Food shortages push Europe to rely on American crops
A Saskatoon Star excerpt notes France’s near half crop this year and Europe’s shrinking production postwar. It says Europe must import heavily from the United States and Argentina as soil fertility collapses, cattle slaughters rise, and fertilizer usage expands to restore fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Germany
Belgium
Austria
England
America
Saskatoon Star
Nerves Hand or Failure of the Stomach Ye
The fragment suggests a note on nervous system issues or stomach failure but provides no clear names, places, dates, or events to anchor a full news item. Readable specifics are too sparse to identify persons or organizations.
The Squire's Sweetheart and the Hidden Heir
Hilary, heir presumptive, notices a cottage near Silverthorne park where Margaret’s collie and a rose filled scene spark memory. He confronts a fraught meeting with Margaret, leading to a tense, unresolved moment as the tale slides toward continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary
Kate Bartlett
Silverthorne
Kate
France
Silverthorne Park
Ra Cooper
Silverdale
Per
Cooper
Edgertons
E Egertons
Egerton
de Sontmorency
Jasspmne
London
Margaret
Jeunesse Dorce
Himerlé
Regent Street
Bruce
The Light Beyond Death by Maurice Maeterlinck
In The Light Beyond Maeterlinck argues death outshines life as the final truth. He notes fear and memory stain death, while illness fades with health and convalescence. Death bears blame for past errors of science and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Maetesfinck
Times and Echoes From 1900 to 1917 Boxing Between Nations
A collage of historical notes cites Kaiser Wilhelm II urging German troops during the Boxer Rebellion and a 1917 Shanghai order for Germans to register. It mentions hedgerow bans in Britain amid 1918 agricultural plans and a schoolboy wandering home from truant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fizel
China
Shanghai
Yamen
Bubbling Well Road
Great Britain
Doctor and Patient Bicker Over Morning Start Time
In a brisk exchange from Boston, a patient balks at an early wake up, suggesting two hours later instead. The humor hinges on the clash between physician urgency and patient preference in a casual clinic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Do Your Hens Say Form From Ottawa Poultry Division
A simple dairy style form from the Experimental Farm Ottawa helps poultrykeepers track daily egg counts, sales or consumption, feed bought, and cash balances. The form, free on request, fits in a poultry house or kitchen and records monthly accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Experittawa
Campus Rivalry Sparks Sharp Quips
On campus, two speakers exchange witty barbs about honesty and modesty, with one calling the other a terrible prevaricator and the other retorting with playful sarcasm about modesty. The light banter showcases rivalry and humor amid student life.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promoted for Infant Skin Relief
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for daily bathing and Cuticura Ointment for gentle skin care. It claims relief from itching burning eczema rashes and chafing aiding infant sleep and mother rest, and offers free sample by mail with a postcard reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Wheat fields may decide war says Canadian farmer leader
H W Wood president of United Farmers of Iberia and Canadian Council of Agriculture warns food tribunals removing farmers to battle may hurt Allied efforts. He cites November food bulletin showing scarce world wheat supply and urges intensified production in Western Canada the bread basket of the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Wood
United Farmers of
Iberia
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Mr. Wood
Canada
Canadian Food Bulletin
Military Department
Western Canada
Curtail Use of Tin Plate in Food Industry Warned
The food controller warns curtailment of tin plate use in all possible ways due to scarcity. The United States restricts exports and licenses will be needed for non food container use unless evidence shows military need. Canada urges strict conservation of tin plate and sheets for essential food production amid global shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ater
Germany
Canada
Great events define German setback in 1917 outlook
The article argues British success shakes German confidence as Western campaign falters since the Marne. It notes German rear-guard actions in France despite industrial zones, Italian and Allied lines holding, and rising German discontent. Predictions hinge on next days amid shifting Russian and Italian fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campas
Theerman
Marne
France
Industral
Verona
Venice
Germany
Boston
Husband reassures over grocery bills in shared worry
A wife asks if her husband fears the grocery bill. He replies there is no point in both him and the grocer worrying over the same bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Bradstreets
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Tory the
Neigel
Bates & Co
Maurice Maeterlinck
Tommy
Bostely
Indianapolis Star
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
W.M. UL
Harry
Ambrose
Farmers Place
U.F.A
Appleford
Etsy Trappers
Appleford Counter Check Book Co., Limited
Hamilton, Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipec
Vancouver
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