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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
A brief note describes upbringing practices of a German boy, focusing on discipline, education, and daily routines within a traditional family setting. The account contrasts child-rearing expectations with broader cultural norms of the period.
Readable fragments mention a person and place but lack a clear event. Names and dates are obscured. the piece suggests a local note or notice rather than a full story.
A wartime call urges the American people to support global democracy and preparedness. It argues for government by the people and cites international alliance, liberty, and the fight against tyranny as justification. The piece links U S sentiment to Allied struggles and emphasizes resolve at home and abroad.
The Calgary News Telegram notes Alberta lawmakers showing strong war effort with twenty percent of provincial members overseas and eleven serving as officers. It praises unity across parties and highlights the democratic, patriotic spirit fueling Canada's home front.
A fragmented report outlines cooperation between the commerce and agriculture departments in Winnipeg. It notes a survey of trade, land, and food supply issues, stressing imports, stock controls, and winter shortages. The piece signals official talks with regional representatives on policy and enforcement.
A hospital in London run entirely by women formed from the Woman’s memory movement and the early war nursing effort. The eight surgeons and supporting medical staff aided wounded soldiers with care from Bindell Street or Covent Garden Market, reflecting the era’s shift to female medical leadership. Humankind endures as a Brooklyner’s tale from the Bahamas recalls a boy saved by a surgeon’s intervention aboard steamers between Boston and New York.
An analysis laments the decline of country stores due to mail order competition. It argues that while stores offered credit and steady supply, high prices and credit burdens harmed farmers, pushing trade toward mail order and cooperative buying. It calls for efficient rural credit and cooperative effort to preserve local retail service.
Farmers across the United States and Canada seek guidance on Sudan grass viability after reports of its feeding value. Trials show livestock preferring the hay when harvested after removing the tendrils and heads, with no observed drop in milk yield. The plant is noted as a semi-severalian sorghum providing good forage quality.
Prof G H Cutler outlines Prairie summerfallow benefits and costs based on University of Saskatchewan experiments. He notes higher yields after careful tillage and crop rotation, warns about weed pressure, machinery choices, and moisture use, and previews the Western Canada Irrigation Association convention at Winnipeg.
A farmer’s tale recalls an honest bargain over oxen where father and son shared part of the price, illustrating that character built through daily truthful deeds matters more than money. The parable, attributed to Edgar Loe Vineet, urges pure living and lasting integrity over reputational display.
The article discusses widespread daylight saving adoption and its economic effects, citing Germany and the United States. It notes savings in energy costs, changes to stock market hours, and the impact on daily work schedules. The piece highlights shifts in opening times for exchanges and businesses, with concerns about productivity and health implications.
A new lightweight material called Credem Decor, made from tree resin and tree-fiber, is highlighted as exceptionally warm yet lighter than traditional fabrics. It is touted for winter wear and as a potential disaster cover, though not suitable for extreme cold. A public anecdote recalls McKenna amid a London crowd and trivia about historical poets, illustrating a lively public mood.
A long discussion on farm labor shortages notes boys leaving farms for better wages and training. It cites economic pressures, reliance on families, and rural decline while referencing officials and agricultural colleges. The piece reflects concern over labor shortages and policy responses amid wartime conditions.
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