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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
3
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a potent pain subduer for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago strains and sprains. It claims rapid deep penetration without skin damage and promotes a large 50c bottle as economical, with sales through dealers or Catarrhozone Co Kingston Canada.
An article argues cows show distinct individuality affecting milk yield and fat content, stressing total seasonal output over single tests. It notes factors like sickness and weather influence production and advocates intelligent handling. It also highlights Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a promising aid for women suffering from asthma with testimonials backing its use.
Private Archie Bothwell in Belfast recalls a quiet Scottish Borderer who kept to himself. He calmly raised his rifle as Germans advanced and sacrificing his life, collapsed beside a wounded comrade whose life remained, by chance, saved and still breathing.
A citizen told a lawyer of a botched operation in which he received a pair of scissors left inside him. The lawyer advised against suing and suggested sending a bill for storage instead.
A speaker jests about making a drink by adding water sugar and lemon to a strong whiskey then toasting to others while drinking it himself. The quip pokes fun at language barriers and American slang present in a humorous exchange.
A playful dialogue contrasts making shoes with listening to voices. He mocks a saying about tongues and uppers while she replies with a sharp, teasing remark. The banter centers on clever wordplay and social wit.
The guide explains placing a central table and a straight cloth for a heavy silence room. It covers centerpieces, napkin orientation, knife and fork positions, oyster forks, spoons order, and tray use for extra silver. It also notes butter plate and bread plate positions near the left of the forks.
Nova Scotia residents report wide use of Dodd's Kidney Pills with Mrs. Alex E. Nitchey citing strong benefits for kidney trouble. The ad claims the pills are a standard remedy, improving overall health by curing kidneys and purifying blood to prevent Brights disease and rheumatism.
Count Karolyi meets an old servant returning wounded from battle. The servant asks for kronen to go from one ear to the other, revealing he lost an ear in combat at Shabazz. The scene ends with a humorous, modest exchange. Minard's Liniment Cures Gurns Etc.
H Tennant states annual horse losses have averaged 15 percent since war began. He notes a 65 to 60 percent loss in the South Africa war and credits army veterinary authorities for improvements. Pleuro pneumonia is cited as the main cause.
An investigation across chief cities and towns shows war effects on women workers are minor. Exhaustive inquiries find little evidence of substantial substitution of men by women in work previously done by men, with only rare exceptions noted.
The dialogue shows Kitty Jack praising the speaker as the prettiest girl seen, with Ethel replying that she received the same compliment a year earlier. Kitty responds by noting that taste evolves as one grows older.
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A Montreal Gazette reader urges better sleeping car etiquette to reduce annoyances. The letter advises respecting aisle space for brushing, limiting use of the combined lavatory and smoking room, deferring smoking mornings, and avoiding loud talk, whistles, dust from clothes, shaving, or late occupancy. It stresses considerateness to allow others a quiet rest and timely use of facilities.
The London Sunday Pictorial article argues war will raise the value of young women while creating more independence for women. It predicts a labor shift as widows and orphans require support, with women taking a larger industrial role and war teaching greater trust and charity.
A report states there is no poisonous ingredient in Holloway's Corn Cure and it can be used without danger of injury. The claim emphasizes safety though specifics on official testing or endorsements are not given.
A man newly married vents to a friend about his wife’s extravagance. He laments not saving for old age, recounting demands for money and groceries as he returns home. The dialogue reflects tension over household finances and temper.
His Majesty's Board of Trade plans a British goods display at the Royal Agricultural Hall London from May 10 to 21 1915 to aid exporters in competing with German and Austrian products. Exhibits restricted to manufacturer produced goods with invitations issued to bona fide buyers.
A housewife details her husband's long stomach trouble and poor appetite. After trying Grape Nuts, his health improved and he began requesting it at every meal, solving the family food dilemma with the cereal.
The article argues that Canadian farm financing is inadequate with high interest and scarce long term funds. It condemns banks and moneylenders for exploiting farmers and calls for a new system that channels sources of long term capital to farmers directly, bypassing professional lenders. It notes the need for livestock, lumber, seed, and fencing investments to support agricultural expansion.
A mother notes her newborn boy grows more like his father each day. A friend asks about the infant and, after a brief exchange, adds a quip about trying everything. The humor hinges on the sly implication about each parent.
The article notes legumes like alfalfa as premier dairy feed with corn silage and grain forming strong rations. It warns that adding beans such as cowpeas or soybeans to silage often fails due to improper harvest, moisture, or cutting issues leading to rotten middles.
A famous hospital surgeon on rounds questions six students beside a doubtful Irish patient. He hints at a decision about the diagnosis or treatment, while one student suggests an opera the others disagree. The scene ends with confusion and a student asserting denial of the suggestion.
An advocate promotes the "Internal Bath" as essential for health, arguing it prevents constipation and auto intoxication. The piece extols five to ten minutes daily for internal cleansing, cites Dr. Charles A. Tyrell and his booklet, and invites readers to request the free guide from Room 615, 280 College Street, Toronto.
A signed article in Russkiy Vedomosti by Prince Eugene Truketsky argues the only solution for Russian state interests is control of Constantinople and the straits. He warns neutralization or handing the straits to a minor power would isolate Russia and invite enemy ships along the Black Sea coast. The piece frames the war as a three-power effort and calls for France to regain territory and England to be rewarded for resisting Germany and Turkey.
A Providence Journal excerpt mocks inconsistent wartime ethics noting critics complain that shoot with bullets is condemned yet using dynamite or dangerous devices is tolerated as a form of “civilized welfare” in war. The passage highlights frustration with contradictory moral standards and rhetoric.
A local figure proclaims stubborn vigilance against deceit, asserting he never allows impostors to manipulate his judgment. The boast highlights his unyielding skepticism and distrust of flattery.
An explanatory note within the Budget Bill cites the end of mobilization as enabling merchandise circulation to recover. Goods movement in November stood 23 percent below 1913 levels, while industrial life generally held steady as alcohol suppression boosts worker productivity by 30 to 50 percent offsetting fewer workers.
Mrs D B Hern hardt of Port Dalhousie Ontario endorses Baby’s Own Tablets saying they regulate the stomach and bowels ease teething and expel worms. The tablets cost 25 cents a box and are sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brocke Out.
The Buffalo News argues Canada’s gentler Indian policy yields less conflict. It praises studying tribes, welfare consideration, and harmonious coexistence as contrasted with harsher U S methods. The piece highlights empathy and adaptability in Canadian approaches to indigenous peoples.
A fragment shows a lawyer taunting doctors about patient deaths while a physician counters that doctors have their own risks. The exchange hints at courtroom sarcasm and the tension between medical and legal roles.
A fragment describes an Irishman who guzzled an emetic and believed he would not keep it down. The terse note notes his struggle and expectation of forceful vomiting. The source emphasizes the event rather than broader context.
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