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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
3
The text surveys German interpretation of freedom of the seas with reference to pacifist and naval aims, mentioning names and debates about maritime policy. It discusses open trade, potential conflicts, naval readiness, and the aim to control northern France’s coast, set within a period of diplomatic tension.
A fragmentary reminiscence traces potatoes saving France from famine under Louis XIV. It notes conservation by officials and peasants adopting easy cultivation, the potato blossom proposed for court use, and the idea of spud as a national sustenance symbol amid hardship.
In July 1917 the German system stood on the edge of collapse with only a military defeat or famine likely to trigger upheaval. The article cites a Socialist leader’s remark about Prussian military power threatening destruction, reflecting speculation on Germany’s political future during wartime.
The Lizard and Condor clash near Alexandria as the Geskon and Breslau engage at distance. The Lizard signals for aid and their smoke marks a gallant rescue in a history making action praised by the New York World.
Report describes a keeper using a bag tied to the elephant trunk containing a bucket of boiling vinegar to force inhalation of fumes, claimed to cure a severe cold. The method is noted without approval or extensive context in the archival snippet.
The article traces camouflage from antiquity to the Civil War era. It cites Captain J B R Monfort of Cincinnati describing early forest-like concealment using branches and foliage to hide fortifications and troops. It mentions feats in the War of 1812 and ancient examples from Greek and Trojan lore, noting the evolving use of deception in warfare.
The famed sentry dog Jack served with the Scots Guards through the Crimean war. He saved his master in combat and narrowly escaped danger as a gun club threatened him. Queen Victoria later presented a miniature Victoria Cross and medals to Jack’s regiment.
A Sphere London writer notes electrically heated gloves form part of a car’s equipment with heating current drawn from the car’s electrical system. He adds that allied aviation services have adopted electric heating for all clothing, enabling pilots to reach higher altitudes without cold-related discomfort.
Citizens report widespread pride in home vegetable cultivation with many households preserving abundance from last season. The movement reflects growing self sufficiency and active community interest in gardening practices.
The fragment reflects a World War context with a Frenchman recalling urgency and restraint. It hints at temptations and learning English during or after conflict, mentioning a sentence about winning a dollar and personal speed in decisions. The source shows garbled OCR but preserves conflict and language themes.
From the Manicolm Free Press the paper critiques local food distribution costs. It compares Vancouver and Winnipeg rail and milling charges, outlining high distribution marks for salt and rice, and argues for cheaper, nationwide distribution to ease shortages and lower consumer prices.
Major Murphy recounted an anecdote about Allied spies dropped from aircraft by parachute, describing methods used to insert operatives. He also cited an Red Cross dinner tale about the sinking of the Arabic and a captain who allegedly went down with his ship, then survived.
The appeal urges household conservation and expanded agricultural output to meet Allied needs. It cites Lord Khundda and Herbert Hoover on exporting saved grain and increasing wheat supplies from Canada and the United States. Aimed at housewives and farmers, the message frames rationing and hard work as essential to winning the war.
The Goeben battleship influenced many war events, with debate over its fate after presumed destruction at the Dardanelles. A Berlin dispatch claims it was saved again, suggesting its presence kept Turkey aligned with the Kaiser and affected Serbia, Russia, and the course of the war.
The extract from Voss' Gazette hints at arrogance and the German faction. It asserts that defeat is unlikely and claims the fate of Mora via Palestine will be decided at the front. It underscores the aim to crush England's influence and secure decisive blows in war.
Captain Sim mie describes U S and Canadian forces training for trench raids in No Man’s Land. Four sections of ten to twelve men execute parallel duties including blocking enemy reinforcements, clearing dugouts, handling prisoners, and destroying enemy gear.
A British military report cited in Engineering and Contracting credits an American 12 inch steel pipe line and mule logistics for supplying the Sinai crossing. The note says the Sinai conquest and the fall of Jerusalem were achieved through desert engineering and material support from Britain and the United States. Maj. Gen. Maurice notes the campaign’s success rests on route, discipline, and supply lines rather than direct battles.
Bidding for royal autograph letters from the Morrison collection at Mesers Sothebys room showed diminished reverence for royalty. A letter by Queen Christina of Sweden sold for £3 5s, Catherine de Medici’s letter began at 3s and ended at £3, Louis XIV’s letter from Charles II sold for five guineas, and Catherine II Empress of Russia’s autograph from Moor’s Battle of L earned £30 at Tit Bits.
A fragmented passage discusses a stance toward victory and autocracy, mentioning Ascites Statesmanship and Teuton helmet imagery, with garbled phrases implying a wartime editorial tone from London in Mail and the United States.
A fragment shows a character asking if they should pay eight for theatre tickets. The line hints at budgeting or bargaining during a performance setup.
A Regina Leader article recounts a United States congressman’s view that the Great War should be won by combined English speaking powers. It notes France’s contributions and argues the British Empire and United States must sustain the struggle to defeat despotism. The piece reflects on Anglo-Saxon unity and history.
The Saskatchewan University aims to launch a modern poultry plant this spring to boost poultry raising among children and urban residents. The agriculture minister notes poultry has received less prominence than livestock and identifies education and expansion as primary goals.
A broad coalition including the Women s Food Economy committee the Tatperial Da ters of the Empire Housewives League and several Montreal clubs gathered under Mrs Hunt Drummond and Mrs V V Head to form a single organization. One thousand signed cards were returned on day one and more than 15000 in the first fortnight as door to door canvassing followed to recruit workers for war meal initiatives.
The act features Fiske O Hara, a singing comedian, joking about government taxation and the phrase Murphy. He lights the crowd with rapid quips about borrowing money and stubborn expenses in a breezy, humorous routine.
A brief exchange jokes about a new hat and a teasing remark. The dialogue mentions leaving the hat around and a bill being written.
The fragment notes a classification, stating 1ones as a low prune of the pea family and labeling spimsier as peach. The text appears to be a botanical note with unclear context and minimal readable facts.
The Spectator from London argues that effort in the name of right cannot fail and cites Lloyd George on certainty of punishment. It contends Germany’s actions threaten peace and that allies may falter yet a glorious cause persists through adversity.
The passage lists more than six bark types and a wide range of plant and natural fibers used in paper manufacture. It mentions banana skins lean stalks coconut shell glore clover straw fresh water weeds and many other fibers including hair fur wool asbestos hemp and corn husk as feedstocks for pulp and papermaking.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript hints at friction over engagement and future marriage. The dialogue mentions annoyance by Jack and a reminder about not being married yet, reflecting tension in early relationship expectations.
A fragment notes advice to wear lighter undergarments for heat. The line suggests practical guidance on dressing for hot weather. No further context or identifying details are provided.
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