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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
An experiment with four acres of tomatoes on open irrigation near Lethbridge Alberta aims to test large scale outdoor production. If conditions stay favorable, a crop of many tons may result and possibly foster a future fruit and vegetable industry in the district.
A German non commissioned officer and his wife reached Moon Island in the Baltic Sea in a small boat escaping internment. They and other deserters have been detained pending investigation.
Thousands in Canada report relief from female ailments using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The tonic, available in tablet or liquid form, claims to use herbs without alcohol or narcotics. Provided testimonials cite nerve and digestive relief during the critical period.
Archibald Hurd argues sea power remains crucial in the war effort. He notes seven million tons of shipping leaving ports monthly despite losses and that American troop convoys across the Atlantic have surged, shifting balance toward the Allies.
Major Bishop tops living aviators in number of aircraft brought down with 72 confirmed victories. The list includes Stanley Rossyear 21 Ble Lieut Albert Ball 51 Georges Guynemer 36 Raoul Lufbery 32 and Baron von Richthofen 80. Counts vary by belligerent and record is debated due to differing systems.
Alberta farmer N W Harahston of Bashaw grows hogs on a 1700 acre farm and reports strong profits from hog raising. He currently has about 3600 hogs and plans to expand to 42,000 pounds of hogs this year alongside a diverse grain operation. His outlook calls for increasing hog numbers and overall farm yield.
A wartime reflection praises Canadian forces on Vimy Ridge and their advance. It imagines how U S prompt action could have matched the courage and tempo shown by Allied troops in a pivotal battle.
Dr Conyers Read argues that American distrust of England lessens as wartime cooperation grows. He notes shared English roots in early America and frames England as a democratic ally whose modern governance differs from continental models. He highlights class-based policies and anti-exploitation reforms shaping the alliance.
The Westminster Gazette argues the German defeat of U boats, once a critical threat, has shifted the balance. It states Allied reinforcements from the United States now ensure continued pressure, making the allies less vulnerable than a year ago when submarine successes threatened American power.
A brief note introduces four practical Canadian cook books for women focusing on bread making fish fruit vegetables preservation and canning. The作者 presents them as distinct from wartime cook books with attractive covers signaling authoritative contents.
In Good Housekeeping Lieut. Leon Archibald recalls a clever demolition of German wire by Higgins and a wiring party. The tale describes entanglements, knife rests, and a daylight-avoided transfer that left the German trench unprotected while Allied wire stayed intact.
An order allows an authorized Canada food board representative to enter any premises suspected of hoarding or offences against board regulations. Warrant may be issued on reasonable grounds for excess food or evidence of offences. Penalties include fines up to one hundred dollars and related fines per offense.
The readable fragment describes a conflict kickoff with civilians nearby and a paused siege. No clear dates or names are legible to identify people or organizations involved.
The militia department reports from Sir Kemp that Canadian soldiers are the finest behaved troops. British officers praise their conduct in London and France and note low crime rates compared with Canada and Dominion towns. The provost marshal’s staff uphold strict discipline while aiding reintegration of wayward soldiers.
A wartime oration emphasizes pursuing victory over tyranny, acknowledging anxiety and guilt if war could have been avoided, and argues the struggle was provoked by the aggressor. The speaker asserts all honorable means have been exhausted and national liberty requires decisive success.
The Anglican Synod of Huron calls for all possible means to aid the government’s efforts to promote wheat and food production amid widespread shortages and support for allied nations and front-line troops.
Historical records show combs used in toilets since ancient times by Greek, Roman, and Swiss lake-dwellers. Examples include horn or bone combs and others fashioned from various materials.
A damaged fragment discusses avoiding risk with customers and mentions cat related evidence and weekly references. The text is incomplete but hints at safety practices or investigative notes. No clear actions, dates, or names are readable.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to join labor on farms to avert a crop shortfall for 1918. It cites France and Britain relying on women and others to replace conscripted men and stresses personal duty to fulfill pledged agricultural service.
Swiss note by William Martin paints a grim Russia where economic life stalls, strikes widespread, banks drained, money hidden, and transport crippled. Officials toil, farmers hoard, and land redistribution yields fragmentation with soldiers turned brigands amid failed private property goals.
A New York Tribune report describes the complex process of adapting De Haviland aircraft to Liberty engines and American manufacturing standards. Engineers faced missing drawings, countless needed parts, and new equipment orders as every component shifted to fit U.S. production.
Twenty nine former POWs arrived at King's Cross Station in London. A Middlesex man noted that the German army conscripts all fit men, forcing the able to work for the Germans while wounded soldiers are pressed into service.
An unclear fragment references a 101 German pamphlet titled The on America urging readers to demand proof and expose falsehoods. It notes tracing rumors to sources and mentions public notices in Washington DC and Columbus Ohio amid wartime propaganda concerns.
The British war cabinet notes an acreage surge in 1917 with over 1,000,000 additional acres under "under and potatoes" and an expected 3,000,000 acre rise compared with 1916. The New York Sun suggests the United States could match this proportional gain to boost wheat flour bread supplies.
The readable text is fragmented with no clear event, person, or organization to identify. It mentions growth rates and sites but lacks concrete facts, dates, or place names to form a verifiable summary.
In Flour En from 15 to substitution a change is noted describing a shift or replacement terms. The brief mentions a substitution step affecting ingredient labeling procedures and process timing without detailing specific quantities or parties involved.
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