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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
7
The piece outlines how British and German trench raiding has evolved into a deadly, calculated art. It details raid objectives prisoner taking and casualties while noting secrecy and the constant adaptation of tactics, including disruptors, cover fire, and melee approaches across No Man's Land.
An officer described a Bantam Battalion formed out west and already appearing in France. He noted their sturdy look and suggested they could march an average new army battalion to a standstill. For trench warfare their advantage over taller, reckless soldiers could be significant, as officers push troops to keep down.
The New York Times critiques German efficiency, arguing its method is limited to defined premises and straight lines. It claims it lacks imagination for unforeseen changes and fails when obstacles require creative foresight.
Mr Dustin Stax weighs in on the question of who first discovered America noting Columbus began the exploration but credits financiers for proving its potential. The Washington Star quotation frames the historical controversy with comparative insight.
The fragment asks what the poet meant by the phrase about substance hoped for and evidence unseen, while a border note suggests the judge may doubt or interpret. It presents a nonfiction inquiry into biblical or literary allusion.
French journals recount a German-Red Cross rescued captain of an African regiment who, after being wounded at Charleroi in August 1914, escaped via Belgium to Holland and finally reached England. Disguised as a Belgian refugee, he worked to survive, aided by a village nurse, and after obtaining a passport to England he supplied valuable military information to Paris authorities and earned the Croix de Guerre.
A Cairo correspondent notes Prince Edward shopping in a bazaar where beggars bless him. The merchant, who overcharged the prince, laments the exposure as the Crown passes through Egypt. The offer of largesse to the poor in the prince’s name follows.
A Saturday Evening Post item notes a colored man in an Ohio town named Washington and blessed with three sons. The first was named George Washington, the second Booker Washington, and the third Spokane Washington, should he live.
Mr Hilaire Belloc a noted military critic after visiting Paris examined War Office records and German prisoner lists. He compared sources and Berlin figures for 1914 15 and concluded Germany permanently lost 3 500 000 men by January 1 1916 leaving about 5 000 000 of the 9 000 000 maximum potential German recruits still usable for war.
A quarrel erupts between two workers as one complains of fatigue while the other boasts of cooler work in a sewer. The exchange highlights differing daily hardships and tempers in labor.
A provocative claim suggests moving all U S territory except Alaska into Brazil would leave 200000 square miles. The remark prompts discussion on geography, borders, and national identity.
Premier Asquith outlines wartime strategy praising Allied coordination and naval victories. He notes Russia and Italy making gains, French defense at Verdun holding, and calls for a postwar settlement of Ireland. He also jokes about vegetarian meals and cooks' duties in wartime Britain.
Valuable coal deposits are reported discovered in Nigeria highlighting potential for increased energy resources. Local officials and industry experts note the discovery could impact regional mining and electricity supply.
In a report from the Balkan theater, members of Lady Paget's party recount returning to England via Roumania Russia Sweden and Norway. They describe entering Uskub on October 2 and aid given at a hospital though no patients were evacuated, with the British prisoners near Sofia later visited.
More than 3 700 commissioned Canadian officers without expeditionary assignments await overseas service. The Militia Minister plans summer camp training to gain practical leadership experience and may attach some as non commissioned officers. The program aims to fill gaps created by casualties on the Ypres salient, where about 500 more officers are needed, mainly from infantry and artillery.
A brief quoted exchange appears in the Detroit Free Press with lines about Mabel and a fear of death. The speakers discuss promises of death and ongoing life, reflecting a dark, clipped snippet from an unnamed feature or interview.
The piece assesses the Russian push threatening Austro Hungary and a potential collapse that could isolate Germany, with Russia mobilizing vast munitions and industry. It notes Vienna’s fear, potential Turkish involvement, and the strategic impact of Austro Hungary’s failure on the war’s balance. It also cites London press on German morale and the need to break civilian resilience by naming places on the map.
An Irish soldier who lost an eye was allowed to stay in service with a glass eye. On parade he arrived missing the artificial eye, and when asked why it wasn’t in place he replied he left it in his box to keep an eye on his kit.
Some 2700 dogs were transported by train from Paris to various fronts to combat the rat plague infesting French trenches during wartime.
A brisk season sees Scottish salmon fishing surge with women anglers joining the craze. A Tay fisherman records six days of fishing capturing 31 salmon weighing 511 pounds, highlighting notable catches across districts.
A brief humorous quotation from the Boston Transcript about Uncle Peter described as stingy yet under perfect control of his impulses, framed as a wry remark.
A historical overview credits Chevalier Marconi with pioneering wireless telegraphy that saved countless lives at sea. It recounts early rescues from 1899 to 1909 including the Republic incident with Jack Binns, later uses on balloons, the Titanic disaster, and other notable ship rescues as wireless technology expanded across vessels and aircraft.
A Montreal branch letter from Lady Lawley, Hon. Secy, reports Her Majesty’s appreciation for Indian made socks, dressings sent to Cliveden Hospital, comfort bags from Yarmouth, and requests for women and children’s items for widows and orphans. Annie Lawley signs as Hon. Secy.
A Canadian Courier verse mocks student exams with jovial misstatements. The lines joke that Parliament has the House of Gods and claim New England’s population is too dry for farming.
A newlywed brings eggs to a grocer claiming they are duck eggs. The grocer dismisses the claim until she tests them by floating in water, leading to a courtroom-like moment as the judge weighs the test and the truth.
Canada bears its full share of the fighting in Europe and strengthens ties to the British Empire. The loyalty of the British overseas dominions is a great element of strength for the Entente, long proven by history.
A tramp asks for cleaning work at a back door and the woman questions his appearance. He clarifies he is not there to clean but to find employment for his wife, prompting a brief exchange about roles and ambition.
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