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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

4

Local Briefs and War News From Battleford District

Local Briefs report visitors Miss Ralston and Miss Olive Duke of Orangeville Unt visiting R H Speers. Pope proposes peace terms seen as likely drafted in Austria. Ivan Mulligan, Battleford former, critically ill in Moose Jaw hospital. A farmer in Biggar district injured by a team and later by a bull. Dr Tutt, ex Provincial hospital, admitted to English hospital. A Champagne M P may seek reelection in Battleford as pro conservation. Dr Routledge seen as Conservative nominee. Rural telephone system reaching Battleford to Prongus with 90 miles of line in 10 circuits. Mounted Police training at Laird. routine post duties continue. Large wool shipments to the U S cited. wool price 58-65 cents, 20 cents subsidy to farmers. Lieut Col Laurie reportedly not allowed to revert to lieutenant in England. officers sent to Imperial service. Harvesting starts with wheat cutting near Weber and Senator Prince. weather delaying widespread cutting. Frank Bradley of Battleford marries Miss Nelly Hayes of Toronto at Hamilton. couple to return to Battleford.

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Breeding Poultry Traits and Early Cockerel Sales

Do not condemn pure bred poultry for poor flocks. Some breeds excel in size color and exhibition traits while others focus on laying. Heavy laying lines pass the trait through males. good sires each year build strong layers. I have early-hatched Cockerels for 82 each through Oct 1, after which price rises. Order now.

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Do Not Know Germans Ye Irish Fishing Tragedy Told

A sea tale recounts Irish fishermen attacked by German U boats off Cork. A motor boat owner saves up, is robbed and damaged, crew taken ashore, and the incident sparks strong anti German sentiment. The narrative cites sunk vessels, wrecked nets, and calls for American readers to oppose German savagery.

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Sweden Supplies Munitions to Germany Report Warns

An official U S report exposes Sweden supplying Germany with vast munitions and iron ore shipments. It notes direct material flows feeding the Central Powers and discusses proposed export control steps and potential licensing suspensions until an understanding with Sweden is reached.

United States Sweden Germany Geri U States

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