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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

Jun 28, 1917

Page

2

Moose Jaw Ranchers Fair Promises Largest West Show

Moose Jaw hosts a multi event fair July 7 to 20 with prize totals around 25000 featuring livestock, harness racing, flower and dog shows, bronco riding, and acrobatics. Ad Day of Medicine Hat directs the Stampede with Western Canada Fair Association backing harness races. Rail fare deals and fixed prices promise a premier day outing for visitors.

Moose Jaw Fayannalsen Prairies Senate Ad Day Medicine Hat

A Vanishing Art of the Dry Stone Wall

A writer in the American Magazine praises dry stone walls as a pure New England craft. It notes walls built without mortar stand by skill, form, and perseverance, especially the old Burnham and Crewsbury fences, which epitomize honesty and lasting beauty.

New England Burnham Crewsbury

Not a Disgrace but Duty in Compulsory Service Debate

Woodstock Sentinel Review notes that compulsory military service does not imply disgrace or hardship. The piece argues education and civic duty shape obedience, stating compulsion is accepted by law abiding citizens and not deemed disreputable.

Woodstock

Not Identified Teacher-When did Horatius hold the bridge

A fragment notes Horatius and a bridge episode but provides few readable facts. The text hints at a longstanding local discussion or party activity but offers no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a precise report. The readable portion remains too damaged for a precise summary.

Briggins Described As Honest Yet Sympathetic

A Washington Star excerpt portrays Briggins as honest and sympathetic toward his fellows, noting that few understand as much as he does. The dialogue hints at contrasts between awareness and others' limited knowledge.

Briggins Mujch Washington Star

Canadian Soldier's Letter Praises Cassell's Tablet

Sapper A Hartley of the Canadian Engineers endorses Dr Cassell's Tablet, claiming it boosts appetite and strength, aids fatigue during the South African campaign, and supports blood and general weakness. A free sample or 5 cent mailing option is offered via Harold T. Ritchie & Co. Toronto.

Sapper A Hartley A Company Canadian Engineers Trafalgar Street Leyden Ontario Dr. Cassell Dr. Caseeil Casesell Harold T. Ritchie & Co., Ltd M’caulst Toronto Sree

Paper Notes From Mr Scarbier's Room Waste

A landlady reports the paper came from Mr Scarbier's room waste. no writings found yet.

Reproach to Britain and Dominion Enthusiasm

The piece argues that overseas dominions share keen interest in the British Empire’s fate, likening their ardor to that of Britain. It cites Sir Robert Borden’s remark on prewar German knowledge of dominions and asks if postwar, a livelier interest in young nations will arise within the British wealth.

Great Britain Robert Borden United Kingdom

Dead or Alive A Jackson Ed with Ad Johnson

A fragmented notice references a case or event involving Jackson and Johnson with unclear roles. Readable portions preserve two individuals and an unresolved action, suggesting a missing public record or inquiry. Further context from the full page would clarify the exact nature and outcome.

Chuggins Household Conversation Reveals Car Trouble

Mrs. Chuggins remarks on her husband’s time at home and their car issues. She says he is not away as much, and asks about his activities. She mentions he spends time trying to start the car.

Tell It to the Marines

A historical excerpt praises the United States and British marine corps as a unique force serving as both sailors and soldiers. It notes their dispatch to various crises from Vera Cruz to Guam and lists places where marines have served, including Egypt, Tripoli, China, Korea, Hawaii, the Philippines and Haiti.

Marinekre King Charless II Tropics Charles United States Marine Corps Collier's Vera Cruz Guam Egypt Tripoli al- Mexico China Japan Korea Uka Porto Rico Panama Nicaragua Santo Domingo Formosa Sumatra Hawaii Samoa Alaska Philippines Haiti

Retreat Strategy Touted as Tactical Coup by German Chiefs

At German headquarters the first general calls the rout a strategic retreat citing enemy numerical superiority. The second general says plans aimed to lure the enemy forward, drawing them into pursuit until they reached the third line trenches.

Worm Terminator Impresses with Swift Work for Children

A playful report describes a device nicknamed the Worm Terminator that delights children by effectively treating their worms. It emphasizes its reliability and prompt results in a light, wholesome tone.

Indifference of Socialists Explored by Abbott

In a reflection attributed to Dr. Lyman Abbott the piece questions whether social justice is a vital conviction worth fighting for or merely a sentiment. It praises America for upholding the inalienable rights of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and urges steadfast faith in human equality.

America Liberty Ams Lyman Abbott

Go slow old man in dipping into the goldfish globe

A fragmentary line shows a character named Jess warning an older man to proceed cautiously as they engage with an ornamental or symbolic goldfish globe. The text hints at tension or humor without full context.

Jess

Look Out For Things That Won’t Bear Looking In

A cautionary item warns readers to avoid premises or topics that seem risky or unworthy of scrutiny. The note emphasizes vigilance and prudent judgment in investigations or everyday decisions.

Counter Check Or Sales Books

Merchant urged to adopt Counter Check or Sales Books with assurances of quality. The note cites rising costs of paper waxes labor and materials, boasts a modern production setup and large coast to coast customers, and invites orders samples and price quotes. It mentions Carbor Pack coated books special triplicates carbon leaf books and waxed papers.

O.K Canada

You Can Make a Hit By Striking Out For Yourself

A brief note quotes a baseball proverb about striking out as part of learning to hit. It emphasizes personal effort and resilience in honing batting skill. The snippet suggests a coachlike line encouraging players to strike out to improve. The tone mirrors a sports instruction style.

Old friendships and old shoes carry you a mile

The fragment hints at a reflective line about lasting ties and usable items guiding a journey, possibly describing endurance and memory. No clear names or events are readable to identify a specific news item.

Esteemed Port Hawkesbury Leader Credits Pink Pills

William Duff, longtime Port Hawkesbury official, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with saving his life after la grippe left him weak and failing. He describes a long, unsuccessful fight with heart and stomach issues before relief from the pills.

Port Hawkesbury N.S William Duff Mr. Duff Dr. Williams Mal Ser Nee Williams

Bankrupt One or the other will have to 6

A terse line notes a dispute over possessions including a touring car and a limousine. It mentions gas usage and a claim of proof in a bankruptcy context.

Canadian Pacific Economies and Future Prospects

The London Statist argues 1916 was tough for Canadian Pacific despite strong traffic. Shortages of cars rising costs and scarce labor caused congestion risks but improvements and efficiency may lift 1917 results. The piece notes economy gains in transportation and hints at continued growth ahead. A brief medical note extols Parmalee's Vegetable Pills as effective for stomach and bowel action.

Canadian Pacific Report London Statist England Canadian Pacific Economics

Odd Man Jones Dies Quietly at Home

Dialogue notes that the subject, Jones, is portrayed as odd and remote. He dies in his living room, a detail highlighted as part of the moral or character description.

Jones

Minard's Liniment Tops Local Store Demand

Pleasant Bay resident Fulton states Minard's Liniment is the only liniment they stock and the sole one customers request. He notes that all people use it and endorses its prominence in the shop.

Minard Ee Fulton Pleasant Bay, C.B

Miller's Worm Powders Advertised For Worms In Children

An advertisement touts Miller's Worm Powders as a prompt relief from worm attacks in children. It claims powerful action and an invigorating effect on the youthful system, remedying fever biliousness sleeplessness and other ailments tied to stomach and bowel worms.

Juror Excuses Justice by Joking Accusation

A juror mocks a defendant, calling him guilty on sight as the judge and attorney contend with the remark. The brief exchange highlights tension in a courtroom scene and raises questions about decorum and impartiality.

Tate

After World War II Women in France Win Right to Vote

Postwar developments in France grant women the vote, marking a milestone for gender equality. The change follows broader wartime contributions and social reforms shaping the new republican order.

Keep Minard's Liniment in the house

The piece argues for revising children's meat intake amid high meat prices. It notes doctors say adults eat too much meat and children may benefit from less animal food. It cites Toronto examples of healthy meatless living and suggests porridge fruits vegetables and milk as alternatives.

Toronto

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Relief

An ad claims a small bottle of Freezone will remove corns and calluses from feet. It states a seven cent solution works instantly on tender corns and can lift them off with fingers, urging readers to clip the note and try it, though the columnist notes the druggist may not stock it locally.

Fragmented Quote Reproduces Conversation Wording

OCR reveals a garbled dialogue snippet about a wife and a doctor with unclear context. The readable portion includes phrases about advice to a spouse and medical change but lacks complete sentences or identifiable names or events. No definitive news event or attribution is present.

Seven Men Who Shape Britannia War Command

In England a group known as the seven men who matter directs the war effort. Lloyd George presides at No 10 Downing Street with Bonar Law Arthur Henderson Lord Curzon and Lord Milner. Admiral Jellicoe and General Robertson complete the seven.

England United Kingdom David L George Bonar Law Labor Eng No. 10 Downing Petrograd France Italy City of the Seven Hills Lloyd George Arthur Henderson Lord Curzon Lord Milner Navy Iliam Robertson Army Miral Jericoe Navel Admiralty Gerd Robertson Imps Ard Africa Tigris Euphrates Babylon Nineveh No. 10 Street Jellicoe Whitehall War Office Robertson Aellicoe

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