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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
2
The Malied sSeued as an enorm ous power in its cepies of exports to European nations is discussed by Cecil the minister of Sloss ia & talk. Lord Robert questions guiding policy, noting United States influence. The dialogue touches on foodstuffs, minerals, and the strategic impact on Germany and Holland Denmark trade.
A British single seater attacked a German bi plane over Northern France long ago. The British pilot fired at long range and then used the enemy craft as cover to squeeze a shot into the cockpit. He landed behind the German machine and prisoners were brought to an airdrome. The pilot, described as intoxicated, faced questions about his conduct and actions.
Fragmentary notes discuss Millard's liniment and a group called the Reathen who are said to be ashamed of Christian Brossiz. A wealthy gentleman reacts with disbelief amid scattered remarks about local admirers and public opinion.
Readers urged to lift corns or calluses with a drops method promising relief. The ad emphasizes no pain and quick results, urging immediate action and repeated use for smoother feet.
The article describes alleged mermaids found on a ship in the Arabian Sea near Hamilton. It notes claims by J Smith, a resident of pithintic, about reattaching body parts and hybrid features. Skeptics call the beings fictitious or fab, while some insist on their realness and origins aboard the wreck.
The text discusses voluntary enlistment versus conscription, portraying Australia as an island of voluntarism in a sea of conscription. It argues that 7,000 men monthly were a necessary minimum to avoid political and social crisis and to sustain the war effort.
A bold imposter captain posing as a grenadier battalion officer toured central Germany frightening towns. Accompanied by a stylish young woman he lived lavishly in barracks and officers’ quarters, collecting payments for fake passes and duties. He was captured and Joseph—escaped—imprisoned.
Fragmentary text notes that worms and parasites in a child’s stomach cause serious digestion disorders and impede nourishment. It references the need to remove these faults to restore healthy action and sustenance.
A paying side line misprint titled Washed Ashore Sal aged by villagers appears in a local page. The fragment shows a naming oddity and underscores historical newspaper typography and spelling quirks without full context.
Stacey Sapesba begins a four month tenure after being named to the position. The appointment is announced by the corresponding office and outlines duties during the term.
A narrator recalls a January trip to a Berlin department store to buy a shirt. He must obtain a city magistrate card, endure long queues, and present a police registration before being issued a card entitling him to one shirt. The process shows how Germans ration clothing and track purchases during wartime.
A professor recalls Jim Fillbottle, a fine but absentminded student, whose chemistry mishap left a visible stain on the ceiling while greeting a friend about his former classmate.
A new California venture near San Francisco has begun vacuum evaporating goat milk and canning it for urban sale. Goat milk and cheese production expand as ranches multiply in southern California with 25 cents per quart, aiming for wider access and keeping qualities.
A fragment discusses immigration trends and attitudes toward newcomers. It suggests Canada’s appeal rests on U S influence and Northwestern Europe, noting more young men migrate to big cities as land is scarce. Emphasizes persuasive inducements to attract migrants.
An advice note touts loss of appetite in summer as digestive trouble and promotes Dr Williams Pills as a solution. It claims pills restore appetite and digestion, strengthen the body, and renew energy during hot weather, with sales through dealers or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
Reports warn the Turkish army faces a grave crisis due to epidemics, famine, and manpower shortages. The crisis spreads across classes. mobilization is urged as Arab and Kurdish fronts intensify pressures.
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to try Kelloges asthma remedy for severe cases. The illegible text hints at a medical product promotion with claims of rapid relief, but lacks usable details or endorsements.
Unclear fragmentary text mentions a funeral and a burial. Reads as a local brief about a funeral event with possible names and coverage. Details are incomplete but indicate a memorial context and neighbors discussing attendance.
Military experts in Jerusalem assess that British forces will not press an immediate assault on the Holy City. They emphasize natural defensibility and rugged terrain, noting Jerusalem may remain a distant objective while securing the Palestine coast region.
The king toured a London fuse factory where 800 female workers on the second floor stopped work and cheered. A factory girl praised his calm, while recalling a Windsor choir boy memory and expressing affection for the king as a working man who serves the people.
A Vancouver paper reports contracts closed for wooden ships for the Imperial Munitions. Two ships are laid down immediately and eight more will be built as soon as possible. About seven men will be engaged on the work.
A terse exchange centers on the meaning of art as a critic and artist discuss a candid portrayal. The dialogue hints at differing views on what constitutes true art and expression.
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