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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
7
A 19th century tract argues alcohol ruins France by sapping birth health and economy. It claims drink corrupts families, increases crime and poverty, and weakens citizens, urging all to oppose strong drink as a national enemy. The author, H. Hazlewood, stresses social harm and hereditary degeneration.
Scientists analyze ancient mummies to study germ survival over millennia. The article discusses how pathogens may persist in dry, refrigerated, or heated conditions and reactivate under stress, highlighting challenges in understanding long term germ viability.
A fragment shows a landlady remarking about singing in a room and a roommate replying with a lighthearted line about killing time. The brief exchange hints at a casual domestic moment between characters.
Article argues U S participation in the war should erase misgivings with Canada and build a solid foundation for ongoing cooperation. It stresses geography, shared institutions, and mutual democratic goals, urging deliberate policy to turn wartime alliance into broad, practical collaboration.
Though Canada was not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil it is its home and name. From here the famous compound spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand where it is on sale and in demand.
The prosperity of Vike farmers in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba is shown by a 25 percent rise in automobile sales in 1916 vs 1915. Most new cars were sold in agricultural areas. There are over 33 000 automobiles in these three provinces, about one per 53 people in a population of 1.75 million.
The article outlines a British plan to ration 45 million people via a decentralized system. Fifteen areas will oversee local bread and flour distribution using cards, with a 50 000 strong official corps under Alfred Butt directing operations. Two months of training will precede national rollout.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a cheap easy remedy to lift and remove all corns and calluses with no pain or infection risk. The liquid dries instantly after application and does not irritate surrounding skin.
In Ottawa it is alleged that across Canada a growing tendency exists to enlist men found guilty of serious crimes. Sir Edward Kenny strongly deprecates this, arguing such men are not dependable soldiers and are not welcome in the ranks.
Prosper Ferguson states an anchor fell on his knee causing swelling and immobility for six days. He reports using Mark's Siniment and two bottles cured him.
The Military Hospitals Commission reports a sharp rise in disabled Canadian soldiers under care. From 1,530 at New Year to 2,634 by December, then 2,404 at Christmas, and a peak of 5,677 by April 15. Most are convalescents returning from England for further treatment in Canada.
Chile and Peru agreed to reopen diplomatic relations after seven years without ties amid a long dispute rooted in the 1883 Chilean war. Peru ceded Tacna and Tarapaca to Chile, with Tacna later never resolved by plebiscite. Peru expelled priests in 1910, triggering further tension before the thaw.
Short excerpt from a vintage note describes Mac falling into a wine crater at night and narrowly avoiding danger as a mine explodes nearby, with a wary exchange at the bottom. The scene conveys danger and quick wit in a terse dialogue.
A fragment discusses investments and returns with references to United States Steel Pennsylvania Railroad Standard Oil and government bonds. It mentions farm-related investment by the Vacant Lots Association and hints at a Philadelphia setting with local currency figures and a basket of goods.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a Sunday school scene where a teacher asks what the miracle of the loaves and fishes teaches and a bright boy replies that it is one way to beat the high cost of living.
Harold D. Bertram suffered inflammatory rheumatism for two months. One box of Dodd's Kidney Pills cleared it from his system and relieved swelling, fatigue, and joint stiffness. The patient credited the pills and his grandmother for the cure, noting improved health after the treatment.
In a pointed exchange Jack tells Rose he promised to grant every luxury if her father withdraws his money from the bank where she works. The dialogue hints at a financial maneuver tied to personal leverage.
The advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders are sweet and palatable to children and will remedy worm troubles. It asserts the medicine strengthens digestion, corrects worm induced disorders, and imparts a healthy tone beneficial to development.
A quote from Senator Sorg reflects on political sympathy, noting no tolerance for sentiment in the field in the region where he trained, framing a blunt view of partisan approach.
An old advertising line touts Holloway's Corn Cure as a speedy relief for corns. A second admonition warns against betting with a wife, claiming you risk loss regardless of outcome.
The Canadian government urges farmers to add at least 15 birds to each flock as 10 000 000 eggs are needed for home and British markets. A Moose Jaw course opens for egg candling training with involvement from egg dealers and local merchants.
Messrs A M Collins and S C Collins recount their 1917 trip from Galveston to Winnipeg and on to Kenaston Saskatchewan. They praise Winnipeg as a fast growing commercial hub, note wheat country prosperity, cite farmers' feats with large yields, mention prohibition in Saskatchewan, and tout Western Canada’s healthful climate and potential for homes and growth.
An advertisement promises a cure for catarrh claiming thirty years of relief with a remedy that acts through the alterations in the body. It touts a bold One Hundred Dollars reward for any catarrh that cannot be cured by this product.
City boys who move to farms learn hard work long hours and no rewards other than health strength sleep appetite and longer life. This year they work to increase food for the lives and safety of millions of mothers and babies worldwide.
In a clipped exchange, Mr Meck ton admits they know little beyond reports being censored. Henrietta has stopped attending social teas, signaling broader public hush amid limited press coverage.
Hoard's Dairymag notes farm labor shortages hinder production and suggests government direction of labor to farms while closing nonessential manufacturing. If labor can be redirected, the national food supply could double.
Overwork and worry lead to neurasthenia with signs like poor sleep loss of interest and back weakness. The ad touts Williams Pink Pills as a cure, citing a Coleman patient who recovered after completing twelve boxes and urges purchase via medicine dealers or mail order.
A reader comment hints at Adele and an unspoken sadness in her public image. The line suggests curiosity about her shift toward comic opera and the lingering perception of melancholy surrounding the performer.
A timid spinster died in Carlsbad while seeking health. Her relative arranged for burial at home, but the casket remained in place as the scene recalled a distant English general’s death nearby. He cabled the general’s heirs for guidance on the awkward situation.
Fashion debate on wedding attire prompts contrast between bride color choices. A male observer cites a white gown as timeless, while others seek modern color trends.
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