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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
Canadian reformer Nellie McClung urges education to combat hunger and ensure fair distribution in wartime food policy. She advocates removal of pompous inequalities, emphasizes farmers' sacrifice, and praises fish propagation and daily eating changes as practical conservation.
The New Republic lauds Britain for maintaining national unity amid four years of war. It notes Britain's political good sense in reorganizing social and industrial structures, pursuing reconstruction, and guiding radical social shifts, while preserving civil liberty and parliamentary liberalism.
The note from E. L. explains ongoing challenges in printing due to hardships. Editors describe working in a sparsely equipped room, fearing the printers may fail, yet pledge to continue publication and send affectionate greetings to readers.
The fragmentary report cites L Homme Libre saying German long range shells for Paris are 808 inches in calibre with 20 inch length and weigh 200 pounds with limited explosive charge. It mentions a fuse design and two shell compartments as purported explanations for two explosions and notes public reaction and charitable efforts.
The order restricts imports to items listed as non essential unless licensed by the minister of customs on war trade board recommendation. The list includes billiard tables, sport guns, nuts like almonds, fruits such as berries and grapes, vegetables like sugar beets and tomatoes, candied fruits, pastries, automobiles over 2200 dollars, and various arts items.
The piece notes Britain's sudden mobilization as war began, with citizens up to age fifty called to colors. It contrasts early underestimation by rivals with England's steadfast resolve and readiness to bear burdens, fight, and sacrifice as in past struggles. It ends by asking if anyone doubts Britain's resolve in response to German western victories.
A reflective meditation on how present events acquire future meaning through memory. The author compares ancient Thermopylae to World War I’s Ypres defense of 1915, arguing moments gain dignity as they shape later generations and moral thought. The piece urges carrying the moment forward to empower future law and life.
The Dominion inspection and sale act of 1914 sets standard weights for potatoes: a bushel 60 pounds, a peck 15 pounds, a gallon 714 pounds, and a barrel 165 pounds. The rule also applied in Quebec where it was previously the law. Anyone purchasing a lot and receiving less than the stated weight faces a fine up to $50 and possible imprisonment for nonpayment. Unclear phrasing and archaic spelling in portions reflect the period source.
A Chicago Evening Journal opinion asserts the war is not lost and demands decisive US effort. It warns Germany could win and urges more guns shells planes and reserves now. It stresses sober realism, urging courage from clear facts and avoiding comforting myths.
Rules for predicting weather from celestial signs and atmospheric clues. Observed phenomena include sea sounds, wind murmurs, star obscurity, rainbow appearances, red skies, sun and moon brightness, clouds, mists, and horsemane-like clouds indicating thunder and storm directions.
Uncle Sam's Third Liberty Loan oversubscribed by 39 percent reaching 4 170 019 65 dollars. The surge shows widespread public support and a strong belief in the postwar peace framework. Public subscriptions indicate broad family and community participation across the nation.
Agnes enforces extensive changes on a self-made husband in a domestic scene. The dialogue hints at power dynamics and social expectations as the couple negotiates identity and status through modifications.
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