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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

6

Marion and Mrs May Meet on the Cliff Uplands

Geoffrey spies Marion and Mrs May walking together on a cliff, each in disguise with different attire. He overhears a coded plan about a valuable prize and a dangerous scheme involving bees, echoes of a larger plot, and a conversation hinting at betrayal or pursuit. Geoffrey and Ralph react to the ominous exchange.

Marion Ralph

Hidden peril looms as conspirators plot unseen danger

Ralph and Geoffrey confront a rising, unseen menace discussed by Toligorsky who warns of a crisis and fatal risks. The trio debates trust and secrecy as they await a decisive moment, while Toligorsky hints at a foretold danger and asks about the bees.

Notable wartime editors cited for leadership in battle

The Montreal Journal of Commerce highlights Col E W Morrison of the Ottawa Citizen Col Dave Watson of the Quebec Chronicle Lieut Col Victor W Od lum of the Vancouver World and Col J A Currie of the 48th Highlanders Toronto as editors and officers who led with courage, defending liberty during recent fighting.

E W Morrison Ottawa Citizen Dave Watson Quebec Chronicle Victor W. Odlum Vancouver World J. A. Currie 48Th Highlanders Toronto Montreal Journal of Commerce

Complete Fertilizers in Agriculture and Trials

Experiments with nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash show mixed results. Nitrate of soda boosts early top dressing for hay and grain on saline soils lacking nitrogen. Superphosphate helps turnips and old pastures occasionally. Overall, complete fertilizer mixes containing all three nutrients reduce risk of failure for corn roots and potatoes.

Salis

Retired Businessman Keeps Downtown Office

A retiree still maintained a downtown office despite living out of town most of the time. A friend noted the inconsistency and asked why he kept the space, but the man offered a brief evasive reply, hinting at routine or sentiment rather than business need.

Rankin and Phyle Discuss Return Visit to Trossachs

Rankin recalls visiting the Trossachs with Phyle and notes a desire to go again for the scenery. Phyle confirms the wish and mentions a past honeymoon trip.

Rankin Trossachs Phyle

German War Films Show Army Use of Moving Pictures

The Army uses films to educate officers with thousands stored in Berlin. Operators in field units film campaigns and battles, but few usable reels survive the danger of enemy fire and destruction. Films emphasize destruction, trench work, and bridge rebuilding as key lessons for future campaigns.

Berlin Staf Saturday Evening Post

Lord Brassey Goes to War as Naval Advisor at Dardanelles

England's eminent naval authority Lord Brassey at eighty volunteers for active service with the Anglo French fleet. He will serve as an advisory staff officer to the admiral commanding and has a long record including editor of Brassey's Naval Annual and former lord warden of the Cinque Ports. He joined the Royal Naval Reserve in the war and earlier was arrested as a spy at Kiel in 1914.

England Lord Brassey Dardanelles Brassey Kiel Sunbeam Royal Naval Reserve Rhees Brassey Sir Thos Admiralty Victoria Cinque Ports Eed Bee Wales Gange Dover Hastings Sandwich Romney Hythe International Repo

The Farmers Home Ideal and Family Wellbeing

The text argues that true farming success requires profit sharing within the household. It stresses quality livestock, labor-saving farm implements, sanitary conveniences, and neglecting wife and children. The aim is a satisfying, restful home like a Seeders era ideal, inspiring a similar future on another farm.

J. H. ‘Orst

Scotsmen at Welsh hotel ask for wash with odd talk

Two Scotsmen stay at a commercial hotel in a Welsh town and ask for the washroom. The attendant, puzzled by their speech, wonders if they are French or Dutch and tries to interpret their request. The exchange ends without clear understanding.

Prisoner’s crying prompts judge to remark on bail request

A courtroom exchange shows an officer addressing a crying prisoner who pleads for bail. The judge interjects with a terse line about the detainee’s 15 minutes of weeping, while the officer suggests the woman may want bail.

Fragmentary note on relationship dispute and quilt swap

A jagged excerpt describes a marital disagreement where one party recalls trying a past approach, the wife overreacts to something new, and then returns to an earlier pattern. The fragment hints at underlying tension and history.

Tye

Deeds that Stirred the British Empire

The article honors Canadian troops in the Ypres sector near Hougomont and St Julien during the early battles of Ypres. It notes the Canadians faced gas attacks and heavy German pressure, describing heroic actions of the 11th and 10th Battalions, the Toronto Regiment, and Ontario units under leaders Leckie Boyle Rennie Mercer. It emphasizes raw, untrained volunteers rising to fight with discipline and bravery as they held and attacked positions, sustaining severe losses while defending the line.

St. Julien Leckie Boyle Watson Toronto Regiment Queen’s Own Rennie Mt Wae Dabe Ontario Mercer

Gas Attacks and Bravery On French Front Line

The narrative notes an offensive aimed with poisonous gas, followed by two German assaults. Despite extreme fumes, aided by favorable wind, the 2nd Brigade and 1st Brigade repelled the attacks as they held lines from east to west and pivoted toward a key point. A fresh gas emission occurred at 4 a.m. on Friday the 23rd affecting both brigades as they pressed their defense.

Made in Canada campaign questioned by industry group

The Canadian Manufacturers Association spent about 29000 on Made in Canada ads and sought 150000 more from members to broaden the drive. About 3000 members gave 29433, averaging under 11 each, raising questions of support at a Toronto convention. The Monetary Times says a permanent, well funded campaign is unlikely to justify the cost.

Canadian Manufacturers Association Toronto Harry Cockshutt Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Canada Monetary Times

Napoleon and the Kaiser as World Powers

The argument contrasts Napoleon’s era with a Kaiserized world. It warns that Kaiserism would trim freedom, impose centralized rule, and threaten Magna Charta, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights. It frames Napoleon as a product of a revolutionary struggle, while Kaiserism is a calculated, peaceful conspiracy against liberty.

Napoleon Hugo

Small Nations Hit Hard by the War

San Marino Monaco and the Isle of Man face tourism losses as war disrupts their economies. Luxemburg and Liechtenstein sustain political strain under German pressures while Monte Carlo feels the impact of wounded soldiers and reduced revelry.

San Marino Monaco Isle of Mar Italy Austria- Hungary Vienna Europe Aion Luxemburg Moaco Lichtenstin Isle of Man Isle of Hermagna Wen Monte Carlo San Marin Austria St Merinus Dioclerian St. Leo Grand Duchy of Belgium Theouncil Chamber of Deputies Germany London Zollverein Grand Duchy Lichtenstein Lake Constance Rhine Switzerland Francis Joseph Austria-Hungary France Mayo Tittle Isle of Her Ae Channel Guernsey Ster Prince von Bleucher

Canada Produces Sufficient Apples Domestically

A 1911 census shows Canada has 14 830 49 apple trees with about 60 percent bearing. Annual production averages 56 million pounds or 15 million boxes, plus 1 250 000 barrels. Orchard investment in 1910 was estimated at 60 000 000 by the Dominion markets department.

Canada Dominion

Belief in Good Germans and British Citizens Mentioned

A fragment expresses the idea that there are good Germans and decent British citizens, asserting that every reasonable Englishman is aware of this distinction. The text reflects postwar sentiment toward moral equivalence and the complexity of national character.

Parson Sparks Reflection on Providence in Yard Scene

An elderly man who has just buried his fourth wife speaks with his parson in the yard. The parson asks how he is getting along and the man replies that he feels as if he is in the hands of an all wise and unscrupulous Providence.

Darkey

Painter and Critic Debate Vision and Art

Dauber argues he cannot alter his paintings based on perception. Critice counters that painting while influenced by such views is inappropriate.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ravenspurs Geoffrey Unote Tcblicoreky Geoffrey Ay Mrs. Mays Mrs. May Zazel Geome Tchigorsky Ralph Revenspur Toligorsky Murvver Ryan Saytata Waiea Paesae Ypres Flanders James Macdonnel Guards Hougowmont Foy Army Corps of Reille Oddy Ypres—toulers Ypres—Poelcapelle Frost Napoleon and The Dauber
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