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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
An unclear diary style fragment describes neighbors and a radiator water issue. It mentions grabbing a pint of water, a fatigue while traveling southward, and attempts to reach a fringe plain. The text references a rescue or aid by a goler and a late afternoon event in a denae baie Ver fort context.
A garbled passage mixes stray dialogue about a sea scene and a street urchin with notes on cork processing. It mentions using a machine to produce thin cork slices and baths to remove resinous parts. The text shifts rapidly between unclear scenes and technical notes.
A brief notice instructs recipients to remit to Dominion Bapress Money Order and implies money being refunded or acknowledged. The exact details and context are unclear from the fragment.
The government calls on farmers in the Dominion to add at least one more flock of birds as the new season approaches. Dealers’ agents influence farms with house inspections and training sessions to promote egg candling and poultry management across Moose Jaw and surrounding areas.
An old ad claims corns can be removed with a sere product from a drug store. The copy promises painless relief and no irritation, touting easy application and immediate comfort, urging readers to buy a small bottle from a local drug house.
Fragmentary text recalls 1914 cruelties and global civilizations facing threats. Mentions Canada and Dr. Thomas Bechtre oil, with references to an oil claiming to test excellence amid warnings of barbarous acts and colonial reach.
The victory at Vimy Ridge expands the Allied front in France with reports of about four thousand prisoners taken. Canadian forces are said to hold ten miles of front as more troops are pledged to reinforce the push toward victory. The piece notes Allied leaders and public morale in Canada and Britain amid ongoing campaign.
City youths visit a rural setting to work and learn farm life with old songs and shared memories, echoing a community gathering as bands play and stories unfold on the countryside.
The New York Evening Post argues that Kitchener faced the crisis as a soldier and Englishman. He refused to abandon a deep civic tradition that a fighting army must be built from experienced volunteers, highlighting reluctance to compromise this standard even for rapid trench readiness.
Scarcity of potatoes in the United States prompts wholesale firms to scout Western Canada for supplies. Alberta and Saskatchewan export shipments to North Dakota and other American centers as farmers and wholesalers discuss limited stocks and potential releases amid the wartime context.
Reflection on three year prosperity shows 1916 auto sales about two percent higher than 1915. Greater share sold in agricultural districts with over 33,900 automobiles across the three provinces. A population near a million implies one car for every fifty five residents. Holloway's Cord offers speedy factory relief.
A fragmentary notice notes a woman who died at Carishad and whose body was sent home for burial. The text mentions a relative arranging the service and a quiet country church setting with a resting casket. The garbled wording preserves a memorial tone.
Four leaders attend a high level gathering at GP headquarters seeking policy consensus. Officials say the session aims to align priorities and set a unified stance on key issues affecting the region.
Harold D Bertram of Southampton Ontario reports he suffered rheumatism for two months and found relief after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He describes knee and loin pain, thirst and fatigue before taking the remedy and says one box cleared his rheumatism by removing uric acid through the kidneys.
A fragment recounts how the small contingents from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, with Alan Seeger, faced danger in France. It notes their decisive, though unsung, roles in millennial battles and the broader sacrifice of war.
A Britannica note traces golf to at least five centuries ago with Dutch painters and a Book of Hours illustration showing three men putting. It says Scots adopted golf later, and by 1457 an act tied to the game appears in historical records.
Treasury experts say a proposed wartime tax on incomes over 100000 would strip Detroit revenue by about 54600, as Democratic members of the Ways and Means Committee push the measure. The proposal targets high earners with the aim of funding wartime needs.
The plan envisages decentralised rationing across 15 UK areas under a national committee. A 50,000 strong workforce will distribute bread via cards, with Alfred Butt named chief director and multiple sub councils to set divisions and classes. Harvest and imports will determine if the scheme begins.
A New York electric power company perfected a wireless storm detector that senses coney thunderstorms before clouds form. The device signals in advance, allowing central stations to prepare for rising electricity demand as storms approach. The warning bell emits a rising tone as the storm nears.
The writer condemns German actions as savage beyond words and mocks their claimed strategic motives. Evacuated territory witnesses brutal acts, with the speaker urging recognition of the cruelty and deception in German propaganda.
Fragmented trade pitch text asks how 280 percent profit profits appeal and mentions standard line, feigned investments, and creaking company references. It reads as a garbled solicitation urging engagement with unclear securities and dubious schemes.
The speaker describes six weeks in a front line dugout under an officer who answered questions about the war’s end with a kick. He says he is glad to be out of it and that others share that sentiment.
A newspaper note quotes Sir Edward Renny criticizing a policy that fines offenders and exempts them from military service. He argues such men do not become reliable soldiers and questions the wisdom of welcoming them into the army.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for neurasthenia and nerve exhaustion caused by overwork and worry. It includes testimonials claiming drastic health restoration after eight boxes, noting improved sleep, energy, and ability to work.
A fragment urges strict enforcement on waste disposal as a crime, stating wasteful acts whether by masters or servants threaten the community and must be proven in court. The text insists on accountability and vigilance to ensure the rule applies to all.
Fragmentary note recalls a holiday in Canada with Mr Kipling and a minor quarrel with a landlord at his lodging. The piece hints Kipling’s desire not to be teased and a stray line about a banner, but details are unclear.
A critical examination questions persistent male deceit against women, citing court cases and personal anecdotes. The piece argues that manipulative men exploit trusting partners, while many women remain gullible, prompting reflection on feminine strength and social judgment.
A damaged passage reflects on German crimes provoking wrath and humanity’s response. It mentions a German commercial traveller and references individuals and French friends, suggesting wartime sentiment and antiGerman hostility without clear details.
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