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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
14
Italy's marine ministry orders all suitable plots in Venice to be used for vegetable production for navy consumption. Sailors have grown a potato crop that will exceed naval needs, with excess potatoes sold at low prices to civilians.
An Atlanta lawyer describes a newly qualified judge in a southern town trying a criminal case. The prisoner, an old Black man, is described as "in coop" and having appeared in court before on a similar charge. The defendant reportedly has no lawyer, and the lawyer Henry is referenced with a line about bathing.
Hilary learns of the Squire's cruelty to Margaret as they seek safety in London. Langton reveals a plan to protect Margaret's mother, and the couple confront their feelings amid hospital smells and a quiet, tense night. Margaret recalls past abuses while her mother lies ill awaiting a new operation, and Hilary confesses deep love.
A fragmented war scene recalls a French ploughman guiding horses under brick dust as shells fall near a village. Writers Philip Gibbs and W Beach depict farm workers continuing duties and a harvest hope amid conflict. A senator's remarks reflect shifting attitudes from past bravado to present complexity.
A man shows a clear preference for paying $10 for a Sibing outSt over spending $5 on a tent, highlighting value judgments in a simple exchange.
A primer on Russia's geography and scale, detailing its vast empire, terrain, rivers, and borders. It explains Russia as the world’s largest nation by land area, spanning Europe and Asia, with key rivers like the Volga and Dnieper and coastlines touching the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea, underscoring its growing agricultural and commercial potential postwar.
The article notes W. E. of St. John as a new premier with little parliamentary experience. It cites his background near St. John and his birth date April 9, 1874, making him about forty three. It compares him to Premier Martin of Saskatchewan as among the youngest provincial leaders.
A quarrel erupts between Mrs. Lambkin and Henry over a contentious Sablon tenet. Lambkin critiques the idea while Mrs. Lambkin responds amiably and contemplates next steps as she references a prior family practice. The exchange hints at domestic tension and unresolved dispute.
A quirky dialogue notes a man planting potatoes while someone plays golf. The speaker questions if gardening is approved, hinting at rural life and casual mischief with potatoes as a practical note.
H. W. Nevison argues in the Contemporary Review that Russians are prone to divisions among reformers. He warns the doctrinaire Social Democrats hinder progress with rigid Marxian theory, blocking gradual liberty and reform in contrast to the tsarist regime.
In a tense verbal exchange a speaker insists on being called Adam despite a mispronounced nickname. The other person notes imperfect Inglish and an unforgiving accent while confirming the correct form of the name.
A fragmentary notice notes a legal matter concerning the Grabstall estate and a lawyer. The text hints at a charge or fee dispute within a brief timeframe.
The Boston Herald cites sayings attributed to Emperor William II portraying himself as the sole master of Germany and as an instrument of God. The passages claim divine descent, absolute will, and orders to enforce his decrees, provoking questions about godlike self-image.
Registrar General reports 814,614 births for 1915-16 in London area and UK overall with 415,205 males and 399,409 females. The wartime birth figures prompt discussion on male predominance amid global conflict.
The readable fragment presents a casual barter line about a cigar, noting it is suitable to offer to a pony and can be smoked by the speaker, reflecting a conversational sales or social exchange tone.
The Christian Register laments senseless war on birds, arguing they guard crops and eliminate vermin. It warns that targeting hawks and owls, to please ornamental feather hats, could lead to pestilence, ruin of cherries and clover, and widespread bird extinction.
After Constantine fell in 1453 Holland grew into a gay land of flowers. Dutch traders returning from the east brought seeds and plants, turning seeds into blossoms. The new colors scents and foliage sparked a fervent passion for gardening across Holland.
Light exchange jokes about serving subpoenas provoke laughter as two figures debate delivery methods. The quip about sneaking up from the rear contrasts with the claim that service should come from the left, highlighting a playful courthouse moment.
A witty puzzle note contrasts wife and husband views on fashion spending, noting fewer dress purchases this season and expressing relief for the husband that checks are unlikely to be cashed.
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