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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
The sun heats household water via a four inch deep box with copper bottom and glass top housing a coil of pipe. Placed on roofs, the heated water circulates to a well insulated storage tank with minimal nightly temperature loss. Southern California’s abundant sunshine supports this economical heating method.
An officer notes German POWs entering captivity appear frightened then become cheerful under light surveillance and disciplined under non commissioned officers. They salute French and British officers, displaying Teutonic discipline while an English soldier shows kindness offering tobacco and goodwill. A simple soldier even asks to keep a beaten German prisoner, calling him a nice fellow. A Cure for Rheumatism. A painful rheumatoid form results from blood impurities due to liver and kidney defects. Parmele's Vegetable Pills are claimed to cure and are recommended.
A lieutenant questions a squad on trench digging party strength. The reply states thirty men and one officer, prompting the lieutenant to test distance recognition and identify the officer who appears to be the only one not working.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a claim that Minard's Liniment cures burns and other ailments. Included also are stray lines about marriage hesitation and a remark on a German Mauser rifle with a five-dye magazine, suggesting weapon details amid unclear context.
The article claims Dr Thomas Electric Oil is not a universal cure but serves as a versatile general pain killer. It asserts broad effectiveness through tested virtues and experience, noting its greatness and failed attempts to surpass it.
The Hamilton Times notes Bulgaria has only Czar Ferdinand left in power and suggests he may need to prepare for the monarchy’s end amid shifting regional events.
The article argues many farmers neglect early horse training. Horses are usually harnessed at 2.5 to 3 years, then deemed trained after learning basic signals. Some horses show higher intelligence, earning top farm work but are kept as tools rather than valued partners in voice control and independent effort.
A fragment shows a terse dialogue about marriage and personal troubles. The speaker frets over his wife and admits his own flaws, using a clipped, dramatic line to convey inner conflict. The line suggests a broader scene of domestic tension and self-doubt.
The report lists prisoners taken in France and other theatres. It notes 1020 British officers and 28 876 other ranks, 27 Australians and 21 officers, 19 New Zealanders and 9 officers, 601 Sudan natives, with total British Empire prisoners in France at 1131 officers and 32 519 other ranks. No Canadian losses are noted elsewhere. Australasians in Dardanelles and Egypt account for 12 officers and 1380 other ranks. Overall Australasian captures reach 33 officers and 976 other ranks.
An ad-style note urges spring use of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a year round tonic that purifies blood, strengthens the body, and clears skin by building new blood and aiding digestion. It warns purgatives waste energy and claims the pills root out spring impurities.
A quoted exchange from Everybody's Magazine features an older man asserting he would not abolish capital punishment. He says it is what his ancestors endured and what he prefers, reflecting a stance in support of keeping the death penalty.
The London Telegraph notes that the German empire has become impossible in Europe due to its fundamental beliefs and conduct. The piece argues Germany must amend its ways and accept actions that imply humiliation to align with European cultural standards.
The Saturday Evening Post critiques a New York proposal to issue saving certificates backed by government and municipal bonds. The plan would place small denominations in daily commerce via department stores and merchants, encouraging saving but risking excessive spending. Critics note $10 minimum is too high and question long term profit versus public interest.
A newspaper ad touts Freezone as a cheap ether compound that supposedly removes corns and calluses by direct application. It claims immediate relief and root demolition, urging readers to clip the ad and have a pharmacist order a small bottle.
In a Carnarvon speech the Prime Minister urged all sectors of society to unite against Prussianism. He urged housewives farmers workers and women to contribute and end criticism with a rallying cry Here am I send me. He said the enemy blunders and that now is the time for a final great effort to topple the Prussian idol and secure a peaceful postwar world.
A Charleston News and Courier note claims mentioning St Helena at tea with the Hohenzollern family is a social error. The item reflects era etiquette and international royal associations in a brief quote.
Corns arise from tight boots yet relief comes from Holloway's Corn Cure a simple remedy to ease pressure and soothe discomfort without long trouble.
A London food expert argues sugar limits benefit health and teeth, while wartime controls raise prices and provoke mixed reactions. The piece notes some supporters hope restraint will yield advantages, though protests exist over rationing and access.
Sir John Jellicoe, First Lord of the Admiralty, speaks on family sacrifices during war. He recalls touching letters from wives and children asking when fathers will return. He explains the country needs daddies and husbands and asks families to endure their absence.
A New York pub claims the Bible will soon vanish but the author argues the Bible remains in the noonday of its career. He contends atheistic forces cannot erase its letters and urges shaping life by biblical scripture for a better world.
Fragmentary text hints at a discussion of a person’s identity and knowledge of numbers. The unreadable source prevents clear naming of individuals, dates, or places. Further legible copy needed for precise headline and summary.
Reporter recalls ruined villages along the frontier as French towns face fire and sword. Homes burned to foundations, orchards stripped, churches desecrated, and civilians displaced while soldiers recount orders to let retreating enemies go unprisoned.
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