German Peace Efforts Seen Futile Until Victory Says Paris Figure
The Paris Figaro column by A. Fitz Maurice argues Germany rejects peace terms before total victory. It cites secret mediators at Washington and The Hague, discusses possible pacts with France Russia Austria Turkey, and notes Britain’s opposition. The piece links a September 4 Anglo allied agreement to a broader peace plan and vows Allies will not negotiate until Germany is decisively defeated.
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Germany
A. Fitz Maurice
Paris Figaro
The
Marne
Washington
Hague
France
Russia
Austria
Galicia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Pope
Wilson
England
Cologne Zeitung
Berlin
Great Britain
Europe
Perthes
Neuve Chapelle
Made in Canada Subsidizing Privileged Interests at a Cost to All
A Montreal Witness critique argues that lobbying and literature subsidize privileged industries through tariffs, hurting the general population. The piece links Made in Canada propaganda to tariff policy, noting backlash against duties that fund public works at the expense of citizens. It cites Neal Dow style advocacy and hostility to British imperialists amid tariff cuts.
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United States
Berlin
Neal Dow
Maine
Canada
C. T. Watkins
Great Britain
Montreal
Danish Soil Expert Ravin Visits United States for Farming Methods Exchange
Professor Koeplin Ravin, famed European authority on soil composition, travels to the United States at the invitation of the American Department of Agriculture with his American wife. The trip continues years of work begun by Dr. Maurice F. Egan to introduce Danish farming methods in the United States.
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Koeplin Ravin
Europe
United States
Department of Agriculture
Ravin
America
Maurice F. Egan
Denmark
James Taylor reports costs and profits from scientific farming
Edgerton Alberta farmer James Taylor reports using approved scientific methods on ten acres with costs of 49 dollars the first year and 40 dollars the second year plus 111 dollars. Wheat yield averaged 28 bushels per acre with an 11.93 dollar production cost and a 22.14 dollar per acre profit.
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James Taylor
Edgerton
Alberta
Agriculture in Motion Pictures in Rural Advancement
The article notes widespread use of motion pictures by churches schools commercial groups and amusements to showcase and promote agricultural methods across the countryside. It highlights cinema as a tool for disseminating best practices among rural communities and institutions.
French Knights in War Prank Outsmart German Guns
War correspondent William Blackford recalls French soldiers in trench warfare making two suit of armor mannequins appear to issue orders to Germans. The ruse drew French fire, then two daring Frenchmen retrieved the armor and led a night raid, aiding a broader assault that captured the German trench.
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William Blackford
Geraan
Chevalier
France
Margaret Sing Inspires Blunderby Remark
Mrs Blunderby quips about Margaret’s singing noting a malodorous voice while praising the performance. The playful exchange highlights character wit in a domestic scene.
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Margaret
Temperance Debates Stir England Over Cider and Beer
In letters and columns British papers discuss temperance amid wartime concerns. Exeter College’s rector defends cider while warning total prohibition could provoke discontent in Devonshire. Writers cite Scotland’s past, malt extracts, and brewing as moderation tools. Windsor hosts temperance drinks as George the Sixth enforces abstinence at royal houses. Insurance markets assess bans and duty hikes on spirits, tobacco, tea, and sugar.
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Exeter College
Devonshire
The
Times
Scotland
Windsor Castle
George
Lloyds
Farm Labor Needs Skill and Care for Implements
The author argues farm labor is skilled work requiring mechanical know how and careful handling of machinery. A well trained laborer who maintains the tools could be paid more, while current wages are too low and farmers struggle to hire. Better workmanship could reduce crop production costs overall.
Engineer Bevierre taps organlike tones from strings
The Paris Figaro reports an engineer named Bevierre has used an electro magnet, widely employed in war work for munitions and missile extraction, to draw sustained organlike tones from stringed instruments including piano violin and harp. No further details are provided.
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Paris Figaro
Bevierre
Stand By Your Town Civic Spirit Rhyme
A civic exhortation urging locals to support their town, promote honest business, and present a strong, truthful identity to outsiders. It counsels fair pricing, constructive praise over aggression, and active citizenry to boost community standing.
Rest Hospital Near the Lines in World War I
A British officer established a recuperation home near a railway for wounded or exhausted soldiers. Of 5822 treated, 2713 recovered within two weeks and returned to the front. Arrivals come mainly at night. initial conditions are dire, with isolation for vermin. Four meals daily and gradual rehabilitation follow, leading to eventual return to regiments or transfer to regular hospitals.
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Belping
France
Ap Oid Jule
Micklug
Recreation Home
Why We Are at War as Germany Seeks a World Empire
London Times argues Germany aims to conquer a world empire to impose its ideals. It claims Germany seeks to split allies, bribe nations, and wreck the triple Entente to create militarist rule. Britain must defend homes, race heritage, and future humanity with vast armies.
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Germany
Trident
Egypt
India
South Africa
England
Honer
France
London Times
Harsh critique of the Englishman from Hamburger Nachrichten
An Englishman is described as a boil and ulcer on humanity. The text calls for the day of German sword to halt this parasitic growth and restore life-blood of freedom and culture supposedly drained by the robber state.
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Hamburger Nachrichten
Belgium Cannot Be Given Up Says Kaiser's Envoy
A Portiaai meeting published Dr Bernhard Dernburgs German war outlook stressing open seas and mutual cable and mail rights. He argues Belgium’s outlet to the sea must remain open and that Germany seeks peaceful seas with global cooperation, warning against rigid self sufficiency and high barriers.
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Belgium
Kaiser
Bernhard Dernburg
Germany
Emple
Portiaai
Dernburg
Europe
Belogium
Germany Misjudged by World Powers in War Commentary
The Paris Matin reprints Berlin Tag commentary noting miscalculation about India's revolt against Britain, unity of British colonies with the empire, Irish contingents against Germany, and Russia's rapid mobilization. The piece blames leadership for faulty expectations and cites France, Russia, England, and Ireland as key factors shaping the conflict.
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Paris
Matin
Berlin
Eclaireur de Nice
India
Europe
British South Africa
Ireland
England
Germany
Promotion by subjects gains ground in Minneapolis schools
Minneapolis principals approved a plan to promote students by subject rather than by grade. English and arithmetic remain essential while other subjects may be substituted to fit individual needs, creating a more elastic grade school curriculum.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Journal
Johnny quote defines an expert as a person who lectures others
A saying lists an ironic view of experts: a fellow who teaches what he cannot do himself. The remark frames expertise as self-contradictory and humorous.
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Johnny
Keeping Accounts on Farm Farmer's Need of an Inventory
An article urges farmers to prepare a detailed yearly inventory of farm assets and debts to reveal true net worth. It cites a New York state example where one hundred acres increased net worth by 564 dollars despite ending cash of 133 dollars, highlighting cash not reflecting overall profitability.
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Miley
C.uu
New York State
Farming in Ancient Times Unearthed Sumerian Tablets
A set of deciphered Sumerian tablets at the University of Pennsylvania Museum details a 4000 B.C. farming incident. The tablet describes a farmer who, aided by a necromancer, invoked a curse that summoned locusts and caterpillars after breaking a jar during a sacrifice. He then received a tall palm tree as payment.
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George A Barton
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Doctor Barton
Krupp Armaments Network and War Propaganda
The New York World cites that Krupp, though unseen in peace, markets war materiel globally except France. It notes past German trials where Krupp employees and officers faced bribery charges, accusing agents of inflaming war sentiment in France with money.
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Germany
Krupps
France
Krupp
Krupp’s
New York World
Weather Relies on Wet Days For Field Dragging
A local note hints that several days this month will be too wet for field work while remaining days offer the best conditions for dragging. Officials advise farmers to monitor road and field conditions and plan activities accordingly.
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