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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
2
The Toronto Star reports on brutal moose hunting during a time of thrift for a global cause. It cites one hunter who killed twelve moose for a single head while others left carcasses to rot, urging Ontario authorities to impose strict preventive measures.
The article warns that excessive studying and insufficient outdoor activity can cause thin bloodless children to develop the condition. It advises more exercise, rest, and a tonic, Dr Williams Pink Pills, to restore color and appetite, noting they aid growth and nerve strength. Pills are sold by The Cr ee Medicine Co Brockville nt and other dealers.
The Chicago Evening Post reports that in 1917 British forces seized more German prisoners than their total losses since the war began. It notes British captures run four times the number of German guns taken from the Bush during the entire conflict.
A British correspondent describes a vast Italian battle where two million soldiers contested a 40 mile front. Flames rise from hills while only two running men and a loose mule are visible amid ruined chateaus and fierce artillery.
A fragment from exchanges between the Athens and Berlin palaces references Queen calls and insults. The wording suggests tensions in the royal correspondence and public perception of the monarchs involved.
War era report notes sea water used in bread to save salt and ease railway traffic. Sea water allegedly preserves moisture due to magnesium chloride and may aid health. sea water has been used medically and is linked to marine origins. Bread with sea water kept longer, rolls lasting a week if not eaten. Water must be drawn from deep and distant from land.
When energy flags and business cares tire you this tonic promises to regulate a deranged stomach and disordered liver. The ad claims it can restore health and prevent debility, available at any drug store.
A Paris dispatch to the New York Herald claims Germany has expanded counterfeiting to Russia with forged Russian banknotes totaling about 1.5 billion rubles. The notes are said to be superbly engraved and nearly undetectable by experts.
The piece notes that 70 degrees Fahrenheit is a common benchmark in the United States and Canada with English usage differing. It observes Americans often keep homes warmer at 72 to 75 degrees and cites Mr. Garfield’s proposal to drop by five degrees, supported by medical authorities for health reasons.
An advertisement claims rapid improvement from Mail's Catarrh Core after a short course. It credits F. EY & CO., Toledo, Ohio, and notes the product is sold by all druggists for 75 cents.
A Boston woman applies for a pension and asserts she and her husband fought throughout the war, prompting the examiner to question her entitlement. The exchange reflects personal wartime hardship cited in The Labor Clarion.
A New York Times excerpt critiques pacifists as obsessed and illogical in arguing against war. It asserts pacifist theory lacks warrant and labels opponents as morally condemned, presenting a combative stem in a broader wartime discourse.
An aggregation of testimonials from Bayard McMulin Chatam Ont and J H Bailey Parkdale Ont claim Minards Liniment cured goitre facial neuralgia and other pains. The notes repeat across multiple towns including Walsh Ont and propose circuit of provincial use.
Lieutenant Colonel G F E Sanders of the 2nd Canadian Pioneer Battalion is noted as the first Canadian officer to acknowledge that his command might be led by a younger man. He has fought in the Boer War and previously commanded the North-West Mounted Police, earning distinction. The Canadian authorities resisted this view, but Sanders insisted on remaining in a senior role.
Advertised as a pleasant medicine for children, the product claims to drive worms from the system with no better option.
Scott Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey manufacturers of Scott's Emulsion receive praise as leading advertisers in America. A letter of instructions to The Observer notes the product’s rising popularity and credit to advertising efforts.
Excerpts praise Britain’s wartime gains and denigrate German losses while claiming Allied symbols of victory. The passage highlights British holdings, colonial evacuations, naval blockades, and German defeats, with hostile talk of German actions and the implied judgment of punishment.
Mrs Kieso has been sick for seven months with a female trouble and severe pains in her back and sides, causing ongoing health concerns and related distress.
An old advertisement promises relief from asthma by using I. D. Kellogg's remedy. The copy urges sufferers to try a trial to dispel doubt and secure relief, claiming sure results and citing a written notice.
A compact guide from a local paper outlines practical steps to reduce mosquito presence. Tips include removing standing water, using screens, and applying approved repellents to protect households and outdoor spaces.
Analysis from the New York Globe argues the allied powers hold the advantage in manpower and wealth but warn German resilience persists. It notes losses since the war began and suggests heavy artillery and persistent pressure will tilt outcomes at key fronts like Ypres and Laon.
The article highlights top American pilots in the British Army's Royal Flying Corps including a Canadian leading airman and a Chicago native with twenty two enemy planes. It notes a rule against publishing American names may be relaxed and mentions sixty American airmen currently serving.
A reader recalls a conversation about prize fighting with a brother describing a fighter who was said to be soon put to sleep in a bout. The exchange captures period excitement and expectations around boxing events.
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