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Newspaper
Yorkton Press
Location
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
2
Bargain clothing sale announced in Australia offers men's coats starting at $35 and women's winter wear from $42. Other items include suits, trousers, and accessories with discounts aimed at clearing stock before December.
A garbled excerpt references unusual phrases and speakers. Merald is noted in a fragmentary line about a person reacting to a “Dentated daentent” and a claim that someone walked 48 miles over mountains. The passage resembles a distorted historical text with unclear context and attribution.
A report notes seizure of over 1000 pounds of wheat gluten bound for Germany. The items were intercepted amid wartime shipments and identified by custodian AL Mitchell Paleart on route through overseas points and storage facilities.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia indigestion headaches and general weakness claiming they renew strength and vitality. The copy urges women to use the pills and notes availability from medicine dealers or by mail order from The Williams Medicine Co Brockville Chat.
Crowds of local residents and 2500 school children from Folkestone district attend a ceremony at Shorn Cliffe Military Cemetery to lay wreaths and flowers in homage to Canadian soldiers. Officials from Folkestone deliver brief addresses as children perform and the National Anthem is sung beneath crosses marked by wooden, feverent care.
A boyhood memory describes a porter calmly correcting a passenger who mistook a train for his own. The exchange centers on rail service etiquette and ownership, reflecting early railway routines.
The report details Saskatchewan soldiers awarded Victoria Cross for bravery during August battles. It highlights a sergeant who rushed a machine gun nest, killed officers, and saved comrades, plus several other acts of gallantry by soldiers of the battalion. It notes extreme valor across multiple engagements and mentions a warning against worm-related infant nutrition in a later advertisement.
Artifacts described as belt bound pocket devices resemble football shaped chambers each with reinforced duck lining and a valve for inflation. They are said to inflate to over a pound and deflate for easy carry. An expert notes failures in field tests.
Report from London outlines wartime Atlantic and Mediterranean naval composition. British vessels lead in destroyers and patrol craft while American and French shares are noted in subgroups. Foreign participation varies by theater with Italian and Japanese subs and French and British prominence in different fleets.
A fragment discusses Prussia’s wars and alleged clever moves by allies in a broader struggle. It critiques Prussia’s rise and warns against overconfidence while mentioning Holloway’s Corn Cure with a note on safety and nonpoisonous ingredients.
Readable fragments discuss 1776 farmerettes and earlier 1774 mentions in a Philadelphia column titled Topics of the Town. Referencing departure of able-bodied men from Brandywine Forks and Chester, it notes seed, father figures, and fiber-related tasks, with scattered phrases about times and people.
Incomplete OCR text offers few readable facts. The fragment hints at a person and a moment but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to report a definite event.
A garbled passage recalls Japanese naval leadership and victory figures from an earlier war, with references to Negi and Port Arthur. It links imperial ceremony in Yokio shrine to a former emperor and notes a later mutual tragedy, while drifting into an advertisement for Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil.
Fragmented OCR notes claim German rule brings blessings yet to Seewth Mussina. The text suggests Austro German policy aims to import spirits into Southern Musia and cites Russian czar era liquor bans as a precedent. It reflects anti German sentiment and speculation on Kaiser influence in Canada’s role.
A local claim lists several people and places including Mathias Foley Ou Cay Trot Joseph Snow Norway and Charlee Wheeten from Mulgrave NS with references to Annsizome Mulgrave N Pierre Landers and Pokemonehe K as key names in the petition.
Estimates by Lieut. Col. P Hitewell of civilian relief for the American Red Cross describe Belgian refugees in England, Holland, and western Europe as largely cut off from home. About 70 000 remain in peril in their adopted countries with only small numbers repatriated, while Red Cross centers provide aid amid harsh conditions and ongoing danger from German forces.
Fragmentary text mentions seaweed foods and soaps along with Buddhist priests and musical terms. Limited legible names and places prevent a clear report of events or dates.
The piece describes a surreal scene of tenderness and gendered ritual involving figurines and ornate items. It mentions a ceremonial setting with jeweled pieces, a trade of tokens, and a revelation about silent mysteries. The tone resembles a poetic lament on society and emotion.
A fragmented recollection describes German food, clothing, and home life under pressure as World War II unfolded. It notes shortages, banners of resistance, and a refugee-like drift from cities as Allied forces advance, with personal memories from MacAvoy and Ida M. Cex in Hoboken and New Jersey.
A fragment describes seals in Washington used in deceptive tactics by authorities and fishermen. It notes seals’ sharp hearing and the public’s reaction to a promotional or theatrical exchange involving bait and sounds. The piece hints at a controversial canniness attributed to seals and mentions a congressional response.
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