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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
7
A highly garbled excerpt contains scattered phrases about animals, blood, grain, and acronyms. It appears to be a rough OCR fragment with disjointed references to Britain, Worm, Feputa l and various partial words, offering no clear event or outcome.
A fragmentary note references a justice matter involving Benja and a Neu in one est. The unclear text suggests ongoing scrutiny or debate, with no confirmed dates or outcomes available.
A damaged OCR fragment shows partial words and stray characters without clear events names dates or locations. The readable portions hint at a broader article but lack coherent facts to summarize a concrete item.
A remarkable letter from a young ex-collier soldier describes enlisting after fearing perpetual coal dust. He recounts seeing the river and historic lands, embracing danger as spice to life, and taking pride in Britain’s glory while rejecting pity for those who merely exist.
London correspondent describes King George at Buckingham Palace Investiture as a democratic sovereign. He appears simple and unadorned, standing straight with a grave yet kind countenance. The observer notes the public’s trust and affection, contrasting him with imperial pomp and praising his plain manner.
Foster realizes he was used to ferry a stolen packet to Britain as Carmen and Daly manipulate events. He recalls Alice Featherstone's hint about being watched and Daly's pursuit of Lawrence. He suspects Hul ton, a Canada link, and a broader gang aims to threaten Lawrence and control secrets.
They appeared restrained yet firm in stance, signaling reliable support. Their quiet steadiness suggested steadfast loyalty and readiness to back forthcoming decisions.
In dim lamplight Foster explains to Pete and companions that he seeks help with a plan that may invite trouble. He insists he is not fleeing police and that the action, while suspicious, is not illegal. The group weighs trust and the value of the coming job.
Dominion census office shows prairie crop acreages up this year with wheat at 15 526 110 acres oats 9 133 900 barley 1 955 500 and flax 1 000 800. total growth highlighted by a new co operative statistics system using school inquiries to gather data.
Vancouver British Columbia enjoys rising industrial activity with weekly gains in bank clearings. June totals top last year's by ten million dollars and the first week of July shows a 2.6 million dollar increase. A new iron foundry will hire 75 to 100 workers, adding to the city’s expanding industry.
Bensonhurst reports a curious scene as two hens and a duck arrive in Yonkers area gardens sparking local chatter about unexpected poultry visitors and their owners seeking guidance on handling the birds.
Italy aided the Allies with decisive actions before joining formally in May 1915. An Austrian offer in 1913, a July 1914 appeal to England, and August 1914 frontier releases show Italy’s early stance. The article credits King Victor Emmanuel III and the Savoy line for steadfast liberty values, arguing Italy’s entry bolstered Allied strength and civilization against autocracy.
Canada mourns Lieutenant Maurice Shea once of the 73rd Foot reputed as the last British survivor of Waterloo. He died at Sherbrooke in 1892 at a very advanced age, remembered for his heroic conduct on the historic day in June 1815.
Wool from Alberta, dated July 5, reports about a quarter to half of the province’s clip sent to a new Toronto cooperative. A large number of sheep are being moved to higher summer range in the mountains.
At the Lethbridge Experimental Farm tests compare irrigated and dry farming. Wheat under irrigation averaged 49 bushels per acre versus 27 on dry land, with Huron and Red Fife among top performers. Oats and barley also showed higher irrigated yields, and roots like carrots and potatoes produced substantially more under irrigation, confirming water access boosts output.
Foreign Secretary Balfour spoke in London on Belgium's Independence Day condemning Count von Hertling's claim to treat Belgium as a pawn. He warned Germany could not erase its crimes and urged a league of nations or similar machinery to prevent such violations in the future.
The Ar goonaut notes Weiss bach as a favorite tranquil resort drawing visitors from across the globe seeking solitude in Switzerland.
Fragmentary critique of currency value and travel costs noting nickel age loss. Mentions jitneys, dollars, nickels, and changing money. The piece reflects changing attitudes toward small change and transport value in a Rochester Herld era context.
Thomas Myers and Dr. Roy Ledge London report interviews with Dr. A B McCallum and Professor Ruttan and H B Thompson on a new soya bean based food substitute. They discuss Ottawa discussions and Canada US supplies, noting high food value and potential to ease beef and wheat demand for the allies and homes.
Early disposal of breeding stock is advised after the breeding season. Sell off hens over two years old and lighter year-olds, cull cockerels when ready, and market broilers or small roasters as prices allow. An experimental farm study in 1917 on Leghorn chickens showed lower costs and potential cheaper feed by selling cockerels early and using pellets efficiently.
A fragmented OCR item references a Sunday School teacher named Joseph and a tale of saving Egyptians from famine, with a mysterious line about a food controller and a student named Smart Boy. The readable text implies a biblical or moral lesson context.
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