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Newspaper

Battleford Press

Location

Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

14

Prompting the Suis One It Of Active OVunal

The readable fragments describe an active OVunal item and involve the suis one, with unclear context. Further details are not provided.

Baby's Own Tablets Endorsed for Ten-Year Use

A Ca Ontario mother named Mrs. W.J. Wilson writes that Baby's Own Tablets have been trusted for ten years to aid her child's health. She credits the tablets with helping a delicate baby become a healthy boy and urges keeping them in every home with small children. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for cents a box from The Dr. W. Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.

Dr. Wi Medicine Co Brockville Out

Scotland Yard System Aids Canadian Crime ID

An Order-In-Council suggests applying the fin rint system of identification used at Scotland Yard to criminals in Canada as an additional measure with the photography system removed.

Scotland Yard Scoland Yard Canada

Cramps Relief Reported By Marysville Readers

Local notices describe women suffering severe cramps for days and trying various remedies before using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The report mentions Marysville residents and relief after treatment.

Marysville Pinkham Lydia Vega

Dolly’s Absence Deepens Squire and Hilary’s Tension

In London scenes, Hilary confronts Dolly's fate as the Squire learns that the Souths fled to protect a woman from Gilbert's brutality. Dolly, rumored to be with her sketches and at the Old Cottage, remains elusive as the two men navigate loyalty, ghosts, and looming tragedy.

Hilary Dolly Squire Mary Margaret Mr. Langton Perdus Gilbert Westminster Bridge Mr Langton

The Plover's Call Chapter X at Silverdale Station

The Squire leaves Silverdale station and heads toward the New Cottage to check on Dolly and the child. He hopes to confirm Dolly is safe and present in the home circle to quiet the menace from London. Lionel Egerton’s occasional grumbling about the bookstall is noted.

Silverdale Dolly Doy London Victoria Lionel Egerton Ned

Eye Care Ad Message May Contain Nonsense Text

The readable portion promotes an eye care product with unclear branding and odd phrasing suggesting a medicine for red and weak eyes. There is no coherent event or identifiable organization.

The Rural Church and the Farm

A plea for diverting laborers from endless work by providing wholesome recreation. The pulpit should organize play festivals and ministers may wear modest attire if it fosters a nobler social spirit. Influenced by the Warren Breeders' Gazette.

Tonini Warren Breeders’ Gazette

Fragmented notice mentions Percys and clerks in town

Fragmentary text notes a person visiting a town and interacting with clerks and others. Mentions Percys and Gentlemen with vague names. Lacks clear event or outcome and reads as disjointed OCR remnants from a notice.

Canada Northern Railway Grain Volume Linked to Empire War Needs

The last annual report notes 132 000 000 bushels of grain moved in 1916 along Canadian Northern lines chiefly for Allied feed. It credits British gold for expansion and ties prairie development to Britain’s wartime food supply, while rail facilities beyond the Canadian Pacific spurred western settlement and trade with eastern Canada, the U.S., and Europe.

Canada Canadian Northern Railway Canadian Northern Prairies Atlantic Britain Great Britain Canadian Pacific Manitoba Europe Prairie Provinces Pacific Theis Way United States

Ontario Baby Made Strong

Mrs Jarvis of Penetang reports Dr Cassell's Tablets helped her five month old son recover from severe illness and extreme thinness. A free sample offer requires five cents for mailing and packing, with caution against imitations containing hyosphites. Sole proprietors are Dr Cassell's Co Ltd Manchester England.

Dr. Cassell

Desperate Case Ends Before Whipping In Suspense

A mother threatens punishment for disobedience and takes her son to his room. The boy pleads for mercy and asks to go first. The parent delays the whipping as the scene ends with a whispered prayer for help.

New York Times

Princess Pats Regiment Drawn to Ottawa Kingston District

The Princess Patricia's Regiment is officially declared as belonging to the Ottawa Kingston military district. Alberta units have historically supplied many men, and this move appears to place a battalion with a district far from Alberta’s claim. The source notes the battalion’s front-line longevity and exploits, with Montreal and western Canada providing leadership and troops.

Ottawa Princess Patricia’s Ottawa- Kingston Department Alberta Edmonton Kingston Montreal Western Canada Princess Pats McGill Ottawa University Edmonton Bulletin

No Friend Remaining Germany Cut Off From World Aid

The London Daily Telegraph reports that Central Empires are now isolated from sympathetic nations and civilized opinion. It notes mankind turning away as Germany and its allies face misery and no remaining friend or powerful peacemaker to aid in rebuilding after the conflict ends.

Germany London Daily T J

Point of View on Dances Compared for Men and Women

The quote contrasts male and female experiences at dances. A man leaves at twelve feeling fine and calls it a good time while a woman endures four hours, suffers in the last hours, and returns exhausted, illustrating differing social expectations about propriety and enjoyment.

Willis Gillis

Canadian Fish For British Army Demand After War

Canadian trade commissioner J. E. Ray reports strong postwar demand for Canadian fish from Britain. He cites London Financial News noting successful rations for overseas soldiers and Empire development support, with Liverpool ration facilities proving popular and a potential weekly increase.

J. E. Ray Birmingham Department of Trade and Commerce Great Britain Financial News of London Cme Empire Dominions Liverpool

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Ivell Tanglefoot W.thum Company Tees America H. Clay Glover Co., Inc West 1St Street New York Baby Mrs. Egerton Miss Egerton Susan Louise Darby Joan Meyrick Leo Keeper Egerton Doll Cotta the Plover Audes Percys Ontario the Princess Pats the Hingston Smith Arms Co., Ltd Winnipeg QO. K Appleford Counter Check Book Co Hamilton Toronto Vancouver
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