This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
10
A wartime officer notes rising army morale enhances conspicuous bravery. Examples include a man shielding a trench mortar to save a nearby soldier and a lance-sergeant who doused a burning fuse rifle, protecting others and selflessly placing himself at risk.
Dialogue reveals a playful exchange about writing verses and tearing them up with a reveal of literary self doubt and humor. The snippet captures a light moment between two speakers with a hint of romance.
Mrs. Marcelle Boudreau of Mironetti New Brunswick writes that Baby's Own Tablets are the best medicine for little ones. The tablets regulate the stomach and bowels, cure constipation and fevers, and help with minor illnesses. Sold by medicine dealers or 25 cents a box by mail from The Cree Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Cryptic note requests Mr Smith to meet at a specified time and to check if a periscope is available on their end. It mentions telling Smith and a possible call or signal about the device. The message is incomplete and lacks clear context or recipients.
A Gloucestershire man uses a shop window sign stating the shop is closed while the proprietor serves in the military. It promises reopening within six months after hostilities end if he returns safe, with patronage welcomed.
A miracle armoured car convoy led by Moe moved two light cars carrying petrol and water across the desert in a long reconnaissance trek. They topped up radiators, endured heat and water scarcity, bivouacked 126 miles inland, then pushed toward Siwa before turning back as wind cooled. They finished the return journey with no supply depots.
A note advises suitors that the finest flowers are not always the most fragrant, encouraging thoughtful selection over mere appearance in courting.
A letter from Mr Corby of Marriston Ontario reports his gravely ill daughter recovered after using Dr Cassell's Tablets. The family praises the remedy as uniquely effective for children's stomach issues and kidney trouble. A sample offer is included with a five cent charge.
Alberta becomes the second largest coal producer in Canada with 60 percent of national deposits within the province. Yet mining remains limited by small domestic demand while Southern Alberta could access a US market of over twenty million people. last year nearly five million tons were mined with high quality varieties including bituminous anthracite and lignite.
A concise proverb style note urges keeping guard over one's resources and not letting rivals claim rewards. It contrasts generosity with prudence in sharing benefits.
The French schooner Leontine, carrying mine stakes, is attacked by a German submarine on March 25 1917. Forty rounds of shrapnel kill four crew and wound four, while incendiaries threaten to sink the ship. Survivors endure hours of agony before rescue.
The ad promotes the original J D Kellogg Asthma Remedy as unmatched in relief and consistency. It asserts decades of proven merit and urges sufferers not to endure another year of asthma without this remedy.
The text contrasts Kitchener’s spirit of service with calls for conscription to sustain armies. It notes his acceptance of conscription as a temporary measure and mocks the notion that Britain should shift to a forced army. It argues Kitchener, a professional soldier, would favor voluntary service.
London Daily Chronicle reports a translated excerpt praising Russia's resilience as Austria and Germany aid Russia by hammering a sword that frees a mighty nation to wield it stronger in future conflict. The piece notes bureaucratic irritation in Petrograd at the message.
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd from Hamilton Canada promotes counter check and sales books with high quality paper choices and carbon leaf books. It offers samples and prices and notes rising costs in paper waxes and labor while promising prompt service and large or small orders. Offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
In France and Flanders birds reportedly sense noxious fumes before soldiers detect them. Dr Cabanes notes canaries warn by a sudden alarm and flight to the rear, prompting gas mask use, a practice paralleling mine safety methods.
An advertisement touts Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a pleasant medicine for children and claims it is the best remedy to drive worms from the system.
The author laments that the work may be a free translation of Homer. He admits difficulties selling the piece to publishers or buyers.
The text discusses Armageddon from Revelation and Daniel, tracing its meaning to Hill of Megiddo and Mount of Destruction. It links biblical prophecy to modern war talk, noting beasts false prophets and dragons as symbolic powers amidst global turmoil.
The piece touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a simple corrective for dyspepsia indigestion and liver and kidney troubles caused by irregular habits. It argues most men lack regular routines and promotes the pills as suitable for delicate constitutions.
Scarcity drives U S buyers to Western Canada for potatoes. About 30 000 to 35 000 bushels stored in North Saskatchewan have shipped since April 1 to Chicago and other centers. Northern Alberta exports roughly 500 cars to the United States at 1 to 1 25 dollars a bushel. Farmers in the west hold large stock to release, wholesale houses say.
A editorial argues waste and overfeeding are crimes against the state and community. It calls for accountability of both masters and servants to ensure the safety of sailors and soldiers and the security of telegraph lines.
A farmer reassures Sambo as a dog continues barking. Sambo agrees the dog’s bark is persistent and expresses concern about when it will stop. The exchange shows rural speech and a moment of tension on the property.
The colonial secretary reports the Imperial War Conference’s support for fuller Indian representation in future conferences and urges cooperation to boost interimperial trade. It calls for a royal chartered imperial graves commission, recognition of dominions as autonomous nations, and a unified empire policy including uniform taxation reforms and a London imperial mineral resources bureau.
The piece discusses rising Canadian immigration limits and tariffs provoking U S retaliation. It notes increasing Canada U S intercourse and commerce with Canada as a major market for American goods, warning future head taxes and forms for Americans traveling north.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.