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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
Baby's Own Tablets Prove Helpful for Childhood Ailments
Mrs. W J Wilson of Ca Ont says she has used Baby's Own Tablets for ten years and highly recommends them for hood and childhood issues. The tablets regulate bowels and stomach and are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for cents a box from The Dr. W Medicine Co Brockville Out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wi Medicine Co
Brockville
Out
Scotland Yard system adopted for Canadian crimes
An order in council directs the fin rint system of criminal identification used at Scotland Yard be applied to criminals in Canada. In addition, photography is to be utilized as an added means, replacing printed or loaded methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Yard
Scoland Yard
Canada
Cramps relief tale from Marysville reader
A reader recounts relief from severe cramps after trying Pinkham's Compound. She describes months of pain keeping her in bed and trying many remedies before finding improvement following the remedy. Lydia Vega is mentioned among others who sought help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Pinkham
Lydia Vega
The Squire and Hilary Follow Dolly's Quiet Turmoil
Hilary presses the Squire about the Souths and Margaret as Dolly works in isolation at the cottage. The Squire reveals the Souths hid to escape Gilbert’s brutality and protect Margaret's health, sparking Hilary’s anger and sorrow. The pair confront Dolly’s absence as they return from the station and discuss ghosts, loneliness, and Dolly's fragile place in the old house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary
Dolly
Squire
Mary
Margaret
Mr. Langton
Perdus
Gilbert
Westminster Bridge
Mr Langton
The Plover's Call Chapter X
The Squire leaves Silverdale station to reach the New Cottage. He hopes Dolly is safe at home with the child and the household, to dispel the menacing fear that has followed him from London. Lionel Egerton reflects on the quiet routine and the missing bookstall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Egerton
Mrs. Egerton
Dolly
Miss Egerton
Susan
Louise
Darby
Joan
Meyrick
Leo
Keeper
Egerton
Doll
Cotta
Squire
Silverdale
Doy
London
Victoria
Ned
Eyelid Care Ad Claims Quick Relief
A local advert promotes marine grade eyedrops for red irritated eyes. It markets quick relief and mentions a basic application routine. The copy emphasizes the product’s comfort and suitability for sensitive eyes.
The Rural Church and the Farm Diversion Proposal
A discussion urges rural churches to provide wholesome diversion for farmers to prevent crime and vice. It advocates play festivals and ministers wearing motley to lift the social spirit and curb evil thoughts among plow handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonini
Warren Breeders’ Gazette
Unclear OCR fragment references locals and town aid
Fragmentary text mentions Percys Clar et Gentlemen and clerks assistants with references to a tramp and a small contribution. The readable bits are insufficient to determine a clear news item or event.
Canadian Northern Railways Open Prairie Wheat Era
The 1916 Canadian Northern Railway annual highlights 132,000,000 bushels of grain moved west to feed Britain and allied nations. It credits British gold backing for expansion, notes flourished wheat yields in 1915, and ties rail expansion to western settlement and industrial demand across Canada, the U S, and Europe. It also contrasts a reader query about Senator La Follette with a French meaning of his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 by Cassell tablets
A Penetanguishene reader describes her five month old baby who was severely ill and wasted until he improved after using Dr Cassell's Tablets. The ad promises free samples for five cents and warns against imitations. Sole proprietors are listed as Dr Cassell's Co. Ltd Manchester England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cassell
Desperate Case Describes Parental Punishment Deferred
A mother disciplines her disobedient child and, after a tense exchange, postpones the whipping as she leads him to his room. The scene ends with a child praying for divine help, delaying punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Princess Pats Regiment Reallocated to Ottawa Kingston District
The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry regiments is reassigned from Alberta to the Ottawa Kingston military district. The article notes the transfer as a rare case of a unit being moved intact, despite Alberta's strong historical contribution and front-line service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Princess Patricia’s
Ottawa- Kingston
Department
Alberta
Edmonton
Kingston
Montreal
Western Canada
Princess Pats
McGill
Ottawa University
Edmonton Bulletin
No Friend Remaining
The London Daily Telegraph reports that Central Empires are cut off from sympathy and civilized company. Mankind turns away as German leadership and their misery face a world with no friends or peacemakers to aid in rebuilding after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London Daily
T J
Point of View on Dances from Life Magazine
In a Life magazine quotation Willis-Pleasure argues that male and female experiences at dances differ. A man enjoys leaving at midnight, while a woman endures till four, with the final hours described as painful and exhausting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Gillis
Canadian Fish Demand Rise For British Army Postwar
Canadian trade commissioner J. E. Ray reports strong postwar demand for Canadian fish from Britain. He cites London Financial News noting wartime rations boosted fish supply exports and suggests ongoing Empire support will expand Canadian fish deliveries to the Do minions and British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ray
Birmingham
Department of Trade and Commerce
Great Britain
Financial News of
London
Cme
Empire
Dominions
Liverpool
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ivell
Tanglefoot
W.thum Company
Tees
America
H. Clay Glover Co., Inc
West 1St Street
New York
Baby
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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