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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
A fragmentary description claims a Crown Prince is more dangerous than believed. The caricature compares him to a rabbit and references a Christian Science Monitor.
Letters from users praise the remedy for asthma relief with testimonials of clear success. The missive claims the product proves effective and urges readers to obtain it today from local sources.
A British soldier explains in cryptic terms his whereabouts by saying he cannot disclose his location, insisting he is not where he was but rather where he left to go from. The line echoes a playful puzzle about place and movement.
A testimonial cites Pavlorite Prescription easing nervous wreck, hot flashes, and dizziness during midlife. Claimant notes it aided in a trying period and mentions Dr. Pierce Surgical Institute Buffalo New York and Bridgeheg Hamilton Ontario in the background.
Instructional guide on careful trap setting for steel jaws. Describes digging a hollow nest or mest to shield the trap, lining with dry moss, positioning jaws level, and securing the spring toward the paw held by the trigger. Emphasizes light covering to hide the trap from the surroundings and prevent under-pan movement.
The article notes a jam shortage upsetting the British breakfast table and public confidence. Stores show jam but customers cannot buy it as the food ministry delays a new scale, complicating supply through London's nineteen branch stores.
The article notes restrictions on cane sugar lowering to 40 percent for cakes and rising maple sugar demand. It warns Canada must increase maple sugar production next season to keep cakes available, while icing remains a challenge. It also mentions wart treatment claims for Joway's Corn Cure.
The Vancouver World notes South Africa has conquered more German territory than all allies combined and raised 40 000 troops for campaigns while sending 60 000 to European theaters. It praises new railways, self sufficiency, and growing exports of maize wool and leather to Great Britain.
A testimonial letter from W A Hutchinson notes winter benefit from MI ARD'S LINIMENT against LaGrippe and recurring effectiveness in inflammation cases. The ad-like fragment cites Liniment's trusted use by Minard's Liniment Co Limited Gentlemen.
Public opinion pressured authorities to rectify pay disparities in the forces. The navy will now grant wives allowances on par with their husbands, aligning Jack with Tommy in support and wages.
Old style ad copy touts Putnam's Extractor as a fast cure for corns. It claims painless use, dissolves callous, and lets the corn be peeled away with fingers. Price listed as a quarter at any drug store.
A wartime exhortation questions readers about what they have given or can give amid calls for financial support. It contrasts personal sacrifice with the harsh realities faced by soldiers in trenches, urging immediate contributions to sustain the war effort.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a Montreal Herald item with mentions of a birthday and a person named Silas. The passage is garbled, obscuring clear facts, names, and events.
U S GHQ says war dogs days are over despite heroic tasks. After consulting French army experts the plan to establish American army kennels is abandoned. It notes casualties among Ye bstasenes in French service and mentions dogs damaging gas masks.
An advertisement from Toledo Ohio touts a local home remedy claiming catarrh cure with wonderful results. It promotes Cheney Pills for constipation and urges readers to send sixty dollars for the product.
An article in the Government North German Gazette echoes a Berlin paper calling the British naval blockade an unblushing confession of Germanys plight. It asserts Germany must exhaust every ounce of soil and resource to support munitions and sustain the army, with widespread economic disruption.
A partial overheard exchange describes a motor car accident in which a woman claims she was driving and has seven years of experience, while another person asserts a longer period of walking. The readable fragments hint at a pedestrian incident and driver accountability.
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil praising its subtle power and universal usefulness. The creator claims the inventor’s life proves the oil’s benevolence and that countless households rely on it as a medicine.
Mike jokes his car runs thirty miles on a wan gallon of peckes. Pat retorts that a brother once climbed five hundred feet on wan s dynamite.
A London scientist discovers a surface treatment that reduces resistance and improves transmission of light, inspiring a new invention. The article notes the liniment’s unexpected role and hints at broader applications in optics and illumination.
Captured letters from wartime Germany praise weeds as edible for soldiers and urge use after the war. The generals flee with cases of bowie beef while leaflets promote nettle soup and sorrel salad. American troops are mocked as a sport and a poor alliance with the Kaiser.
The article notes women taking on more business roles, facing health strains from long hours and fatigue. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to restore rich blood, support vitality, and prevent overwork, offered by The Dr Williams Medicine Co of Brockville Ontario and sold at medicine dealers or by mail.
American troops report discovering German machine gun nests beneath a large cross pedestal in a cemetery near Limey just inside the German lines before the September 10 attack. The Germans occupied the site as long as possible and retreated in haste, leaving concealed defenses in the area.
A fragmentary note outlines British airmen creating slang terms for aerial actions. Phrases like unseen pace, banking, and insurance agents appear as colorful descriptors for maneuvers and explosive effects in bomber operations.
Fragmentary overheard line shows a tense breakfast scene with a disputed role and caller trying to pay. The exchange hints at miscommunication between husband and teller, suggesting marital strain and a financial twist without clear resolution.
The piece argues that 600000 women have displaced men in American industry and compares to 4 38 000 British women in war work. It urges rapid mobilization before mid next summer to fill factory and war production roles as drafts continue and new plants rise. It warns only tapping feminine energy can prevent a manufacturing shortfall.
A fragmented report notes higher accident frequency in England and compares Royal Air Force and Canadian flight data. It cites figures: thousands of flights, tens of thousands of hours flown, and hundreds of crashes, reflecting early aviation risk and data collection efforts.
A brief exchange features Howell and Powell trading sharp, witty lines as they clash over a perceived slight. Both insist on their edge in a tense, pointed verbal spar.
An old time advertisement touts D ton's Pills as a reliable blood remedy to clear complexions. It claims the product restores glow, improves eyes, appetite, and strength, promoting sound health. A 25 cent Hamilton's Pills box is promoted for purchase.
Foster and Pete pursue a fugitive through a birch screen and wet meadow near a mound. They avoid confrontation and conceal themselves as two men circle closer, using moonlight and shifting shadows to stay hidden until Pete joins, while cautious footsteps and distant voices signal nearby pursuit.
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