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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1918
Page
7
In a 1919 1920 discussion two main positions emerge on when the war might end. Proponents urge a victory next year leveraging Britain and America's continued war effort, while opponents warn against underestimating enemy resistance and the allied economic and political hurdles.
Ermine fur holds the highest price among furs and is found only in Russia and Scandinavia where its pure white winter coat remains with a black tail. Sable remains costly, once abundant in Russia with 20 000 skins yearly before a 1913 ban on hunting. skins measure 15 to 20 inches and come in lots of forty.
The article describes the Rifle and Pick as a key badge for Pioneer battalions. Pioneers operate at the front, unlike labor units, often in trenches or wiring. They are treated as infantry for their division after intensive training and a push to take over from front line infantry.
The report notes that volunteers at Gateshead discussed recent talks about having conversations with the enemy and the phrases used.
Flea and bot flys are described as largely harmless to animals in some regions while causing issues in others. The text notes a large bot fly in Australia whose grub lodges in the kangaroo’s throat and mentions a strong-smelling, backwardly shaped insect in Arabia with no clear damage.
A damaged wartime letter from a German woman describes scarce supplies and the desire to obtain items from the front. She notes the risk of looting during advances and asks her husband for boots, clothing, and fabric as shortages grow. The message conveys anxiety over rationing and the home front.
Readers respond to Ni's warning with remedies for pain and trouble. The message emphasizes timely action and personal defense measures to ease suffering without delay.
In September 1917 near Ypres the front echoed with traffic and thunder of guns as troops advanced to a great push. A nurselike memory recalls thousands marching with pale faces facing death while homes and lives were put in order. The piece urges that sacrifice is now a universal act, not rare, and questions how much one has given.
Archangel, the Allied gathering point for securing the railway to Petrorad and pressuring German forces along the Baltic, has a history linked with English trade. Norse traders and later Tsarist authorities shaped Archangel as a free port, evolving through eras that intertwined with Russian and European powers.
A potent liniment named Dr Thomas Eclectric combines six essential oils in one bottle. Thousands testify to its pain relief and health benefits, highlighting its effectiveness beyond mere low price.
A fragmented account notes the universal Japanese fondness for infants. Fathers are described carrying children on their backs in crowded streets, with the baby often strapped tightly and facing outward as a daily sight in the Far East.
A fragmentary note explains the Alhambra as among Spain’s palaces with Moorish influence. The text references corridors and courts and mentions ambassadors and a project by Ferdi in a faded, garbled excerpt.
Report recalls how Canadian units under a secret plan moved into the Somme area on the eve of a major assault. The men carried the cryptic code letters for their role and shouted Llandovery Castle as a battle cry, honoring a hospital ship sunk by a U boat.
Disease described as affecting the whole body with nervous debility, insomnia, and restlessness. Claims Dr Williams Pink Pills improve blood, appetite, sleep, and mood, offering a cure for severe nervous disorders after other treatments fail. Advertisement notes price and mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville.
A Saturday Evening Post report discusses gas warfare claiming mustard gas behaves as a fluid rather than a gas. It cites estimates of 7000 tons used in a short offensive near Chateau-Thierry, reports on a new deadly gas resembling a Yellow Cross, and mentions 500 casualties from a Yankee attack with lingering mask failures.
The 200 representatives and Chaplain Rev Henry N Couden prayed for unity during wartime policy. They condemned hyphenated Americans who would hinder the war for human rights and lasting global peace.
Mothers who trust Mother Graves reveal the night time use of a worm terminator as a proven aid. The item is kept by bedsides to address parasitic concerns as part of household remedies.
A witty exchange about borrowed umbrellas appears in the Kansas City Journal. The dialogue notes an umbrella moved between characters Flubdub and gie, implying a lighthearted circular borrowing joke.
A disjointed excerpt shows an inquirer asking about a deed and reasons, with fragmented phrases about life, blood, and gain. The passage includes misread text such as who did the deed and references to audience reactions and a nursery rhyme cue.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Sunday session referencing the Lord and a statement about not walking in doubt. The scene hints at a legal or moral inquiry stressing conviction and belief amid unclear details.
A Saskatchewan lake near Prelate reveals a large potash deposit with a solid crystal crust several feet thick and a warm center. Nests extend over about 1000 acres with smaller deposits nearby as settlers report daily claim registrations and geyser-like steam rising in winter.
Nine Ontario wholesale firms report 8.5 million pounds of cod sold in the first five months, a sharp increase over the prior period. Dominion wide, gains range from 50 to 75 percent with Canada up around 100 percent in fees and similar metrics.
An old advertisement claims morbid stomach and intestinal conditions exist to encourage worms and that Miller's Worm Powders will correct the ailment. The text asserts the remedy will spare the child further suffering and restore health.
A fragment from the Louls Post-Dispatch mentions soldiers being greeted by a person or group with a cheer along a public page. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A fragment notes thirteen people gathered at a table and a joint scene where hunger or tension appears. The tone hints at misfortune or luck turning against them in a brief social moment.
A book note on Drums Afar discusses its war themes and the influence of Canada on a hero torn between the Mother Country and a mixed-race country. The tale centers on love entanglements and a pivotal decision shaped by imperial and expatriate currents. Published in Toronto by Oxford Odeons Press, following Hearts and Faces by the same author.
A Cincinnati street chemist offers Free Zone to treat corns and calluses. The product loosens and lifts the hardened skin without eating it, allowing removal with fingers. Available at drug stores for a few cents, advertised as inexpensive and non inflaming.
wartime demand drives focus on black walnut as essential for airplane propellers gun stocks and ship components. leaders note native supply and concerns over quality durability with sea spray and water impact stressing the need for properly seasoned stock.
A terse remark questions whether a fish is present, suggesting a brief, uncertain response about the situation. The line hints at a moment of doubt or humor as a speaker contemplates the catch.
Royal Yeast remains the longtime standard in Canada, marking nearly fifty years as the preferred yeast product. The brand has sustained reliability and broad usage across kitchens and bakeries nationwide.
A survey traces thirteen as unlucky across cultures from Hesiod to Norse myth and Judea. It notes beliefs about the Last Supper, Loki’s mischief, and the idea that thirteen seated at table brings misfortune and broken friendships.
The message says deserters will face punishment and that help for escaping to the frontier will be ruthlessly stopped. It notes that those aiding fugitives with clothes cash or safe conducts risk severe consequences for aiding escape and for aiding enemy goals.
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