Germany Planned to Divide Spoils of War
A Thyssen pamphlet cited by Strassburger Neue Zeitung is cited as admitting German leaders in 1912 13 promised lucrative spoils from a global war. Thyssen recalls land and loans in Australia and India, Canada exploitation, heavy indemnities, and a drive to conquer India with profits for German industry.
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Germany
Strassburger
Herr Thyssen
Hohenzollerns
Hohensoherns
House of Hohenzollern
Australia
India
Canada
Busines
Bethmann-Hollweg
England
Repair shop quip ends with auto joke
A man brings his car to a repair shop and asks for advice. The mechanic inspects the vehicle, toots the horn, and praises it saying it is a good horn. He then jokes that with some work the car could become a new one.
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Jones
Widespread Influence of This Universal Form of Recreation
The Good Films Committees urge record of support for motion pictures as a wholesome form of recreation promoting British and Canadian sentiment and family ideals. They call for closer co operation with censors to curb depictions of seduction infidelity divorce underworld life sex immorality and assault on women and praise Western Canada’s censor boards.
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Canada
Board of Censors
Western Canada
Censor Board
Board of Appeal
Livestock Marketing Drives Alberta Prosperity in 1919
Southern Alberta saw a record livestock year with over 100000 head sold at an average $50 each bringing about $5 million into circulation. From August to December 1919, 5200 carloads totaling 133000 head moved via the Canadian Pacific Railway to Chicago Calgary Winnipeg and other points, with about 100000 head cash sold. The Winnipeg stockyards handled 370000 cattle worth $35 million, marking the greatest Western Canada livestock year on record.
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Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chicago
Calgary
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Western Canada
Farmers' Grumble over Low Farm Profits and Labor Shortage
The Farmers' Grumble cites two core causes of meager farm profits. First, producers claim they do not receive a fair share of consumer prices as farm goods rise 109 to 400 percent above what farmers receive. Second, rural labor has declined as city wages and leisure lure workers away, leaving insufficient help to run the farms. The piece cites the complex distribution system and cost handling as unfair, noting these factors squeeze producers while profits accrue to intermediaries. The St. Louis Globe Democrat perspective suggests the situation is largely true.
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Hfe
St. Louis Globe Democrat
If the Earth’s Crust Were Level Ocean Depths Hypothetical
A thought experiment suggests a single level crust would yield one vast ocean two miles deep. The proverb notes hard work reduces time for complaint and whining.
Sheep become profitable stock on Western Canadian farms
The article notes sheep offer strong returns on Prairie farms with medium wools like Oxford, Yorkshire, Hampshire, Shropshire, Southdown, and Dorset leading. It cites two Alberta cases: A B Campbell near Edmonton with Hampshire rams and 125 lambs per 100 ewes, and H Howens at High River who turned 330 Oxford lambs purchased at Calgary into a $1,300 profit after eight weeks. No costly buildings needed. a south‑facing straw shed suffices. The industry grows as more farmers enter and expand flocks.
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Canada
A. B. Campbell
Edmonton
Alberta
Hampshire
H. Howens
Calgary
High River
Howens
Prairie Provinces
Sinn Fein Inquiry Blocked by Police at Cork City Hall
The Sinn Fein commission of inquiry into Ireland's industrial resources arrived at Cork City Hall to begin sittings but found the building under police control. Police announced an intent to prevent the commission from meeting with Sinn Fein MP Daniel Figgis and Liam O Rossiere present.
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Cork
Ireland
Sinn Fein Commission of Inquiry
Daniel Figgis
Liam O'Rossiere
William Roche
Sinn Fein
Mrs Henpeck Mystery of a Silent Beauty
In a brief exchange Mrs Henpeck is praised for her beauty while her reticence is noted. Mr Henpeck attributes the quiet demeanor to her appeal and to why many men propose to her. The dialogue captures social humor about courtship and public perception.
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Mrs. Henpeck
Mr. Henpeck
Britain Plans Six Imperial Air Routes To Dominion World
Lord Montagu proposes six imperial air routes linking Britain with Canada the US West Africa Egypt India Burma Hong Kong and Australia to British Polynesia and South Sea Islands. The plan aims to use existing facilities postwar Britain's robust war organization to promote private enterprise and ensure imperial lines for both war and peace needs.
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United States
Britain
Great Britain
Lord Montagu of Beauleiu
Ross Smith
Australia
Cape-to-Cairo
Karachi
Indian Coast
Bombay
Lord Montague
England
Canada
Newfoundland
France
Spain
West Africa
Italy
Egypt
India
The
Cape
Burma
Federated Malay States
New Zealand
Hong Kong
British Polynesia
South Sea Islands
Lord Montagu
St. Thomas
Sailor Prince George to finish training at Dartsmouth
The Empire reports Prince George youngest son of the King will complete training at the Royal Naval College Dartsmouth and sail on a training cruiser. If realized the King will have sons in all services with Prince George in the navy joining the Prince of Wales Prince Henry and Prince Albert in respective branches.
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Prince
Empire
Prince George
Royal Naval College
Dartsmouth
Prince of Wales
Prince Henry
Prince Albert
Mt McKinley and Death Valley Elevations Noted
The highest point in America is Mt McKinley in Alaska at 20 300 feet. The lowest point is in Death Valley California at minus 276 feet.
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America
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
Death Valley
California
British torpedo-boat sets probable world speed mark
A British torpedo-boat is reported to have reached forty five miles per hour, a speed that may establish a world record for its class.
Canada Aims to Declare Rights in World Stage
A long report contrasts Southwest Africa negotiations with Cape Colony ties of the Rehoboth community with German authorities. It notes Lord Buxton’s pledge of protection and land rights under British and Imperial governance while limiting old land claims. It also covers a New York World editorial on Canada’s independence and league position amid U S and Britain reactions.
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Capetown
South Africa
Southwest Africa
Rehoboths
Cape Colony
Rehoboth
Africa
Germany
Basutoland
Union
New York World
Washington
Canada
Dominion House of Commons
Senator Lodge
Great Britain
Privy Council
United States
Senate
Russia's Greatest Need No Use Talking Export
M Kressin heads Bolsheviki departments of trade and commerce and transportation and will join a commission to visit England on Soviet trade. He says the burning issue is solving the transportation problem. Immediate needs are locomotives and equipment, repair shops, as six years of war have caused a general breakdown. No export should occur unless food is distributed to the hungry poor of Russia.
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M. Kressin
Bolsheviki
England
Russia
Skater Near Danger Sign Warns Older Man’s Folly
An older man reflects on aging as caution fades and risk increases. The quote suggests growing age narrows perception of danger and limits bold reckless stunts.
Canadian sportsmen seek airspace ban on bird netting
In Canada a regional sportsmen group asks government to outlaw airplane flights over marshlands and the use of flying machines for pursuing shooting or netting wild fowl. They warn rapid firearms and nets mounted to aircraft could threaten bird populations.
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Canada
New Austrian Army Vienna Plans Limited Soldiers Roles
The army would ban marriages and strip political rights under a bill before the national assembly. It sets manpower at 1,800 officers 2,000 noncoms and 30,000 men with councils to protect interests. Soldiers may learn trades and study agriculture during six years active service with reserve. The budget is 29,000,000 kronen about one sixth prior wartime levels.
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Vienna
National Assembly
Beginning and End Mrs Bacon
A dialogue between Mrs. Bacon and Mr. Bacon recalls a marriage proposal night. Mrs. Bacon asks if Henry remembers the moment she proposed and kept silent. Henry says that silence was the last time he saw her in that mood.
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Mrs. Bacon
Henry
Mr. Bacon
Weaving Project Aids Returning Soldiers in South Africa
A Port Elizabeth program trains returned soldiers or their dependents in hand loom weaving. A women instructor is hired to teach the weavers and wool production is set to begin in Capetown.
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Capetown
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Cepetown
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Western
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Rehobboths
League
London
Pasadena
Rockaway Beach
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