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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text describes police actions at country railway stations and district seizures. It mentions a roundup with seized supplies and a pig slaughter, a sergeant’s cowardice accusation and acquittal, and a bombing instructor interaction. The piece reads like a wartime or crime note with unclear details.
The readable text portrays a speaker lamenting youth behavior and gender expectations. It mentions boys described as large and nasty yet restrained by mothers and a sense of shame. The tone hints at social pressure and generational attitudes without clear context.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a safe, inexpensive treatment for all corns and calluses. It claims easy three day application to lift corns without pain and urges readers to buy from a local drugstore or wholesale house. The note mentions unrelated gossip about Billings and his widow.
An OCR fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with bold claims of curing catarrh. It states a remedy can be taken for relief and mentions widespread use, but text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
Fragmentary text discusses costs of actions, a looming war with the United States, and references to flesh and blood. The passage appears as a distorted excerpt with missing context and unclear attribution. No clear events or individuals are identifiable from the readable fragments.
The article argues that war and ocean losses have reduced global wheat supplies by about a thousand million bushels and caused food to rise in price. It cites 40 million workers consuming more than civilians and notes cold storage and combines as minor price factors.
A Prairie Farmer editorial urges restraint on burning grain for fuel and supports alcohol production as a wartime measure. It argues prohibition undermines food supplies and cites electric oil as an inadequate household remedy, framing grain management as crucial to agriculture and livestock welfare.
Fragmented text touches on British political debate and liberty phrases. Mentions stability in government, larger liberty, and references to Wilson era power and Cromwell. Includes stray names and garbled dialogue lacking clear events or dates.
The tribute praises Mr Balfour for his sweetness and noble nature. It notes Gladstone’s affection and the influence of his chivalry and dignified manners in shaping his political leadership. The piece calls him a gentleman with a refined intellect and steadfast courtesy.
The report notes German-Americans planning a cross-border action to push into Canada or disrupt U S security, signaling intent to breach defenses and cross the line into Canadian territory.
A local booster extols Dodd's Kidney Pills citing long illness recovery and neighbor testimonies. The letter highlights kidney health as a marker of vitality and claims observation of improved well being after using the remedy.
Experiments at the experimental farm tested several pea varieties from top seedsmen in Serepe and America. Results show improved lists of vegetables for gardeners, with new distance and date tests over two seasons. Savings in seed costs are noted for the station garden peas.
Fragmentary text indicates discussion of rising costs in New York City including possible fare hikes to five cents and impacts on subway and telephone services. Mentions economics and consumer concerns amid unclear details.
A printer advertises counter checks and sales books with a wide range of paper classes from 100 to 400 percent higher costs but promises lower prices through a modern plant. They offer coated books back of card, carbon leaf books, duplicate and triplicate sets, and other printed products for merchants coast to coast.
The Dominion government will appoint a commission to take over heavy land for cultivation. Officials aim to expand farming areas and boost agricultural output with new land allocations and policy guidance.
A wartime feature recalls the German occupation and its brutal impact on France. Elder villagers recount horrors to grandchildren, vowing the memories will endure across generations. The piece honors resilience amid devastation and moral outrage.
An old clipping promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for St Vitus Dance a nervous disorder. It recounts a girl afflicted so severely she needed help to walk and eat, claiming full recovery after taking several boxes. The ad cites Brockville Ontario manufacturer and dealer distribution.
Canada relies on the United States United Kingdom and Newfoundland as its chief markets for milk and dairy products. Despite small quantities to some countries the overall annual consumption value remains high.
Fragmentary excerpt discusses train speeds and routes with garbled phrases. Mentions Bristol and New York elements, but many words are unreadable. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the legible text.
The River site may supply 5,000 units daily at 75 percent efficiency under the proposed plan. The report notes distances to Winnipeg and Manitoba, emphasizing electro chemical and electro metallurgical industries linked to Niagara, with Niagara power nearby within sixty five miles of Winnipeg.
SSS announces money orders under the Dominion Rxpress line aimed at wide usability. Officials claim the instruments are payable everywhere and convenient for consumer use.
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