Spend or Die What It Saline In Wartime Price Note
A reader laments wartime costs claiming seven million is the needed price to save country and families from the Geresans, urging mobilization and sacrifice while criticizing banking interests.
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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary Notice About Reward and Contacts
The readable portion mentions a reward and a contact, with garbled names and references to a cane, walls, and a dusky contact. No clear event date or location is established, and most details are illegible.
Corn advised as sole staple amid U S wheat shortage
Canadians are urged to rely entirely on corn due to American wheat shortages. The federal food board says corn flour could meet all needs for the next harvest, with corn products now stockpiled in large quantities and a pledge to shift away from wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Food Board
U. S
Hindenberg artefacts feature in new museum display
A list of items linked to Hindenburg is described including embroidered Petticoats and Sogn platens. Exhibits mention dolls with removable uniforms, brass head kettles, and pocket mirrors showing the observer and Hindenburg. The article notes growing veneration of Hindenburg surpassing that for Bismarck or Zeppelin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrah
de Hiedenburg
Hindenberg
Poeta
Hindenburg
Bismarck
Zeppelin
Friends Fought In Mine Crater
In a dark crater a Canadian man crawled back to his lines as another soldier advanced to aid him. Mistaking him for a German, a Canadian officer fired. The two men, from the same regiment, ended up exchanging words and friends amid the chaotic chase in the crater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crater
Oflicer
Putnam's Extractor Promises Quick Corn Relief
An old-time newspaper blurb touts Putnam's Extractor as pain relief for corns. It claims a drop softens the corn, loosens it from the skin, and quickly cures, urging readers to visit the drug store for a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Delain
Perens
Putnam's Extractor
Forgotten War Immortalized by Canadian Account
A Canadian recounts how German soldiers in wartime Berlin faced American women in the street. The women ignored casual ogling and maintained composure, while soldiers tried to provoke reactions with persistent gazes. The anecdote recalls disciplined behavior amid tense streetcar encounters.
Local YMCA Shelters Face Water-Disaster Risk
Fragmentary notes describe a YMCA shelter with ongoing water issues and maintenance concerns. The report mentions a wet environment, constrained facilities, and calls for improvements to ensure safety and operations amid rising challenges.
Fragmented OCR Note Shows Garbled Names and Places
A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered terms and names including locations and institutions but is largely unintelligible. Readable fragments hint at water, a place called Sonquant, and an unclear sequence of events or entities. No coherent event or outcome can be inferred from the legible text.
Pain Free Corn and Callus Remedy Claim
A vintage ad touts a drop or two of this product to instantly shrink corns and calluses. It promises painless application with no irritation and claims removal of roots. The copy urges asking a druggist for a free sample from the wholesale house and mentions low cost per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Aey Drug Store
Jas Senuts for Chief of Staff Controversy
Contested appointment debates a candidate named Jas Senuts for chief of staff to the commander in chief of the Entente armies. The discussion centers on suitability, loyalty, and potential impact on operations amid shifting alliances and wartime needs in London influenced press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Senuts
Christian Sevuts
Great Britain
London Free
Unclear OCR fragment on wartime sailors marriage status
Damaged excerpt mentions sailors, Japanese and British forces, and potential landing or engagement but text is garbled. No verifiable names or events emerge from the fragment.
Spring Fever Cure Ad Promises Vitality From Pills
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Chemical Discovery as a remedy to combat spring fatigue. It claims to cleanse the system and restore energy with Blood Trade tablets or liquid form, sold by druggists, and cites a testimonial about a child’s liver concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Willful Waste of Food Probed Under New Canada Law
The Dominion Government enforces a food waste law. Local inspectors and officers may prosecute wasteful practices with fines from 10 to 1100 dollars or up to three months in jail. Offenders may face seizure and resale of goods to prevent spoilage and a public notice to warn against hoarding or misselling during wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Startling Cigarette Statistics Warn of Civilization’s Ruin
An odd statistic feature claims cigarette sales in the United States surged from 25,25-3 in 1916 to 34,832,676 in 1917, signaling a drastic rise. The item, attributed to the afield Republican, notes a near 1,100 percent increase over 17 years, with further context from Holloway's Corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
A Soldier's Chances In The Quebec War Statistics
The military hospital commission at Quebec notes Canadian troops fared well in the war. It reports 29 chances to 1 against death for a front line soldier, 8 to 1 to recover from wound, and 2 to 1 against dying from disease. It states soldiers live longer due to training, enjoy better medical care at the front, and have lower disease risk than civilians. The report contrasts past wars of higher disease death ratios and notes 10 per cent of disabled Canadians cannot reengage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Thas
Hose
Hell
Lowe
Consumers Association Ontario Adopts Weekly Payment Note
An Ontario Consumers Association report outlines a weekly payment scheme of 500 dollars, detailing adverse impacts and the financial provisions for members. The memo emphasizes consumer protection and calls for practical remedies amid evolving market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers” Association
Ontaris
Fragmentary German Map Caption Mentions Possession Details
The clipped Los Angeles Times item references a map from Germany showing possession details related to a disputed territory. The legible portion notes a claim of more than half and a phrase resembling Semel or Semel related terms tied to a postwar context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Los Angeles Times
Digestion Aid Promises Relief With Pink Pills
A consumer letter extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for indigestion and weak digestion, claiming significant health gains after trial. The testimonial notes improved appetite, sleep, and weight, urging others to try the remedy via dealers or mail order. It also mentions a product price and a Brockville company address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Bates
J. Keedall
Darlin Ave
Itoronta
Butter on the Farm and Food War Effort
The article discusses wartime butter production, urging Canadian farmers to upgrade on farm butter making. It notes Britain’s butter output, the need for efficient equipment, and the shift of butter supply to North America as European fat shortages grow. It emphasizes better churns, utensils, and modern methods to maximize yield and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
Europe
Americas
German Miscalculation and Allied Resolve in War Effort
A fragmented wartime reflection credits Allied forces with halting a German drive and overestimating German strength. It extols the tenacity of French and British soldiers, notes miscalculations by Germany, and praises allied virtues while condemning barbarity. The piece laments German misjudgment and asserts a superior allied spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
They Cleanse While They Cure Vege t Able Pills Promote Digestion
They claim Vegeta Pills cleanse stomach and intestines of dangerous matter and restore health. The advertisement asserts dandelion and mam dake compose the pills and that a trial will convince readers they are the best remedy for indigestion.
Imperturbable London Police Story From Air Raids
A Westminster Gazette correspondent notes the calm of London police during air raids. One officer ignored danger, remaining in pajamas as a Zeppelin loomed, searchlights flashed, and shells exploded. He eventually went to bed still in his nightwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Gazette
London
Local Desperate Youth Sends Ambiguous Note to London
A terse and unclear message from a young person, described as desolate and tense, hints at seeking aid in London. The fragment mentions travel and a plan connected to Rovdind Chae and berths or docks, but details remain uncertain.
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