Germany Plans for Next Great War Warned by British Press
The Toronto Mail and Empire reports on Baron Freytag-Loringhoven's book Deductions from the World War and its call for German militarism. It argues Germans remain prone to war, distrust leagues, and urge overwhelming defeat and a world guard to curb them.
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Germany
Baron von Fretag-Loringhoven
Bernhardi
Ludendorff
Theeneral
Wilson
Prince Bulow
Prussia
Baron Freytag-Loringhoven
League of Nations
Theon
Universal League For the Preservation of Peace
Frederis
World Dominion
Toronto Mail
Empire
Beards, War Ferocity, and the Safety Razor’s Rise
The essay traces how warrior beards wired ferocity in historic conflicts from Indian braves to Crimea and the Civil War. It notes how beards formed a psychological edge before modern safety razors, but warns the beard’s advantages faded with engineering advances and propaganda. Beards remain popular in Russia.
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Crimea
Russia
Kaiser Must Build Two Longer Guns to Reach Democracy
An 1890s Philadelphia Telegraph item claims Kaiser must develop two firearms capable of surpassing a 76 mile range to strike at the heart of true democracy. The note reads as a satirical or cryptic commentary on military power and political ideals.
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Philadelphia Telegram
Canada Allows One Million Pounds Monthly Oleomargarine Import
The Canada food board and the United States food administration have arranged a monthly import allowance of 1,000,000 pounds of oleomargarine into Canada. This cooperation enables steady supply and pricing.
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Canada Food Board
United States Food Administration
Canada
Western Canada Irrigation Conference Sets Annual Gathering
The Western Canada Irrigation Association plans its annual convention in Neilson British Columbia next summer as irrigation grows in Western Canada crop production. The association aims to aid agricultural development by facilitating discussions with recognized authorities. Nelson and other districts now acknowledge the benefits of artificial water use.
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Neilson
British Columbia
Western Canada Irrigation Association
Western Canada
Western Canada Trrigation Association
Nelson
Con
Nelson to Host 1918 Kootenay Convention Plans
Delegates including F H Auld and F H Peters discussed hosting the 1918 convention in Nelson with strong local backing. The program envisions a July end gathering with tours of the mineral north of Nelson, a visit to Trail smelter, two to three day sessions, and extended stays for delegates from the prairie provinces to enjoy lakes and mountains.
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Nelson
Nelson Board of Trade
F. A. Starkey
British Columbia
J. E. Annable
Trail
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Japan to spend nearly £15,000,000 on navy in 1918
Japan plans a heavy 1918 navy outlay of about £15 million funded by surplus funds, higher revenue, and increased taxes. Income tax rises by around 20 percent, hitting wealthier classes hardest. Seven Japanese shipyards offer to supply 14 percent ships to America per steel sent from the United States, aiming to provide nearly 300,000 tons of shipping to America.
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Japan
America
Woman Prominent in War Activities Injured in Car Accident
A noted wartime activist suffered injuries after a car overturned. Rescue crews found her beneath the vehicle, calmly continuing to knit despite the mishap, though she had dropped a stitch and appeared shaken but not severely hurt.
Saskatchewan Agricultural Shows 1917 Events Summary
In 1917 Saskatchewan provincial agricultural societies hosted 13 spring stallion shows 50 ploughing matches 2 good farming competitions 133 exhibitions 23 crop competitions stands 52 seed fairs 1 poultry show and 60 short courses.
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Agricultural Societies
Province of
Saskatchewan
The Kaiser's Challenge and the Peace Question
A speaker argues that the war aims must not destroy Prussia or dismember Germany. He asserts allied resolve for self determination, independence for nations like Belgium and Serbia, and rejects a German peace unless it accepts a broader peace with equal rights for smaller nations. The speech recalls historical responses to Napoleon and Philip II.
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Germany
Wilson
America
Belgium
Serbia
Philip of Spain
Napoleon
New Price Rise Proposes Higher Hike Under Animal Act
A bill will be introduced in the present session by the minister of agriculture to raise government payments to owners of animals slaughtered under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act. Payments cap at 200 per horse, 80 per cattle head, and 20 per pig or sheep for grade animals. higher limits for pure bred animals. Amendments valid for three years.
Permits Extend Food Rationing to Canadian Families
Canadian soldiers in England and their families must hold food dealing permits issued at regimental institutes. Permits show household size and require wives to certify they are not drawing separation or dependents allowances. Each permit covers three months and limits purchases per the food controller’s orders.
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England
Grain Screenings Value Study Progress and Outputs
The Ottawa seed branch notes grain screenings now mostly small weed seeds, hard to grind and poorly relished by stock unless mixed. The live stock division extends feeding tests to maximize benefits from this by product. The bulletin Grain Screenings is available from the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Experimental Farm
The Superiority of Civilization Over Methods of Barbarism
A Toronto Globe summary of Hilaire Belloc in Land and Water arguing civilization steadily outpaces barbarism in WWI. The piece cites three waves of progress including air power, artillery, and mobility, with countermeasures against gas and submarines. It notes Bolshevik Russia’s collapse aiding the enemy and concludes civilization remains the dominant force despite setbacks.
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Hilaire Belloc
Marne
Ypres
Europe
Britain
Mr. Belloc
Prussia
Bulgaria
Italy
Belloc
Lnferior
Toronto Globe
Ita
Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco Ad Claims Subtle Appeal
An advertisement touts Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco as discreet in the mouth and easy to use. It notes the product is scientifically prepared from high flavored leaf and requires only a small pinch for full satisfaction. It markets as economical and leaves a pleasant cool after taste.
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Copenhagen
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