Changes in Naval Strategy Sir John Jellicoe Addresses Navy
Sir Job Jellicoe first sea lord outlines how modern naval strategy differs from Napoleonic times. He cites higher ship speeds longer gun ranges torpedo and mine threats aircraft and wireless telegraphy as factors increasing fleet responsibility under low visibility. He notes German raids and British patrols, arguing submarines, mines, and aircraft complicate blockades and warning, while denying German boasts of deep North Sea searches.
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Job Jellicoe
Headmins
North Sea
Fee
Iedern
Nelson
Cadiz
Imein
Brazilian Journalism Among Leaders and Papers
The text notes that Brazilian newspapers are hard to read at a glance due to many headlines. It states journalism plays a key political role, with new papers founded when leaders emerge to spread views and policies. It mentions The Brazilian Journal rarely carries editorials, featuring paid publications by request and per line contributions from Brazilians.
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Brasil
Brazil
Two Cardinal Blunders in World War I Strategy
The Manchester Guardian argues two major British strategic errors shaped the war outcomes. First, failure to secure Heligoland and the Belgian coast before invading France, and overreliance on French command. Second, neglect of the eastern front despite Serbia’s tenacious Balkan position, missing chances to seize Constantinople and rally Balkan states, while overemphasizing the western theater.
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Pilice
Moltke
Helginn
France
Liunder
Ypres
Amiwerp
Tigi Corse
Marne
Belgie
Belgium
Serbia
East
Turkey
Constantinople
Balkan
Foreign Office
West
Hick O
Balkans
Manchester Guardian
Irrigation Pushes Growth in Southern Alberta Farms
The Agricultural Gazette of Canada notes Southern Alberta’s rapid agricultural evolution driven by irrigation. Early schemes near Lethbridge and Calgary draw Bow and St Marys waters, enabling multi million acre water rights. Irrigation boosts crop diversity, crop insurance, and forage like alfalfa, roots, and fodder crops, supporting livestock and commercial feeding enterprises.
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Agricultural Gazette of Canada
Wil
Alberta
Lethbridge
Ie St. Mary's Civer
Canasdaa Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Calgary
Will
Bow River
Medivine Hat
Baw
Bishop of Rhode Island Reflects on Temperance Past
While walking in New York, a former congregant named Dawson staggered by a Bishop of Rhode Island who had once preached temperance zeal. The Bishop cried, “What! Dawson! Drunk!” and expressed sorrow. Dawson, regaining composure, mocked the bishop by calling him back, and the bishop’s return elicited a tepid exchange as Dawson quipped he forgives if sincerely sorry.
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Rhode Island
New York
Dawson
Exalted Awards for Canadian Boy Scouts Courage
The Duke of Devonshire approves medals for Scout Wyldman of Kenora and Upham of Vancouver for rescuing boys from drowning. Fred Silman of Toronto receives a commendation for aiding a drowned boy. The Medal Board explains badges and training aims, stressing first aid, rescue methods, crafts, and schooling beyond the classroom.
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Duke of Devonshire
Scot
Campbell Wyldman
Kenora
Upham
Fred Silman
Toronto
Juneeo
Canadian General Council
Boy Scouts Association
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Boy Scouts’ Association
Iind
Schoo
Luletr
Straw Spreader Improves Wheat Field Straw Return
In Kansas wheat country a shift from burning straw to spreading it with improvised and then commercial spreaders reduced field fires and boosted soil protection. Farmers adopted wagon rack mounted devices, enabling large ton loads to be evenly dispersed, improving crop yields and reducing wind erosion.
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Kansas
Wheat
Wheat Rniser
H. H. Kan
Women of Brave Days and War’s Emancipating Role
The piece argues that women in the revolutionary and civil war eras were radical and outspoken, rising from domesticity to active partnership with men. It highlights their understanding of political issues, moral courage, and sacrifice as essential to liberty, insisting women cannot be mere victims or passive censors.
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Ida Yarbell
Impressive contest between power and policy in wartime
The New York Sun contrasts VIs power interpreted as divine with Britain's wartime leadership in a democratic election. It casts William of Hohenzollern and David Lloyd George as opposing forces, framing a pivotal struggle shaping national direction and emergency mobilization.
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Nic
Great Britain
Wardlettler
Wasere
William
David Lloyd George
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New York Sun
Co-Operative Wool Sales Boost Western Canadian Sheep Trade
Canadian livestock branch reports co operative wool sales improve sheep industry in Western Canada. Wool is graded by associations, fetching higher prices. Western growers earned about 470000 last year, with Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia active. Southern Alberta Wool Growers Association led sales, 587000 lbs.
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Department of Agricul Ure
Canada
Agricultural Gazette
Woal
Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Western Canada
Southern
Appeal to the Farmer for 1917 Food Effort
The Agriculture section urges Canadian farmers to boost food production amid World War I. It notes Allied efforts to raise supplies and warns of German submarine threats to shipments. It frames farming as essential to empire victory and calls for renewed national resolve in 1917.
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Canada
Ughuid
England
France
Agerleultweat Gazette
Alberta Grows Timothy Seed At Government Elevator
C E Austin, Canada’s government elevators general manager, notes that Alberta produced timothy seed domestically for the first time, matching U S quality. Calgary crews operate special machinery to clean the seed, marking a shift from prior imports.
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Timothy
C. E Austin
Alberta
United Sines
Canada
Ilac
Calgary
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