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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
In a misty coastal setting Dolly and Hilary search for a missing woman. The Squire rages at unseen foes while villagers and hushed secrets swirl around a fortress ruin amid barns and roses. Dolly plots messages via a loft opening as danger brews and hope lingers.
A tense scene centers on Cooper and a yewing mad woman who follows him to the farm. The exitable visitor, once possibly beautiful, is now deaf and dumb, yet shows moments of intelligence through gesture. Cooper deems the household troubling and speculative about Dolly, as the woman departs with a needed item for Dolly without speaking.
Fall plowing conserves moisture and heat, reduces evaporation, and aids seed bed warming. It saves spring work and may fit better for moisture retention on certain soils. It can improve insect control by exposing pests to winter conditions, though it risks puddling on depleted soils.
The article notes nine million acres in Quebec under agricultural development out of 210 million, with timber as the main remaining crop due to soil conditions. It highlights many Canadian foresters serving in the military, interest in hydro aircraft for fire detection, and Ottawa measures to protect Indian timber holdings from fires by licensing slash piling after logging.
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker urging effort and commenting on appearance. The other voice muses about stage life and marriage, mentioning preference and reference in a terse, cut-off exchange. The fragment offers insight into social expectations and conflicts without full context.
An examination of British forces in France and beyond argues England does not rely on others to fight. It details troop deployment in France, Africa, Asia Minor, Palestine, and Italy, with Canadians and colonials bearing significant casualties. The article defends Britain's substantial, ongoing contribution and rebuts German propaganda.
A severely garbled wartime snippet speaks of not being benumbed by the war with Germany and mentions civilization and efforts toward a great undertaking. The readable text hints at praise for Germany’s efforts and a cautious bluff toward justice, with multiple words missing.
Manitoba adapts to stock raising with Western Rye Grass and other fodders. Oats and barley crops yield high per acre, with Manitoba oats weighing 40 pounds per bushel and rare uplifts to 60-80 bushels per acre. Alfalfa and clovers prove highly productive in Manitoba soils aided by early rains and long sunlight.
Professor KK Baker of the University of Saskatchewan says the province stands high in poultry raising with unique advantages. He returned from a western poultrymen conference in British Columbia noting progress, education needs, and methods to improve profitability while reducing feed and increasing returns for farmers.
Practical guide to winter vegetable storage. Protect from frost and heat, keep roots in moist sand, cabbage and cauliflower in wet sand or wrapped in paper, celery and Brussels sprouts packed upright in moist sand, avoid wet atmosphere, and ensure two cellar areas for furnace and vegetables with good ventilation.
Two poultry receiving stations in Saskatchewan have been closed at Regina and Saskatoon. Experts oversee killing plucking grading and packing with advance payments to farmers. Final balances are paid after sales. The stations aimed to help farmers sell fowl at better prices through centralized marketing.
A campaign in New York urges all citizens to join a movement to crush disloyalty and labor for assimilation of aliens on an exclusive American standard. The committee is led by Theodore Roosevelt and includes native and foreign born Americans.
Fragmentary notes recount colonial nicknames and place names in New York along with Dutch records from 164 to 1667. It cites "John the Swede's meadow" and "Tunis the Fisher" in Kings county, and notes the common council's orders related to docks and families with unclear surnames.
The piece surveys Canada's coal industry with a focus on Alberta and Drumheller. It describes mining methods, shaft descent, car transport, screening, and sample weighing. It notes Drumheller as a major coal town 85 miles east of Calgary and details labor, safety, and ventilation practices.
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