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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
The New York Call argues that oppressive tax laws caused misery and bloodshed, blaming King Louis and his finance minister Turgot for redistributing burdens. It contends resistance by the wealthy estates led to the king’s fall, and that the revolution was a massive act of retributive justice driven by unfair taxation.
Preparations for home production farms proceed under the department of Indian affairs. Six tractors have shipped from Regina to nearby points to manage main farms. Indians at the Assiniboia reserve sent a delegation to Commissioner Graham and arranged to buy three tractors with their own funds. Delegations continue to confer with Graham about leasing large tracts of grazing and agricultural land in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Canadian press inquiry citing Western Canada rumors that the U S might restrict cattle shipments from Canada drew a Washington reply that no embargo is contemplated at present. Officials questioned the rumor’s source and noted the last restricted list on April 1 did not include live stock.
Seasonal changes bring pimples eruptions and eczema as blood runs low. A tonic is needed to restore health and blood quality. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to renew energy revive appetite and restore vigor for all ages. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
A streetcar conductoress replies to a young man who says the ticket did not deliver full value or ring the bell. She scornfully notes he is too young to expect extras and that the cabal or capanilon offerings are not guaranteed.
A dated health ad touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as curing chronic skin disorders by purifying the blood. It claims the preparation strengthens blood, Nourishes the body, and drives out humors causing rashes pimples and discolored skin. The ad urges purchase of a 25 cent box for men women or children.
A front line letter recalls a Canadian officer killed in a sudden bombardment. The violent shelling collapses tents and trenches while troops react with resolute cries and determination to press on despite the blast. The scene centers on duty and sacrifice amid chaos.
Food authorities in Prussia propose a marriage incentive. Each couple who marries and settles locally would receive a prize consisting of potatoes substitute meat eggs sugar and oats plus a poultry or flax item, with specific quantities listed for each.
Advice from Germany notes four regiments of Prussian Guards were severely affected when wind shifted during an attack on Armennieres. Gas blew back into their faces forcing identification marks to be removed before return to base hospitals.
The war spurred Japan to build a lead pencil industry. In 1911 Japan imported 65 million pencils mainly from America and Germany. After German supplies were cut off, Japanese factories expanded, exporting 9 million pencils in 1914 and 168 million in 1916 as cheap labor and local production grew, with lead largely imported from India and England.
Wise mothers know when children are troubled with worms and use Miller's Worm Powders. The vermifuge clears the system and restores health for comfort and robust growth, trusted as a worm exterminator.
A speaker argues that Alsace and Lorraine suffer under German rule, citing Reichstag records, Strassburg papers, church testimonies, and bourgeois attitudes. The text portrays mass exile, property seizures, and mandatory service as a flagrant denial of mercy, with vivid accounts from families and communities.
Londoners on Sundays allot land for the people's regutable push team. Suburbs like Richmond report 80 new plots taken on athletic grounds with workers in blouses and shirt sleeves. Digging continues from morning to evening as part of the allotment drive.
Advertisement for Egyptian liniment to cure cows, offered for sale by Douglas & Company of Napanee Ontario. Includes product name Cured Cow Skaked Bags and dealer listing.
The piece extols England’s steadfast line in a dire wartime stand and expresses gratitude for American support. It praising British resolve and faith, urging unity and trust between nations as the conflict mounts to “the most tremendous military pressure.”
Cincinnati authority touts freezone as a quick remedy for corns. A few drops on the affected area supposedly relieves pain and roots out the corn, drying and shriveling it without harming surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
A Los Angeles Times reflection explains heaven as harmony and hell as a wall that isolates. The helled man is shut in and sees only one view, a pessimist. The heaven-maker gains a wide, enlightened view and is an optimist.
A two line item from a Peterboro Review fragment shows Miss Howells asking if a nearby gentleman can hear her while he has just closed his window. Her friend confirms likely hearing through the closed window.
A wartime style appeal urges men to take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to build red blood and nerve strength. It touts benefits for iron nerves and stamina for strenuous tasks, claiming spring fatigue fades with the tonic's pep and vitality.
The machine gunners require a higher standard of physical fitness than soldiers from any other army branch. Size matters less than health and muscular strength. They must carry their gun, crawl on hands and knees with it, or run with it if necessary.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. cure requires an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, and is advertised as a tonic and blood purifier. The product is sold by F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, with a price of 75 cents.
A stern reminder notes more Americans have died at the front in France than were killed in action in the entire Spanish American War. The call emphasizes the seriousness of the ongoing conflict and the losses endured abroad.
An advertisement claims Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy removes the cause of asthma to restore bodily trim and mental happiness, stating it relieves and dissipates the cloud of recurring attacks.
A Yankee soldier touring an old English church with a burial floor remarks that many lie beneath the walls. The guide notes the inscriptioned floor as the resting place. The soldier quips about pater familias in his country, reflecting cultural differences.
A playful riddle about a young man who vanished from sight after tickling a mule’s hoof. The crew ignored the odd disappearance until they discovered a hole in the roof explaining the escape.
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a cheap quick solution to corns. It claims the product shrivels the corn and pulls it out by the roots with no pain. The copy emphasizes ease and a low cost of a quarter, urging readers to buy today.
A dated wartime note attacks Germany’s leaders and supporters for cruelty and deception. It laments the lack of a prophetic voice to shame their throne, press, and pulpit for spreading falsehoods and betraying the world’s common good.
Local shop offers money orders for residents and businesses with quick service and simple forms. Fees are listed at the counter as part of standard financial offerings in the storefront.
The Bible Society publishes a pocket edition of St. Mark with the Gospel in French on one page and the English counterpart on the opposite page to aid Americans learning French and making Bible reading more engaging.
Readers report Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Soraine easing children's worm-related discomfort. The advertisement praises relief and improved health for young ones through the product.
The report warns that the situation for the allies will be most difficult during the next two months, signaling intensified challenges and strategic strain for the coalition.
A reader recalls using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery during recovery from a serious illness and mentions having several bottles as part of the treatment regimen.
A fragmentary note cites Edith and a description of crosses on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. The text references General forces and a Red impression but lacks complete context or clear events.
The Standard Flour gallant bread in Cana goes off market March 15 under Canada food board rules. Only standard war flour roughly two percent coarser will be acceptable for bread henceforth.
In a tense scene, Foster debates helping Lawrence with Alice as they discuss a threatening letter. Featherstone observes strained servants and uneasy calm at dinner while Foster weighs repayment of a debt and possible actions, aware that risking movement to Canada could reveal plans.
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