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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1918
Page
2
The expansion of cultivation on vacant plots in cities like Winnipeg Calgary and Regina is expected to boost food production. Reports indicate later harvests in nearby areas and potential gains across multiple cities with Winnipeg alone sowing about 21 acres of potatoes.
Construction activity rises across Prairie cities as two year revival gains pace. Permits issued this year show a strong double digit surge, with Regina and Winnipeg leading the rebound. Value of permits this year exceeds last year's totals by over fifty percent, signaling a busy fall ahead.
The water mark along the riverbank rises with saturated banks and vegetation. Officials note the crest exceeds previous records, threatening nearby fields and roadways as flooding concerns persist.
A Food Journal report questions canned milk safety and taste, noting inconsistent storage and odor issues. Investigators caution that cans may affect flavor and nutrition, while peeled foods have variable quality.
A damaged report notes high prices paid for Japanese artworks including a Keisaki scroll and a Nobeazane piece. It cites a large yen amount and compares the Japanese yen to US dollars, illustrating the value of a single work of art in historical terms.
Reported salvage along the British coast recovers cargo and provisions from ships torpedoed by U boats. Survivors and locals collect oil, foodstuffs, tobacco, and sacks while officials oversee wrecks under supervision for proper rewards amid a growing salvage economy.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a public proclamation for Thanksgiving and references figures and places including Bradford Plymouth and early colonial contexts. The readable parts hint at correspondence about observing a day and potential actions by governors and colonies, but specifics are garbled.
An advertisement touts Put nam's Extractor as a painless cure for corns. It claims easy use with a few drops on a sore corn and suggests a cost savings versus other remedies, urging customers to try it before more intensive treatments.
A solitary post office high on a rocky cliff opposite Tierra del Fuego and the Magellan Strait collects mail from ships passing through. Sailors check the barrel suspended by a chain for letters addressed to men aboard vessels headed for the strait, leaving mail for seamen known to be bound for the area.
Fragmentary ad text touts An-Wrie from Dr Pierce's as a life saving cure and urges readers to heed warnings about kidney ailments and hydration. It blends health claims with vague testimonials and suggests exercise and water intake as part of treatment. The piece reads like an old patent medicine endorsement with dubious specifics and local lifestyle notes.
A damaged OCR fragment describes experiments by an overseas army unit testing dye colors, gas helmets, and cloth coverings for uniforms and blankets. It mentions Allied armies in Italy and Siberia and references efforts to defeat the enemy through protective materials and uniforms.
A terse ad describes Freezone as a remedy for foot calluses. It claims a few drops applied to a frozen callus stop soreness and loosen the skin so it can be lifted with the root. A small bottle is sold at a local drug store.
A correspondent visits six baker shops supplying bread to the British army in France. He describes the baking process, from flour sacks to mixing rooms, where British, Australian, and American soldiers work under a master baker. The piece notes floor strain and worker roles, ending with an aside on a vermicide product.
A fragmented report notes magpies amid artillery and rifle fire as soldiers comment on bird behavior. The tale shifts to a mention of free grazing permissions for reindeer across a seven square mile area in the far southern part of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
An account describes the felling of a famed Windsor oak once known as the William Coe tree. It claims the tree stood for over a millennium near King’s window, possibly the oldest in the British Isles, with a heart hollowed and cement filled to preserve its remains. The text continues with unrelated remedies and product pitches for children.
A historical note describes cow ornaments and headgear, with cocoons baked to kill insects and repurposed into anklets. The scene features a figure wearing new head coverings and fur accents, highlighting inventive adornment and cheerful movement.
Fragmentary text reports an executive plan involving salmon packing and a public share allocation. The article mentions diphtheria cures and a 75 percent figure, but the readable sections are incomplete and do not clearly state concrete actions or outcomes.
The article recalls military cyclists, once dismissed, now playing a vital role in the petrol powered era. It notes their rapid action, distribution of fuel, and the shift from historic use to modern support in the crown forces.
The text claims thin blood causes frequent headaches and pallor and suggests remedies using De Williame Pink Pills. It asserts headaches stem from poor nourishment of nerves and promises restoration of normal health with the pills sold by The Dr. Williamne Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
Report describes irrigation in the Euphrates valley and a wheat harvest season in Megene Liste from April to June. Oxen-drawn primitive plows, scant machinery, and simple threshing methods persist, with gravelly fields and makeshift bermed granaries near walled houses.
A young officer trains troops in covert reconnaissance at night near a cantonment. He approaches sentries with casual, friendly replies to tests their vigilance. One ram builds tension as a sentry knocks him to the ground and the attacker defends himself, ending in a confrontation.
Report describes captures of artillery pieces by Allied forces east of Amiens after battle. It notes a large accumulation of cannons and rifles of various calibers, brought to base by wagon loads, with shells and ammunition included. The article emphasizes Canadian troops’ role and the spoils from enemy positions.
The fragment refers to a person named James addressed by a sergeant at a recruiting station who corrects an age misunderstanding and hints at a broader incident. The readable text is highly garbled with unclear chronology and missing context.
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