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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

5

Allies aim for lasting world peace outlined by Asquith

In a speech, former Prime Minister Asquith argues the Allies seek enduring peace, not destruction of Germany. He refutes claims of a sea power destruction agenda and asserts liberty and justice will prevail at home and abroad. He cites President Wilson and condemns the entrenchment of force as bad business.

Chamber of Peace Great Britain Cyfieere One Pwest Wo Wilson Vic

Adaptable Ribs Save Limbs in Early Surgical Talks

In North Toronto Orthopaedic Hospital surgeons pioneer rib grafts to repair shattered bones and replace missing limbs. The article cites Bowie shrapnel victims restored by rib transfers, saving jaws and limbs for injured soldiers returning to Canada. Corporal White of the 2nd Engi-

Canada North Toronto Corporal White 2Nd Engi

Sugar For the Soldiers Export Restrictions Noted

A fragmented report references sugar exports to soldiers overseas, mentioning maple sugar and weights. It notes shipments to France, Canada, and naval forces with weight limits and regulatory context.

Tendor United France Canada

Howell Powell Woutema Ad Thirty Eens

Howell notes not all items have been marked up while Powell and Woutema discuss the thirty essays.

Howell Powell Woutema

Western Canada Wheat Eyes New Panama Canal Route

The Panama Canal reshapes global trade routes as Western Canadian wheat may shift from rail to Vancouver and water to Britain. Trials show rail to Vancouver plus sea to Britain costs about 22 cents, cheaper than eastward routes, with potential for Japan, China, and Mexico markets. The Saskatoon Star notes the broader, still unpredictable impacts on transportation costs and trade partners.

Regina Liverpool Vancouver Panama Canal United States Western Canada Prairies Calgary Clrfax Great Britain Atlantic Panama Britain Japan China Mexico British Columbia Saskatoon Star

Central Alberta finds rich harvests in natural conditions

The Edmonton board of trade touts Central Alberta as a premier vegetable region noting cabbages beets carrots peas and other crops thrive with ample rainfall and warmth. It highlights potatoes as a reliable safe crop with yields often reaching high per acre in fields near Edmonton.

Alberta Edmonton Board of Trade Edmonton Ballon Edton

Western Canada farmers eager to buy live stock at sale

Farmers in Western Canada show strong demand for livestock at a sale in Ribote where thousands of cattle were sold in three days. Prices ranged around $1,000 and higher, with cattle pens packed as bidders competed heavily.

Western Canada Od Ribote Alberta

Fragmented OCR: Uneven speech on a mistress and Teatavia

A garbled OCR passage shows dialogue about a mistress and a place named Teatavia with uncertain words and unclear attribution. The text lacks coherent context, names, or events to establish a clear news item or timeline.

Will to Win: Clemenceau as France's Embodiment of Willpower

Maurice Leon praises Georges Clemenceau as the surgeon-like healer of national effort and a human dynamo unyielding to humbug. The piece argues France needs his indomitable courage to lead allies, noting his ties to Britain and his role as a strong man against weak competitors.

Maurice Leon American Review of Reviews France Clemenceau UN i Britain Group of Free Nations

Farm House as a Home and Its Farm Impacts

The article argues a well designed farm home boosts family morale and farm progress. It advocates light and ventilation in barns, a cheerful house as a refuge, and labor saving in both house and farm. It suggests bookcases and interesting reading as antidotes to fatigue plus trees and shade to improve the farm atmosphere.

Fragmentary quote on American classes and success

The readable fragment discusses three classes of men in America: those who have succeeded, those who cry for meanings, and a further group hinted at by the incomplete text. The sentence is cut mid thought without clear names or concrete context.

America

Road to Victory Parade of wartime transport and labor

A sweeping wartime panorama shows a crossroad convoy of four wagons with rations and goods, twenty motor lorries with lumber and Dickensian names, duckboards and fascines, a gun battery, pack mules and carriers loaded with shells, followed by tractors hauling howitzers and labor battalions marching under shell fire as patrols push the column eastward through mud and shell torn roads.

Dicken Betsy Mn Martin Chuzzlewit Micawber Oliver Twist Mr. c Lairey Gamp The Nile

English Leader Praises Farmers Amid Slur Campaign

In a cross border appeal, Lloyd George denounces attacks on farmers as harmful and untrue. He credits farmers for stabilizing distress, thanking them on behalf of the government and a broad public, while urging community justice and gratitude. The missive echoes similar Canadian remarks.

Canada England Lloyd George St OF Iis

Millions of Acres Awaiting Settlers in Railways Plan

A terse historical note describes vast lands tied to ten railway shires and incentives for settlers. The fragment highlights rail links, land access, and speculative figures, signaling a government push to populate frontier regions.

Alberts

Dean I of St Pauls Foretells End of War speech

The 80 year old Dean at St Pauls Cathedral urges that the war cannot end by destroying German militarism alone. He warns Europe faces disunion if nations stay armed and argues American power will shape a postwar order. He notes German loyalty to the government despite Socialist support and cautions against a punitive peace.

Dean I St. Paul's Cathedral Gneghe Ag Nes Europe Up Millstone America Nether Millstone Asia United States of America

Bacon and Pork for Export to Allied Nations Urged

The article urges Canada to boost pork and bacon exports to allied nations. It cites high caloric value and fat content of pork, compares shrinkage with beef, and notes 1916 production and ally demand, urging relaxed by-laws to allow suburban pig-keeping amid wartime food gravity.

Canada Wight Hoover Germany

Cleaning Poultry Houses Insect Control Guide

Cleaning poultry houses twice yearly removes straw and debris from roof and floors. Scrape and wash walls nests and floors with boiling water to kill lice and mites. Ensure clean run and water sources. follow safe sanitation steps for healthy flocks.

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Milestones Echo Curious Quest for Captain Kidd's Gutt

Fragmentary line hints at a quest to locate Captain Kidd's wreck or treasure. Obscure phrases reference milestones and sailors at sea, suggesting a historical or nautical inquiry. No clear person or event details are fully readable.

Kidd Sts

Famine and War Strain Food Supplies in Britain and Allies

The article analyzes how war worsens famine risks by reducing wheat and meat imports. It notes falling acreages in 1916, labor strains, and reliance on women workers and machinery on farms in Britain to avert shortages. It stresses international dependence and measures to increase production amid conflict.

Britain France Italy United States

Car of Wheat Check Sets Local Record in Saskatchewan

A Rethom farmer in Saskatchewan received 14 for a carload of 1916 bushels of No Northern wheat sent to Regina at 2.21 per bushel after freIt is said to be the district’s largest single car payment. A farmer near Wright, Alberta, received 3571 25 for a No 1 Northern shipment to Port Arthur in an even larger car. A Winnipeg report notes a bigger car shipment weighing 65 tons carrying No 1 wheat from a distant point.

Alfarmer Rhetom Saskatchewan Regina Frei Wright, Abert No. 1 Northern Port Arthur Winnistill

Barley as Feed Compared to Oats in Livestock Diets

The article discusses barley as a feed option, noting it is heavier and more likely to cause digestive issues than oats. It is widely used in the Old World and Western States with notable results, including effects on heat and digestion, and is often rolled or combined with other concentrates alongside oats or wheat bran.

Burglary Warning Echoes Through Liverpool Chronicle

A terse ticker from the Liverpool Ys recalls a whispered warning as a frightened household faces a possible break in. The cryptic line hints at a tense night and a brave, if uncertain, stance against intruders.

Monthly Returns System Draft Hits Raters in Bab

A partial fragment describes a monthly returns system with raters in Bab. No further context or details are readable to confirm scope, participants, or outcomes.

Fragmentary note about faded names and circulating tales

Odd fragment suggests faded names in a building to be contianed with tales circulating among officials. It reads like a garbled report of real people and periods, but details are unclear and names are unreadable.

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