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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
7
The correspondent in Washington reports Biabiey Wascours quotes from Mr Washburn arguing Russia will force Germany to knees, noting Russian defense and resilience. He praises Grand Duke and Czar, cites Alexieff leadership, vodka policy, and Russia's future potential.
The Guelph report shows Canadian born enlistment rising as soldiers step forward for the 20th Battery and 153 mm Battalion. Among towns surveyed, percentages favor Canadian born vary: 43 to 42 English born in Galt, even in Hespeler, and strong Canadian majorities in Preston 57 to 37, New Hamburg 63 to 39, Ayr 80 to 20.
The British empire notes two 100 horsepower armored gun biplanes to strengthen the Malay air force scouts. Malayan air squadron grows to eight planes with one donated by Manasseh Meyer of Singapore and the other funded by Alma Baker of Batuy Gajah Perak. remaining funds show a shortfall of about 2680 to complete the purchase.
The piece contrasts Paris defence with London’s, noting Paris has built a linked network of observatories, telephonic central control, and rapid air response. It highlights a vigilant, organized system with aerial guns, range finders, and trained fighters that have kept Paris comparatively safe while London remains vulnerable to Zeppelins.
Directors of the Northwest Grain Dealers Association and others met in Winnipeg to arrange temporary bins for farmers grain, especially snow stored grain, and to aid in storage and shipment in congested districts. W D Staples urged discretion on car orders, while elevator men reported spending over 3000000 for temporary storage with railways pledging help. Spencer of the railway commission led the conference seeking relief measures.
A Hoard's Dairyman article argues the farmer’s focus must shift from barns to well designed homes. It links family well being and community progress to warm, efficient houses with modern heat, lighting, and sewage systems, urging Wisconsin’s Agricultural College to publish affordable plans.
Kaiser Wilhelm II sent a ceremonial sword and a congratulatory message to the Ottoman Sultan in Istanbul via Reuters Amsterdam despatch. The gesture marks a Turkish victory on Gallipoli Peninsula and credits divine aid for final victory. A sword was also sent to Enver Pasha.
The militia department sends instructions to regimental leaders to protect soldiers with grippe colds or minor ailments. At Halifax eight deaths in one company from measles highlight neglect and fatal consequences. Influenza deaths with pneumonia also occurred.
Official invitation extended to the premiers of Australia and New Zealand who are en route to Great Britain to confer with imperial authorities. They are expected to accept and make the return voyage via Canada. The antipodean mission mirrors Sir Robert Borden's England trip last summer.
The article reports a British submarine blockade affecting Germany's trade, with British destroyers and submarines operating in the Baltic and Cattegat. It notes German nerves, limited merchant vessel losses, and potential risks to hospital ships, while praising Allied naval adaptability and warning of future submarine activity.
The British war effort has Canada producing shells with orders totaling 22.8 million. So far 8 million shells have been shipped to Britain, costing about 65 million dollars in output to the end of last year. Some 422 plants fill contracts under the Imperial Munitions Board, with various shell types including 15 and 18 pounders, 45 and 60 pounders, and larger howitzers.
In an interview with Paul Goldmann, Hindenburg states Germany’s enemies will not accept peace and must be pulped further. He calls the eastern front a strong position and says Russian reserves cannot form new armies. He expects to punish England Serbia and Italy if war continues. He notes his education not yet completed and hints at later remarks.
Captain Cushing A. Rice U.S.A. retired, son of Minnesota governor, returns from the Orient and says China now has an army of 1,000,000 and within ten years will have a standing army of about 2,000,000 and a reserve army of 10,000,000 to guard wealth against potential enemies.
The Canadian Patriotic Fund reports provincial receipts and expenditures through December 31 1915. It notes initial local resistance to centralizing funds and contrasts Alberta and British Columbia funding with eastern provinces. The national fund aims to insure soldiers families against want regardless of local conditions.
Berlin stores shift to giving postage stamps as change due to coin shortages. Germany prepares stronger measures to unleash gold coin supply while hoarding persists. In occupied French towns, edicts ban German money trade as citizens hoard silver and nickel, forcing circulation of French money.
A teacher asks the class what they know of Good Friday. A quick-witted boy answers with a humorous nod to a literary character, saying Good Friday was “the guy that done chores for Robinson Crusoe.”
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