Canada’s wartime feats praised by Saskatchewan deputy minister
F H Auld argues Canada’s war contribution is vast and unique. He notes 33 000 men deployed within six weeks of war declaration, a target of 500 000 volunteers, and about 500 million raised for war. He highlights munitions output, pension laws, and major provincial gifts while praising Canada’s self reliance and vast public support.
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FP. H. Auld
Saskatchewan
The
Agricultural Review
Canada
Enquirer
Dlood
Brown
Ithin
England
Ase Aioe
Red Cross
Alberta
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
British Columbia
United States
Auld
F. H. Auld
Great Britain
Germany
Canadians
Food Economy Demands Real Sacrifice for Victory
A wartime appeal urges citizens to reduce consumption and submit to government controls on imports and prices to stretch scarce cereals, meats, fats, and sugar. It warns that without true self sacrifice at home, allied forces and civilization itself may fall short in the war effort.
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Liege
France
The
Marne
Europe
Bullets of Gold Through History Mentioned in Verdun Tale
A historical note recalls silver and gold bullets used in various wars. It mentions Verdun and Italian churches, Sardinians and Russians, Mexican wars, Kashmir, and other conflicts. The piece remarks on materials like iron, copper, brass and the dangers of poisons and explosives.
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Verdun
N ‘S
Crimea
Titus
The Battle in Germany and the World War Struggle
The article asserts a contest between democracy and Kaiserism, expressing hope for the triumph of the better side. It notes Junker counter charges Pan German raids and machine gun emplacements delaying a German assault, and suggests the German masses may seek to erase Belgium’s shame while the world watches.
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Germany
Hohenzollern
Belgium
New
Evening Post
Soldiers Sewing Class Aides Refugee Garment War Effort
At Boulac Dakhrour convalescent camp a sewing class for discharged soldiers provides garments for Palestine refugees sheltered by British lines. Initially focused on straight rapids work, workers soon expanded to do the outs as well, aiding the refugee relief effort.
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Boulac Dakhrour
Western Front
Palestine
Republic
Rome
Athens
Sparta
Londos
Paris
Washington
Bonaparte
Unclear text fragment from historical page
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions characters and dates in a jumbled form, lacking a coherent event or identifiable subjects suitable for a factual summary. No clear name, place, or outcome is discernible to anchor a newspaper card.
Women Exposed To Shell Fire In Belgian Village
A German soldier’s diary records Belgian women and girls forced to concrete dugouts under artillery fire near Leke. He describes daily labor under threat of death, evacuation of civilians, and calls the act a shameless reprisal. The report also notes German snipers targeting Red Cross workers near No Man's Land despite protected status.
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Leke
Yestern
Germany
Houtholst Forest
No Man’s Land
Red Cross
First Contingent Survivors May Be Allowed Return to Canada
The Montreal Herald notes Mr. Stewart Lyon’s suggestion that leave should be granted to survivors of the first contingent to return home. About 110 of the original 1,100 remain, many having sacrificed or been invalided. War-weary men deserve consideration if no military reason blocks their return.
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Stewart Lyon
Canada
Lyon
Montreal Herald
Grain crop value in western Canada tops six hundred million
1917 western Canadian grain crop expected to net farmers over 600 million dollars according to estimates in financial circles. Wheat leads with about 400 million, barley 36 million, flax 20 million, and other crops bring in the rest. Farmers anticipate higher prices than in any prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Germany Cannot Escape Military Defeat, Warns Editorial
A New York Tribune editorial argues Germany cannot win or escape defeat as its military system rests on conquest. It asserts only total battlefield destruction of German militarism can secure lasting peace and free civilization, urging harsh, unsoftened measures against German aggression.
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New York
Tribane
Dominion estimates wheat export for next year
Dominion government figures project 154 million bushels of wheat available for export for the crop year ending 31, 1918. Total supply includes 249 million bushels this year, carryover from 1910–1917, and imports, with domestic use and seed deductions leaving about 154 million bushels for export, subject to revision.
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Statistics and Census Bureau
Dominion Government
Canada
Ood
Minard Liniment and Chamois Skin Window Cleaning Note
A housekeeper advocates using a single chamois skin dipped in warm water to wash windows and another to dry them. She finds chamois skins superior to rags for windows and mirrors when kept clean, noting they last longer and work well in cleaning reflections. The report ends with a fragment about Detroit.
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Charlie
Bocie
He Olde
Walker House
the House of Prenty
Toronto
Napoleon Bonaparte
Man
America
George Wright
Aso
E. M. Carroll
Peorzbroas
Anne
God Save the
Department of Health
Abou
Manupact
Modest Abou Ben Adhem
Angel
Abou Ben Adhem
Pair
Brighd
Canad
Minard
Detro
BO Cents & Bor
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