German Submarine Secrets Reported By Anonymous Source
An unnamed German American, once aligned with German agents, reports to Washington that Germany relies on submarines to win the war. Submarine production has surged with larger, faster U boats. 200 active, up to 500 under construction, aiming for 1,000 in commission within a year.
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Mexico
Japan
Cuba
Washington
New York World
Herr Schmidt
Germany
Jutland
Dasheen Discovered as Potato Substitute in Japan
A Japanese discovery highlights the dasheen as a potato substitute. The tuber closely resembles potatoes in appearance and taste, wows experts with its versatility, grows well, and can be produced at about half the cost of potatoes.
Anne OI ames Deed Some Comes And Mends It
Readable text appears fragmented and lacks clear events or named entities to form a complete news item.
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Anne Oi Ames
Dogs in war front lines inspire canines and kindness
Sylvester Allerton of London promotes the Canine Relief Squads in Z and argues dogs serve heroes abroad. He cites twenty five blinded dogs in London kennels and notes tragic losses, urging laws against killing dogs and praising canine service to soldiers and families.
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Sylvester Allerton
London
England
U.S
West
Red Cross
New York State
American Aviator Recalls Going Blind at 7000 Feet
A. F. Miller of New York, former member of a French flying squad, relates a near fatal encounter while flying at 7000 feet when suddenly blinded. He guided the aircraft to a safe landing by instinct and plans to seek medical help before deciding if he can serve the U S as aviator or instructor. Victor Orlandini, a French veteran, accompanied him and will serve as instructor to American pilots.
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A. F. Miller
No. 14
Wall Street
New York
United States
Miller
Mr. Miller
France
Victor Orlandini
Budas Ax Seemsers
Keep Huns Busy Paying Indemnities
In the Federationist Mr. Appleton states that it is impossible to quantify the cost of Germany’s aggression. He argues indemnities cannot begin to repay the millions of lives sacrificed and the suffering across occupied countries, while noting Germany’s penny‑pinching cannot restore what has been destroyed.
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Federationist
Appleton
Central Federation of Trades Unionists
Great Britain
Germany
Setting an Example in Saskatchewan Banking
A private Saskatchewan bank has been providing loans to men rejected by chartered banks for years. It pays business and is in better condition today than ever. The piece argues for an organized lender system to extend loans on character.
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Saskatchewan
Sermon Urges Total War Effort to End War's Toll
Rev Newell Dwight Hillis of Brooklyn declares that Germany seeks endless looting and urges a united war effort to end conflict. He argues pacifists must accept sacrifice as towns and cities face invasion, calling for decisive action to safeguard nations and future generations.
The Word Maru Ties to Japanese Ships Says Captain
Captain Takeshima explains the term maru as a centuries old Japanese custom. He cites its use on ships since the Empress Jingo expedition to Korea and notes it is attached to merchant vessels but not warships.
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South Atlantic
Takeshima
Jingo
Korea
Estate Tales From Count Haesler's Grounds
Vorwaerts reports on the Count Haesler estate with lines about animals and land use. The Field Marshal's nephew says nothing may be killed on the property and hunting or fishing offers are refused as tenants age or depart.
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Vorwaerts
Count Haesler
Verdun
Cost of Producing Certain Crops Estimates by Dominion Director
Dominion Experimental Farms director G H Grisdale reports crop production costs. Ensilage corn costs 1.45 a ton, oats 19.39 cents a bushel, hay 5 a ton, and general crops 1.55 a ton. He notes seven years of trials showing manure only and fertilizer only comparison, with manure priced high impacting results.
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G. H. Grisdale
Dominion Experimental Farms
Saskatchewan Farmers Benefit From Delayed Sales Prices
Report from Prince Albert Saskatchewan indicates many farmers are holding back crops to fetch higher prices later. Estimates show some farmers may receive up to twenty thousand dollars or more, rather than selling immediately after harvest.
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Sask
Forest Resources of British Columbia
The forest area is about 180 million acres with merchantable timber over 400 billion feet. BC holds more than half Canada's standing timber, with Vancouver Island containing half of that. Coast and interior types differ in tree species and growth rates, led by Douglas fir, red cedar, hemlock, balsam, spruce, and yellow cedar on the coast, and yellow pine, Douglas fir, western larch, white pine, cedar, spruce, balsam, lodgepole pine, hemlock, and tamarack inland.
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British Columbia
B. Co
Canada
Vancouver Island
Cascade Range
Rockies
Conscription and Prohibition Eulogised
The piece argues conscription in Canada must pair with wartime prohibition of liquor to curb destruction of food and support the war effort. It cites Lloyd George on low food stocks and warns the drink trade drains resources, urging action to halt the traffic to aid national service.
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Canada
Lloyd George
J.H. Hazlewood
What Britain Is Doing
Henry Clews states Britain has borne the war burden, with 45 million people, a protecting fleet keeping seas open and trade flowing, and an army of about 5 million. He notes Britain funds allies and feeds starving Belgians, Armenians, and Serbians, and urges active support from others.
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Henry Clews
New York
Great Britain
Belgium
Armenia
Serbia
Great Mineral Wealth of Canada Highlighted
The article notes Canada’s rich mineral resources beyond public perception. It cites 162000 tons of ore delivered to Trail, British Columbia, in one year from a small western mining area and ore deliveries averaging over 50 tons per week.
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Canada
Weathered Breeze Haunts City as Poems Exchange Hands
In a brisk windy scene, residents talk of poetry and painting as passersby share lines and snippets. The chatter hints at creative plans amid a lively street mood and changing skies.
Snow Worms and Life in Glaciers of Mount Rainier
The article describes snow and ice worms on Mount Rainier and alpine snowfields, noting sixty species of snow worms worldwide. It details their color, size, habitats from 2,750 to 5,600 feet, and life in seasonal snow rather than permanent ice, plus associated insects, spiders, and snow fleas.
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Mont Blanc
Switzerland
Ortler
Tyrol
Mount Rainier
Nisqually
Flett
The Cruel Hun on Jaffa and Palestine Refugees
A harsh war time view from the Montreal Star condemns German actions in Jaffa, describing evacuation, Jewish dispossession, and violence by occupying forces. It argues for peace terms allowing Jews to return to Zion and rebuild the Promised Land.
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Palestine
Holy Land
Land of
Christ
Jerusalem
Zion
Montreal Star
Atom Scale Motion Reveals Complex Inner Atom
Professor William Albert Noyes of the University of Illinois told the National Academy in Washington that atoms are complex systems. He compared the atom to a solar system with a central body and many smaller components, redefining long held views of atomic smallness.
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William Ailbert Noyes
University of Illinois
National Academy At Washington
Englishman's Reserve Makes Yankee Friendlier on Arrival
An English paper notes that an American traveler has shed his icy reserve and becomes more open and sociable. The change is described as notable and almost heartwarming.
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Trav
Boy Scout movement origins and global reach traced
The piece traces Sir Robert Baden-Powell's early adoption of scouting 1884 1897 and 1908 1910, the royal charter and patronage, and the spread of the movement to schools and overseas territories. It highlights leadership training discipline insignia and the involvement of midshipman Gyle and others while noting admiration from teachers unions and international interest.
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5Th Dragoon Guards
Epictetus
Mafeking
Lord Edward Cecil
Sir Robert
England
Boy Scouts
Boys’ Brigade
Y.M.C.A
Church Lads’ Brigade
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Privy Council
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Roy
the Prince of Wales
Wales
Kashmir
Sth Dragoon Guards
Les
Dardanelles
Gaba Tepa
Evans
Antarctic
Dover
Arenes
National Union of Teachers
Oer Scouts Movement
Manchester
Chiswick
South Africa
Dominions
Price Fixing in Germany and Market Regulation
The article discusses compulsory price controls in Germany, noting that strict maximums often cripple business and invite evasion. It highlights limited penalties for buyers and suggests the best remedy is to restore balance by boosting supply or dampening demand. It also mentions the difficulty of distinguishing natural versus artificial price levels.
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Germany
Grain Destined for Distilleries Amid Rising Prices
Amid record grain prices, large quantities continue to be sent to distilleries and breweries for alcohol production. In the year ending March, Canada saw at least 8,000,000 pounds of grain used for spirits, contributing to a substantial total value increase in the industry.
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Mamatocterings
Canada
Turing Spirits
Eteri
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