Coal Gas Residuals Fuel German War Economy Growth
The article notes Germany's dominance in coal gas by products like tar and benzol, used to replace imports during the war. It explains increased cake production, coke mixtures regulated for railways and buildings, and lists major by products including tar, naphthalene, cyanogen, ammonia, and benzol from coke-oven gas. In 1913 Germany exported coal tar dyestuffs valued over 55 million dollars, while U S byproduct losses from beehive ovens exceeded 75 million dollars.
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Germany
Canada
United States
Canadians told no sandbags needed for war relief
A Toronto statement clarifies that British War Offices supply all sandbags and respirators required. Mr. F. G. Colmer confirms no sandbag shipments from Canada are necessary and urges spread of this information, noting Boy Scouts should not canvass for items not wanted.
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Canadian Red Cross Society
National Service Committee of Torontoe
F. G. Colmer
Canadian War Contingent Association
Canada
Boy Scouts
Dr Reynolds Visits Nanaimo on Monday
Dr F B Reynolds of Nanaimo was in town on Monday for a brief visit, meeting local residents and discussing community matters.
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F. 8. Reynolds
Nanaimo
RECORD IN PATRIOTISM IN PUNTLEDGE RESIDENTS RESPOND
The town of Puntledge near Cumberland earned a patriotic reputation after the No. 8 mine sinking by Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. When the call of Halt Fall in rang out, fifty percent of Puntledge's population answered the call.
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Puntledge
Cumberland
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
CumberlandSingle Men SeekHoliday With Aid From U.S.W.A
Three years ago Cumberland's single men secured a holiday with aid from agitators and the U S W of A using funds of that foreign organization. Supported for a time they later drifted, left without work and in need. The provincial treasury aided them in their unfortunate circumstances caused by their own actions.
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Cumberland
U.S.W. of A
Entrance Examinations Results Announced by Education Dept
The Department of Education released the High School Entrance Examination results held June 21 22 and 28. Of 3366 candidates, 2894 passed. Cumberland Centre lists top scorers including Peter Mar 789 Blanche L Dando 781 Rose Pearse 650 Nellie Ronald 628 Annie Wilcock 625 Neta A Winningham 606 Dayrell M Bate 601 Mary Picketts 601 Gladys M D Lewis 596. Fanny Bay reports 3 candidates with Nellie E Larson 652 as top. Hornby Island had 1 candidate who passed none Union Bay saw 8 candidates with George Russell 615 Edwin R Glover 580.
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Department of Education
Cumberland Centre
Peter Mar
Blanche L. Dando
Rose Pearse
Nellie Ronald
Annie Wilcock
Neta A. Winningham
Dayrell M. Bate
Mary Picketts
Gladys M.D. Lewis
Fanny Bay
Nellie E. Larson
Hornby Island
Union Bay
George Russell
Edwin R. Glover
Cumberland High School June Examinations Results
The Cumberland High School June examinations show Preliminary course junior grade with 16 candidates. 6 passed led by Jacob Lighter with 705, George Mordy 614, Eva G. White 558, Thomas J. McQuillan 546, Bessie B. Stewart 588, Josephine B. Balogno 527. Advanced course junior grade had 6 candidates. 3 passed, Wm. H. Mordy 665, Agnes Potter 562, Eva L. Coe 517. Private study third class had 1 candidate and no passes.
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Cumberland High School
Jacob Lighter
George Mordy
Eva G. White
Thomas J. McQuillan
Bessie B. Stewart
Josephine B. Balogno
Wm. H. Mordy
Agnes Potter
Eva L. Coe
White feather men seek civic aid as recruitment halts
The provincial government withdraws allowances for single men, who now urge civic authorities to intervene and secure work. A call to "Halt. Fall in!" echoes as recruits are sought for the front. Those who failed medical exams are noted, but the piece questions those who never tried.
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Sngle
J W Nordgren Eyes Purchase of Cumberland Water Works Shares
J W Nordgren indicates willingness to buy shares in the Cumberland Water Works if the price meets his terms. His plan hinges on a favorable valuation and favorable deal structure for the water utility stake.
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J. W. Nordgren
Cumberland Waterworks
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Geo. Baehr
Peter Obitsky
Harry Poltz
New York
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