German shenanigans. He warns Germany may instead weaponize militarism.
The Canadian Northern Railway offers reduced December fares to United States travelers. Tickets go on sale December 1 and are valid for three months round trip. Passengers may choose routes to Portland? Milwaukee Chicago Maine Kansas City and other U S centers. Contact any CN agent or general passenger agent R Creelman Winnipeg for details.
An OCR fragment promises a $100 reward and a disease cure with vague claims. It mentions catarrh and a treatment named Ceterrh Cure, asserting it destroys disease but contains unclear wording and nonsensical phrases.
An Italian named Giovanoni recounts his exile in Siberia and the struggle to travel to a distant land after insisting on his Italian identity. He describes harsh conditions, a stubborn engineer mindset, and a tense confrontation with a czar’s officer as he fights for freedom.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura heals severe skin troubles with quick relief. It touts the Leap cleanser and Ointment, offering free samples by mail in a mail-order promotion associated with Cuticura products.
The article compares bread and bacon costs in various countries, noting Britain fixed flour at 7.38 per barrel and bread at 18 cents per pound on September 17. A government subsidy of 350 million has been set to maintain these prices.
A fragment notes a method or device likened to worm work that parents claim is acceptable for children and acts surely and promptly. The wording suggests a family oriented product or practice praised for efficiency.
Since the Agricultural Co operative Associations Act was passed, Saskatchewan formed 352 co operatives, averaging two weekly. In the year ending April 1917, 91 were formed. A government table shows rapid farmer co operation growth with figures from war era reports, noting 33464 in a cited year and a surge from earlier years.
An advertisement discusses backache caused by muscle strain and poor blood flow. It claims kidney disease is rarely the cause and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to build blood and relieve back pain. The copy urges trying the pills for healthier muscles and blood.
Sheep in strong demand drives a profitable industry with two thousand head purchased under the live purchase and sales act this fall. Orders remain on hand and rise as a circular invites sheep owners to inform the department of animals for sale to meet fall demand. Officials view widespread eagerness to buy as a positive sign.
A Petro correspondent recounts a cab ride to a democratic conference in Petrograd. He recalls a militiaman forcing the driver and a cabman’s quip on liberty, suggesting people still crave personal action amid restricted freedom. He reflects on Russia’s claim to liberty as the press attends the democratic conference.
The United States joins World War I, arguing entry stems from opposition to militarism and unchecked power. Allied victory is framed as defending law, liberty, and civilization against Germany's aggression, with quotes from the London Times reinforcing a righteous, collective fight for justice and territorial stability.
The Louisville Post reports a tangled tale of a freight consignor who paid $15 to cover a London loss after a disaster but later learned a London draft refunded full risk costs when gems vanished. An Irish fisherman reels a labeled diamond parcel from a trawl tied to a London firm, prompting insurers to reveal recovered gems. The riddle centers on how the purse’s cache escaped, per the New London Diary.
Advert claims freezone ether compound removes corns and calluses without pain or infection.按摩 Rub freezone on corn, then lift off. bottle available at drug stores via wholesalers.
Advice on minimizing nutrient loss while cooking vegetables. Do not peel potatoes and use minimal water when boiling. Smaller pieces reduce mineral loss, while peeling and long soaking in hot water increase nutrient depletion. Other vegetables like carrots beets and parsnips also lose minerals when overcooked or cut small.
A simple notice advertises Minard's Liniment as the best household remedy and urges readers to testify to its merits, noting no press agents or celebrities are involved. The company is Minard's Liniment Co Ltd.
Alerta leads the American Hereford breed scene with top stock within its borders. The region hosts four of the nation’s highest priced Hereford bulls, including Perfection 48th and Curtice Cat, noted for premium sales and elite breeding achievements.
Fragmentary description notes a green silk garment worn at a local wedding side event. The text references a wizard theme and mentions facial features and lush surroundings, but details are incomplete.
The premier stock country of northern Alberta reports growing cattle sales with shipments to the United States and Canada. A recent run of 426 head valued at about 68 01 left Edmonton for St Paul Minnesota while earlier a 22 car shipment from Bonnyton Alberta to the U S fetched around 300. Farmers across northern Alberta send cattle to distant markets as a notable herd of 100 head from wan Al GA nce stands out.
A fragmented note cites Riga as a focal point in bookbinding, saying its fall will impact the industry in Europe and Britain. The passage mentions a printer and a diorama center, but the text is garbled and key details are unclear.
A historical note explains how a fired shot travels faster than its sound, with bullets reaching distant targets before the report is heard. At 1,000 yards the bullet often arrives a second or more ahead of the sound, due to the physics of gas and vacuum behind the projectile.
Historical note tracks early U.S. horse meat sales starting in Portland in 1917. Officials report thousands of horses slaughtered as curiosity crowds flocked to new markets. By late October, multiple markets operated under health oversight and sales expanded rapidly.
A New York public meeting under the mayor's defence committee included praise for an Australian captain wounded seventy times. Theodore Roosevelt urged the audience to "shoot the way you shout" as a wartime motto to bolster victory. An asthma advertisement touts Dr Kelloge's Asthma Remedy as a trusted health aid.
Fragmentary note repeats uncertain line about Miserly and KuCesiserly. The speaker doubts certainty and exclaims closeness, with a puzzled tone suggesting a tongue in cheek riddle or misheard quotation. No clear event or named entities emerge.
Secretary I Th Kidner of the vocational training branch cites national issues highlighted by war. He lists land settlement tuberculosis tides trial and vocational education as urgent, noting soldiers’ needs prompt broader attention to Canada’s future.
After three weeks of marriage a southern man requests a divorce from the minister who married him and seeks to dissolve the union. The minister tries to dissuade him from ending the ceremony.
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