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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
7
The Archbishop of Armand Primate of Ireland urges Britain and Ireland to curb intemperance and ban alcohol during war. He argues abstinence would save grain for food, reduce costs, and strengthen national resolve against militarism, asserting sobriety boosts public health and endurance.
potash prospecting planned for the coming summer in northern Alberta by interests linked to Baron Rhounda of Cardiff ales announced in Edmonton. A rotary drill will explore salt beds near Fort Smith along Salt River to test potash viability and potential mining.
Ayre's Cliff Quebec special report recalls Mrs W Coules Macdona of The Farm who credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing her lifelong troubles. She cites sleeplessness cramps headaches and fatigue before relief from two courses of the remedy and notes rheumatism improved as well.
Officials show immigration mix with American presidents and directors alongside English Canadian and Danish members. The piece hints at Western cooperation and mentions Soft coins as hard to eradicate, with Holloway's Corn Cure claimed to draw them out painlessly.
A brief, humorous exchange notes a phrenologist reading yesterday. The speaker quips the fellow must enjoy light scading as a playful mispronunciation in casual talk.
Reports from the front describe Britain matching German advances with new weapons. The Stokes gun, created by Fred Stokes of Ockham, Surrey, emerges as a notable death dealing device amid claims England outpaced Germany in guns, shells, and tanks.
A quotation notes that for every dollar a woman spends on her dress she gets about 90 cents in show and 10 cents in comfort, reflecting fashion priorities.
The piece argues that harsh German actions in France and Belgium will harden French resolve and weaken any future peace terms. It calls for diplomats to witness devastated regions to gain leverage in negotiations and deter lenient settlements. It also notes a health ad for Miller's Worm Powders claiming to prevent worm-related infant mortality and strengthen children.
A dialogue hints at hidden intellectual life, with Mrs Andrews reportedly pursuing thought discreetly in her absence, while Mr Andrews comments on the secrecy of her pursuits.
Welland Ontario resident speaks about fatigue relief after using Golden Medical Discover and Favorite Prescription. She praises free medical advice from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York and notes the remedies are easy to take, sugar coated like candy.
A terse exchange reveals a man accusing another of gossiping about his marriage. The other man admits telling his wife the speaker claimed to control her, causing tensions to flare among nearby residents.
The notice warns that catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease lies in constitutional causes. It advises systemic treatment and references a remedy from B CO, Proprietors, Toledo, Ohio, noting constipation as a related issue and urging readers to send for more details.
A wartime opinion urges personal sacrifice and urges workers to move from nonessential to essential war work. The author likens civilian duties to soldiers in trenches and sailors at sea, emphasizing risk, hardship, and the nation’s security and victory.
A partial message expresses strain from work for money and a hope for better times. The text mentions a doctor and a plea about continuing labor for income. Names, dates, or places are not provided.
A professor explains hot air is used in speeches to warm the audience up to the subject. The student notes it as a common device to create interest and prepare listeners for the topic.
A seasoned public figure reflects on responsibilities after accepting a new appointed role. He emphasizes service and adherence to the office’s expectations while pledging to work for constituents. The remark signals commitment to duty and respectful conduct.
A New York World critique notes Billy Sunday’s need for a large, modern residence as he revives the city. The Entertainment Committee debates a Harlem tabernacle versus a private home with extensive rooms and staff. The piece argues revivalism now operates in a business framework.
A reader recommends Baby's Own Tablets for infants and small children to treat constipation indigestion colds and minor illnesses. The ad notes the product regulates stomachs and bowels and is sold by medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 25 cents per box.
A clergyman in an Ohio city brags to a Cincinnati visitor that he marries about fifty couples a week in his parsonage. The Cincinnati man quips that he would call it a union depot.
A humorous Punch caption questions Dr Smiff and his alleged medical skill asking if he is a qualified doctor while noting rumors of his strange experiments with animals. The quip plays on the comic notion of eccentric expertise and myth.
The article asserts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills effectively relieve fever and ague by addressing digestive upset and blood quality. It notes premonitory stomach and liver disturbances precede fevers and that the remedy offers relief for those repeatedly afflicted.
Wilkinson, agitated in the street, accuses Potter of causing trouble with a neighborly dispute. He charges that Potter’s actions kept him awake at night, and he clarifies the source of the disturbance as his own dog.
A historical analysis notes a paradoxical drop in insanity since the war began, linking it to the shift from dull peace routines to wartime purpose. Experts suggest war dispels monotony, raising intellectual energy in both men and women, despite earlier beliefs about ruinous effects. Minard's Liniment for Sale.
A whimsical query asks if the trough of the sea is what the ocean greyhounds drink from, hinting at playful nautical slang. The remark blends curiosity with coastal imagery and a hint of marine lore.
An English observer notes splendid work by signallers who advanced with the first wave and used a telephone to guide prisoners. He highlights acts of dash and coolness, unusual courage, and reports on fierce artillery precision near Beaumont Hamel. The account mentions enemy food dumps and captured weapons, including 54 machine guns and a heavy mortar.
An article notes that one acre of beans yields as much real food as five to fifteen acres of pasture for meat or milk. It compares bean food value with cheese beef steak and eggs, citing beans provide high protein and claim superior protein content to some meats though not fully digested, per Prof. C A Zavitz.
Readable phrases show a strained domestic scene with mentions of father and mother figures. The garbled text hints at a laugh or taunt about a baby and walking, but key context is missing to determine a clear event or outcome.
H L Arkell of the livestock branch and J H Evans deputy minister arranged Manitoba 1917 wool clip expected around 300 pounds. The department gathered 160000 pounds of 1916 crop at about 32 cents per pound, with prices rising to 38 to 40 cents for the current crop. Evans notes over 100000 sheep in the province.
A fragment recalls a dialogue about phrenology with a person named Asan who claims to have had their head read and found no discernible traits. The tone mirrors a casual Wits-era exchange.
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