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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
4
A young pilot prepares to depart in a biplane at dawn. The mechanic refits the engine, fuel, and tools while the pilot checks controls and climbs in. The plane lifts off, then flies over a river valley toward the sea, seen forty miles distant, as the pilot follows a plotted route.
A brief notice describes a scene at an aero dome where a craft wavered and descended after the engine died. The event ends with the machine gliding to earth amid busy workers in khaki uniforms. The account is attributed to Roland Johnson.
Ten thousand Jews remain in Egypt awaiting the complete conquest of Palestine by British troops. Jerusalem Bethlehem and Jaffa are reported in British hands as Turks retreat. A repatriation committee operates in Alexandria with branches in Cairo and Port Said. Rosa Kaplan died aiding refugee camps. Many refugees may not stay in Egypt and plan to return to Jerusalem once access to Palestine opens.
The British Ministry of Reconstruction proposes a national electric system with at least sixteen super power stations to cut coal use from about 80 million to 25 million tons annually. The plan targets saving hundreds of millions yearly, increasing industrial power and lowering costs by generating electricity at scale while not reducing coal output.
A clipped OCR fragment captures a schoolroom exchange where Elsie discusses reading and counting with a teacher or peer. The garbled text shows questions about time and number practice with phrases like twelve times five and three times.
Ireland possesses 25 000 000 acres of peat bog one seventh of the island's area. Much of this peat is concentrated in central regions with additional large tracts in other localities.
The article notes the mass effort to feed over five million troops, detailing meat rations: front line soldiers receive one pound daily, with the home army at three quarters of a pound. It explains frozen and preserved meat use, imports from Argentina and River Plate, and large cold stores, plus the reliance on shipping and transport efficiency to support war needs.
A Manitoba Livestock Association address notes strong profits from stockers and feeders with McMillan Bros of Bee, Manitoba selling steers to a Winnipeg buyer and plans for more cars. 1914 and 1917 figures show rising transfers of cattle to farms for finishing across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Winnipeg, signaling a developing specialized dairy and cattle finishing sector.
An American woman who hosts sightseers recounts a National Geographic Magazine feature about a mixed American Canadian and English soldier party in Versailles. Humorous vignettes include grand rooms, laconic quips about dugouts, and a leaf gifting game with jokes about souvenirs and Kaiser's aid.
In Parliament Sir Desmond O Callaghan notes no novelty in using pepper coated or upper shells for anti aircraft defense. He suggests shells may replace bullets, arguing inventors aim to dazzle raiders while keeping weapons effective.
Authorities in the United States and Canada consider a plan to regulate the price of western weary cones fish this semester. The move aims to make the policy effective across cross border markets and ensure fair pricing.
A historical U S Navy action describes the engagement with a German submarine sighted near convoy escort. Depth charges and gunfire forced the sub to surface and surrender crew. ten sailors were rescued, one died, and the prisoners were later held aboard the destroyers with warmth and care before transfer.
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