The Test of Victory and Liberty Ideals in Struggle
A reflective piece argues liberty is won through devotion and self sacrifice rather than argument. It extols the toll of lives for freedom, links national and international battles, and praises leadership under tyranny’s counterforces. It emphasizes enduring cost for universal liberty and the growth of human faculties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arosa
Europe
Palestine
Greece
Mberty
Bamicheas
The Dawn of Wheat Cultivation Across Worlds
The article traces wheat origins in Western Asia and Switzerland, noting early cultivation near the stone age and spread across civilizations. It highlights subspecies adaptability to elevation and climate, with early cultivation in Euphrates regions and later success in Arctic and tropical zones, including Finland, Archangel, and Alaska trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian the Weiter
Western
Asia
Switzerland
Rasputin the Monk A Sinister Character
The Life story of Rasputin the notorious Russian monk who rose to influence at the czarist court, wielded power over women, and inspired scandal. He was assassinated after decades as a controversial figure linked to intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasputin
Russia
Ione
Cauy
Czsrinu
Petrograd
Dina
Tolols
Reolly
Nicholas
Count Witte
German Influence in Russia Before World War I and After
The text outlines a long standing German influence in Russia started in Catherine the Great era with German settlers and pro German sentiment. It describes a widespread prewar propaganda network and spy system aiming for a separate peace, and notes Russian unity when conflict moved onto Russian soil despite German preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Anic
Germany
Catherine the Great
Germ
Canada Sees Big Pension Bill Hit Yearly Total
Canada faces an annual pension bill near 20 million dollars according to statements by SR. Labatt chairman of the Dassinion Versions Commission. He told the Canadian Club in London that by February he had received pensions amounting to 1,200 gratuites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cel SR. Labatt
Dassinion Versions Commission
Loudon
Ant
Tat Ip
Cati
Canada
Conversation in a conservatory echoes old world games
A mother and daughter exchange cryptic lines about past scenes in a conservatory with a man named Mr Willing. The daughter hints at repeated encounters with the father and the mother alludes to the game of the old world, implying a hidden family dynamic.
Government Loans To Canadian Farmers
Western Canada faces settlement limits as new farmers lack livestock and implements. British Columbia has issued loans totalling 234,430 by October, with 1,041 applications for 2,175,455 asked. The 1,000,000 provincial fund offers 6.5 percent long term loans up to 36 years, plus shorter terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Stuart
Angel
Prairie
British Columbia
Aegievalin
Agricultural Credity Commission
Rome Ie
Western
Mink Farming to Elevate Fur Industry Says Halifax Rancher
Mr. E. L. MacDonald of Halifax proves mink can be bred in captivity. He describes starting with two pairs, losses from injury and weather, then expanding to forty-six and expecting around one hundred animals. He notes calm surroundings, proper feeding, and spacious dens boost fur quality and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. MacDonald
Halifax
Boy Scouts in the United Kingdom Earn Medals and Badges
The Boy Scouts movement in the United Kingdom reports 1,885 medals and 34 Certificates of Merit since formation eight years ago. In the past year 175 medals were awarded for life saving, doubling previous levels, with 78 life saving medals, 14 Silver Wolf badges, and 2 Medals of Merit. War service badges were earned by 38,392 Scouts for 28 days and 2,232 for 100 days of service. Coast watching with the admiralty involved 1,300 to 1,800 Scouts. Vocational training gains emphasis with proficiency badges in carpentry, basket making, engineering, plumbing, printing, and other trades. Sir Robert Baden-Powell aims to expand crafts across the Empire to help youths discover suitable vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts Movement
Boy Scouts
United Kingdom
Ife
Scouts of England
Admiralty
Canada
Robert Baden-Powell
German militarists seek exit by war plea says Detroit Times
The Detroit Times argues German aristocrats, failing to deliver on promises to their people, may urge war upon civilization to appease a defeated public. Count Okuma is cited predicting US entry could force Germany's surrender. The piece condemns the German quest for supremacy and warns of civilizational ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aristrocras
Count Okuma
United States
Germany
Ivon
Aris
Detroit
Ontario towns seek action to stop slaughter of young cattle
Citizens view danger of cattle stock depletion as slaughtering young animals for meat grows. St Catharines council unanimously adopts a memorial urging the Dominion government to halt slaughter of all cattle under 20 months and to ban veal sales. Municipalities across Ontario to be asked to cooperate and inform the Minister of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Onlaria
Ile
Who Stood Up for Jack at Miss Piirivigh2's Marriage
A fragmentary reminiscence notes that Jack's wedding was attended by a carefree crowd with a character nicknamed Tiny, described as a fool, while a few unnamed figures offered support during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
National Control Of Resources Speaks On National Welfare
Gilford Pincher president of the National Conservation Association argues that wartime lessons show national efficiency and defense depend on government control of natural resources. He says coal oil lime water power and nitrates must stay public to ensure industrial strength and readiness for war or peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Europe
Gilford Pincher
National Conservation Assassiation of
United States
Alberta Sees Timothy Seed Boom In Calgary Area
Superintendent Brown of the Dominion government elevator in East Calgary says Alberta is emerging as a grass seed province. He notes over 40 cars of timothy seed in storage and rising demand, with seed valued at 5 to 5.50 per 100 pounds. The industry, supported by government policy after recent fires, is described as profitable and increasingly important to the province's farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Brown
Calgary
Chicago
United States
Bominion
Timothy
Leatherless Shoes Promised Fiber Soles Trend This Spring
A campaign promotes leatherless footwear using fibre soles and fabric tops, claiming easier walking, better foot conformity, no break-in period, waterproofing, and cooler wear. Fiber soles consist of rubber, rag composites, with low manufacturing cost and a noted large producer ready to churn out 500,000 soles daily after war orders end.
Irish plan for oil pipe to England unveiled
An Irish manufacturer Kina proposed a plan to lay an Atlantic oil pipeline from Liverstyrine to Avierien with a cost estimate near 50 million dollars. The scheme promises to ship oil to England at a fraction of current transport costs, aiming to cut expenses substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kina
Liver
Aig Avierien
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