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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2845, 9 August 1916, Page 5

Numerous have been the methods employed by the soldiers in tho .French trenches to kill tho- rats which constitute a veritable plaguo in'the Western war zono, but perhaps none has been so interesting—and so effective—as tho electrical method. A trough is excavated along a rat-run adjoining the trenches, and over this aro placed three wires running parallol to each other. A constant supply of current is maintained in tho wires, which are spaced only a few inches apart. The rats in crossing tho trough come in contact with tho wires, resulting in immediate death. It is reported that hundreds of rats aro killed each week by this method. BRUSHING WON'T STOP DECAY. Teeth that are stainless and free from tartar are possessed only by those who periodically, visit a competent dentist. Have your teeth scaled, polished, and stopped by W. P. Sommcrville, "The Careful Dentist," itolesworfch Street. Personal attention. Reasonable fees.— Advt. '

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