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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

6

The Squire and the Lady in a Web of Secrets

The Squire contemplates a tangled plot as Lady South faces abuse and possible rescue. He reports to Hilary while public opinion shifts in Silverdale. The Vicar, Langton, and Pritchard become pieces in a dangerous scenario involving a cruel husband and a mysterious old friend.

Fatts Lionel Egerton Academy Meyrick Hilary Avey Mr. Langton Lady South Marigolds Miss Margaret Silverdale

Village intrigues entwine gossips and a quiet risk

The Squire and villagers navigate rumors surrounding Miss Egerton and Cooper. Tension rises as the Squire plans a direct talk with Egerton to shield Dolly from gossip's reach while awaiting Hilary's return. A London dinner interlaces with local anxieties about reputation and propriety.

J. Pritchard Cooper Egertons Dolly Egerton Ordale London

Women in Canteens Describe Demands of War Service

Miss Jennings, a canteen worker with over two years on the job, says women endure hard hours and sacrifices. She notes midnight to eight am shifts, changes from four hour nights, and the strain during soldier rushes while many families abandon cars. She views canteens as an honor to be seen as a good washer-up.

Miss Jennings

Early marriages urged to curb living costs

A columnist argues that with rising living expenses, marrying off young people sooner may reduce financial burdens. The piece reflects social attitudes of prioritizing economic practicality over romance.

Marrieges

Husband and Wife Exchange Question on Truthfulness

A terse exchange reveals strain as one spouse asks if the other believes them. The reply hints the partner doubts most statements, claiming everything told is wrong. The dialogue underscores tension in the relationship and questions of trust.

World Food Crop Deficit Warns of Alarming Shortage

American representative David Lubin warns the world faces a deficit in corn wheat rye barley and oats totaling 130 million bushels below normal. He urges waste elimination increased sowing and mobilization of American agricultural resources to prevent high prices and food manipulation as war realities press demand.

David Lubin Inne So Associated Press Lubin Europe Germany

Appleford Counter Check Book Co brief solicitation

The letter promotes Counter Check and Sales Books from Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd. It touts triplicate duplicate carbon leaf books and waxed parchment wrappers, claiming high paper quality and broad coast to coast service. It targets merchants with assurances of suitable small orders and prompt shipments.

Mr. Merchant Ted Seska

Canada’s War Support Compared With U S Prospects

A Canadian officer notes Canada’s wartime mobilization and relief funds, citing a 400 000 strong army and $33 monthly dependents support. He contrasts with the United States potential, estimating 5 million troops and $12 million raised, per the New York Journal of Commerce.

Navy League of the United States Canada Dominion Carni Oe Herbert B. Ames New York Journal of Commerce

Deaf Dinner Guest Confuses Crowd With Silent Story

A severely deaf man at a dinner pretends to hear as others applaud. He recounts a story sounding familiar to the audience, causing stunned looks. A friend later reveals via ear trumpet that he repeated the previous tale, shocking the room.

Old Sailors Return to Sea Amid War Wrecks

A sixty year old sailor survived the torpedoing of the Saxonian while many younger mariners serve in the navy. The Mary Watkinson schooner crew of seventy five fishermen was among wrecks. old stag ers take the sea again after years ashore.

The Daily Chronicle Mary Watkinson

Vast federal plan to build wooden merchant ships for wartime use

William Denman outlined a major program to produce an endless fleet of wooden vessels to counter the German submarine threat. The initiative targets 200000 tons monthly, arming and manning ships with American crews, to aid Britain and allies with low-cost supplies for armies abroad.

Federals Board America William Denman Atlantic Pacific Gulf Great Lakes Denman Real Britain

Railway Attendant and Smoker Exchange on Smoking Rules

A brief dialogue shows a railway attendant insisting on no smoking while a smoker cites friends doctors and wife. The exchange highlights conflicting pressures around smoking aboard trains.

No Doubt About It Landlord I Rent Collection

A brief comic exchange shows a tenant demanding rent from a boy who says his mother is away and forgot the payment. The boy cites his mother’s claim as the reason.

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound credited by mother and others

Mrs. Allia B. Timmons of Poplar Bluff Missouri says Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helped her health restore strength and enable her to have a baby girl and do housework. The ad claims many women gained children and health, inviting others to write for confidential advice from the Lynn Massachusetts company.

Lydia EL Seeeas Ida Lydia E.pinkham Allia B. Timmons Almond St Poplar Bluff Lydia E. Pinkham Inia L E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Manitoba's First Demonstration Farm Near Birtle

Manitoba will plant luxuriant crops this summer at its first demonstration farm near Birtle. The 320 acre site is the initial in a provincial series and will be developed by the farms board to showcase modern cultivation.

Manitoba Birtle Man Purpose Farms

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Archbishop urges ban on alcohol to aid war effort

The Archbishop of Armagh declares a total liquor ban would aid Britain in wartime by saving grain for food, reducing crime and poverty, and boosting national endurance. He cites royal abstinence, sailor temptations, and the wide cost of alcohol while urging a united crusade for thrift and victory.

Ireland Armagh Great Britain United Kingdom Win Nee Ous H. Arnott M.B M. G

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