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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Dec 27, 1917

Page

7

Northern Alberta Livestock Exports Signal Bright Market

The livestock industry in Northern Alberta reports successive cattle sales with shipments to the United States and Canada. A 22 car shipment from Edmonton to the U.S. and a 29 car load worth $68 000 to St Paul Minn illustrate rising demand. A Fort Saskatchewan herd of 100 head averaged $108 per head.

Alberta Imonton Edmonton St. Paul Minn Varn Fort Saskatchewan United States Canada

Oysters Secret Pearls Studied In Scientific Note

A sentence fragment notes a scientific article stating that oysters secrete pearls. The source text is garbled but points to pearl formation in oysters and a related scientific discussion.

Louisville Courier-Joureal

Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria in Old Ad Claim

A Baltimore American line cites Minard's Liniment as a diphtheria cure in a historic advertising snippet. The quip about scarce cheese and a dubious waiter adds a humorous, era-typical tone to the clipping.

Canadian Northern Rail Offers December Travel Bargains

The Canadian Northern Railroad announces reduced December fares from Dec 1 to 31 good for three months for round trips to U S destinations. Passengers can travel to Minneapolis St Paul Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Kansas City and other U S centers with routes offered. Inquiries at any Canadian Northern agent or R Creelman Winnipeg.

United States Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Chicago Des Moine Kansas City R. Creelman Winnipeg

Money Orders by Dominion Express Money Order

The sale way to send money by mail is by Dominion Express Money Order.

Dominion Express

Alberta wool clip tops 1.18 million in last season

Alberta reports a total wool clip of 1 181 682 dollars for the last season. The note says imports since then suggest next season’s crop will exceed this amount by several hundred dollars.

Alberta

Uneasy Lies the Crown The Prince Addresses Rhine Brigade

The Crown Prince urges a Rhine brigade near the front to stand firm for the German empire. He warns of internal influences trying to undermine the monarchy and calls for loyalty to counter discord and protect the throne. He stresses duty to the people and empire.

Gery

A Safe Pill for Sufferers

A vegetable remedy, Parmelee's Vegetable, purges the stomach and intestines gently. It is child friendly, mineral free, soothing, and touted as highly curative with thousands attesting to its health benefits from timely use.

Parmelee Bob

England bears overwhelming share of war casualties

England contributes 70 percent of Britain’s fighting force and 76 percent of casualties, indicating its troops have done more than their share in the war.

England Toronto Star

Backache Cause Tied to Blood Nourishment Not Kidneys

Advert suggests backache stems from blood nourishment rather than kidney trouble. Recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills for the blood to restore muscular strength. Claims pills fix back pain and can be bought from dealers or by mail at Brockville Ontario.

William Pink Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Brockwille, Ont

Two Sounds From a Firing Rifle Explained

A historical note explains that bullets travel faster than sound, creating a separate sonic "crash" before the rifle’s report is heard. At 1000 yards the bullet’s arrival can precede the sound by about a second, with bullets moving 2000 to 3000 feet per second and sound at about 1100 feet per second.

Freezone Claims Quick Corn Removal Without Pain

A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a painless remedy to lift corns and calluses. A small bottle, sold at drugstores, dries instantly when applied and avoids infection or inflammation.

Cincinnati

Platform similarity in election clash cited by Sena te Sorghum

Sena te Sorghum states the candidates ran on nearly identical platforms and recalls being pledged to promise everyone every year. The Washington Star notes the overlap with the defeated opponent's platform, and the memory of the election platform is muddled.

Senate Sorghum Tek Everbody Washington Star

Worm terminator’s reliable aid pleases children and parents

A compact note praises a device called the Worm terminator for its prompt work. Children and mothers express approval as the device reportedly handles worm issues effectively. Local households show growing trust in this pest control helper.

Lemons and Diamonds Recovered From Lusitania Loss

An Irish fisherman hauling a trawl near Ireland’s coast pulled up a remarkable salvage tale. Diamonds insured to London from New York aboard the Lusitania, torpedoed in wartime off Ireland, were reportedly recovered and returned to insurers. The incident highlights the unusual recovery of valuable freight after the ship’s sinking and the insurance settlement that followed.

Lusitania Ireland New York London Union Insurance Companianeer Me E Manage Fot Insurance Company

Aliens Clearing Farms Near Kitposkasing For Returned Soldiers

The article describes a government plan to establish farmland around Kitposkasing seven miles north of Lore, near the new Ontario settlement. It notes 2000 to 3000 enemy prisoners detentions to clear land and educate returning soldiers in vocational farming amid resettlement.

Cnclean Kitposkasing Lore New Eentel Ontario

Breeders Highlight Hereford Bulls in Alberta Province

The article notes Alberta houses four of the continent’s top Hereford bulls with Perfection bred by Frank Col oo and Seaahe 6 listed at 11 700 dollars. Martin Fairfax bought by George E Fuller for 17 000 dollars and Gay Lad 16th sold to S C Moore for 20 000 dollars. Beau Perfection won Calgary summer fair first prize, boosting hopes for a world title at the upcoming stock show.

America Can Perfection Alberta Frank Coloo Seaahe Martin Fairfax George E. Fuller Gay Lad S. C. Moore Beau Perfection Calgary

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages

A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by cleansing the blood and boosting the body's stamina. The makers offer a $100 reward if any case remains uncured and provide contact details for F. J. Cheney & Co. of Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall Joe F. J. Cheney & CO Ohio

Potatoes Boost Edmonton Area Reputation in Alberta

A farmer in the Edmonton district reports yields of more than 500 bushels per acre with potatoes averaging about one and a half pounds each, indicating this output is typical in the region rather than exceptional.

Alberta Edmonton

Girl Learns Independence Sparks Family Debate

In a domestic exchange, Gladys presses for self sufficiency in singing and piano, while Mr. Cutirox contemplates consequences of a daughter pursuing her own talents. The dialogue reflects a wish for balance between encouragement and dependence.

Mr. Cutirox Gladys

Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief Across Many Cases

Exhausted from asthma many sufferers learn of a remedy said to stop asthmatic trouble. J. D. Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy is described as a wonderful check with a long relief record. It is sold widely.

J. D. Kelloge

Fragmentary Portrait Line Captures Pageant Moment

Readable scraps describe a bride in lizard-green silk with a blush of dawning womanhood as a local wedding pageant or event unfolds on a newspaper page. The damaged text hints at ceremonial attire and youthful beauty without complete context.

Testimonial Evidence for Minard's Liniment

From across America is gathered simple testimony by well known people praising Minard's Liniment as a superior household remedy. The statements come from recognized figures, not press agents, supporting its merits. Minard's Liniment Co Ltd.

All America Minard Minard's Liniment Co., Ltd

Who Will Win This Battle Kidney Health Ad Claim

An old advertisement extols kidney health and toxin elimination. It warns inactive kidneys risk diseases and promotes Audie as a cure. It cites Dr. Pierce and offers trial access for ten cents, with references to Buffalo New York and Thorold Ontario.

Audie Pieree V. M. Pierce Fidel Buffalo N. Y Britgeburg Ont Thorold Anuric

Bread and Bacon Price Claims Debunked by Officials

Officials counter claims that Canadian bacon and bread cost more than in Britain. Bacon prices are denied as higher, with compiled city data shown. Bread prices are explained as war bread subsidy effects, England fixing flour at $7.38 per barrel and bread at 18 cents for four pounds.

Canada Britain Great Britain England

Riga and Dearer Bocks The flax trade impact on England

The fall of Riga will influence England's book binding trade per the British and Colonial Printer and Stationer. Riga was a major flax grower and coverting center, with Belcinui as another key flax region now in enemy hands, threatening linen trade.

Riga England Belciumi

Fishing boom boosts Newfoundland herring trade across coasts

The wider market in the United States and Canada this year supports Newfoundland herring as imports from Szdtland and Holland shrink. Winter fisheries run full off the west coast, with landings and prices rising as a result.

United States Canada Newfoundland Sz Dtland Holland

Why wouldn't it be a good plan to speaker the in every other house

Milwaukee Sentinel opinion asks if speakers should be placed in alternate houses and argues about potential challenges and public reaction to such a plan. The piece examines logistics, fairness, and community impact.

Milwaukee Sentinel

Study Food Values on Peeling Potatoes and Vegetables

Advice notes that unpeeled potatoes retain nutrients better while peeling causes mineral loss. Boil vegetables in large pieces with minimal water. soaking and cutting size affect losses in carrots beets and parsnips.

Fractured Matrimony Sparks Sharp Exchange

In a clipped exchange Mrs Jinks and Mrs Binks discuss habits and resolve. Mrs Jinks claims she smoked before marriage but now shows resolve to change. Mrs Binks praises breaking a lifelong habit as a sign of strong will.

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