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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
4
The article explains a solar water heater using a coil of pipe in a box with a glass top placed on roofs to absorb sun heat. Water circulates to a storage tank, with insulation reducing heat loss, and the system aims to heat water efficiently in sunny Southern California.
A wartime officer notes German prisoners show initial fear but soon appear cheerful under strict yet humane discipline. The piece contrasts treatment by Allied soldiers with prisoner conduct and includes a brief anecdote of a Tommy Atkins sparing a German in the trench. It then advertises Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills as a remedy for rheumatism tied to liver and kidney impurity issues.
A lieutenant directs a squad in visual training while trench digging continues nearby. He notes thirty men and one officer, then asks how one officer remains idle since he is the only nonworking member.
Fragmentary item notes liniment claims for burns and wartime weaponry. Mentions Betty and Marie dialogue about ending a hero and expenses, and states the German Mauser fires fast. Reference to zinc welds and five cartridges appears in a partial line.
The Oil of Power I is claimed to have varied uses beyond curing every ill. It is presented as a superior remedy whose greatness is recognized by those who have tested its virtues and learned by experience.
The Hamilton Times notes that a single remaining czar in Bulgaria is Ferdinand, but observers doubt his ability to exercise rule as uncertainty grows about his tenure and future.
Minard's Liniment notes that many farmers neglect early horse training, letting youngsters reach harness age before formal schooling. Some horses show higher intelligence, learning beyond simple commands, and become preferred for farm work due to reliability and initiative. The text discusses the impact of educated horses on productivity.
Statistics show British forces in France seized 1020 officers and 28 876 other ranks, Australians 21 officers and 827 men, New Zealanders 19 men, and Sudan natives 9 officers and 601 men as prisoners. Germans also cured 1131 British officers and 32 519 NCOs and men. Australasian losses and captures occurred in the Dardanelles and Egypt, including 12 officers and 130 sailors. overall 33 officers and no other ranks from Australasians were captured.
Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a year round tonic that purifies and enriches blood, with emphasis on spring cleansing as the body is laden with impurities from winter indoors. The pills claim to improve appetite digestion skin eruptions and overall strength, selling at 50 cents per box or six boxes for 2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
A reader quotes a line from Everybody's Magazine debating capital punishment. The elderly responder stands firm against abolition, arguing ancestors supported the use and it remains fitting for him today.
In a London Telegraph reprint, the German empire is described as utterly incompatible with European culture. Its core ideas, view of people, and conduct are deemed far from the continent’s best elements, requiring a moral and political defeat to force amendment.
Saturday Evening Post discusses a proposed thrift scheme amid mixed opinions from London merchants. The article notes urges to spend over save in peace, while a New York group suggests municipal savings certificates possibly as low as one dollar. It questions profitability and public visibility for issuers and contemplates saving banks’ roles.
A Cincinnatian promotes a new over the counter corn remedy claimed to lift corns or calluses with simple fingers. The ad asserts fast action without irritation and cites a personal history of suffering from corn treatment.
The Charleston News and Courier notes a social error in mentioning St. Helena while aboard with the Hohenzollern family. The item references pressure from boots and a remedy, Holloway's Cold Cure, with abrupt, unclear phrasing.
A London expert argues war time sugar restrictions benefit health. Eustice Miles says excess sugar harms teeth and bones and underscores broader wartime aims, though he denies mandatory abstinence.
Prime Minister urges all able-bodied men women and workers to enlist support for Prossianism defeat and to halt criticism. He frames the moment as the last great effort to topple the Prussian idol and secure a peaceful future.
Sir John Jellicoe, First Lord of the Admiralty, reveals a gentler aspect beyond his battle role. He recalls receiving touching letters from wives and children and explains he cannot leave the country’s needs unmet, asking families to accept his absence.
A playful dialogue hints at Genevieve testing a senior on numbers while the other character objects. The exchange suggests curiosity about memory and intelligence in a lighthearted, relational scene with minimal context.
A letter extols the Bible’s enduring role amid infidelity and atheism. The author argues the Bible remains central to moral progress and questions schemes to replace Scripture, urging belief that its influence will spread worldwide.
A fragmentary report describes raids and German retreat across a town. Civilians endure loss and displacement as families, including Germaine Bed and three daughters, face violence, captivity, and destruction.
In a tight race, Tees staged a late push to edge their rival by a slim margin at the city arena. Key performances came from Tees stars who secured crucial points in the final minutes.
Fragmentary OCR text references historical terms and figures, mentions Prussian and German topics amid unclear context. Contains garbled phrases and nonstandard spellings, making precise meaning difficult to determine.
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