Saskatchewan Assembly Pushes Reciprocity With United States
The Saskatchewan assembly votes unanimously for freer trade and the reciprocity pact with the United States. Conservatives join government in tariff support signaling broad cross party accord. The piece urges mutual opening of markets and predicts growing economic ties through shared machinery, manufactured goods, and mutual demand.
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Saskatchewan Assembly
United States
Memorial House for War Sons Draws Crowded Town Meeting
A town meeting debated a memorial house to honor Catewuquwa war veterans. Backers propose a community center with an auditorium gymnasium and records room funded by weekly subscriptions over five years. The center would host meetings worship services and reunions for veterans.
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Catewuquwa
New England
Sons
Memorial House
Memorial Society
Fife
Catasauqua
America
Chateau-Thierry
Argonne
Memarta House
Catacaogua
Marshal Fochs Tribute to the Bible
Before battle at Chateau Thierry Marshal Foch urged faith in the Bible as the best comforter for American soldiers facing danger. The article traces how nations and writers have relied on the Bible for courage, moral guidance, and inspiration from Tennyson to Washington and Cromwell.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Chateau-Thierry
Marshal Foch
Walter Scott
Lockhart
Foch
Scott
Mme
Jord Tennyson
Shakespeare
Ruskin
Washington
Windsor Cavite
Gordon
Khartoum
Windsor
England
Victoria
Oliver Cromwell
Wong
Jacob
Danie
John Milton
Brators
Jorivte
Marshal Poch
Hoor
Pep and Intellect Clash in For a Weekly Essay
The piece argues against the pep philosophy criticizing its focus on motion over results. It urges individuals to cultivate genuine interest in their work rather than let a job dictate their energy, promoting the person as the driver of productivity and innovation.
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Aimenelf
The Zuyder Zee and its engineering legacy
An analysis of the Zuyder Zee history from Roman times to the present. It discusses drainage projects, land recovery, and historical shifts in Holland's geography and power, noting an 1870s basic plan and later wartime manpower figures.
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HoUead
Abe
Zuyler Zee
Rhine
Vitwo
Peete
Ontury
Zuyder Zee
Holland
AEF Officials Face Huge Task of Disposing War Assets in France
Paris special reports US AEF officials wrestle with ending service of supplies in France. Thousands of steel ordnance depots and shops, each 500 by 240 feet, must be dismantled and salvaged. Some facilities could become US or French warehouses or road builders assets, while French buyers eye surplus equipment.
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France
Raymond G. Carroll
Fl ‘Aly ' R
Gioun City Tribune
Paris
S. O
Frances
America
War Department
Rock Teland
Waterviset
Watertown
Mass
Mehun
Mourges
Cieq
Rhine
Walter
Italy
Germany
Pople
Gershany
Europe
Belgium
Cantigny
United States
Rhine Valley
Glevres
Gironde
Bordeaux
Loire
St. Nazaire
Nevers
Yanks Voice Opinions on London City Life
About 15 000 American sailors visiting London share candid views with British press. They praise friendliness and contrast climates and dress with American norms, noting differences in transportation and social conduct. They remark London resembles an American city more than Edinburgh and discuss accent and speech patterns.
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Edinburgh
England
States
America
Strand
Piccadilly Circus
Firth of Forth
Grand Fleet
South
Chicago
New York
What the Church is Facing
In Atlantic Monthly, Harry Emereoy Powdick reflects on war’s impact on thoughtful soldiers. He notes faith often intensifies at the front, while denominational lines stay visible. Soldiers endure and die for France, guarding differences that remain meaningful even in shared suffering.
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Harry Emereoy Powdick
the Atlantic Monthly
Tas
France
Colonel Hease Illness Sparks Paris Concern
The illness of Colonel Hease in Paris causes concern in official circles. As Wilson's representative, he has played a key role in armistice matters. Rumors mention dispatches and recovery, with a photo showing his prior trip to Paris.
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Hease
Paris
Wilson
Aris
Dtates
Paria
Impatient groups resist divisions over unity in common cause
A fragmented stance surfaces as groups refuse to be split by differences that should have died. The piece notes turmoil in France over shared human endeavor and cites a 12% commission claim by Master Hairdressers' Association secretary S A B Sandys, discussing pricing ethics and wage matters.
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S. A. EB. Sandys
Master Hairdressers’ Association
London barbers strike over wage rise proposal
The Times reports 9 London barbers and 4 firms facing a wage increase dispute of 3 shillings weekly. Most firms agreed to a general 2s 6d rise while some refused. Union leaders urged fair wages and a 48 hour week, noting tips affected take home pay.
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London
Times
Eify
Aia
Flema
Bond
Milden
Sir Edward Clarke
Smith
Hegent Palace Hotel
Federal Dog Tax and Wool Shortage Highlight 1917 U S Farming Press
In 17 years the U S sheep population fell by 12 million, driving wool and mutton prices up while overcoats become costly. Westward encroachment by homesteaders and dry farming altered grazing lands and livestock. An incident on February 4 1917 reported deaths of several sheep following a violent event.
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Sunset Magazine
United States
Mingdon
Henryk Naa
Sven Worth
Travel Restrictions Tighten on Aliens After Armistice
The German Democracy Bulletin notes that post armistice changes remove prior allowances for unverified travel. The department of state confirms all entry and departure rules for aliens remain in force with strict compliance required. Authorities expect continued limits on who may enter or leave the United States.
Government cautions on passage permits and solicitations
Officials warn that no one may solicit passage money with promises of issuing travel permits. Only department of state officials may issue permits and no assurance can be given that a permit will be granted.
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United States
Department of State
Von Kluck on His Defeat
The Berne correspondent of the Matin quotes General von Kluck explaining his Marne defeat. He cites French soldiers’ rapid recovery as unquantifiable, noting failures to anticipate men who recover from fatigue to seize rifles and attack. He admits errors and says others did after him.
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Berne
George and His Crown
Alfred Holman in San Francisco Argonaut portrays George V as a cordial, dignified figure with a husky voice and genial manner. He recalls an anecdote from the American front where a fellow officer questions his royal status, highlighting a playful clash between perception and title.
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George
Alfred Holman
San Francisco
George V
England
The Little Houses and The Mighty Builder Victor Garbuck
A fragmentary poem praising the builder for many structures from homes to artifacts. It contrasts harmony and beauty with warlike tools and military works. The speaker credits efforts to women and children, noting quiet, peaceful houses and the ongoing labor of the mighty builder Victor Garbuck in Century.
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Onmure
Victor Gtarbuck
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