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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
10
In a troubled scene the Squire laments a perilous foe as Dolly and Hilary search the fortress and outbuildings near the dunes. They explore barns and a statue garden, noting roses and a loft opening for messages while awaiting outside contact.
Cooper observes a strange, excitable woman who follows him to the farm. The woman speaks via finger alphabet and shows flashes of intelligence despite seeming madness. Tension grows as Dolly’s household becomes uneasy and Cooper contemplates his own unsettling mood.
Fall plowing conserves moisture by reducing evaporation and helps soil retain rainsnow through winter and spring. It heats seed beds, saves time, and reduces pest/insect pressure by exposing soil to cold and thaw cycles. It also avoids peak spring work and allows earlier field readiness.
Canadian forestry faces vast acreages in Quebec with nine million acres under agricultural development and the rest dominated by timber. Foresters note many have served in the front, and hydro aircraft are explored to detect fires. The Indian department aims to protect large timber holdings by licensing slash piling after logs are removed.
A fragment shows a speaker commenting on another’s appearance and ambition. The line suggests disbelief at a claim of capability and hints at a desire for a role on stage, with an evasive note about references or connections.
A wartime column argues Britain supports Allied efforts across France Africa Mesopotamia Palestine and the Balkans rather than relying on others. It asserts Canada and colonial troops face heavy losses while Britain sustains the main battle line and provides reinforcements at key points.
Fragmented text argues nations at war with Germany should be judged by justice and progress amid efforts and wartime strain. It notes the Fatherland’s influence in civilization and calls for cheerful recognition of notable deeds despite conflict.
Manitoba farmers find Western Rye Grass best for forage and winter feed. Oats and barley yield high crops with strong feeding value, aided by rich soil and ample sunlight. Experiments show alfalfa and red clover thriving, with oats yields often reaching 60 to 80 bushels per acre in good years.
Professor K K Baker notes Saskatchewan near top in poultry potential after Western provinces convention in British Columbia. He cites farmer education needs for profitability and emphasizes efficient feeding and ration practices to improve chick growth and returns.
A row of home tips explains how to store vegetables for winter. It covers protecting from frost keeping produce cool and moist avoiding rot preventing sprouting and using moist sand for roots including beets carrots parsnips and keeping cabbage cauliflower celery and Brussels sprouts in cool cellars with air circulation and separate furnace areas.
A system of centralized poultry stations in Saskatchewan at Regina and Saskatoon collects, kills, plucks, grades, and packs birds. Farmers receive advance payments based on grade with final settlement after sales, aiming to secure better prices for growers.
A committee of native and foreign born Americans in New York has issued a call to all citizens to join a movement to crush disloyalty and to labor for the assimilation of aliens on an exclusive American standard. Theodore Roosevelt heads the committee.
Fragmentary article notes alias usage in colonial New York with examples like John Pietersen and Tunis the Fisher. Mentions Dutch land names such as John the Swede's meadow and boundaries in Kings County records. Includes council orders on dock fish and care for Top and Betty, reflecting naming customs when real names were forgotten.
The province marks coal as a major national industry with heavy movement by transport firms. Drumheller shines as a large coal town along the Canadian Northern railway with 2500 residents and extensive mining and shipping to Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Miners work in six to seven foot seams with electric lighting and calcium carbide lamps while safety exams and weighted samples track production.
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