Self-Sufficing Empire in Canada’s Mineral Wealth
Arthur A. Cole of the Canadian Institute argues Canada can be self supporting in minerals by boosting domestic manufacturing. He cites Sudbury nickel, Cobalt silver, Porcupine gold, and Deloro and Thorold smelters producing refined cobalt, urging public study of industrial problems to reduce reliance on imports as Northern Ontario eyes growing gold and silver production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Cole
Canadian Istitute
Canada
Sudbury
Cobalt
Porcupine
Deloro
Canavan Mining Institute
Toronto
Ontario
Glad Rescue Ship Arrived at Sydney
Donald B. MacMillan’s Arctic expedition reached Sydney Nova Scotia on the relief steamer Neptune after four years in polar regions. He confirmed Peary’s Crocker Land report was a mirage and described the expedition’s aims to verify Crocker Land and survey the Greenland ice cap. Capt. Bartlett’s relief mission aided the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacMillan
Sydney
N.S
Neptune
MacMillan
Peary
North Pole
Crocker Land
American Museum of National History
American Geological Society
University of Illinois
Greenland
Bartlett
Icf
Crocket Land
Cape Thomas Hubbard
Gold Crocker Land
Manitoba Wool Exports Sell 180000 Lbs At Varying Prices
Approximately 180000 pounds of Manitoba wool were sold by the Manitoba department of agriculture this year. The material was bought by a Boston concern at an average price above one cent per pound. Fine medium combing brought the top price of 65 cents per pound, with medium combing at 63 cents.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Boston
Manitoba
Philadelphia
Censorship On Tana Blocks Mr Jones Message
A terse exchange mentions censorship and a clerk noting Mr Jones is away on vacation. When asked for an address, the reply cites a bill collectors' line: Somewhere in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana
Goat flesh sold to poorer classes in city
A notice reports that goat flesh is being sold in consideration of poorer classes in the city. The source provides limited details about the sale and the target demographic.
German War Politics and Peace Terms Highlight Submarine Tactics
The Morning Post argues that Prussian autocracy hinges on war and victory, fearing peace terms only if Germany can force concessions or if allies split. It contends continued submarine warfare and aerial threats aim to break civilian resolve while Germany pursues world conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethmann-Hollweg
Germany
Hohenzollerns
Morning Post
Germany’s Dye Monopolies Fall With War Strains Ahead
The piece argues Germany faces defeat in a looming trade war as its industrial base wanes. It notes Germany lacks workers and markets, a threatened end to its aniline dye dominance, and a big battle for raw materials and labor once wartime production resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
du Pont Powder Company
Ji Knell
United States
Gomme
San Ieee Ee
Is London getting uglier on public perception
A London Daily Telegraph survey by John Glasworthy questioned whether Londoners were becoming uglier. It observed 1 050 passersby in prominent districts during May, finding only 310 retained looks. about one in five appeared attractive.
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John Glasworthy
London
St. James Park
Eeee Square
Westminstidge
Seady
London Daily Telegraph
Farmers Still Buying Automobiles Licenses Rise Sharply
The article notes an extraordinary jump in automobile license numbers with a 100 percent rise in issued licenses compared to the previous period. It highlights sustained demand from farmers and reflects strong operation results despite fragmented text.
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Sitangenn
Tommies Prefer To Talk About Girls Than War
Soldiers in the Lens area pass the time during bombardment by tea, bread and jam as they joke about games, girls, and shows. A Canadian major records gun data while crews eat, talk, and cope with war by focusing on small comforts and distractions.
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Lens
Bill
Ty Cobb
Godfrey
Rene Sprinkle
Draft Letter from South Dakota Woman Brings War’s Privates Into Focus
A Dakota woman asks the war department to draft her husband, claiming it may forge a man or a corpse of him. She writes with neutral benevolence, warning sympathy shifts after draft revisions and noting the emotional trials couples face as men go to war.
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South Dakota
War Department
Burray
American Speech and Its Flaws in Daily Talk Satire
A columnist reflects on American speech evolution with humorous examples from coast to coast. The piece laments exaggerated diction and slang while asking who bears responsibility for language decay, tracing issues to schooling and daily pronunciation errors.
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Country Club
U.S
United States
Pacific Coast
Lo Angeles
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Territory
Mardi Gras
New York
London
Pblic
Aiger
Johnny
Manitoba Creameries See Large Increase in Butter Exports
Manitoba creameries expect a substantial rise in butter output this year. By August 16 the province shipped its 50th carload exported since the event began, with several carloads sent to British Columbia Montreal and Fort William. Each carload held about four hundred fifty six pound boxes at an average price of around twelve and a half cents per pound. Strong milk supply in northern Manitoba offset declines in the south, and new creameries around Lakes Winnipeg and Manitoba boosted first class butter production.
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Manitoba
British Columbia
Montreal
Fort William
Winnipeg
Constitutional bounds on military power in New York Times view
Judge Speer cites the Constitution to affirm Congress can raise and support armies and pass laws necessary to execute those powers. The piece argues opponents of conscription lack constitutional footing, noting the United States could deploy troops to territories and foreign nations as required.
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Congress
Bonn
United States
Mexi- Porto Rico
Philco
China
New York Times
A Rousing Welcome for Him
A terse crowd greets a missing figure as questions rise about his return. Rumors and silence mingle while family and neighbors await news of his homecoming and fate.
British-American Unity and the War for Democracy
The article argues that American entry into the war makes clear the fight for freedom and democracy. It notes the shared burden between Britain and the United States, the resolve of France, and the hope that Allied unity will end misunderstandings and render the world safe for democracy. It cites public sentiment and a Times attribution.
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America
Yd Ont
Neamerica
France
Armill
British Empire
United States
Ilan Hay
London Times
Memorial to Fallen Members Proposed Gothic Cross in Palace Yard
Westminster Gazette reports a parliamentary committee proposes a forty foot Gothic cross in Palace Yard to honor war dead from both houses and their descendants. The pedestal would bear a Latin style inscription praising noble death and imperial glory. Mons pres Somme Vimy Ridge are named. no decision yet, a drawing shown in the library.
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Palace Yard
Mons
Alberta Wheat Boom Fueled by Climate and Settlement
Alberta and wheat production rise sharply with spring moisture and deep soil roots. A 1900 to 1916 comparison shows acreage and bushels expanding dramatically, aided by mild winters, summer rains, and rich soil. The Alberta Settlers' Guide promotes the region to newcomers and prospects for increasing global food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
United Tes
Paath
Minister of Agriculture
Charles Ss. Forchktes
Department of Agriculture
Edmonton
The Conscientious Objector and the Duty to Work and Fight
Quote by Basher Cooke argues that government should respect conscientious objectors while denying benefits of war and civil rights. He asserts if sincere, objectors must accept consequences, including rejection of political and social privileges and food. He claims objectors are noncitizens by refusal to defend the nation.
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United States
Ceendont
Basher Cooke
Redd-tIs car questions and mortgage details
A back and forth exchange records inquiries about a vehicle and a mortgage on a house. Greene confirms the car is well equipped and mentions a 20 mortgage tied to the property from the Statesman excerpt.
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Greene
Two New Islands Found Off Ellesmere Island
A telegram from Donald B. MacMillan reports surveys off Ellesmere Island establishing the positions of two new islands and the discovery of a glacier named American Museum Glacier. The glacier ranks second in size to Humboldt and MacMillan's party, after landing from the Neptune at Sydney, N S, plans to reach New York.
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Ellesmere Island
American Museum
Humboldt
American Museum of Naturalistory
Donald B. MacMillan
Neptune
Sydney
N.S
New York
MacMillan
Smeonee
Eta
Cape Herschel
Sir George Nares
Alert
Sir Arthur Young
Pandora
Nares
Potash Mine Opens in Abyssinia Amid War-Era Scarcity
Abyssinia opens a new potash salt source seen as important yet unable to rival German supplies under current costs. Concessionaries argue production and transport savings are needed as wartime conditions push nations to seek alternatives.
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Germany
Abyssinia
Ingo
A Discreet Spender Old Lady and the Tramp
A fragmentary dialogue shows an old lady with a nickel and a tramp debating spending it. The tramp jokes about buying a touring car and wonders if there will be money left for other needs, while the lady questions how to spend the coin.
Toning It Down In A Whispered Letter To Daddy
A fragmented note describes softening tone while writing to a father. The writer mentions caging something and adding heat to guide a weak voice, then expresses intent to whisper a message to a father figure.
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Daddy
Hir
Pros Berths Krepp Worth About 90 50000
The record states Krepp is valued at roughly 90 50000 with required income payments outlined. A court decision assigns financial obligations tied to the estate and future earnings to satisfy the judgment.
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Krepp
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Schoo A. Dinsley
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H & Curtison
Aday
Kl. Town
DST
Lake
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Vanager
Racanlif
Bishoed
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Glad
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Great New Glacier
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