War front questions spark debate on conscription and freedom
J A Bates reports on a free citizenry resisting employer coercion to join the front. He argues no man or corporation may force another to fight, contrasting British ideals with German conscription while detailing wartime observations from occupied Belgium and a nearby French balloon station. He describes shelling, a captured balloon, and aerial combat nearby, noting daily bombardments and a souvenir moment from a roadside store.
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Germany
Gethian
Belgium
Ore
Fruit Marketing in Mission District Sees Late Season Richness
The district’s fruit season nears end with tree fruits remaining. quality and quantity meet high standards. The main question is whether growers are adequately repaid under current marketing methods. The piece urges growers to evaluate and improve marketing systems to maximize profits and sustain fruit growing as a business.
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Mission
Organization for marketing fruit discussed by growers
The text notes strength in organization and the challenge of forming a strong body to market fruit. It suggests winter discussion to design an inclusive system under which growers can unite, refine a marketing scheme, and aim for an ideal automatic system for distributing fruit within the district.
War News Tones From France Doctor Liddle Letter
Doctor Liddle writes from France describing life near the front with varied excitement and moments that seem almost normal. He notes occasional gunfire and hints at ongoing plans or changes in the war effort.
A Tale With A Moral From Youth's Companion
An older veteran in a Boston Youth's Companion tale recounts Civil War memories to a younger interviewer. The former admits he never fought, kept wealthy status, and laments wasted youth. He urges the younger to fight for beliefs in peaceful or civic battles.
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Boston
Mass
Buti
Duty and Desire Arrives in Canada War Support
Colletts Weekly lauds Canada's wartime effort under Conservative Premier Borden. It notes 100000 troops under arms, the tightening bond with England, and the moral stance against graft. It cites Borden purging two supporters and praises Canada's push for political decency, inspiring Asquith.
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Collett
Canada
England
Ypres
Borden
House’ of Commons
Oost
Sir Robert
Asquith
The Non Advertiser and Nature's Quiet Advertisers
A whimsically crafted verse notes that animals announce their actions while humans hesitate to promote themselves. The piece from the Galloway Gazette uses light satire to compare instinctive animal signals with human reluctance to advertise.
Forest Fires Warn of Widespread Devastation
A dramatic admonition argues that forest fires stem from carelessness and can ruin forests, future growth, labor markets, homes, and prosperity within hours, urging preventive action to avoid such destruction.
Dig Your Potatoes In Dry Weather Guide
Dig your potatoes in dry weather and store them in a dry cool well ventilated cellar kept at a temperature from 33 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
Abbotsford Post Promotes Local Job Printing
The Abbotsford Post announces its status as the best printing patron for local job printing and proclaims itself the only newspaper published in Abbotsford.
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Abbotsford Post
Abbotsford
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