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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
7
The text shows garbled lines about war, wealth, and leaders like William Hohenzollern, with a stray humorous interjection about jokes. It appears as unreadable OCR from a historical page with mixed topics, including a bang and a near death laugh reference.
The article contrasts resistance to draft by Navajos and Utes with about 1,000,000 colored men registered willingly. It notes pacifist Negroes versus warlike Indians and argues the negro, if in uniform, would be a vast manpower asset, obedient and loyal to brave officers.
A newly published Jena book argues Germany will adopt a revolutionary bread blending colors and clover meat. The dietary expert claims current clover is misused for animals and asserts this bread would supply both physical energy and mental sustenance.
Untreated wooden silos decay near foundations from moisture and fungus. Coastal creosote under pressure preserves timber best. brush or spray methods fail. Pressure treated staves resist swelling, keep tight, and do not require painting. Federal study since 1910 shows durable results and minor silage impact.
A historical ad touts Hollo way's Corn Cure as a remedy to remove unsightly warts and painful corns, presenting it as an effective cure. The text emphasizes cosmetic and comfort benefits for readers seeking skin relief.
The Council of National Defence urges men and women to simplify clothing and abandon frills as part of a wool economy plan. A wool and worsted manufacturers conference with the Commercial Economy Board says no changes to existing ready made goods, but next year’s wool shortage prompts the campaign.
A sequestered lifestyle limits exercise, causing stomach and liver derangements that bring pains and lassitude. Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills are claimed to correct digestive irregularities and restore vigor with a mild, soothing action safe for even the most delicate users.
A well dressed young woman hailed a four wheeler but feared the horse. the driver told her he would not run off as he has a wife and seven kids at home.
A young girl Kathleen is sent on an errand to town. Her rosy face attracts her mistress in the porch as Kathleen returns through the field. The mistress notes her glow and Kathleen hints the change was not caused by the man she knows, saying that wasn’t his name.
The garage boss quizzes a seedy applicant asking know how to wash cars. The candidate replies he can wash all but the license plates, hinting at a hidden motive or potential theft risk.
An official note from France denounces POW letters to Germany that hide requests for parcels or military information in underlined words and saliva written inside envelopes. It urges sending such letters to military authorities and explains the enemy uses these tricks to obtain supplies and data. The ministry also bans mailing newspapers to neutral countries, allowing only publishers to transmit, and blocks travelers taking periodicals across borders.
The text notes that Canada sent 362000 soldiers to Europe with no losses among them. It argues torpedoing of transports is not illegal under international law and recalls Canada’s lack of guaranteed protection. It urges advisers for American troop transport to consult Canadian leadership.
Nervous exhaustion and neurasthenia rise from overwork and worry. Signs include poor sleep, low spirits, weak back, fickle appetite, and loss of interest. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore strength by enriching blood, with a testimonial from Mr P H Callan of Coleman, Ontario. Pills available by mail or from dealers.
Berlin Lokal Anzeiger quotes a harsh view of British actions in the North Sea and notes German warships maintaining control of the Kiel canal after the Jutland flight. The piece frames British retreat as cowardly while praising German naval prowess.
A formal exchange quotes a father praising his daughter's heart and character and the reply vows that the wife will inherit those qualities. The dialogue underscores a valued familial link in the marriage.
One of the largest Taber district land transactions in years sees Albert Green sell his farm and sheep ranch to Mr. Cooledge for 25000, who then sells a half interest. Green’s Chincov Lee sheep ranch goes to Kgl Hagesman for 84000, excluding the sheep, and equipped with modern south country buildings. The Cameron ranch sale continues to attract buyers among new settlers and Taber residents, with edge lots already disposed of.
A Cincinnati authority says corns of all kinds can be removed with the fingers by applying a few drops of freezone. The cheap remedy, available at drug stores, dries instantly and does not inflame surrounding tissue. If a pharmacist lacks freezone they can source it from wholesale houses.
Zurich by Petit Parisien correspondent reports Prince von Buelow, former German chancellor, replying to Bromberg birthday greetings that this year may bring peace with compensations and an indemnity allowing Germany to resume its prewar position. It is his first public statement on war aims. He has lived in retirement in Switzerland since Italy joined the war, with conflicting notes about his standing with the German government.
Public agitation for air reprisals against German cities has driven private talks among military and political leaders. They hope to delay retaliatory plans until American airmen can assist, weighing if scarce pilots and planes can be spared without harming major operations. The British air force holds aerial superiority, but removing even a portion of its planes could pose serious problems.
The ad describes severe asthma torment preventing sleep and promotes Dr. D. Kellogg’s Asthena Remedy as an immediate relief that clears passages and restores sound sleep. It urges buyers to insist on the genuine product at local druggists.
In a quarrel with Harry he asks for the return of his ring but the narrator questions the point of sending it back. The dialogue references Bessie Mabel Eve and a disputed ring.
A humorous exchange shows a mother scolding a son at the table for neglecting a napkin while he explains he has the dog tied to his leg. The odd dialogue highlights family dinner table antics and a playful misunderstanding.
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