French Efficiency Outpaces German War Drive In Resource Use
An article lauds France's postwar efficiency, noting loss of coal, iron, and ore to invasion yet rapid conservation and expansion of remaining resources. It claims France supplied allies with arms and munitions, aided by U S and other nations, and redirected wealth to Russia, Belgium, Romania, and Serbia. It credits French organization and innovation for industrial gains and hints at peacetime production benefits.
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Germany
France
United States
Russia
Belgium
Roumania
Serbia
Chicago
U Boat Tactics and Surface Raiders in Open Seas
The Detroit Free Press notes that while German U boats show progress in wonder-sea vessels, surface raiders remain more effective in certain conditions. Submersibles lack long-range endurance, limiting indefinite cruises and leaving surface ships needed for broader operations.
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Derman
Ley
Tepuaibes Sammie
Detroit Free Press
Stale Bread Used as Stock Feed Cuts Costs for Farms
Stale bread is sold by bakers and used as stock and poultry feed due to its lower cost than meal. The bread, unsold by retailers, is dried and packaged for sale, often fed to hogs on a large farm near Pittsford, where about 100 hogs are raised annually using stale bread and skimmed milk.
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Pittsford
New York City
Full titles of Canada’s Governor General revealed
The Montreal Herald reports the Governor General Victor Christian William Duke of Devonshire holds multiple titles and honors, including Duke of Devonshire, Marquess of Hartington, Earl of Devonshire, Earl of Burlington, Barons Cavendish of Hardwicke and Keighley, Knight of the Garter, Privy Council member, and Grand Cross holder in several orders. He is named Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Dominion of Canada.
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Victor Christian William, Duke of Devonshire
Marquess of Hartington
Earl of Devonshire
Earl of Burlington
Baron Cavendish of
Hardwicke
Royal Victorian Order
Dominion of Canada
Montreal Herald
Winter Flowers Chinese sacred lily care guide
The Chinese sacred lily is an ornamental indoor plant. Buy bulbs from a florist and place them in a glass dish with water, adding charcoal to keep the water clean. Shoots appear in a few days and grow within weeks, so renew the water daily and keep bulbs about four inches deep for best effect.
Windsor chairs debut in Philadelphia around 1730
The Windsor chair appeared in Philadelphia circa 1730 on this side of the water. Advertisements for them flood newspapers through 1800. These chairs were originally painted, typically green.
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Philadelphia
Egypt Exports Seven Million Eggs With Nile Outlook
Egypt has recently exported about seven million eggs, highlighting the Nile’s growing role in poultry. The climate supports outdoor hens year round, with long days boosting production. Egyptian eggs fetch around 35 cents a dozen in London, underscoring high values.
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Egypt
Nile
Han
London
Why Immigration Is Encouraged In Canada
The article argues Canada still has 788 single men among about 8 million people and rejects the idea that immigration is only for military needs. Immigration is encouraged for industrial development and to bolster a country on the threshold of growth, benefiting both newcomers and Canada.
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United States
Canada
Dominion
Aoue
Sir James
Dominion House of Commons
Pigs is Pigs and the Value of Named Goods
A Farm Journal note argues branded, guaranteed products win consumer trust. It contrasts Jones sausages with unnamed rivals, noting how a named, quality-backed item assures Mrs. Housewife of consistent results, reducing risk at the same price.
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Wisconsin
United States
Smith
Deacon Peters
Hank Rouwser
View of the Tanks Through a London Picture Show
A London film piece portrays the British tank amid barbed wire, shell bursts, and wrecked terrain. It highlights the tank’s strange serenity as it crawls toward danger, indifferent to nature’s laws and the peril surrounding it.
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London
Engineer John Adams Remembered for Safer Motive Service
London Ontario citizen John Adams has died aged 89. He served 44 years as a motive engineer and reportedly never had a serious accident, a record praised by the Montreal Gazette as a model for locomotive drivers.
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John Adams
London
Ont
Montreal Gazette
London Lighted Again Reform Aims At Street Safety
London officials and 34 local authorities join Lord Sydenham to launch a safety first campaign. Committees on street dangers publicity drivers and education study lighting schemes colored refuges luminous paint and curbs while Zeppelin risk looms and urban lighting may spread to British cities.
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London
Tramway and Omnibus
Poms
Lord Sydenham
Canada at War Enlistment Reaches 387409 in Europe
Ottawa dispatch cites total Canadian enlistments for the European war at 387 409 including recent weeks. The figure equals 4.7 percent of the population and suggests Canadians may contribute far more than a third of Britain’s total, reflecting strong imperial loyalty.
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Ottawa
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
Zeppelin Raiders Must Be Scientific
Zeppelin raiders face extreme hardship beyond enemy fire due to high altitude, extreme cold, and rarefied air. Flames can ignite hydrogen in gas holders from any spark, forcing crews to wear felt boots and endure nerve strain after each expedition.
Student follows odd order to drop books in class
In a classroom a student rushes in dropping a heavy pile of books. The professor scolds the youth for not obeying and sends him to the president before the student returns to resume seating. The scene ends with the student complying in a calm return.
Verdun Plans Medal With Trance Symbol and 1916 Date
Verdun municipal authorities have finished a medal to be struck. The obverse features a symbolic figure in helmet and sword. Inscribed along the edge are the German attack date February 21, 1916.
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Verdun
Trance
Fragmentary remark from judge notes lack of presence
A brief judge notes that a present item was missing and confirms something useful was found, describing satisfaction with the outcome and the sense of having what was sought for a long time.
The Blonde Beast Phrase Traced to Nietzsche Quote
A London club discussion unearthed the first use of the term the beast to describe Teutonic fighters. Nietzsche’s The Genealogy of Morals is cited as origin, describing the beast of prey and the blonde beast in passages quoted from the London Daily Telegraph.
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London
Nietzche
Birds of Prey
London Daily Telegraph
Hindenburg Rising as Germany's Dominant Figure
A Zurich correspondent reports that Hindenburg eclipses the German Emperor in German eyes. He is praised for urging mass sacrifice and bold production hush. the Kaiser retreats, and Hindenburg is likened to Bismarch and Moltke, with the Crown Prince facing widespread contempt after Verdun.
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Hindenburg
Germany
Zurich
Central News
Hohenzollern
Hohenzollerns
William
Bismarc
Moltke
German Union of Agriculturists
Verdun
Unit Breaking by Canadian Authorities in England
The practice of breaking up Canadian trained units in England, cited by Col Pelletier of Quebec as causing Dominion disappointment, is attributed to military necessity. Longstanding contingents are used as reinforcements to fill casualties, keeping front line regiments at normal strength. London Post.
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England
Canada
Col. Pelletier
Quebec
Cacency
Morning Post
Dominion
London Post
Berkeley Scientists Claim Discovery of Growth Substance
University of California researchers announce Tethelin from the pituitary gland can retard or accelerate growth. Dr. T. B. Robertson says he isolated the substance, marking a potential first in bio science history and suggesting control over human stature.
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University of California
Berkeley
T. B. Robertson
Confused encounter at Miss Wise’s academy
Mrs Newcomb and Mrs Binks clash over the academy’s identity while Mee Siberson quickly defends the school’s education and status. The exchange reveals suspicion about whether the location is a house or a formal institution.
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Miss Wise
Price of Milk Sparks Rural Taxing Debate
D. C. Kauffman argues in the Public Ledger that city consumers pay high prices while farmers bear costs, urging city residents to move to the country and farm. He contends the rural population wanes, prices rise across beef pork dairy and vegetables, and that only those who control grain feed profit now.
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Public Ledger
Chant
D. C. Kauffman
The
Traveling reader blames newspapers for high prices
A letter to the effect that newspapers failed to warn readers about rising costs, accusing editors of knowing current events and colluding with buyers. The traveling man questions why warning signs were missed and suggests newspapers were in cahoots with vendors.
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Times
Omaha Worlderald
Anxiety reports surge nationwide in five year period
The Spectator reports 48 798 personal crisis reports in the United States over five years. San Diego leads with a rate near 100 000 per population, followed by a rate of 55 7 in another city. Sacramento also shows a high rate while Anna had the lowest among American cities in 1915. Mobile and Auburn show lower figures in the survey.
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the Spectator
New York
United States
San Diego
Cal
Sacramento
Anna
Mobile
Ala
Auburn
N.Y
Andean Village Doors Defy Locks Says Franck
Harry A. Franck notes in Century of the napcene of San Pablo Colombia that village doors have swan and other shaped keyholes. Locks are hard to open and close yet doors let air flow freely. travelers must learn unique local tricks or rely on locals.
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Harry A. Franck
San Pablo
Colombia
Narino
California watchmaker unveils eight hour clock design
A California watchmaker introduces an eight hour clock intended for eight hour law use. The dial marks three shifts with M for midnight to eight AM, N from eight AM to four PM, and FE from four PM to midnight, with a small central square indicating the period.
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California
United
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