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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
3
The piece urges Christian churches to act as recruiting offices for liberty and justice while embracing a righteous fight. It cites biblical authority and patriotic duty, calling ministers to lead followers with courage and charity in defense of the oppressed.
An old advertisement claims a remedy labeled Hell's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh and related constitutional ailments. It promises a $100 reward if a case fails and lists a Chicago address for the seller, Cheney Co.
The article notes Downing built and named the Empire on Downs street and that the immigrant American, educated at Harvard, showed Transatlantic enterprise in London by purchasing a lane to the royal cockpit at Whitehall and erecting a notable brick gateway, attracting attention in London society.
W W Fraser the newly named Live Stock Commissioner for Manitoba urges farmers to stop slaughter of calves. He notes thousands are destroyed yearly, threatening meat and dairy supplies amid looming food shortages. The Department of Agriculture plans calf protection and a buyer seller scheme to retain calves. Prompt action and high quality sires are urged to boost future value.
Baby's Own Tablets claim to regulate bowels and stomach, ease colds, cure constipation and indigestion, expel worms, and aid teething. They are marketed as safe with no injurious drugs. A testimonial from Mrs T M Forkwall of Mission City BC supports use for three children. Sold by dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Wilne Medicine Co Brockville nt.
Dinny confirms the feast was a success and Minny recalls a guest sharing Cassidy's mug with the loving cup.
In high demand, Miller's Worm Powders are sold at chemists and drug shops at low cost. They are presented as a standard remedy to expel worms and ease worm related suffering, with many mothers praising its effectiveness for children.
The photographer Jones is praised for balancing justice with mercy in his work, showing restraint and compassion in documenting events. His approach earns admiration for its measured, humane portrayal.
The ad promotes Holloway's Corn Cure as an effective remedy for stubborn corns and warts, urging readers to try the product. It emphasizes strong results and persistent relief from discomfort.
London Sunday Telegraph notes the Kaiser’s telegram to the Crown Prince uses the phrase fight for existence to a glorious end and hints at broader aims of domination and cultural spread, reflecting dire implications for allied hopes and morale.
The writer argues busy men should help housewives by keeping dirt outdoors. He proposes moving front walk to the back, replacing dilapidated steps, and adding a foot scraper to ease domestic drudgery. He urges practical home improvements to reduce interior work.
A reluctant recruit, claiming exemption as a miner, faces a terse exchange about the type of miner. The dialogue identifies the miner as a kalso miner in a terse, period voice.
A vivid account describes Petrograd's endless twilight in late spring. The author notes near-constant light unsettling routines, theatres, opulent domes, and the Neva river, with citizens reading names on programs at midnight. The piece contrasts warm southern cities with Petrograd’s unique luminous nights.
The Philadelphia Record notes that ripe shelled beans dried can be stored for long periods. A household with a stock of beans ensures nutritious, tasty meals for the entire winter and into spring.
Canadian Expeditionary Force sergeant from Halifax writes of long stomach troubles in Europe. He credits a tablet remedy given by a friend and urges readers to request Dr Cassell's Tablets sample for five cents. Includes pricing and cautions about phosphites.
The Oxford Press Syndicate guards a paper making formula worth over one million dollars used for thin tough Bible and encyclopedia stock. Twenty five years and a million dollars reportedly built the process. A still more valuable formula for Bank of England note paper is a family treasure of the Portals of Lavenstroke, who have earned great wealth across two generations.
A veteran soldier writing for four artillery comrades in France says they arrived in August 1914 and fought in Le Cateau Marne Aisne Ypres Givenchy Cainchy Festubert Loos Somme Ancre and Vimy Ridge. He notes they were far from bases and have endured trench mortars for twelve months and recently used footballs with steel tails against the enemy.
A Cincinnati man discovers a compound named Free Zone that removes corns and calluses with a few drops. It claims instant relief without pain or skin damage and is sold by druggists in small bottles.
The ad presents Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the cheapest public reparations, claiming its curative qualities and wide availability in Canada. It notes every drug store and country merchant keep it, emphasizing easy procurement and moderate price.
Directors of the Union Stock Yards plan a 30 percent increase in capacity and 40 percent improvement in handling efficiency at a cost near 100000 dollars. They will root the block behind the current yards to add 115 covered pens, install two new alleys with 40 catch pens, and add two more alleys for large pens for out of range cattle. Construction to begin soon with completion aimed for August.
A London lecture surveys nine years of aviation gains. Progress shows Wrights 1908 speed 35 mph, later 142 mph with 71 2 miles flown. A Verdun to Russia flight nears 984 miles. altitudes reach 500 feet for Wrights and beyond 25 000 feet for others. 1909 French ascent 300 feet in 5 minutes and English 10 000 feet in 15 minutes. Modern planes carry crews of sixteen and load about a ton and a half.
The Turtle Auto is being built for use in France and Flanders. Its curved shape is meant to deflect projectiles, offering only slight resistance no matter the missile angle. Inventors claim its design makes the vehicle exceptionally resistant to German fire.
Odd dialogue hints at an Eden referenced scene and a large jug handle noted the day a minister visited. The text foregrounds a quirky exchange with ambiguous meaning and no clear outcome.
British Flying Corps experts say the hardest part of flying is landing. They claim mastery of landing under any conditions yields true airborne initiative and rely on experience to drop safely in unknown terrain with engines off and no wind or slope cues.
Charles H. Webster, secretary of the Live Stock Section, states the bureau aims to standardize menus on all lake boats, Pacific and Atlantic steamers, and hotels. The CPR is taking drastic steps to promote serving livestock and improve the country’s meat supply.
Fragmented text shows a woman addressing a husband about listening and trust. The lines reflect a domestic communication issue with unclear, incomplete statements and punctuation. No verifiable events or names are present.
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