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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
2
London readers learn of a free prescription to strengthen eyesight by up to half in many cases within a week. The article cites testimonials on improved clarity, reduced eye strain, and the potential to discard glasses with a tablet-based remedy, urging readers to obtain the treatment through a Toronto source.
The Land Settlement Act to grant free minion land to imperial veterans and provide a supervised loan of 1500 or 2000 pounds will be introduced in the house by Dr Rocheister of the interior with Agriculture Minister Burrei. Terms reportedly settled with the prime minister and memorandum given to J Bruce W Walker for representation.
A fragment shows Dorothy speaking to a grocer about her mother’s expense of twenty seven dollars monthly and asking for a macadamized bah. The wording reflects a casual exchange likely from a diary or comic panel.
Dutch correspondent Mokveld offers a stark account of German conduct in 1914 Belgium. He describes civilians used as shields at Fort Pontisse and Liege, the burning of Louvain, and brutal treatment of wounded soldiers, condemning German Army actions with corroborated testimony.
A brief promotional note claims many ailments stem from a disordered liver and promotes Parmeiec's Vegetable Pills as gentle yet effective liver regulators suitable for most people to use.
A simple explanation says milk sours due to airborne microbes drawn to the milk sugar. When exposed to air these invisible organisms enter the milk, thrive as it warms, and convert sugars into acid. Keeping milk cold slows their action and prevents souring.
A New York firm estimates it can assemble about 2000 aeroplanes in twelve months and deliver 4000 within two years. The manager, whose name was withheld, stated that the plant will be readied in a few weeks to meet growing demand and potential improvements.
The Toronto Star notes Dr. Bucke a late London asylum head forewarned that air navigation nationalized land and a cosmic sense would transform life. He predicted airships would curb urban crowding ease loneliness of country living and reduce international barriers for travelers above the earth.
A Cincinnati authority touts freezone on tender corns and calluses to loosen them for removal without pain. The ad claims a small bottle is inexpensive and nonirritating, advising mothers to use it or ask for a stock from wholesalers.
A witty New York Sun remark notes the universal pairing of hunger and desire, likening it to a persistent shortage that exists alongside longing. The quip captures the contrast in everyday life with sharp humor.
A fragment recounts a 12th century prophecy tied to St. Malachy and a Paris museum director. It predicts August 19 as a start for Roumanians entering the war, thirteen months of battles, and a beast’s death after the sun leaves Leo, with August 23 noted for a starry event.
Testimonial from Mrs C D Prince of Nauwigewauk dated October 21 recounts illness from quinsy and relief after using Minard's Liniment. She says she is never without a pen and expresses gratitude.
An advertisement claims Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy dissolves recurring attacks by removing the cause. It asserts relief and restoration to normal bodily trim and mental happiness for sufferers.
English paper producers survive on grass fibers sourced from Scotland and India mixed with other materials to print and notepaper. Yet raw pulp costs rise as wood pulp sells around 150 dollars a ton, far above the prewar $40 level, after closures from pulpwood import bans.
A Paris Matin correspondent describes Krupp's Essen works with 300000 workers, 60000 women, and a strict regime. Men aged eighteen to forty six, plus older specialists, work rotating day and night shifts to produce munitions under military authority. Salaries are paid for long shifts, with workers enduring intense pressure.
A Belgian court martial near Belgium convicts Burgomaster Rix ensart for shielding a wounded Frenchman with twelve months imprisonment. His daughter Baroness de Coninck, present at the scene, is sentenced to one month for an earlier remark to a German officer.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mr questioning a daughter's music involvement and implying disruption at home. The text hints at tension over study and expectations without clear context or outcome.
Describes waves of Russian soldiers marching through Petrograd in tan overcoats singing deep bass songs. The cadence, goose step, and arm swings evoke Kipling and radiate a sense of Russia’s strength and unyielding power as a cultural force.
In London and across England women aid wounded soldiers and sew for the front lines. The public action and sacrifice could soften Parliament’s stance and push suffrage after the war ends. The era’s rhetoric links patient labor to national progress.
A local humor piece recalls a mother handing her child ten cents to buy castor oil in water. A clerk asks for flavor and the boy replies he wants a little of everything, highlighting a quaint exchange from bygone days.
A historical critique argues Germany's actions disrupted peaceful ideals and shifted the United States from a peace oriented nation to a militaristic, conscripted society. It claims commerce and lives suffered due to German disregard of international law, shaping national policy.
An officer questions Field regarding knowledge of an artesian well company. The exchange seeks clarity on Field involvement and potential actions related to the company.
A terse reflection on how minor annoyances loom large for many, while truly significant trials are borne by few. The line hints at mistaken priorities and the value of enduring, quiet strength.
A fragment from Tit Bits depicts a young man bowing to a woman in a drawing room declaring his groveling, while she scornfully remarks she combs the room herself each morning. The odd exchange suggests a domestic humor tone from the era.
Mrs W J Wilson of Carp Ontario reports ten years of use with Baby's Own Tablets renewing her fragile baby into a fine boy. The tablets are advertised as a universal remedy for minor childhood ailments and are sold by medics or mail order at a cents a box from The Dr Wills Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
An order from the Council endorses applying the fin print system of criminal identification used by Scotland Yard to Canadian criminals. The Domin 5 Police recommend this extra measure, and photography is added as an auxiliary method.
Unclear OCR fragment reports distress from severe cramps affecting ear and stomach. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are identifiable in readable text.
A York Tribune editorial lauds Canadian troops for their stand at Arras and Ypres, praising their courage and sacrifices. It argues Canada has earned lasting honor within the British Empire and notes American observers may take pride in U S citizens serving with Canadian forces.
A Dominion Department of Finance memorandum lauds Canada's thrift campaign as eminently successful. It cites bank savings around 10 million, with 609 thousand in 1916 and growth since 1915, plus 80 savings certificates totaling 5.5 million, and five cent debentures to 8.5 thousand. It notes war loan contributions and postwar expectations.
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