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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
1
An editorial argues Canadian election results do not reflect democracy’s strength amid World War I. It denounces monarchy, calls for overthrow of Kaiserism, and condemns private armaments influence. The piece also mocks postage stamps and defends a rival newspaper’s editorials.
A wartime letter from Rev J J Jones describes life in France behind the lines, the constant shelling, and the resilience of British troops. He reflects on mud, danger, and the courage of soldiers, and notes local hospital surgeries and New Year resolutions amid the conflict.
A satirical piece from Creston Iowa by Louis Syberkropol attacks Kaiser Wilhelm with a dramatic in narrative form claiming to reveal how Satan influenced the German ruler. The text traces manipulation from Rome to the Dardanelles and describes war crimes, propaganda, and the resulting devastation across Europe.
A letter to B E Dobree from A V Watkins, ex waterworks employee, reports a writer who suffered concussion after an aerial fight and continues service in the Flying Corps. He previously survived a rifle wound that struck near the ear and lodged near the jugular vein.
An appeal from P F Bredt secretary to Saskatoon stockmen urging attendance at the Saskatchewan Live Stock Associations annual meetings in City Hall Region January 3 and 4 1918. War depleted European herds and US meat supply, signaling profitable prices but urging plans for increased production.
A union service of the three local Protestant denominations will be held Sunday evening in the Methodist church with Lhir as a participant and a joint choir providing music. Also noted is the new military service table instructing several to report in Regina on the 9th inst including Walter Holliday with an admission to the Flying Corps being explored. Sabbath School cantata Around the World with Santa Claus was performed Thursday evening to good credit along with other program numbers.
Delegates were elected to nominate a Liberal candidate for the Provincial House to be held January 0th. A Champagne and Dr Sparling were the two aspirants. A Battleford Annex lot sale and a $10,000 bonus claim by Battleford Mill Elevator Co. were noted. Advertisers listed include Prince Bron and several local businesses.
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