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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Aug 16, 1917

Page

6

Inside Influence and the Leapress Zita Political Goss

The Daily Express reports a personal ally of Zita of Austria informs Commons MPs that she presses for France, claiming influence to sway Charles away from the Austro German alliance as Austria-Hungary may act. The dialogue notes Mr Flubdub’s busy role in the jabberwork.

Daily Express Zita Austria House of Commons France Charles Germany Austria-Hungary

Not Quite Placked Sally Farmer Proposal

A fragment depicts a social scene where Mrs. Farmer suggests a week more of board for a man who may be proposing. The dialogue conveys a cautious humorous tone about money and arrangements for support.

Sally Farmer

The Squire's Sweetheart Continues in Tense Ties

Hilary worries over two possible tragedies as the Squire delays discussing a divorce scandal with Egerton. News of a petition for divorce emerges, heightening fears for the women involved while Langton remains unseen. Hilary searches London for Langton and consults Dr Verner while awaiting word from Egerton.

Don London Hilary Fgerton Squire Gilbert Sowth Caraden Egerton Lam Iim

Ice Storage Through History From Greeks to Modern Freezers

Historical note traces ice storage from ancient Greece and Alexander the Great in India to Roman cooling practices. Turkish vaulted cellars stored large ice blocks with snow interstices, while France and England advanced artificial ice making and molded ices, leading to modern flavored varieties.

Pera India France England

Impressed with Brusiloff says 64 year old Fyfe

The Daily Mail quotes Mr. Hamilton Fyfe praising General Brusiloff for being surprisingly agile and active at sixty four. He notes Brusiloff eats little, keeps rapid plans, inspires trust and fears in others, and remains eager to end the war. The text also includes a quip about a sheep theft and a safety message urging accident prevention.

Hamilton Fyfe Brusiloff Daily Mail Russia

Saskatchewan Regimental Letter Honors Fifth Battalion

A front trench letter from Saskatchewan praises the Fifth Battalion of the 1st Canadian Division for its record in France since 1915. It urges provincial support and notes gifts, fundraising, and a possible Fifth Battalion day to aid regimental funds. General Currie’s praise is cited and a call to action is issued to prominent Saskatchewan citizens.

Edmonton Saskatchewan Canada Valcartier Abe France Sth Britain

Mosquito Control Tips From Early Conservation Advice

A historic recommendation outlines preventing mosquito problems by draining or shielding standing water in rain barrels cans and pools. It notes kerosene films deter larvae and lists repellents including castor oil with alcohol and lavender water citronella oil with vaseline and cassia oil. It also mentions Buha ch powder used by foresters to kill mosquitoes and flies at dusk.

Commission of Conservation Quitoes

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