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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
7
In 1917 British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law pledges Allied victory unity and US participation in the war, saying the New World has stepped in to restore the balance of the old, as cited by the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
General Creagh VC says the Vimy Ridge victory marks an extraordinary achievement. He notes its strategic importance, the capture of Lille and the Béthune area, and asserts Canadian artiller y science and morale were key to victory. He adds Germans were surprised by the date, not the direction.
The piece quotes M Viviani on democratic peril and the need to ready arms to protect civilization without aggression. It then promotes Permelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for bilious liver symptoms, claiming rapid relief and no other medicine in the catalog.
The first year of the war devastates farming in Europe. France loses cattle and pigs. Belgium reports widespread domestic animal losses, with millions of livestock harmed or killed. The text notes severe reductions in food production and agricultural capacity across the war zones.
The article discusses women's vital contributions to national service and notes there has never been a shortage of women for such duties. It emphasizes the shift from the stereotype of the gentle sex to active patriotic involvement in wartime effort.
The Wall Street Journal notes that modern high power guns require steel capable of withstanding immense pressures. Each field gun discharge lasts under 0.3 seconds with pressures above twenty tons per square inch and projectile speeds surpassing 2,500 feet per second, equating the cannon to a high horsepower motor.
Motorists face penalties as police step up enforcement. A driver pleads for leniency while a bystander notes the urgency of funds. The scene underscores rising traffic stops and public concern over road safety.
Mes Ja Ste Perpetue writes that Mates Own Tablets helped with colds fevers worming and curing coughs. Sold by mail or at local dealers for 25 cents a box from The Dr Willems Medicine Co Brogkville Ont.
A London Daily Mail report cites the claim that the free states must dismantle Prussian militarism and the Hohenzollern regime. It condemns Kaiser Wilhelm and the German leadership as homicidal and demands removal of those who threaten world peace.
A letter from Alfred Rochay of Roxton Pond Hotel and stables praises Minari's Liniment as the best medicine. He states lifelong use in his family and stables and signs sincerely.
The article praises Canada's wartime mobilization and cooperation with Britain, noting Canada's stronger empire ties and value as a partner. It warns against a patronizing view from the U S and urges recognition of Canada's achievements during the world crisis as the border era unfolds.
Medical officer notes hardship from sugar shortages among poor families in Luton. Mothers cannot afford essentials, prompting a push to supply sugar through baby clinics to ease malnutrition and support infant growth.
A fragmentary political excerpt cites figures and quotes about alcohol's impact on leadership and military readiness. It quotes Lloyd George and Munich professor Kraepelin and discusses Russia’s wartime abstinence saving millions, arguing sobriety makes stronger citizens for battle and peace.
A Viet farm machinery firm notes a 200 cent increase in equipment sold to farmers this year, with strong cash sales. Farmers aim to farm larger areas and invest in tractors, drills, harrows, and other gear, sparking huge demand across Southern Alberta.
A discussion on using science to detect submarines and a humorous quip about golf and religion contrasts wartime innovation with everyday life. The text blends advancing technologies with social commentary and light humor from the era.
City Eye specialists promote a method to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent within a week, citing free samples and a nationwide appeal. The feature mentions Mephartus Maratesite and related eye health concerns, listing providers including the MeDeraed Drag Co and McCullough Drug Store Winnipeg as part of distribution.
An overview extols Canada's vast size noting it would span oceans and Europe with population density near two people per square mile. It cites area figures for provinces and comparisons to Britain and other regions, referencing historical boundary changes and the 1912 Boundaries Act.
The article recalls Gaza as a historic crossroads seen by ancient armies including Egypt, Assyria, and Persia and hints at Philistine origins. It links biblical figures Samson and David to the site while noting a temple ruin unearthed in research.
A fragment recalls a mother urging quiet to hasten sleep with the yelled exclamation Whist. The speech shows strain as a child is pressed to stay quiet and follow guidance in a tense domestic moment.
A brief note suggests a good cook should possess a wide range of skills and adaptability in the kitchen, emphasizing versatility and breadth of technique.
The text argues that Germans are victims of their own national policy and that only Germans can resolve their crisis by unity against misrule. It warns that Americans helping Germans may be harmful, and that Russians face a different challenge.
Doukhobors who oppose war contribute to Belgian relief. Hon Roche receives a $1,093 check from Grain Lake Saskatchewan Doukhobor section for Belgian Orphan Food Fund. Mother Graves Worm Extermina is cited as a complete aid without external help.
The text argues that morale and hope of victory boost Allied strength. It praises British training and coordination, likening it to a precise machine, and notes the French and German forces, with the French army described as nearly perfect and supported by a growing allied army. It warns against borrowing trouble and notes morality’s spotlight.
The Entomological Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture issues Circular No 9 on Common Garden Insects and their Control. It lists key pests and control measures with formulae, aims to boost vegetable production in Canada, and requests requests to send for copies to Ottawa with full address for free postage.
Professor William Albert Noyes of the University of Illinois told the National Academy in Washington that atoms are systems with a central nucleus and revolving satellites. He said the differences among elements like hydrogen oxygen iron gold and radium arise from the central charge and the arrangement of these satellites.
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