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Newspaper
Wolseley News
Location
Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
7
A garbled OCR note mentions alleged cheque forgery and field chaos affecting "Mey manders" and trench-related context. No clear persons or organizations are readable. the fragment hints at crime but lacks verifiable details.
The Canadian government plans to introduce war savings stamps for public saving. The stamps will be purchasable in small amounts and used in place of small change, with value set to reflect a percentage of the price paid. Frank Leith of the Royal Engineers, Jerusalem’s first British postmaster, notes booming business in the city despite poverty.
Advertises Encore corn and callus remover claiming immediate relief without irritation. Mentions various corn types and recommends readers ask local druggist about a small bottle wholesale deal.
The battle reveals German Ausbent Commando units tasked with looting corpses for clothing and meat. Bodies are stripped and booty sent to rear depots. Shortages of iron and equipment drive their creation, with fear of enemy disguises as French or British soldiers to mislead Allied troops.
Minard's liniment is claimed to cure diphtheria in a humorous note from a 19th century humor page. A Tyrone farmer and seed merchant exchange jokes about seed costs and German markets. An officer on active service recalls the Garden of Eden quip about lemons and apples in a river voyage tale.
St Paul News remarks on wartime sacrifice and the unseen danger faced by stretcher bearers amid graphic scenes of battle. The piece honors soldiers and those aiding the wounded while stressing enduring courage beyond the front lines.
A British admiralty wireless report notes Paris military authorities restrict abroad newspapers and periodicals with ads. Journal editors may issue special editions without advertisements to deter espionage, following Italy's six month ad block after the Austro German offensive.
An advertisement asserts Thomas Electric Oil eases bronchial inflammation and throat irritation quickly. It promises relief from common colds and strengthens airways to prevent future attacks, urging readers to try the remedy.
From a speech by Arthur Balfour, he argues that English speaking peoples will lead in a new era, Britain and America must cooperate under world peace, and freedom and development hinge on allied victory over Germany, warning against German dominance threatening civilization.
The article explains that Margarine arose as a substitute for butter during a siege. French scientist M Mourines allegedly invented it by combining milk and fat from meat and later improved and patented the process. It was manufactured by Dutch and Danish firms but faced beef fat shortages to meet demand.
The article discusses efforts to preserve wartime records in schools. It notes that after the war, arrangements must be made to ensure these records are kept permanently and accessible for future reference. It highlights the role of veterans and educators in safeguarding this information for ongoing use.
A reader testimonial from Parkbeg Sask describes eczema relief after using Williams Pink Pills. The ad claims pills purify blood to attack underlying causes of skin disorders and reports eight boxes cured the condition with ongoing results. The advertisement markets the product at 50 cents per box from The Dr. Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
The Winnipeg Free Press notes an expected 25 percent increase in Alberta bacon production this year. Fewer losses among young pigs this spring than in the past three years suggest the native porker population across the province will multiply as planned under the expanded production campaign.
An old advertisement promotes a $100 reward and a promised cure for catarrh and mucous ailments. It claims a constitutional remedy based on a serine foundation, urging readers to send for testimonials. The product is sold by J J Cheney & Co and other druggists.
The Lossom Star reports the third phase of battles starting March 21 will decide Germany’s fate. Allies will keep fighting until America can tip the scale to end Prussian dominance, with French and British armies poised to press the German forces.
Live stock business shows receipts at Ed Alberta stock yards roughly doubling from last year. Cattle numbers reach 18 and 76 head with varied tonnage, while horses total 67 as market activity grows.
Inside Vancouver Province a witty exchange over consent surfaces in a dated dispute. The remark "I can any women I please" appears alongside a retort about coercion and pleasure raising questions of intent and propriety in social discourse.
A disjointed text discusses naval threats and countermeasures in a broad wartime context. It mentions torpedoes, merchants, allied ships, and the idea of an engine or system increasing attack or defense efficiency. The passage hints at strategic debate without clear specifics or dates.
A report from the scientific industrial committee endorses a lignite briquetting plant project in South Sa province. It estimates a $400,000 completion cost and outlines fuel production potential, byproducts, and economic viability pending government support.
A Manitoba women's committee promotes a food relief drive issuing 25 000 copies of appeals and gathering pledges. They urge homes to pledge wheat flour and other provisions with afternoon meetings, aiming to support those in need and coordinate volunteer efforts.
A battlefield hospital west of Montdidier shelters a terrified German aviator under guard as Allied shelling and air raids threaten wounded. An American surgeon recalls drugged panic while German prisoners claim others are crazed by morphine. A Berlin lieutenant Rudolph Ramsheen is identified among prisoners.
Lord high chancellor Sir KR B Finlay decried German acts as desperation while addressing a war savings meeting. He argued bombing and aggression jeopardize Europe, urging resolve as投资 figures show six months of total investments reaching £6400 and anticipating better results next six months.
A garbled wartime snippet notes a Scottish character showing obstinacy and modesty. An officer bids farewell to a man awarded the DCM who has earned ten days leave, remarking of pride and duty awaiting him.
A wounded soldier in rain lies cold and shivering after shrapnel tears his tunic and overcoat is lost. A nurse rushes to him while memories of a comrade named Saul haunt his cold silence.
Fragmentary notes from Montreal dated May 2 mention a pedestal dancer of Canada associated with Chr. Nogan. The text is incomplete but signals a ceremonial or artistic event featuring a Canadian dance figure.
Western cities report a revival in construction with a strong demand for housing. Lethbridge shows high permit values this May, comparable to prewar years, while Calgary issues more permits than any May since 1914. Saskatchewan total permits since 1918 exceed last year’s and prior years.
A damaged OCR snippet shows a speaker claiming money from a war loan and asserting it should be kept safe. The text references Vancouver Province and a person named Al, with a taunting remark about ownership of the money.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's corn remedy as a fast acting solution that softens and removes corns with just a drop or two. It promises no pain during or after use, guarantees to remove corns, and costs two quarters at any drug store.
Former secretary treasurer of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union argues German labor boasts are propaganda. He cites 1913 records showing workers in German factories faced poorer conditions than in France or Britain, and that cigar making and shoemaking use women as beasts of burden in sweatshops and famine conditions.
The Centralia Courier argues donations to the Red Cross should yield no financial dividends but provide heart-satisfaction for giving. The piece emphasizes comfort and care for soldiers as the true return on charity.
A curious quotation from the Courier-Herald notes a Cavaliers practice of toasting court beauties and breaking glasses, drawing a parallel to a so called Louisville sanitary cup, implying a tradition or superstition linked to local lore.
A fragmentary report discusses misreadings in portraiture of two nations and debates whether cross cultural exchanges have been misattributed. It notes a shift in perceived temperament between French and English sensibilities and critiques traditional judgments in a compact cultural critique.
Fragmentary text mentions Halloween and a cure concept with unclear context. No clear people, places, organizations, dates, or events are readable to form a concrete news item.
London expresses a call to simpler living as a wartime duty. Citizens rally as they curb indulgences and persist in victory for freedom, truth, and justice. The piece argues restraint strengthens resolve and preserves national spirit.
A Pillsburg Chronicle Telegraph report describes an officer conducting a naval drill with a joke about a man lying on his back and riding a bicycle. The crew member responds that he is coasting, highlighting a light moment during training.
Fragmented text shows garbled phrases with no clear event names or entities. The readable bits mention age related terms and a generic deal but no verifiable people, places, or outcomes.
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