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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
5
A satirical account of Belgian defiance against German occupation, describing color bans and staged punishments in Brussels. The piece recounts Brussels residents mockingly greeting peace offers, public mood at night, and German reactions to civilians expressing resilience through music and conversation.
A historical voice recalls a menace in Europe that urged conquest and destruction. France and the ancient western civilizations joined to oppose it, leading to the invasion of Belgium and France, the Marne miracle, and a long siege marked by atrocity and resilience.
Two hundred thirty eight Iowa youths earned nine thousand dollars in profits and prizes last year from the state baby beef contest. Their collective effort produced winnings across divisions and supported local 4 H programs statewide.
Victor Ross of the Ore Globe notes that petroleum, once misnamed coal oil, drives modern transport and war. He traces oil’s rise from 1850s Romania and Canada’s Oil Springs Petrolia to Western Canada prospects, warning war and markets shape supply and future growth.
The imperial institute in London urged inquiry into India’s raw materials for empire openings. Canada shows interest in Indian cowhides for leather and direct trade in silk. The institute coordinates with Ottawa and the trade ministry to showcase hides and explore silk trade, aiming to become a key Canadian-Indian trade promoter.
The report tallies German losses through May as 1,068,127 deaths and 254,101 missing or presumed dead, totaling 1,322,228. The numbers are compared to Ireland’s population, noting they equal roughly the island’s entire populace and exceed by about 410,000. The text analyzes what these figures imply about the scale of casualties.
A man pleads for ten dollars in a brief exchange and seeks help to clear a stalled attempt at obtaining funds. The request leads to a simple, decisive response from an elder, ending the moment with a loan.
Jane Willis questions why the enlistment officer turned Charlie down, while Marie Gillis attributes the decision to his eyes. The judge notes the exchange as a humorous remark about appearance.
A London text argues that death is painless and not terrifying even for those dying in war. It says suffering may occur before the final moment, but the act itself brings unconsciousness and no physical agony. It asserts death is natural and not to be feared.
The Dominion department of agriculture releases Bulletin No. 49, Small Cold Storages and Dairy Buildings, a practical handbook for ice houses and compact cold storage systems. Sponsored by J. A. Ruddick and Joseph Burgess, it includes construction plans, material lists, and drawings for affordable setups.
A boy or girl can estimate the moon’s diameter by a cardboard disk method. By aligning a disk with the full moon and measuring distances, the Moon’s diameter is derived as about 2,160 miles, closely matching the accepted 2,159.5 miles. The method extends to circumference area and volume from that diameter.
Los Angeles inventor Robert Morton unveiled a wireless controlled submarine that dives surfaces and fires torpedoes. The Eden Dale demonstration showed the craft responding to wireless touches, reversing propulsion, releasing a torpedo, and surfacing within minutes, with Morton claiming potential for larger versions.
Most window glass entering China now is American made rather than Belgian prewar product. The U S supplies nearly all grades of glass, per the consul-general at Hong Kong, with freight rates from Great Britain a factor. Large stocks of Belgian glass remain but shipments to China were reduced as 1916 saw substantial imports from the United States.
The article cites pessimistic interpreters arguing Britain's global reach could shrink as submarine losses mount, threatening imperial influence and strategic reach. It notes concerns about supply lines, naval capacity, and potential setbacks for wartime ambitions.
A partial quote suggests someone recalls praise or affection once expressed. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or events, leaving interpretation to readers.
The piece cites H Arnott arguing wine drinking fuels drunkenness, citing Provence Italy and France. It contrasts sober eras with poverty, notes rising absinthe use as wine’s excess grows, and claims wine leads to stronger intoxicants and moral decay across Europe.
Reports from Budapest indicate Hungarian provinces face near famine with vegetables as main food. Prices soar for peas creamed milk and butter absent while large centers fear shortages amid army needs. Vendors sell to Vienna buyers as authorities move to cap vegetable prices after June 15.
The New York Sun urges that Germany be made to pay indemnity for Belgium and present French devastation. It condemns German forces for purposeful wrecking of homes and valuables beyond military needs and calls for accountability.
A speculative report analyses a method claimed to kill pests that infest vast sunken mer materials. Researchers weigh risks and potential ecological impacts, noting uncertain efficacy and the need for controlled trials before any large scale use.
The article outlines a centralized food controller system with six departments and a central advisory body. It details provincial committees representing government, churches, schools, farmers, labor, urban and rural groups, plus producer and consumer associations to plan actions.
A 1916 Manitoba Department of Agriculture report notes beavers are increasing rapidly and found in old settled districts. It warns that removal of government guardianship and free hunting could lead to extinction, while the beaver’s meat benefits the public.
The Berlin publication Die Zagunft led by Maximilian Harden is suspended again after months of freedom that followed a nine month gap since October 1916. The journal’s outspoken articles are accused of overstepping bounds as authorities move to curb its stance.
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