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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
7
Incendiary bullets with hollow tips and slow burning charges are fired by aviators to burst observation balloons behind the front lines. A single hit can rupture the balloon and release gas, forcing observers to abandon their positions and parachute from about 1,000 feet.
A fragment from the Kansas City Star presents a child’s reply to a prompt about the most wonderful thing a man ever made. The girl answers, a living for a family, reflecting on family and daily life.
Pte Albert Styres, Mohawk who fought in Flanders, trains in typing, bookkeeping, shorthand and office work. He earns 20 dollars weekly with a bright future. John Ballentine, western Indian from Battleford, trained in gas engineering after wartime injuries, aims to support his wife and four children. The article highlights native veterans embracing vocational training and the social impact of the program.
An old medical advertisement promises a $100 reward for proof of Hall’s Celients curing disease by destroying the disease’s foundation and strengthening the patient. It promotes a blood mucous surface treatment and urges sending for the cure from CueneY’s & Co. and druggist sales at 75 cents.
Fragmentary wartime note condemns German rulers and their pledges as worthless, criticizing their humor and system of conduct. The text asserts distrust of any conditions and implies a call to withdraw and pursue unconditional terms.
Westminster Gazette notes that Australians New Zealanders Canadians and emigrant families preserve strong dialects and accents that persist despite moving to London. It cites flagrant Cockney influence among overseas speakers and Scottish Gaelic knowledge among Canadian soldiers, questioning how local peculiarities endure in a metropolitan setting.
A Cincinnati authority touts Free Zone as a simple at home corn treatment. A few drops on the corn allow it to be lifted with the finger without pain and a small bottle can be bought at drug stores for minimal cost. The drug dries instantly and won’t irritate surrounding skin.
Secretary Daniels said progress has been made in locating submarines and that destroying them will follow, denying the idea of a miraculous invention. He noted civilian knowledge aids anticipation of capture and cited modern torpedo boat destroyers as examples of effective U S naval design. Foreign authorities praised American design perfection.
December special round trip fares in Eastern Canada apply to most points with low round trip fares to Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster on select dates in December January and February. Two trans continental trains daily over the Canadian Pacific Railway offer travel without transfers and arrival delays. Officers of the CPR urge early arrangements and full information requests to secure reservations.
A reflective critique on German colonial violence and its enduring impact, condemning atrocities and the recurring harms of colonization. The text argues for accountability and remembrance of past wrongs without minimizing the suffering caused.
Military observers state that a front line soldier has 29 chances to come home for every 1 chance of death. Wounds have a 98 to 2 recovery delta, with a 1 in 500 limb loss risk. POW training may extend life by five years. front line care is better than civil care. Disease deaths are lower here than in past wars. Canada re educates the 10 per cent deemed unfit, offering new vocations for employment.
The piece lauds Canadian soldiers in France as a premier fighting force, noting military experts’ praise, resilience under fire, and ability to adapt. It cites German wartime correspondents acknowledging their worth and imagines a humorous scene of Canadians forming teams and boxing matches across liberated fronts.
The text touts Miller's Worm Powders as an effective remedy for stomach and intestinal worms in infants. It claims the powders attack the worms, expel them, and restore orderly bodily function, ensuring a child can maintain strength and thrive.
A leading German statesman warns the Norwegian newspapers to stop protests against the murder of seamen by German cruisers on the high seas or face sudden action against Norway. The fragment mentions Washington and a person named Mocwag.
Fragmentary report claims a named remedy against worms is a reliable boon for children, but the text is garbled and lacks verifiable details or sources.
A British officer contemplates life away from towns after years in the trenches. He notes rural England lacks the bustling crowds soldiers crave and recalls the pull of cities and lobbies for human company during wartime.
A Montreal Star report discusses how German agents are described as Bhoiders or patriots depending on the outcome of their acts, labeling some crimes as blunders while framing others as loyal actions for the Vaterland. The piece highlights a tense wartime sentiment and press portrayal of espionage.
A Washington Post argument asserts monarchy in England isn’t tyrannical. The author says England’s government is more responsive to public opinion because the prime minister lacks a fixed term. He stays in office only while the House of Commons supports him, allowing MPs to end a government if constituencies push back.
Serious illness is said to be avoided by Dr Williams Pink Pills which enrich the blood and strengthen nerves. The ad claims better appetite digestion mood and vitality, promising a new you with regular use and references to widespread favorable word of mouth. They cost 50 cents a box with six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
The president stated the war is not only for political power but a clash of industrial systems. Germany seeks world economic domination by making other nations dependent, using industry to force tribute and secure a global economic place in the sun, justifying the war's enormous cost.
A fragmentary 1908 ad states Leveille at 216 Rue Ontario East Montreal seeks remedies for rheumatism with brief notes on treatments and dates in January and February.
The peanut provides food for people and forage for livestock. Peanut hay rivals alfalfa for feed, pigs can gain up to 400 pounds per acre from peanuts, and roasted peanuts serve as a near complete ration. Peanut oil supports edible fats as cottonseed and olive oils decline. The peanut aids fat reserves and dairy needs during war, boosting meat, butter, and lard supplies nationwide.
A quotation from the Philadelphia Ledger urges citizens to act as part of a united nation and city. It emphasizes collective effort, common purpose, and unselfish leadership, warning that good or evil arises from how people rally behind trusted leaders and share their resources.
The Contemporary Review warns governments face a calamitous deficiency of essential print foodstuffs risking local starvation. It notes shortages in ores oil wool rubber potash and other materials, plus a scarcity of merchant railway wagons and limited land transport, worsening commodity shortages.
A note extols the cures effected by Dr. Thomas Electric Medicine describing its powerful relief and healing virtues. The piece claims it is marvellous that six ingredients compose the medicine and urges a trial to convince skeptics.
A doctor shows visitors an elderly patient in an asylum who claims to be queen. He bows to her as she replies with sharp scorn, revealing the scene to be a striking display of perceived insanity. The party member interjects that she was sane all along, leaving the doctor shocked.
The article notes Germany's Italian front gains as less significant than Allied successes in France and Belgium. It argues Italy remains useful to the Entente even if its offensive power falters, as it can divert German divisions elsewhere. The piece touches on Russia and Romania amid broader war situation context.
Witness asked about the man's character in a police court proceeding. The response asserts the character to be unbleachable, given with emphasis on honesty and integrity.
Fragment shows a boastful leader dismissing press chatter with a sharp retort. The exchange hints at a strained relationship between media and power, illustrating a lighter moment of public scrutiny and pride.
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