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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
2
Manitoba bees season output total value announced as 28000 dollars. Approximately one billion pounds of maple products were produced by Manitoba workers during the season.
Readers in many cities report a consistently smooth ride from the featured electric model praised for quality and value. Advertisements note its easy handling and strong performance, with favorable opinions voiced nationwide.
A Daily Mail piece discusses Kaiser era claims to vast Canadian lands along the Pacific coast. It notes government involvement and references Count Alvensleben in relation to land and Austrian estates, questioning ownership and provincial control.
The Times rejects a German claim that the Entente plans abolition of blockade. It says no evidence shows Germany seeks to end the blockade before a peace, and any relief will be tied to a defined treaty. The piece notes Allied and American stance during negotiations and maintains wartime food controls.
The Cameds food board acting to facilitate trade restores export of wheat products to normal channels. Canada and the United States are included with prompt consideration for applications from other countries except central powers.
A health column cites Mrs. Cook and Mrs. G J Cook praising Dr Chase’s Kidney Liver Pills. They claim improved liver and kidney function, relief from headaches, digestions, and bowels. They report relying on the remedy for years with satisfaction and avoidance of doctors.
Civilians arriving in Hull report a handwritten German appeal for intercession with the British on behalf of Germans now in power in the country. The message urges prisoners to plead for German people and conditions as a new government takes control.
A Winnipeg cattle market in Manitoba continued its record run as Canada’s biggest during the month, attracting buyers and sellers from across the province and beyond. Market officials noted sustained volumes and high livestock turnover amid steady demand.
A Copenhagen dispatch says German troops occupying Besyan territory are returning to Germany amid great hardship. A detachment of 1 500 men from Lodz faced Polish attacks and reached the German border after severe trials. The German army of 500 000 is forced to march home through snow and rain as rail lines are seized by returning Russians. The Germans rob villages as they pass, and inhabitants flee in fear.
A dispatch from Comedian headquarters notes plans to demobilize Canadians after the war within a year. Officials say all fighting class personnel are eligible for rapid transport as arrangements with the British ministry of shipping aim for surprisingly swift demobilization.
The Times reports on the Dover barrage defending the Channel entrance against enemy submarines. Nets proved insufficient, so a barrier of mines and obstacles was added, guarded by armed trawlers and drifters to balance protection with merchant shipping needs.
The report notes that Minard's Liniment is claimed to cure gall in cows, with a Berlin despatch noting limited export-intent news. It mentions Germany Canada and Amsterdam and a German government informally signaling England will allow export of certain raw materials like coal potash and salt though goods export remains constrained.
Norwegian papers accuse the United States Shipping Board of withholding damages and compensation for sixteen months for the use of ships taken under requisition. They say the losses hinder Norway’s postwar reconstruction of the merchant fleet and threaten its future stability.
An influenza era note extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to maintain rich red blood and strengthen nerves after illness. It claims the tonic boosts appetite, improves digestion, and helps dreary, weak sufferers regain health, with mail order offer for six boxes at two fifty.
The Dendee Advertine recounts a submarine attack near the Tay bridge at Seland Dundee. A patrol boat dropped a heavy charge causing a fatal explosion. 13 crew members were found dead amid wreckage along the riverbanks.
Three million German troops with a million horses and vast baggage withdraw toward the Rhine from the Belgian and northern France border in an orderly fashion, per a special telegram from Dusseldorf. The troops are carrying their own provisions.
In praise of Lloyd George for choosing Foch as Allied commander, the Times Herald notes his wisdom and foresight. The column credits the British premier with uniting Allied forces and predicting joint victory, citing a telegram on Foch’s sixty seventh birthday and the wartime impact of the decision.
The piece touts a mild winter climate attracting travelers from the prairies to Pacific coast resorts. It highlights golf and leisure activities, new lodging in Victoria and Vancouver, and scenic routes along the Comedian Pacific Railway with luxury trains offering comfort and picturesque scenery.
A Times account describes Canadian force details on the River Dvina in north Russia. Officers note lodging, meals with various allied officers, and sightings of Starsnigen and Aretle hare. a British officer lands a 42 pound salmon after five hours. The men are healthy, cheery, and in great demand for versatile tasks.
A family scene unfolds as Maggie ponders a weighing of her new baby brother. The father jokes about Uncle George haggling for a shilling an ounce, while Maggie fears the baby might be sold before a promised future Generous Response to secure fates for the billions of dollar.
The text discusses occupation aims at Mainz and German fortresses with Allied forces persisting until formal clearance. It mentions repatriation of 644 Allied officers from Constance including British and American captives. A stray joke about a guest contrasts with the wartime notes.
An unclear excerpt shows an officer addressing tired soldiers after a hike. He asks those too fatigued for another march to move two paces leeward, provoking brief remarks from soldiers named Jolensem and Johnson about their fatigue.
Ottawa reports the Canadian expedition to Siberia will proceed to its destination. Instructions to deploy will go out though armistice doubts persist. Remaining troops in Canada will depart to join the advance party, with one year from armistice for voluntary return.
After the armistice declaration the minister of militia moved to locate returning prisoners. They will receive clothing on repatriation and be granted leave of absence if desired. Priority is given to those who wish to return to Canada once medically fit to travel.
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