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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
6
The Montreal Star reports a chaotic scene as a fan asks for the score and a muted reply comes. Concurrently Germany pursues a Zeppelin route from Hamburg to Constantinople, with Berlin to London sailings noted as slipping.
The Western Canada Irrigation Association promotes irrigation as essential to agricultural development linking irrigation farming with livestock and dairy industries. W. T. MacDonald of the BC Department of Agriculture warns that high yields require returning fertility, urging feeding crops to livestock and integrating better stock. The convention at Maple Creek Saskatchewan on August 1 2 3 will discuss livestock irrigation links and future prospects.
Saskatoon Winter Fair plans Dec 4 and 6 1917 events with prize money totaling 11 000 across horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry. Hon W C Sutherland chairs a growing SA circuit with Regina Saskatoon Calgary linking three fairs. A graded stock provision and a boys calf feeding contest are featured to boost exhibitor turnout.
Thin-blooded men and women regain health with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. A Ontario anecdote claims the remedy restores strength, appetite, weight, and energy after anemia, with a Brockville company offering six boxes for $2.50.
Berlin reports 125000 workers strike over bread rationing as bakers’ shops are looted by hungry youths. Towns ban visitors, authorities forbid food smuggling, and Lanshut bans hosting guests. Berlin allocates 250000 to send 300000 children to the countryside for nourishment. Butter runs out in one town, Munich neighborhoods lack cheese, milk prices soar. A mother is fined 10 marks for exceeding a half pint daily for a family of five.
Calgary News Telegram reports that the New York Academy of Medicine argues tubercular soldiers may not be exempt from service if not severely disabled. Sir William Osler is cited noting army life can cure tuberculosis and that war exposes people to fresh air and elements, contrasting indoor living with public life’s health risks.
In a terse exchange, the bank president confirms a trusted cashier has left, and notes readiness to restart operations within the building. The dialogue underscores a prompt recovery mindset as the institution adapts to staffing changes.
The advertisement advocates Dr. J.D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy citing rapid action on air passages and relief from asthma induced exhaustion. It claims widespread efficacy and urges homes with asthma to use the remedy.
Viviani delivers a dramatic appeal to Canadians urging solidarity in the fight against autocracy and democracy's defense. He portrays distant battlefields and wounded soldiers while urging MPs and freemen to recognize shared stakes in justice and liberty. The scene unfolds with weary Parliament spectators and citizens listening.
A complete census of Manitoba sheep is being taken by Charles N. Stetson, a sheep and wool specialist, touring the province for the Dominion Department of Agriculture. He backs the cooperative wool selling scheme run by the provincial department and teaches owners how to obtain higher grade fleeces.
A Fulton resident described her inability to stand during a courtroom hearing as she confronted a dispute over payment. The fragment suggests testimony or argument over who should pay and the amount involved.
The New Republic argues that Congress has not established universal military service but a wartime selective draft. Once the war ends, recruitment will be reconsidered based on international conditions and US global responsibilities. The piece notes differing views on democracy and wartime powers.
The advertisement extols Par melee's Vegetable Pills as the portable compact medicine best suited for easy use. It claims they are accurately compounded from proven ingredients and deliver reliable digestion improvement, asserting their popularity and effectiveness.
The Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd offers counter check and sales books, carbon leaf and triplicate forms, waxed papers, and coated books with extensive Canadian supply sources. It highlights modern equipment, large commercial clientele, and offices in Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver.
Representative Tilson showed a powerful American invention to a curious house claiming it to be the most effective bomb. It allegedly detonates six feet above ground regardless of drop distance and explodes with a horizontal force.
A quoted exchange hints at a guarded past as a woman answers a child’s questions about romance. The fragment suggests deeper stories about affection and secrecy without providing specifics.
In Rockford Illinois a population of 45401 shows two dry years 1908 1910 with 2681 oral arrests 5122 licensed arrests 455 drunkenness 1522 and 424 drunk and disorderly under license. The mayor notes Dry times20 credit and savings rise and fewer accidents. The city returns to prohibition starting May 1912 with merchants and doctors supporting the dry rule.
An official from the government condiment economy board plans inspections while advertisements claim Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator provides sure and lasting relief for suffering children. The tone mirrors a period-era patent medicine appeal.
Sir George Foster, Canada’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, says the prairie belt west of the Red River and Lake Winnipeg holds vast land suitable for extensive wheat production. He notes scientific agriculturists praise the continuous expanse of rich soil across the American continent for meeting world demand.
Advert claims from Mrs A Livingstone of Let 5 P E I and John Mader of Mahone Bay report cures from Minard's Liniment for bronchitis, asthma, and rheumatism. Joshua A Wynacht says a severe leg injury also healed.
The article discusses hog pricing tied to post mortem inspection and blames hog raisers who fatten hogs with unhealthy, tuberculous material. It argues packers will pay more for healthy hogs and criticizes producers who ignore risks or neglect safety, warning of losses from ignorance or indifference.
The text argues Allied superiority over Germany, noting population, wealth, and production leads, with U.S. farms and steel capacity outranking German output. It contrasts per capita national debt, claiming German debt near $200 while the U.S. is about $10. It likens German weakness to Napoleon’s era and cites the one hundred days reference.
A local chat ends with sharp humor and a tease about a joke that left one person in stitches. The speaker asks if the other heard their burst of laughter and hints at the entertainment value.
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