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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
8
A fragmentary ledger list shows numerous monetary entries with codes, figures, and plan references like 43-17-w3 and 50-. numbers range from single digits to hundreds. The dense catalog reads as a financial schedule or inventory with inconsistent labeling and partial item names.
Andre Tardieu says France is stronger today in fighting men and war materials than at any time in the war. He cites French forces near a million more troops, high artillery output, heavy shell production, and sustained front lines, with continued ability to fund and rearm allied armies.
Berlin announcements show 2 200 000 second class and 49 000 first class iron crosses awarded during the war. About 3 660 were given to individuals behind the front, with many wearers never under fire. At headquarters meals in 1915 seven of eight German attendees had crossed and none were under fire.
A statement by Director Van H. Manning of the Bureau of Mines urges motorists to restrain pleasure driving. He warns drastic federal action may follow to conserve gasoline for the United States and allies, asking automobile owners to cooperate with wartime needs.
A fragment notes that juror Jodge could not serve due to an unspecified conflict. The line hints at a courtroom or trial context but provides no further names or dates.
Bernarr Macfadden in August Physical Culture argues wealth depends on daily effort backed by strong health. He says energy, discipline, and a vigorous body propel success, while overeating and vice drain power. A strong constitution makes money easier and life’s comforts attainable.
The article argues Bulgaria remains tied to Germany and Austria for its economic future and export potential. It envisions Asia Minor development, improved traffic, and Bulgarian trade in southern fruits as future growth areas with German support. It questions U S power in postwar times and echoes hopes of favorable American opinion.
A Paris correspondent to Le Journal describes the British fleet as vast and disciplined, with crucial units ready to strike if the German threat emerges. The article stresses the navy's sole aim to defeat the Germans and return victorious, ready to risk the fleet to ensure victory.
Ian Forbes Robertson states there is ample food in Great Britain despite contrary reports after touring England and Wales. He notes no widespread shortages and expresses belief in abundant supplies for the near future.
A fragmented OCR item notes someone seeking advantage in Baltimore involving a personal bid or claim. readable parts reference a pursuit or stance tied to authority or access, with unclear specifics due to damaged text.
The article reports widespread renaming and removal of imperial names, monuments, and historic links across Russia. Reform committees replace czarist references with revolutionary or abstract terms while defenders protest iconoclasm, noting only Peter the Great’s name and statues are spared.
Hendrik Willem Van Loon argues that police in Christiania, Stockholm, and Copenhagen embody each nation’s ideals. He contrasts a mild Nordic officer, a triumphant Swedish guardian, and a balanced Danish figure as symbols of orderly, peaceful societies.
A discussion on coal showing its diverse products from dyes and fabrics to lighting gas and chemicals like benzine and toluene. The piece notes coal’s historical importance and traces its transformation into street tar and various distillates amid a reverent tone about its foundational role in civilization.
A conversation with a hungry parson and a waiter reveals a patron who refused his meal earlier. The exchange hints at a coincidence with a diner across the table. The language suggests a humorous or satirical tone from the period.
The article traces Eric Geddes from an apprentice engineer in Britain to director general of transportation in France during World War I and finally to first lord of the Admiralty. It notes his early work with the North Eastern Railway and his rapid promotion under war pressures and political support.
The article argues for eating wholesome, natural foods at regular times and avoiding extreme temperatures. It notes the digestive tract resists modern rush and emphasizes moderation, exercise, and a diet aligned with natural physiology to reduce digestive problems.
Canada and the United States must reduce normal wheat consumption by 160000 bushels to supply Great Britain and the allies. Hon W J Hanna Canadian food controller estimates imports from Canada and the United States will be required to feed Britain, France and the front line forces.
Two Serbian divisions of about forty thousand men shifted from Austrian to Entente lines during World War I. Slavs from Bosnia Croatia and Herzegovina defected under General Zirkovich with Saloniki HQs, fighting alongside Serbs against the Central Powers.
The article argues Americans should see the war as a fight against German domination. It warns that if France or England falls, German control could reach Jamaica, Bermuda, Halifax, and other Atlantic fronts threatening U S interests. It cites the Galician Russian rout as proof of German reach and the need to help Britain to avoid a collapse.
Swiss outlets condemn the arrival of exhausted Jewish refugees from Palestine and Syria who traveled eight weeks in dire conditions. Reports from La Suisse and the wricer Zeitung describe old men women and children among the travelers as utterly miserable and exhausted.
A brief study notes a new dentist amid odd phrasing and fragmented lines. The text resembles a clipped item from the Boston Transcript with stray words and near unreadable sequence.
A Belgian front column correspondent reports Belgian and Flemish deportees from communes near Maastricht have been sent home after six months. The men, kept near Valenciennes, laboured at docks and military works earning about 75 cents daily with deductions for food and lodging. Food was scarce, consisting of carrots, cabbage, and bread, with wild chicory. many returned as weakened shells, unable to labor. Deportations continue from Namur, Liege, and surrounding areas to Northern France and Luxembourg for military and farm labor.
The Saskatchewan agricultural instruction committee met to review public and high school nature study and elementary agriculture, with a plan for a five month high school course from November to March and state aid up to 500 dollars. It favors itinerant instructors and university recognition of the program as part of agricultural college studies.
Lord Northcliffe proclaims air power as a great ally in victory while M Painleve urges planes and hydroplanes in large numbers. Admirals Fiske and Peary back aviation effort as Orville Wright claims ten thousand aircraft could win the war. A hundred million dollar bill for air militancy moves through Congress.
A Boston transcript quotes concern over rising essential goods and compares current prices to those from years past. The exchange highlights anxiety about affordability and the burden on households.
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