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Newspaper
Canora Advertiser
Location
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
6
Hilary and the Squire await news from Egerton as Dolly’s letter brings a hint of resolution. Don confronts mounting dread over the divorce case of Gilbert Seth and the strain on Jim. Langton’s absence and the slow return of help deepen the wait and tension.
The Christian Guardian argues Britain should reject reprisals against German towns after devastating air raids. It warns such attacks harm civilians and undermine civilization. The piece notes Lords opposition and urges maintaining civilian protections while acknowledging anger and horror.
A World War era plea urges Saskatchewan residents to raise funds for the Fifth Battalion and other regiments. The letter praises the Fifth Battalion's record, notes PPE and sock purchases for the troops, and asks communities to form a provincial “Fifth Battalion Day” while highlighting donations from Weyburn and Estevan and a request to contact Lt. Col. H. M. Dyer about battalion affairs.
Special correspondent Malcolm Ross reports on New Zealand troops at the Messines battle. Wounded officers and men continued fighting, a lone fighter breached their barrage to silence a machine gun emplacement, and a chaplain aided by a steadfast stretcher party amid ongoing peril.
Sir Perley speaks at an exhibition of work disabled heroes in Canada. One man moved to Canada, married, and found a good job in Toronto. Mr. Milyuns offers his daughter if a promise is kept.
A humorous exchange shows a courteous caddie restraining the golfer’s glare as the player insists a shot went 50 yards farther than indicated. The diplomatlike caddie calmly notes erratic outcomes from stones and rough bounces.
The article details German consular involvement in espionage and sabotage across nations. It cites bombs hidden in ship cargoes and anthrax devices found buried near an ambassador’s garden, and notes prosecutions of Germany’s Consul General in San Francisco for destroying powder factories and cargoes in Pacific ports.
A wife teases her husband about seating on a train home, claiming he gave up his seat to an Irishman after overhearing him in his sleep. The husband jests that he stood pat, while the wife confirms the act with a playful accusation.
Dutch workers say a quarter of the Essen Krupp plant was destroyed after recent French air raids. Material damage runs to millions of francs with about one hundred killed and hundreds wounded including 45 French prisoners.
Fresh air is a vital natural resource and key preventive for health. Ventilation through open windows creates a cross current to refresh indoor air, especially in sleeping rooms, reducing drowsiness and improving well being amid housing improvements. Public health hinges on housing conditions and personal use of open windows.
A Christiania dispatch says Norway's six month LU boat warfare ended June 29 shows about 4 490 000 tons lost. U boat attacks force Swedish fishing fleets off Norway to suspend operations and return home before season end due to heavy losses.
A historical note explains mosquitoes as a major nuisance and outlines methods to curb breeding. It mentions draining stagnant water and using kerosene films to prevent larvae development, plus topical repellents and various insecticides and a powdered fumigant used by foresters to reduce mosquitoes and flies.
The Daily Mail praises General Brusiloff at sixty four noting his vitality discipline and focus. He eats little meals plans his actions and inspires trust while driving his forces with calm resolve and readiness for action. His popularity is seen as a valuable asset in rallying Russia toward duty.
The dialogue pairs an eager applicant and interviewer about stenography skills. The applicant affirms ability but notes it takes longer, hinting at a testing or job context and the time cost of precision. The tone resembles a casual interview exchange.
A quirky line notes Nature needing many quills while a man can make a mess with just one quill. The remark blends whimsy with a playful jab at invention and craft.
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