German Foreshadowing Errors and Missed Calth in War Analysis
In a Land and Water piece, Arthur Pol ten argues Germany failed to foresee Britain entering WWI and to exploit early chances to cripple Britain. He cites Marne, Yser, and Verdun miscalculations, perils of overconfidence, and calls Germans lacking foresight a costly folly.
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Arthur Polten
Portsmouth
Britain
Pollen
Pollew
Frederick Pollock
France
Belgium
Russia
Marne
Yeer
Eer
Paris
Belgia
Yser
Ypres
Calais
Verdun
Germany
Lorraine
Defeat May Make The Germans Revolt
A Swiss interview with German journalist Herman Fernau argues that a decisive military Allied victory could trigger a German revolution against the Hohenzollerns. Fernau cites official deception, socialist complicity in capital interests, and a fragile regime reliant on fear, warning the public of possible upheaval if a sweeping victory occurs.
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Fatente
Hohenzollerns
Herman Fernau
J'Accuse
Switzerland
Fernau
Russky Slavo
Germany
Nuremberg
Socialist Party
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Royal Flying Corps Gives Training Ties With Canada
The Royal Flying Corps trains American cadets in Toronto with British officers on parade at the University campus. The US government pays for planes and facilities while Canadians will host summer training for Americans under reciprocal Anglo American agreements. The plan aims to handle about one hundred air students monthly.
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theirRoyal Flying Corps
Toronto
Canada
Imperial Royal Flying Corps
United States
Pa Aenee
Royal Wing Corps
Frugal Use of Bacon Fat in Everyday Cooking
The text notes saving bacon fat at high prices and describes purifying fat by boiling, then using it as a lard substitute. It highlights bacon fat for cooking meat and vegetables, using it with baked beans and in stews to brown vegetables and prepare dishes from cheaper cuts.
Mrs Newton Baker Champions Food Conservation At Home
Mrs. Newton D Baker wife of the secretary of war joins cabinet wives in a Washington food conservation drive. In Georgetown home she enforces a strict regime with smaller bread portions and a clean plate ethic for children. She cites wartime wheat needs and urges servants training to reduce waste.
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Newton D. Baker
Washington
Baker
Georgetown
Virginia
Evyone
Bridges Cig
United States
Germany’s Stockholm Conference Hopes Collapse
Germany sent its own reduced party faction to the Stockholm Socialist conference, but the delegates disputed their contentions and the Scandinavian hosts now define no annexations as meaning frontier rearrangements under foreign rule. They reference Alsace Lorraine and oppose Germany’s aims.
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Germany
Conference of Socialists
Stockholm
Alsace
Lorraine
Ace
London Raid Sees Exemption Applicant Enlist
A gardener who had won military exemption for domestic duties offered to waive his plea and enlist after seeing East London during the raid. He was accepted into service as the war effort demanded.
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London
East London
Discharged Butler Suspected in Local Robbery
A fragmentary report suggests a discharged butler may be linked to a recent robbery. The text is garbled and offers no clear names, dates, or locations.
Barrier of steel logs and mines guards vital Allied traffic
The article describes a heavy barrier spanning the sea, a system of logs and minefields to block German submarines. Patrol boats constantly sweep the channel and adjust buoy marks while German seaplanes probe the defenses. Numerous explosions signal mine triggers, with the barrier proving perilous for intruders.
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Great Barrier
Germany's Premature War Move Heard in War Debates
J D Whelpley argues in Fortnightly Review that Germany built trade strength and armaments before 1914, underestimating rivals and rushing to war. He suggests delaying ten years might have altered terms, but the costs to humanity are already grave.
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United States
England
Germany
J.D. Whelpley
A Tribute To Lincoln Col Watterson
The Southern States editor praises Lincoln as a unlikely hero born into poverty yet raised to supreme command at a pivotal moment. He notes party leaders faded to the rear while this enigmatic figure took the reins of power, regardless of regional allegiance. The tribute reflects on his rise and four years of leadership.
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Col. Watterson
Southern States
Fife
Delayed by Washouts Flora Did You Visit Venice
Flora recalls a trip abroad to Venice interrupted by a dreadful flood. Bora confirms the flood forced everyone to evacuate while they were there.
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Flora
Venice
Bora
How Assistance Is Given the Farmers in Western Canada
The Saskatchewan government through its Agriculture Department expands farming knowledge and strengthens farm profits. From 1898 to 1917 staff rose from 25 to 70 as farm counts grew from 8,346 to over 119,934 in the Territories. Butter production surged tenfold by 1916 via cooperative creameries and railhead markets, supported by department programs and school garden initiatives.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
North West Territories
Alberta
Department
Territories
Agricultural College
Saskatoon
Munitionettes Recall First Zepp Raid At Work
A steel tester in a large munitions factory describes her first air raid during a Zepp warning. About 100 girls in the testing department and 3,000 workers in shells production faced darkness, signals, tea breaks, and a bomb room walk through. She recalls nerves steadied by flashlights, songs, and shared tea.
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Zeppe
Zepp
Annaline
Eric
British Exploit on Lake Tanganyika Amid War Headlines
Report of a decisive naval action on Lake Tanganyika where two British motorboats outclassed three German gunboats. The voyage from England to Cape Town and overland delivery faced tropical heat and water shortages while crews endured great hardship.
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Lake ‘Tenganyika
Africa
German East Africa
Efort
High Wool Prices Boost Alberta Farmers In 1920 Clip
Alberta growers report strong wool prices with R C Harvey of Chin Couf clipping 20 000 sheep yielding 140 000 pounds at about 60 cents per pound potential. Dominion wool shipments reach 1.0 trillion pounds this year, up 2 000 from last year, prompting farmers to expand production and hold back some for mutton. Alberta sent 35 carloads of wool to government warehouse at Toronto for sale to agents nationwide, with plans for a big Toront o sale once West wool arrives.
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R.C. Harvey
Chin Couf Alberta
Dominion
Ritsaere
Alberta
Torvpl Me
Tors
Baby Safe From Heat Aids In Early Care
Hot weather endangers infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum and stomach upset possible without warning. Keeping baby salts on hand and giving regular doses can prevent or rapidly treat stomach troubles. Telets sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co at 20 cents a box in Brant Ontario.
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Paby's
Kaiser Jewelry Theft Rumors Stir in Holland
Rumors circulate that royal jewels once belonging to Kaiserin have been disposed of and that Kaiser assets are being sold. Funds from these alleged sales are said to be routed through a well known Dutch bank in the name of a prominent local official.
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Holland
Kaiser
Kaiserin
119 Degrees In The Shade Amid Mesopotamian War Report
An article from Cleveland Plain Dealer discusses Mesopotamian operations and General Maude's forces. It notes the extreme heat of 119 degrees in the shade and frames the desert campaign as a heroic effort reflecting British resolve and Russian cooperation shifts.
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British War Office
Mande
Russia
Ledon
England
Ge Maude
Cleveland
Pla
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Royal Flying Corps
Saan
Jwee
Lincoln
Departments of Agriculture
Western
Manitoba
Canadian Pacifc Railway Company
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Douglas & Co
Courages
Alberta Farmers
Baby
Minard
Mesopotamia
Thomas Bee
Seld
Aru
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