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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
7
The pamphlet outlines that the earth has about 17 million square miles of surface, with 28 million square miles of tillable land. It argues one person must live off the production of eleven acres, urging action as famine looms while Belgium Poland and Europe endure widespread suffering.
Thousands testify to the virtue of Mother Graves worm medicine from mothers with firsthand experience of its usefulness.
French War Minister Paul Painleve proclaims that three years of war have advanced humanity and wounded militarism. He notes Allied strength rising with U S entry and predicts Germany’s fate. France remains greater and stronger since 1914 despite invasions and losses.
President Motherwell urges amalgamation of irrigation bodies and dry farming groups at Western Canada Irrigation association convention. Resolutions call for government responsibility for soldiers welfare, reforestation policy, continued water supply projects, and inter provincial cooperation. Delegates discuss fruit growing on the prairies and irrigation related research and policies.
The article notes Sir Douglas Haig, Oxford graduate and Brasenose College cricket and football standout, faced color blindness disqualification at medicals. He sought expert ophthalmic opinions in England France and Germany but failed to secure reconsideration, finally drawing official attention after enduring numerous setbacks.
The Rev. Dr. J. F. Newton of City Temple London notes America enters the arena without illusions. He foresees an unpredictable impact from U S England ties, predicting a new type of American joining with the real Englishman as comrades in war and peace.
When life feels like a dull duty and health wanes the nervous system tires. Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People promise to build up weak blood, strengthen nerves, improve sleep and bring color back to lips and cheeks. Available at medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario, 50 cents a box, six for $2.50.
Dairy Commissioner Ruddick explains why creamery butter is preferred to dairy butter and warns against inferior product. The bulletin by George H. Barr covers butter making steps, proper utensils, cream handling, separator speeds and temperatures, pasteurizing, salting, packing in parchment, branding laws, and farm dairy practices. Copies are available free from Ottawa Departments.
The passage asserts that Miller's Worm Powders require no testimonials as they will prove their value themselves. It claims the medicine acts quickly and thoroughly, with children showing improvement from the first use.
Bees at fourteen Dominion experimental farms including Central Experimental Farm Ottawa and branches in Charlottetown Nappan Kentville Fredericton Que Pocatiere Cap Rouges Brandon Indian Head Lacombe Lethbridge Invermere and Sidney prove profitable at most stations with Indian Head lacking sufficient data.
A circulated tract distributed in Germany by Hindenburg proponents urges a strong peace with annexations and indemnities. It claims vast war debts per head and demands national unity for future welfare and work, warning that England and enemies face no peace at any price. It calls Germans to act loudly.
A dated notice touts Dr J D Kelloge’s asthma remedy as a solution for women, claiming thousands suffer across climates and that testimonials show substantial benefit without solicitation.
The Saskatchewan homestead map issued by the interior department outlines lands open for location and patents. It shows two main classes patented lands and lands entered for patent with color codes for forests parks basins mining lands and coal areas.
The speaker admits the idea of compensation is modest while emphasizing honesty in the response. The tone remains restrained and self critical about the proposal.
A Daily News and Leader writer notes Kensington Gardens host open air classes on warm days. Children form circles with teachers at center, turning the gardens into an outdoor kindergarten with art, music, and study materials. The captions lament weather disrupting education.
The program notes a vocalist named Private Stayer unable to sing due to a cold. Sergeant Stickett will play "For All Eternity" instead and, as it will be late, the event will close with the National Anthem.
Appleford Counter Check Book Company Ltd offers carbon back and coated books and triplicate sets, noting higher costs yet maintaining low prices through a modern plant. They cite large Canada paper-mill connections, extensive customer reach, and a range of waxed papers and parchment products, inviting samples and quotes from merchants.
A circulated rumor allegedly deters U S visitors by claiming Canadians conscript entrants. The report notes the claim is ludicrous and urges confronting the contradiction to prevent further confusion at the border.
In New South Wales Sir Joseph Carruthers notes Canadian Marquis and Huron wheats test well on Snowy River estate at 3500 feet. Marquis yields reach 42 bushels per acre with strong rust resistance, while Huron matches Marquis in yield and rust resistance. Expect 500 acres of Huron and 5000 acres of Marquis next season.
The Westminster Gazette argues that Germany must discard Prussian ambitions and apply intelligent self criticism toward its government. It urges stiffer guarantees to ensure postwar reforms and warns that peacemaking hinges on reformed Prussian institutions rather than a trusted free Germany.
The government appoints a commission to inventory, classify, and sell by public auction the army and navy materials and equipment discarded in France. The panel will determine how to dispose of surplus items efficiently after hostilities end.
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