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Newspaper

Yorkton Press

Location

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

6

Settlement of Idle Lands Question Dominates Debate

A report argues that despite vast arable land in Alberta and Saskatchewan, few homesteads are cultivated. The speaker claims railway and corporate exploitation limit occupancy, urging federal action to resolve underused land and promote productive use.

Prairie Ager Pees J. G. Ae Igen Albe J. Beuce Walker Ima Wi Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Hudson Bay Co Tree Dosnisios

Planning the Next War as Peace Proves Delusive

A Toronto Globe excerpt condemns postwar pacifism warning that Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm builds a war science trust to sustain militarism. It outlines committees for chemical materials explosives aeronautics and engineering and argues perpetual arms buildup threatens future conflicts unless German militarism is wholly destroyed.

Picardy Europe Colomel Carnegie Imperial Munitions Board England Kaiser Wilhelm Trust Kaiser Wilhelm Tewtons Mr. Asquith Toronto Globe

Big Bertha Gun Destroyed in French Counterattack

A damaged account describes how a German Big Bertha siege gun was destroyed as Allied forces assaulted a concrete platform. The bombardment tore tracks and created two craters. German defenders fled toward Paris after the loss.

Formia Dame Marmae Paris

Incomplete Text Fragment From Historical Page

The provided OCR text is garbled and lacks coherent content. It cannot establish a clear event, names, or places for a proper headline and summary. Further legible material is required to produce a valid record.

Immigration Wave Reaches Western Canada Amid Strong Arrivals

An influx of settlers from the United States travels toward Western Canada including Saskatchewan and Alberta towns. The report notes many arrivals bring livestock, horses, and household goods while expressing optimism about opportunities in regions like Calgary Edmont Saskatchewan and Kingsgate.

Canada

Reserved Homestead Lends Aid Held for Elections

Local records show a reserved homestead loan program aiding residents in preparations for upcoming elections. Officials note funds cover essential housing costs while civic activities proceed.

Take Up the Torch and The Nation’s Crisis Message

A dated wartime exhortation from the London Daily Mail calls Britons to rally as the prime minister addresses a national crisis. The piece emphasizes unity from shore to shore and frames the moment as a battle between victory and death for the homeland.

Britain London Daily Mail

Increased Hog Production Across Western Canada

The livestock campaign boosted hog numbers in Western Canada with a large expected rise next fall. Officials report the drive led to higher production and demand affecting provincial markets and future supply. The effort aimed to expand on hand stock and meet provincial needs amid evolving policy.

Canada Temcent Toronto United States Europe Britain Frame Italy Mer Wen Sanders Dominion Baperimental Farms Upper Camada Epee Canada Cassada Washington Kingston Wis

Acreage Expansion Aims for 1919 Wheat Crop

A consignment of carloads crosses border into Alberta and Saskatchewan with tractors to open idle tracts for spring and summer work. Large areas in Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan set for new settlement and crop planting to boost 1919 wheat output.

Rosebud Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba

The Big Game Season of 1918 Not the Beast of a

The fragment hints at a 1918 season for a big game, contrasting it with a more fearsome attraction in Canada. readable text is sparse and lacks clear event, people, or organization details to form a full item.

Canada

Fragmentary note on a local event in a bilingual decayed page

Readable fragments describe a local event with names and places obscured by OCR error. The item hints at a summary of proceedings or notices but lacks clear dates or actions to confirm outcome or participants.

War Labor and Industry Control Debate in Britain

The article outlines wartime measures in Britain limiting non essential industries and directing labor and materials to war needs under the war munitions act. It notes government and union roles, government takeovers, and wage and profit provisions amid labor shortages and factory controls.

Great Britain Goverment Clas Tons Labor Um Joint Conference Cipro

British and American Unity Through Shared Liberty

A UNC Beech department highlights the bond between Britain and the United States, arguing both nations share core freedoms. The piece lauds the UK tradition of liberty and calls for continued Allied cooperation against Germany in the war.

Germany Great Britain United State Bechee University of North Carolina United States Britain

Fragmented OCR note on wheat output in Canada 1915 1916

Incomplete text reports provincial wheat data for Canada with figures for 1915 Saskatchewan and total Dominion production. Mentions provinces and percentages but many words are garbled.

Ofanada Camim Saskatchewan

Try Some New Vegetables From Your Farm Garden

A guide to diversifying home gardens with spinach beet tops parsnips cress and other lesser grown crops. It urges planting unfamiliar vegetables for early spring salads and notes the health benefits and ease of storage for frost hardy greens. The piece encourages readers to order seeds and explore novel fruits and vegetables.

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Flax Crop Care and Rotation for Better Yields

The article discusses flax on old soil, noting shattering and disease issues but true yield benefits from a six to eight year rotation. It praises rotation after sod or crops like corn and potatoes, recommends clean tillage, seed cleaning with a fanning mill, and emphasizes homegrown seed as a paying proposition with proper care.

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German Wrath Over U S Spy Policies Rises in Press

A Frankfurter Zeitung article attacks American handling of German spies and warns of consequences if perceived persecution of Germans continues. It portrays Germany as morally blameless and accuses the U S of organizing hatred toward Germany amid wartime tensions.

United States Frankfurter Zeitung Germany

Taking No Chances in a Fringed Frontier Poem

A fragment from a 19th century style verse comments on caution and fate. The speaker muses on prudence and risk amid frontier life, hinting at personal resolve and uncertain outcomes.

Pioneer Missionary Sinclair and Bible work in Canada

A memorial write‑up honors John Sinclair and Rev James Evans, detailing Sinclair's early life in Norway House and his zeal to teach Indians of eternal life. It covers Evans' role in developing syllabic scripts, the spread of the Bible among northern tribes, and the historical impact on Canadian civilization.

Selkirk Manitoba Sinclair Strefaar Thore Momse Medan Y Fy Amull Tateaver Keewain Sinclar Norway Hower James Evans Forthland Mr Evans Wig Wan Wees Simclair Teacher Norway House Canada Wilds John Sinclair Oxford Archives of Northland History J DL. Athelney Evans

British Dyes Company Expands To Intermediates Sector

The British Dyes Company, backed by government support, has rebuilt after the war to overtake German rivals. At Huddersfield and Leeds plants, it now produces chemical intermediates like benzidine and phenol, expanding from dye production and signaling a major industrial shift.

Treasury Hudderstiett Crar Leeds Huddersheld Miley Itish Ugmst

Rudyard Kipling incident with tree damage and letter sale

The fragment describes Kipling sending a letter of complaint after a tree of Mr Redward was damaged by a bus driven by the innkeeper. The driver allegedly sold the letter to a hotel guest for ten shillings and Kipling later confronted the Bedford over the matter.

Kipling Bedford

Cattle Distribution Among Farmers In Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan department of agriculture receives enquiries under the livestock purchase and sale act for purebred bulls and breeding cattle. The filing shows ongoing cattle raising business activity and local supply considerations amid provincial agricultural procedures.

Department of Agriculture of Saskatchewan

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