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Newspaper
Davidson Leader
Location
Davidson, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
3
Germany's Ruthless Valor Exposed In War Portrayals
Excerpt cites Maj Haldane MacFall on Germany at War describing a belief in racial superiority and ruthless methods. The text claims German soldiers see their acts as virtuous ruthless warfare while condemning enemies for similar actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj Haldane MacFall
Germany
Two Year Old Cow Mercedes Hess Second Qualifies
A two year old cow named Mercedes Hess Second owned by William Thert of Stony Plain Alberta has earned recognition in the Canadian record performance. In a year's test the cow produced 11 266 pounds of milk and 420 pounds of butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Hess
William Thert
Stony Plain
Eer
Alberta Coal Mines Output and New Openings in 1917
Alberta coal mines produced 4 863 414 tons in 1917 from 283 mines in operation. A copper mine opened at Banff and two shale mines operated near Medicine Hat at Redcliffe. The figures come from the Mines Branch of Alberta's Department of Public Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Department of Public of Alberta
Banff
Redcliffe
Medicine Hat
Freedom of the seas debate in Berlin shows German aim to seal coasts
The Berlin speech at Whilharmonia Hall by Count Reventlow clarifies Germany’s reading of freedom of the seas. He argues for maritime territories and naval bases that would let Germany control the seas in future war, rejecting prewar open-seas rights and sparking cheers from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger
United States
Berlin
Count Reventlow
Germany
Belor
France
Italy
Revolution Impossible in Germany
In discussions in the English press speculation runs on revolution and parliamentary government in Germany. The piece argues only military collapse and famine could threaten the political structure, noting Scheidemann as a pivotal socialist leader and referencing analysis from The Atlantic Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sabet
Ope Scheidemann
A. D. McLaren
Atise
Ec Monthly
Fragmentary Condor at Alexandria race result note
The Condor at Alexandria won a race as a field of competitors was noted in a fragmentary sports item. The text references a nanny and a bachelor but lacks clear names or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
e@gealied
British Drop Spies from Aeroplanes
Major Grayson Murphy recounts tales from the Merchants Association luncheon in New York. He quotes Col Bolling on dropping spies by parachute from night flights and carrying operatives in a lower plane with a rope to release them. He also mentions a Red Cross anecdote about the sinking of the Arabic and delays in obtaining an official push button in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grayson Murphy
Red Cross
Bolling
Bollin
France
Sie
Murphy
Experiee
Versailles
Electrically Heated Gloves Tie to Automobile Lighting System
A Sphere writer from Lohkdon notes electrically heated gloves form part of a car’s heating approach as current for the gloves is drawn from the vehicle’s lighting system. The article also references aviation service in this context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohkdon
Reading of old theater price terms described
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a theater pricing discussion with a five dollar charge and a note about the set or performance. Mentions of coins or costs appear garbled, making specifics uncertain.
Food Saving Urged as War Campaign Expands
The campaign to save food intensifies with a focus on home duties and farming as essential to meeting Allied needs. Lord Rhondda warns the U S must export vast wheat supplies. housewives and Canadian workers are called to hard work to reduce consumption and boost production for wartime relief and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rhondda
United States Food Administration
Canada
Hoover
United States
Cuba
Great Britain
Sir Arthur
Food Service
Mr. Hoover
The Goeben and the Fate of Nations
The Goeben battleship shaped history by evading capture at Messina and guiding Ottoman allegiance. A Berlin dispatch hints it survived turmoil near the Dardanelles, altering courses of Serbia Romania Bulgaria and Russia, and impacting Gallipoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Berlin
Gallipoli
Serbia
Rumania
Russia
Golden Horn
Raiding Party Tactics in World War I Trenches
A fragmentary interview with Captain Simmic outlines raiding party composition and drill. Four sections conduct a trench raid with specific roles: barbed wire blocking, trench clearing, bombing, and prisoner handling. Soldiers practice No Man's Land approach, disguise with blackened faces, and rapid troop movements to maximize surprise and minimize exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Oldvere
France
Somrod
Simmic
No Man's Land
Fritz
Gereas
Sinai Desert Conquest Told as British Pipeline Feat
A British military report cited in Engineering and Contracting notes the Jerusalem capture as part of conquering the Sinai desert via a 1509 mile pipeline. Maj. Gen. Maurice, chief operations director, says the campaign’s greater feat was the desert conquest enabled by water supply from Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jerusalem
Sinai Desert
Maurice
Gaza
Egypt
Anne den
Ras
Royal autograph letters auction results at Sotheby’s
Bidding in the Morrison collection at Sotheby’s showed lower reverence for royal autographs than anticipated. Queen Christina of Sweden letters fetched £3, Catherine II of Russia letter sold for £4 10s. Other items included signatures from various Nordic and European figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Messrs. Sothe_by
Christina
Sweden
Loni Xi
Catherine IL
Rus
Crom- Sree
War text argues English speaking nations must unite to end war
An English speaking world alliance is urged to end the war. The piece cites German oppression in Italy and Venetia, condemns German cruelty, and praises allied unity between Britain and the United States. It references Attila and calls for coordinated effort to crush despots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assistance
Udhar
Eneony
Italy
Venetia
Signor Gaidica
Zenson
Piave
Feltre
Attila
Iser
England
Regina
United States
France
Germany
Russia
Tom
Minneapkce Journal
America
Brita
Modern Poultry Plant Planned at Saskatchewan University
The Saskatchewan University aims to erect a modern poultry plant this spring to boost poultry farming in the province. Officials say the project will support a broader campaign to promote poultry raising, a sector historically underemphasized compared with others in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan University
Tehewan
Codednath
Secret Advice On Summer Undergarments From Doctors
A Springheld News item quotes doctors urging wearing summer undergarments to stay comfortable in extreme cold. The piece notes women with longer sleeves and mentions body warmth and thermostat readings as a measure of comfort.
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Aan
Lopenhagen
Dave
Naga
Hohenzollern
Eee
Sprester
Dubrulty
Goeben
Great Britsia
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