Germany's New War Plans Warn of Future Global Conflict
A German general, Baron Freytag-Loringhoven, argues in a recently circulated work that Germany must prepare for another war. He urges broad military training for all, stronger air and artillery, and asserts militarism is ingrained in Prussia. He dismisses a universal peace league and predicts Germany will pursue power through force and strategic dominance.
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Germany
Baron von Freiag-Loringhoven
Bernhardt
Ludendorff
Wilson
Prince Bulow
Prussia
Baron Freytag-Loringhoven
League of Nations
Universal League For the Preservation of Peace
Preytag
Frederick
Seay
Bee Beers
Kaiser
Decision With Allies Will Hold Out For Full American Commitment
General Malleteore urges the New York Tribune that victory on the western front hinges on full American effort. He calls for more planes ships weapons and factories in France, praising American troops while stressing needed material aid and industrial mobilization for a lasting peace.
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America
England
France
United States
Germany
General Malleteore
New York Tribune
The Shaven Soldier and Beards Through War Ages
The article traces how native warriors relied on ferocity and beards for psychological impact in past conflicts. It notes beards rose with the advent of safe razors, argues facial hair offered no real military advantage, and cites Russia as a place where beards remain popular.
Earmark All Trophies In Canadian War Museum Plan
A Canadian officer on the National War Museum organizing committee attends all war trophies meetings to ensure proper allocation. Trophies captured by Canadians are earmarked for the Canadian section or sent to Ottawa. Col. Folger represents Canada on the museum and keeps a complete record to prevent loss.
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Canada
National War Museum
Ottawa
Col. Folger
Ancient Lights and the Lamp in Early Civilizations
The text traces the lamp as an evolution from primitive candles and notes lamps in Old Egyptian tombs revealing burial rites. It cites Herodotus mentioning lamp lighting in Xerxes era and evidence of lamp use among ancient Greeks, with lamps pictured on old vases indicating significance.
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Ion Eetans
Herodotus
Xerxes
War Time Economies and the Thrift Principle
The Christian Guardian essay argues war teaches thrift as a vital virtue restored by necessity. It cites England cutting luxuries, rationing, and building controls while business prospers, wages rise, and middle-class strain grows. It predicts Canada and the U S must curb luxuries to pay war debts and improve national wellbeing.
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Nolife
Canada
United States
England
London
Selridge
Chicago
Cave
The
Christian Guardian
New Restaurant Regulations Reach Canada Food Board
The Canada food board will enforce new restaurant rules with stricter penalties and licenses starting January 1, 1918. Provisions widen the use of pork terms, extend the scope to pork cured, and require compliance to curb wartime food waste.
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Canada Food Board
Kaiser to build longer gun to reach true democracy
The Kaiser must craft a weapon capable of firing beyond 76 miles to attain the heart of true democracy, as reported by The Philadelphia Telegram.
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Philadelphia Telegram
Oleomargarine Released The Canada Food Beard
A fragment noting that oleomargarine release is discussed in a Canada related food report. The text is incomplete and provides limited context about policies or dates. The readable portion centers on margarine regulation in Canada and a public or parliamentary reference.
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Canada
Western Canada Irrigation Conference draws Nelson to historic event
Nelson British Columbia prepares for the biggest Western Canada Irrigation Association convention next summer. The organization seeks to advance agricultural resources by fostering discussion with recognized authorities on irrigation and related farming issues. Public attitudes toward irrigation have shifted, with Nelson now embracing artificial water use.
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Nelson
British Columbia
Western Canada Irrigation Association
Western Canada
Con
Nelson to Host 1918 Regional Convention in Kootenays
Delegates including F H Auld and F H Peters toured Nelson to plan the 1918 convention. Meetings highlighted a July end date, visits to Trail smelter, and a two to three day program with top Western Canadian speakers. Delegates from prairie provinces will attend, with ample entertainment arranged in Nelson and surrounding lakes and mountains.
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Nelson
Nelson Board of Trade
F. A. Starkey
Trail
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Japan’s Navy Plans Heavy 1918 Expenditure
Japan faces a large naval budget in 1918 with about £15 million in outlay. It will mainly rely on higher taxes, increasing income tax by around 20 percent on average, hitting wealthier classes hardest. Japanese shipyard directors propose to supply 14% tons of shipping to America per ton of steel dispatched from America, aiming to deliver nearly 300,000 tons.
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Japan
America
Doctor faces high New York hotel bill in profiteering remark
Dr Charlee M Sheldon notes his hotel bill in New York was over twice Liverpool's best rate. A wall notice invites complaints to the manager. The manager blames American profiteering, saying the people stand for it, leaving the doctor astonished at the rate.
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Charlee M. Sheldon
New York
England
Liverpool
Sheldon
Times-Star
Bill
Edmonton widow offers 10000 for a McGill memorial scholarship
Mrs. Frank Oliver of Edmonton pledges at least 10000 to establish an annual 500 valued scholarship at McGill University in memory of Lieut Allen Oliver M D killed in the Somme Canada Gazette.
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Frank Oliver
Edmonton
McGill University
Allen Oliver
Canada
Kaiser's Challenge and the Allied War Aim
The speaker argues the war is about preventing Prussian militarism from dominating others. He insists Allies seek self determination for all nations, including Belgium and Serbia, and reject a separate German peace that would crown German dominance. He recalls historical responses to Spain and Napoleon as support for unwavering victory.
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Germany
Wilson
America
Belgium
Serbia
Philip of Spain
Napoleon
Price Rise Bill Proposed for Animal Trade Owners
A government bill to be introduced this session would raise payments to owners of animals slaughtered under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act. Payments would cap at 200 for horses, 0 for cattle, and 20 for pigs or sheep, with higher limits for pure bred animals. The amendments would stay in force three years.
Permits for Canadians Extend Food Rationing to Families
The new policy requires officers soldiers and their families to hold permits to deal in foodstuffs at regimental institutes. Permits list total household members and women must certify they are not drawing separation or dependents allowances. Each permit covers three months with quantities set by the food controller's orders.
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England
Grain Screenings and Seed Value From Ottawa Bulletin
Three years ago Ottawa’s seed branch published a bulletin on grain screenings and feeding tests from the experimental farm branch. Now elevator operators focus on screenings to cut waste, but lower grades contain tiny weed seeds that stock dislike unless mixed. The live stock division studies aim to maximize benefits of this farm by product, with bulletins available from the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Experimental Farm
When Science Faltered Memory Man Foiled by Umbrella
A London Free Press item recalls a woman seeking memory aid from a renowned memory professor. After a successful first lesson, a sharp knock brings the arrival of memory man who forgot his umbrella, adding a light twist to the tale.
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Mary
London Free Press
British 51st Division Heroic Stand in March Front Offensive
General Sir Julian Byng’s third army withstood the main German assault, none more bravely than the 51st Highland Division. Despite exhaustion and heavy casualties, they held Doignies to Morchies and Beaumetz lines, repelling repeated German attacks and advancing with countermeasures including infantry and tanks.
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Julian Byng
Byng
von Below
Third Army
51St
Beaumont Hamel
Demicourt
Bapaume-Cambrai Road
Coignies
Thei
Doignies
Sist
Hermies
Morchies
Beuguy
Bapaume
Puisieux
Miraumont
The Russian Warning and the Call for Unity Abroad
The piece argues democracy's fate hinges on victory in war and unity at home. It contrasts Russia’s missteps with the resilience of free nations, warning that wartime harmony is essential to spread democratic ideals and secure lasting peace. It emphasizes national unity as the first step toward a cooperative, peaceful world.
Woman War Activist Is Injured In Car Accident
A prominent woman involved in war work sustained injuries when her car overturned. She was found beneath the vehicle, still knitting, though flustered after dropping a stitch.
Saskatchewan agricultural shows in 1917 tally events
In 1917 Saskatchewan agricultural societies held 13 spring stallion shows 50 ploughing matches 2 good farming competitions 133 exhibitions and crop contests 52 fairs poultry shows and other events.
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Province of
Saskatchewan
Civilization Surpasses Barbarism in World War Struggle
In Land and Water, Hilaire Beloc notes three waves of civilization advancing over its enemies amid the war. He cites August 1914 howitzers, air observation, and mobile guns as signs civilization catches up. Gas, air bombardment, and trench warfare show progress overpowering barbarism despite setbacks. The piece highlights submarines, Russia, and Italy as pivotal shifts in the struggle.
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Hilaire Belloc
Marne
Ypres
Europe
Britain
Mr. Belloc
Prussia
Bulgaria
Italy
Belloc
Cne
Toronto Globe
Back Yards and Vacant Lots Organizing for Summer Production
The piece urges immediate organization for garden production across cities and towns. It notes a anticipated rise in summer needs and advises planning now so no time is wasted when the season begins. Parsnips are scarce, but wholesale seeds remain plentiful.
British comeback spirit at Waterloo noted by Napoleon
The article recalls Napoleon saying British infantry never knows when it is beaten and cites Tommy Atkins enduring Punishments at Water loo before Victoria’s triumph.
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Napoleon
Tommy Atkins
Waterloo
Vicetoria
B.C
Times
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