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Newspaper
Grenfell Sun
Location
Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
7
The report details heavy fighting as Russian troops advance toward Riga. Intense artillery, trench clashes, and counteractions are described, with multiple villages and surrounding areas mentioned as scenes of the combat. Casualties and setbacks are noted amid the broader campaign.
A wartime report notes gas attacks causing severe losses. Soldiers describe gas shells breaching lines near trenches and the German effort to deploy larger calibre shells. Casualties include dozens dead or wounded after gas exposure and rapid medical refusals.
Fragmented text references U S costs and potential defense notes after a brief line about the West Indies and Americas. Mentions a figure of 25 million and talks of deficit and productivity impact, but the passage is garbled with no clear event, date, or names.
A report notes Canada’s temperance developments as measures are carried out amid a dry trend. The piece mentions fiscal figures like L735 and references federal and local responses to the Ontario and Quebec temperance environment.
Ottawa reports government to issue badges for members of the expeditionary force who are honorably retired or discharged or rejected as unfit for service. The badges recognize active service, with four classes and penalties for improper wear. a certificate system and imperial act seal accompany the badge to deter fraud.
Lord Readings arrives Bere on a special mission from the British war cabinet accompanied by L. D. Swinton and J. M. Keynes. He states the aim is to defend democracy and world peace, not conquest, as America enters the war to promote liberty and humanity.
A report from Washington states that Britain France and Sealy aided by top scientists have developed an airplane engine aimed at giving the United States definite air supremacy over enemies. The description highlights strategic advantage and national defense goals amid wartime efforts.
Fragmented Sunday school passage reflecting on Daniel in the lions den. It references Daniel’s faith, the king Darius, God’s protection, and themes of divine deliverance and trust amid peril. The text echoes a sermon-like meditation on God’s power and justice.
An unclear notice discusses agricultural policy and market guidance with references to government action and industry terms. It mentions prices, producers, and potential effects on business, including Britain and others. The text is garbled but signals debate on farm support and market conditions.
Fragmentary note warns against disobedience to armed forces and urges backing the Provisional Government. Mentions Petrograd and the need to maintain legality amid upheaval. Contains garbled lines about freedom, order, and national strength without clear dates or names.
Report describes air service operations against enemy targets with multiple patrols engaging two Premy aircraft, one shot down, one crash landed, and others driven down. Bombing on several airfields and docks, with numerous enemy machines observed and some reportedly destroyed or damaged. Prisoners taken, and claims of submarine warfare sightings alongside continued Allied air superiority assertions.
Sweden pledges to improve its diplomatic service as a channel of communication. The article notes initial confusion over despatches and steps to prevent a repetition of the incident. officials from the Berle forage office and Laaburg are mentioned in relation to the state department position.
Fragmentary report notes movement of prisoners and machine cens in the region around Monastir near Lake Ochrida on September 11. Details are unclear but indicate military activity and detentions in the area.
Fragmented report notes a Bulgarian queen died this afternoon after long illness. It mentions Crown Prince Cyril and a sequence of events with uncertain details and names.
City authorities warn coal dealers to cut prices to at least 83 cents per unit or the city will sell coal directly at a lower margin. Officials say the move aims to secure affordable fuel for residents and curb high local costs.
An agreement obtained from belligerent powers by King Allen allows free movement of hospital ships. It covers Mediterranean and Atlantic routes as far as the English Channel. German officers prisoners will be removed from French hospital ships and from exposed positions on the front as acts of reprisal.
A. Fontera, ex colonel of the 197th Battalion, in a four-paper inititation, attacked the military staff expense. He claimed ten generals and many officers led about 1400 soldiers, Fonseca is now civilian and urges returning officers to stay on staff or go overseas.
The readable text references a militia and orders, a committee for a punitive mission, and mentions Canadian operations. It hints at recruitment figures and command actions, with unclear dates and names due to OCR damage.
A fragmentary report describes a Radival group opposing a Cretion and a wae istey ruling that two Socialist Radice members of the Kibet should not join a rabdeet with the United States possibly represented. Names Vincent Brenard Denard are noted as informed about portfolios.
Report from the department of agriculture states most oats are cut or fallen, with threshing in progress and some delay at certain points. The wheat harvest shows variable progress and uneven yields across regions.
Freyerson named deputy controller amid Mr. absent in the west. He will lead the board to investigate complaints of excessive fuel prices by dealers and oversee the national service offices during the caretaker period.
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