No Peace Possible Until Germany Is Broken Says Eliot
Dr Charles Eliot president emeritus of Harvard argues in The Busy Toward Peace that Germany must be crushed before any lasting peace is possible. He criticizes German education and efficiency, calls Germany ignorant of liberty, and forecasts a new era for France and Russia while urging the United States to stay out of war if possible.
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Charles E. Eliot
Emerius
Starvard
Germany
Petes
Jacob H. Beubil
Idlevesu
Wuicher
Bilot
Ideac Borg
Great Britain
Belgium
Eliot
Silu
France
Britain
United States
Italy
Turkey
Russia
England
Austria-Hungary
Mr. Begbie
Wilian
Sir William
Begble
William
German Submarine Base Rumor Near Constantinople Debunked
British naval authorities call the Berlin claim an invention. A New York Times quote says Germany staged the voyage tale to pressure the United States and show its subs could cross the Atlantic. Alleged base and factory on the Bosphorus, with parts shipped from Germany via Austria Romania and Bulgaria.
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Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
Constantinople
Gibraltar
New York Times
United States
Atlantic
Bosphorous
Zeebrugg
North Sea
Germany
Austria
Roumania
Bulgaria
Dardanelles
Not First to Claim Prince of Peace at Any Price
The piece notes Bryan is not the first to be taunted as Prince of Peace at Any Price. It cites the London Chronicle and Sir Charles Dilke who recalled a 1815 memorandum by F von Gentz deeming peace at any price a contemptuous stance toward Castlereagh and Wellington, suggesting the phrase predates even Sir Robert Peel's famous 1840s debate.
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Bryan
London Chronicle
Charles Dilke
Charles
F. von Gentz
Lord Castlereagh
Duke of Wellington
Robi
Peel
Land Measure Conversions For Acreage Land Areas
A historical note lists land area conversions: one acre equals 160 square rods 4 840 square yards and 43 560 square feet. It shows side lengths for squares containing ten acres 660 feet and various fractions of acres with precise measurements.
Commission to study increased Dominion agricultural production
A royal commission will be appointed by the government to investigate growing agricultural output in the Dominion and related questions of wider markets, employment for the unemployed, and more. It will have authority to hire scientific staff, report interim findings, and operate at pleasure, with terms outlined in a council minute.
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Wuiu
Congress of Mayors
Canada
Our British Soldiers Answer the Call to Sacrifice
The Inverness Courier urges courage and resolve as British soldiers heed the Lord and risk their lives. Wives mothers fathers sisters share in the sacrifice, and the paper warns against dismay or cowardice that would dishonor the fallen. The editorial calls all women to find strength in duty.
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Ao Tan
Inverness Courier
War and Comets The Tale of a Tricolor Star
A European Herald summary notes how war, comets, and eclipses sparked superstition during invasions. It cites witnesses from Germany, mentions Halley’s comet and a flag colored star, and recalls 1913 1914 celestial events tied to battles and fear. It references Mercury’s transit, a British meteor, and the Central Italy earthquake with high casualty estimates.
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Halley
Mahomet II
Calixtus III
Germany
Totality
Paris
von Kluck
Delavan
Observatory
la Plata
Mercury
England
Italy
New York Herald
Care of School Gardens During Holidays
Teachers struggle to maintain school garden plots over vacations as weeds overtake fields. The Agricultural Gazette suggests timely work, student involvement, and volunteer committees to keep plots productive, attractive, and useful for services and lessons.
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The
Agricultural Gazette
Childen
Getting Deeper Color For Roses And Hydrangeas
Simple tips to deepen bloom color using soot from wood fires or rusted iron. Dig soot lightly near the plant before rain to help water carry it deeper, and bury iron filings near the roots to intensify color.
Range Finders and Airborne Cues Shape WWI Artillery
The Field Artillery Journal describes the British and German range finders and the aeroplane role in directing fire. It details the dual image sighting system, height and measuring screws, and fuse settings for 2000 yard targets. It also notes aerial observation via wireless signals smoke bombs and flag signals guiding battery commanders.
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Field Artillery Journal
Ypres
Triumphs first attack on Turkish forts ends curious fire
A London Chronicle retells the ill fated Triumph’s initial assault on Turkish forts. During a fierce bombardment the ship’s shell pierced the quarter deck near the captain’s cabin at about fifteen hundred yards. The blast started a fire but also burst the bathroom water pipes, extinguishing the flames.
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Triumph
London Chronicle
Venice Traffic Cop Swims to Fame
A witty exchange hints that a former Venice traffic officer trained as a swimmer. The speaker, now a hero, replies with quiet pride about his past profession and evolving skills.
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Venice
Varieties of Corn Grow in Ontario and Quebec
An investigation by the seed branch finds about sixty corn varieties grown for ensilage in Ontario and Quebec. Many farmers do not know their variety, and late types mature too slowly for Canadian conditions. Recommended varieties in order of maturity include Quebec Yellow, Longfellow, Stanford, Compton’s Early, Golden Grow, Early White Cap, and Wisconsin No. 7.
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Ontario
Quebec
Central
Longfellow
Standford
North Dakota
Compton
Wisconsin
War interview predicts steady Allied victory and gas debate
The London Daily Chronicle prints an interview with Sir William Crooks or Harold Begbie about World War I. The figure argues that persistence will wear down Germany, urges calm, and notes reluctance toward gas while stressing long war endurance and eventual Allied triumph.
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London Daily Chronicle
William Crooks
Harold Begbie
Germany
William
Hope for Turkish Women as Harem Rules Face Scrutiny
Observers note that Allied bombardments of the Dardanelles revive hopes among Turkish women for freedom from centuries of haremlife. The article outlines strict bans on leaving home, attending theatres, writing letters, and other liberties, with marriages often occurring at or before age twelve.
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Dardanelles
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Igya Prisner
Lim
The Red Cross Nurse Uniform as Spy Disguise
The Nursing Mirror reports that spies used nurse disguises to blend with Red Cross workers. Rumors of female spies in uniform abroad and at home are now supported by wartime evidence. Four women were found to be the culprits when Lord Kitchener investigated in Southampton. Two were nurses, sent inland not for intent to aid the enemy but for lack of discretion.
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Red Cross
Nursing Mirror
Lord Kitchener
Southampton
Fee Mad That Bit The Children Teased Him
An unclear fragment suggests a person named Bimal Was somewhat provoked by children teasing him. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the text.
Dominion bulletin on Cut-worms and their Control
The Dominion Department of Agriculture issued a 31 page bulletin No. 10 by Arthur Gibson on cut-worms. It notes these pests rank with San Jose Scale Cod ing Moth and Hessian Fly in destructiveness and cause Canadawide losses. The bulletin covers preventive and remedial measures, bait formulas, furrow methods, and life histories of fifteen common cut-worms with 20 illustrations. Copies are free on request from Ottawa.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Arthur Gibson
San Jose
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Scientific American notes super battle cruisers for Britain
The article asserts Britain is nearing completion of four new battlecruisers faster and more powerful than the Queen Elizabeth class. They would carry 15 inch guns, reach 28 knots, and outrun most ships except the fastest destroyers. The piece contrasts them with existing Lion, Princess Royal, Tiger, and Queen Mary, and calls the new vessels "super battle cruisers."
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Tne
Scientific American
Scientific Americana
Britain
Elizabeth
Lion
Tiger
Ottawae Journal
Russian Order for 256 Locomotives In United States
The United States locomotive works received a large order from the Russian government for 256 locomotives to be built before year end. The contract is valued at about 35.9 million dollars and ranks among the largest orders ever booked.
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United States
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