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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
10
The sun heats water in a four inch deep box with a copper bottom and glass top. A coil of pipe on roofs circulates heated water to a storage tank, which is well insulated to limit nightly temperature loss. Southern California’s sunshine makes the method economical and applicable nationwide in sunny weather.
An officer notes German prisoners entering captivity appear frightened at first but soon show happiness and discipline under non commissioned officers. They salute French and British officers with deference, reflecting Teutonic nation discipline. A kindly Tommy Atkins shares tobacco with them, and one soldier desires to keep a buddy for companionship after a trench fight. A Cure for Rheumatism claims Parmalee's Vegetable Pills purify blood by aiding liver and kidney action, offering a proven remedy.
A lieutenant tests his squad in visional training asking how many men are in a trench digging party. The reply is thirty men and one officer, prompting the lieutenant to note the officer’s distinct status given the distance, a humorous exchange from Tit-Bits.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Minard's Liniment for burns, a line about marriage and expenses, a German Mauser rifle noted for speed, and magazine capacity of five cartridges. The text blends household remedy with military items and stray dialogue.
The text praises Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as a versatile pain killer not claiming to cure all ills but noting its wide uses. It asserts its greatness and that attempts to surpass it have failed, claiming general knowledge among those who have tested its virtues.
The Hamilton Times notes with irony that a single remaining ruler, Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, may soon have to pack up his belongings as events unfold.
The article argues farmers neglect horse education until age two and a half, then deem them trained after basic signals. Some horses, smarter than owners, learn more and do most farm work, while many are used as mere machines. The piece laments lack of voice control and questions why cows are not trained similarly.
A compact quotation piece contrasts a wife’s concern with a man’s anxious response about his own trouble and the role of fins as a metaphor for difficulties. The snippet hints at personal tension and domestic dialogue within a broader exchange.
The report lists prisoners captured by German forces in France and other theaters. It notes 1020 British officers and 28,876 other ranks, 21 Australian officers and 27 men, 19 New Zealanders, 9 Sudan officers and 601 men. Overall Allied captures total 1131 officers and 32,519 other ranks. No Canadian losses are detailed. Australasian captures in Dardanelles and Egypt amount to 12 officers and 1380 others. across theatres 33 officers and 976 other ranks from Australasian forces were captured.
An advertisement asserts spring is when the body needs purification and lists Dr Williams Pink Pills as a year round blood builder and nerve restorer. It claims the pills improve strength appetite digestion and skin by forming new blood and cautions against purgatives.
A quoted exchange from Everybody's Magazine shows a voter dismissing abolition of capital punishment. He says his ancestors supported it and so should he, reflecting a stance that capital punishment remains acceptable in his view.
The German empire has become untenable in Europe due to its fundamental conceptions and conduct. Its deviation from European cultural ideals requires it to change or accept humiliation as a consequence of its actions. Source London Telegraph.
A proposal from prominent New York figures suggests issuing saving certificates backed by government and municipal bonds. Sold through department stores and shops, these $1 to $10 instruments would tempt daily spenders to save rather than spend. Critics note the plan’s perverse incentive and high minimums, while supporters see long term indirect profits.
An advertisement touts Freezone a cheap small bottle remedy for corns and calluses. It claims drops relieve soreness instantly and the corn or callus dries up and lifts away with the finger. It urges readers to clip the note and ask a druggist to order it.
In Carnarvon the Prime Minister urged all citizens to strain every nerve to smash Prussianism. He called housewives, farmers, workers, and directors of finance to join the effort, demanding unity and a final, decisive push for a peaceful postwar world. The enemy blunders as morale thrives.
The Charleston News and Courier reports a social quirk noting it is treated as a social error to mention St Helena while at tea with the Hohenzollern family. This remark reflects period etiquette and cross European references in society chatter.
Corns arise from tight boots but can be quickly relieved with Holloway's Corn Cure. The simple remedy promises swift comfort for affected feet.
London food expert Eustice Miles argues restricted sugar use aids public health and teeth and bone strength. Protests aside, authorities say wartime rationing yields long term benefits, while some defend limited consumption as a necessity for victory.
The article shows Sir John Jellicoe, First Lord of the Admiralty, detailing personal letters from wives and children. He explains that service requires daddies to stay abroad to meet the country’s demands and asks families to endure the separation.
A letter defends the Bible against infidelity asserts its ongoing career and asks readers to consider the moral impact of biblical truth. It argues that worldly improvement depends on obedience to scripture and laments supposed atheistic efforts to erase it.
Partial text contains names and numbers but is too garbled to extract a coherent event or entities. No identifiable person, organization, place, or date can be confirmed for a factual headline and summary.
A war correspondent describes shattered French villages after retreating forces pass through. Charred ruins replace brick and stone homes as trees, orchards, and gardens are stripped, and residents face displacement and terror. Soldiers recount harsh punishments for those aiding the retreating army.
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