Canada Can Do: Farmers Lead War Time Harvest Boost
An editorial urges Canadian farmers to view the wartime labor shortage as a crisis to solve. It cites Britain and Canada boosting munitions and cereal output with inexperienced workers, organized training, and steadfast leadership, noting how quick teaching and proper guidance let green labor carry on and increase harvests.
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Gerixty Miles
Paris
Evman
Britain
Canada
Farmers of
Indians Boost Great Production Across Western Reserves
The Indians of Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta plan large scale farming this year with over 50 000 acres in coarse grains mainly wheat and 25 000 cattle. They expect 25 000 bushels of potatoes and significant vegetable production while enlisting many men for overseas service. their war effort and Red Cross work are noted as active and organized.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Regina
W. M. Graham
Canada
C.E.F
Red Cross
Ares
Winnipeg
Calgary
Revenge on Taking Revenge on Eight Soldiers Escaped
Escaped French soldiers report growing rigor in German reprisal camps near Mannheim over three months. British prisoners suffer while French inmates are better treated, but severities rise after Rhine town raids to force a halt to resistance.
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Witsburg
Mannheim
Germany
Rhine
Captain and Duchess at British Hospital Front
A Red Cross nurse found a wounded soldier at a British frontline hospital. The scene described the duchess helping as water spilled and both figures moved to the floor.
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Red Cross
Crest
Blood and Steel at Manila Bay A British Ring to German Threats
An eyewitness account recalls August events at Manila Bay when British ships under Captain Chichester blocked German forces near Dewey. The Montere y and Olympia led a tense posture as crews and bands reacted while a joint restraint averted open conflict. The tale ends with questions about German orders and why Britain intervened.
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U. S
Manilla Bay
von Diederich
Dewey
Monterey
Chichester
Immortalite
Olympia
Pal
Britain
United States
Atta
Manilla
Hughes Sees Britain Stand Firm in War Rally
In an interview Prime Minister Hughes of Australia lauds Britain as a rock in a hurricane and reports rising war support in Australia. He says America is ready for battle and vows to destroy Germany root and branch, while praising Allied navy policing and unity for decisive victory.
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Hughes
Australia
Britain
Commonwealth
America
Mr. Hughes
Hoghen
Canadians Aid British War Effort By Farming In England
The militia department reports Canadian troops in England cultivated 874 acres, with hospitals tilled area producing vegetables for the army. Profits fund unit agricultural needs or regimental canteen, while trees line roads as future relics of Canadian aid. Reports from neutral sources also note Germany’s manpower strain and use of prisoners, women, and convict battalions to support the western front.
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Flanders
England
Militia Department
British Isles
London
Army
Quartermaster General's Department
Regimental
King
Royal Pavilion
Aldershot
Eral Meighen
Germany
Washington
Carteis
Netherlands
Ront
Romania
Finland
Kaiser Drops Prince of Peace Title in War Speech
Emperor William declares Prussian militarism will bring victory as he replies to a telegram marking his accession anniversary. He praises the German people as the most capable on earth and laments suffering and privations while insisting steadfast leadership and right.
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Germany
William
von Hertling
Earth
Industrial Research Faculties Found to Boost Canadian Universities
The Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association proposes forming industrial and scientific research faculties across Canadian universities. An exchange scholarship system with Quebec and non Quebec universities is planned, and contact with Western natural resources groups to set up plants. Senator Nichols' export market development plans were endorsed.
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Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association
Quebec
Nichols
Japan Urged to Mobilize Massive War Support
A Voraduz commentary argues Japan must mobilize half a million troops to aid the Allies in Siberia and save England. It says prompt action by the Japanese army could turn the tide, with France and humanity counting on Japan to intervene and confront the enemy.
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Voraduz
Siberia
England
France
Humanity
Japan
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Fifth
Gough
Amiens
Coney
Carey
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