Russia's Far Eastern War Task and Balkan Fronts
The article outlines Russia's broad wartime strategy across regions from the Caucasus to Eastern Asia Minor. It notes Turkish pressures, Russian advances near Kars, and German Austrian counteractions. It also cites winter battles, 200,000 troops, and Russia's synchronized offensives with Anglo French efforts at the Dardanelles.
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Caucasus
Seart
Asia
Kawela
Perteia
Eastern
Asia Minor
Jesperat
Gree
Huesia
Erzerum
Frort
Fuesian
Colums
Thie
Kars
Dardanelles
Thame
Donajec
Galicia
Arasa
Lake van Ani
Persia
Porte
Gallipoli
Russia
Canada Sees War Expenditure Hit 600 Million
The March letter of the Canadian Bank of Commerce projects Canada will spend 600 million for war purposes this year. Ammunition output, valued at 30 million monthly at year start, rises with efficiency. Banks plan to lend 50 to 75 million more for imperial needs to attract at least 150 million in new orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Fighters Who See No Battle On a Battlefleet Engine Room ordeal
A sea fight scene shows engine room crews tending the great engines while battle rages above. They remain cut off from the fight, aware only through the ship's tremors, shell impacts, and the danger of exploding boilers and scalding steam as water tubes burst, a grim quiet amid deadly shellfire.
Popular Support Key to Wildlife Protection in Canada
The article argues that independent societies need persistent education to win public backing for wildlife protection. It cites U S and Canadian groups such as the American Game Protective and Propagation Association and the Canadian Society for the Protection of Birds, urging stronger citizen support and volunteer work to advance reforms and practical measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wees Cares
Eno Ta
Widlife
United States
American Game Protective and Propagation Association
National Association of Audubon Societies
Camp Fire Club
Americas Bilson Society
Cassada
Canadian Society For the Protection of Birds
Independent Naturalists Association
Dominion Game Protective and Trap Shooting Association
Beer drinking harms health and morals say experts
Dr Kress of the American Medical Society warns beer has surged in U S consumption over sixty years turning out 65 million barrels annually and exceeding per capita alcohol from all sources. He argues beer is not a health drink, notes organ wear, poor recovery from illness, and declines in moral standards linked to beer culture.
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Kress
The
American Medical Society For the Study of
United States
America
A. Fore
University of Zurich
Germany
H. Arnott
M.B
The Poorer Trawlers Worth More Than the New
A historical note explains a reversal in value where aging trawlers fetch higher prices than new ones. It also cites advantages for a one eyed skipper over a sighted but healthy rival, with possible earnings of about a hundred pounds per voyage. The dialogue ends with a quiz-like exchange between Employer and New Boy.
Woman Runs a Big Farm Successfully
A Danish descent woman, Miss Hillman, manages a large farm near Gustapses city, cultivating Marquis and Durum wheat, breeding Percheron horses, and employing separate field and horse crews. She emphasizes study, trial, and steady work, arguing farming suits women who are physically and mentally prepared and committed to long effort.
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Ecarte
Beliere
Cottempatieg
East
GSU
Intel
Gustpses
Manuel
United States
Canada
Powerful piling machine reshapes lumber yards
A new power driven piling machine lifts lumber stacks to heights up to 42 feet in major yards. It cuts piling and unpiling costs, saves space and reduces labor while handling boards up to 18 inches wide and 4 inches thick in 8 to 24 foot lengths. It also serves as a fire fighting tower with a monitor nozzle, movable along the stack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
Haphazard Recruiting Memorial Urges Draft Commission
The Hamilton Recruiting League on March 7 1916 urges Canada to appoint a commission to census men 18 and up to classify by occupation and essential industry. It advocates a selective draft to quickly raise Canadian Expeditionary Forces and warns current voluntary methods waste resources and harm the economy. The group praises patriotic enlistment but calls for extraordinary measures under wartime necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Hamilton Recruiting League
Government of
Canada
Hamilton
City Conveniences Bring Bath Luxury To Country Homes
A country home can enjoy bath luxury with windmill gasoline engine or electric power to pressure water from roof tanks. Pressurized hard and soft water inside the house saves steps and time and avoids outdoor trips for a waiter.
Pirate treasure hunt gains unlikely backers in Newfoundland legend
A tangled tale recalls Captain Ward and a Mush Room Island off Labrador where a pirate chief allegedly hid gold. Motive stars Miltos McMillen and a chain of relatives claim sea riches, with plans to reach the island via a supposed route near a 30 foot high ledge.
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North Atlantic
Miltos McMillen
Fortane
San Nicholas Talead
Steveneon
Labrador
Vis
Ward
Bhroug
Germany Has Eaten Pets and Birds
A business man returning from six months in Germany describes extreme conditions, claiming no living cat or dog remains in Germany and that many birds including storks swallows and wild birds have been killed. He warns the purge will affect Scandinavian countries next spring and notes punishments for owners trying to hide pets.
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Germany
Paris
Scandinavian
Shakespearean Motto for a Barbershop
A playful motto inspired by Shakespeare to hang in a barber shop. The line “Then saw you run his face” echoes swift, sharp snips and quick reflections, pairing Elizabethan phrasing with modern grooming.
The Proud Home Town Merchant and War Spirit
A traveling observer recalls a cordial owner of a farming district shop who hosts visitors and extols the town’s value. He notes the merchant’s twenty five years in business, his district reach, and the community’s impact on land value and farming life.
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Sie
Kent
Strange Town
E.d
Tourst
Sudan grass a hardy profitable forage crop says farmer
The writer compares Sudan grass with cane and other roughages, noting its hardiness and high yield. He reports early spring germination, both northern and southern seed performance, and yields of five to ten tons per acre. He highlights ease of curing, strong stalks, and broad livestock appeal from hogs to horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
M.C
Snowstorm No Notable Train Delays
A reader notes the snowstorm did not affect train service beyond typical lateness. The company used the storm as an excuse for delays already common to the schedule.
Barley Or Oats Seeding Debate From Expert Prof Zavitz
Prof C A Zavitz weighs barley versus oats for spring seeding. He notes barley often yields best when seeded early, though frost damage can turn it yellow. oats have not consistently matched barley’s early gains, especially on wet land.
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Prof
C. A. Zavitz
London businessman learns to fly at age fifty
A London businessman earned a fine record by learning to fly at fifty. He trained before breakfast and on weekends at the Grahame White school in Hendon since last January. His two sons serve in the Royal Flying Corps, and a younger son helps as a helper during holidays.
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London
Grahame White
Hendon
Royal Flying Corps
Parmenger
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Manchester
Mall Brewery
England
United Kingdom
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Manchester Board of Trade
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