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Newspaper
Stoughton Times
Location
Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
The London Daily Express laments German guilt and future consequences after ruthless crimes, arguing that the German name will offend in London and that punishment will shape postwar society for a century and beyond.
A provocative analysis questions why women trust flawed men and how even notorious criminals attract brides. Citing cases like Whiteof and George Chapman, it argues that some women are drawn to deception, and that societal attitudes toward masculine virtue are complex and contested.
The Philadelphia Ledger praises Canadian courage with references to Sir Max Aitken and Colonel Currie. It notes rising per capita national debt and honors Dominion and Newfoundland volunteers who sacrificed with courage, describing their acts as heroic examples for the world.
Sir Edward Kenny condemns enlisting two controversial men amid reports of serious crimes. He argues such individuals are unreliable soldiers and would not be welcomed in the ranks, stirring public debate on military discipline and loyalty.
Overwork and worry exhaust nerves, causing insomnia, low spirits, appetite loss, and back weakness. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as restoring strength and blood, with a testimonial from Callan at Coleman praising recovery after using multiple boxes. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
A London parliamentary report asserts waste from overfeeding or discarding scraps is a crime against the State and individual. It argues convicting masters, mistresses, and servants would improve wartime efficiency for sailors at sea and troops on the front lines.
The tale recalls Kipling during a Canadian holiday arguing with his hotel landlord. Before departure he asked to speak with the proprietor and quipped about not having been rated by all the hotels he stayed in. The exchange ends with a remark about the song “The Pan n e.”
Survivors recount a brutal sea assault by a submarine on the Leontine. Four crew killed, four wounded, captain and mate among the survivors who hid forward as the submarine shelled and sank their ship. Aboard the U boat the crew laughed as the captain cut a cord to prevent a bomb. Four hours later rescuers found the remaining men clinging to wreckage and floating debris.
The Detroit Journal notes the war spurs socialist ideas while exposing oldline socialists as principal antiwar voices. It argues war accelerates social change, threatens established orders, and unsettles professionals who profit from ongoing agitation.
Leon ard Warren in Garden Magazine warns that worldwide food crops face a tight year with grain producing nations taxed to feed millions. Officials warn of a grim reality and urge practical labor harmony to alleviate pressures while urging skilled workers to seek opportunities to help.
The excerpt traces golf’s rise in Scotland by 1457 and its clash with archery as kingly policy. An Act of 1471 allegedly banned golf and similar pursuits, linked to King James IV’s later affection for the sport, though the text notes uncertainty and mentions Mary Stuart.
Harold D Bertram from Southampton Ontario suffers inflammatory rheumatism for two months. After taking one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills his symptoms vanish and he is reportedly fully restored. The case notes swelling joints fatigue thirst insomnia and light flashes. The source claims the rheumatic condition stems from disordered kidneys and that the pills cleanse uric acid from the blood.
A historian recounts how rising morale boosts brave deeds on the front. An officer prevents self harm during a trench mortar incident by shielding comrades as a grenade fuse is discarded. A lance is seized, a grenade thrown away, and a risky rescue saves many lives in a perilous moment.
A fragment recalling Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, and American forces in World War I. It notes Canadians sent to England in 1914 and landing at Kapelle, with references to Vimy Heights and American aviators. Mentions persistent pride in small allied contingents and the American Legion with Seeger in France.
Henry Ford and members of the ways and means committees analyze all income tax effects. They claim if a large levy were imposed, Detroit revenue districts could lose hundreds of thousands, while Ford's personal income would rise into the tens of thousands. The Detroit News reports treasury experts warn on excess taxation.
Elihu Root argues that the world must choose between democracy and autocracy. He compares the struggle to Lincoln’s half slave, half free choice and warns that liberty cannot coexist with tyranny. The 1917 stance splits the world into free or enslaved, with democracy needing decisive action.
Wholesale firms dispatch scouts to Western Canada amid U S potato shortages. From North Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta about 30 000 to 35 000 bushels moved to Chicago and other U S centers since April 1. Prices report 1 to 1 25 per bushel with farmers holding large late winter stores.
A reflection of regional prosperity shows 1916 automobile sales about 25 percent higher than 1915, with greater demand in agricultural districts. Over 35,000 cars now operate in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba, in a total population of about 1.75 million, roughly one car for every 53 people.
A summary of a damaged fragment notes a woman known as a retiring spinster dying at Carishede where she had gone for health. A relative arranged for her body to be buried at home. An attempted opening of the casket reveals garbled ceremony and unclear dialogue about caste and instructions.
The text contrasts Kitchener building armies from service spirit with a slacker approach. It notes Kitchener accepted conscription as a temporary war measure, portraying him as a professional soldier who could not be labeled militaristic.
In a recent address Mrca discussed Chinese stokers aboard ships in wartime. He cited their discipline and hard work turning to tasks under danger to help vessels reach shelter before submarines could overtake them.
A Cincinnati authority says corns can be lifted with the fingers by applying a few drops of Freezone. A small bottle costs little at drug stores and dries instantly without inflaming surrounding tissue. If unavailable, a wholesale drug house can supply it.
Fragmentary 1914 testimony discusses deportations and German cruelties. The text criticizes the atrocities as deliberate orders and executions, noting the belief that such acts surpassed prior expectations and even feared for their scope and intent.
Although not born in Canada the famed Dr Thomas Electric Oil is one of the country’s best known remedies. Its popularity has spread to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand where it remains in steady demand.
Sergeant William Williams of 4 Saskatchewan Battalion writes to his parents about his Korea leave. He recalls a cheerful, polite English-speaking fellow, his relief at returning home, and fond memories of London work with a hairdresser. He expresses love for the English and relief at leaving the war.
A column of three armoured cars and support vehicles conducted a long desert reconnaissance. They faced dwindling water, heated engines, and extreme sun as they pressed 126 miles inland and 192 miles to the plateau edge before turning back aided by cooler winds. The party used only their own supplies and reached home the same week.
An account recalls an encounter in London where Whistler was approached by a street urchin asking for a penny. The boy insists he is seven, prompting questions about age and perception.
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