Plans for Transatlantic Air Route to the War Front
British air council plans a transatlantic flight from the United States to Europe using Rolls Royce engines and Liberty aircraft. Major General Brancker in Washington outlined a multi-stage route via Newfoundland and the Azores to Ireland and France with weather and engine reliability as key factors. American cooperation is sought to deliver British air power advancing bombing raids into Germany.
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Lerope
United States
Germany
Neve
William Branétker
Washington
Laos
Atlantic
General Brancker
Moyland
Krancker
Europe
Am Veriean
British
Air Ministry
German Empire
Brancker
Americas
Liberty Motors
Rolls-Royce
Craf
Azores
Britty Itsell
Newfoundland
Towch
Ireland
France
Meterologica
U.S
Saskatchewan Dairy Competitions Set by Dairymen Association
The Dairymen's Association of Saskatchewan with the dairy branch of the Department of Agriculture Regina has arranged several dairy farmer and creamery competitions. Results and awards will be given at the annual meeting. Total prizes amount to $1,000.
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Dairymen’s Association of Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Saskatchewan
Farm Volunteers Offer Help to Local Farmers
City volunteers register to assist farms, offering help to farmers in need. Volunteers are ready to be contacted by farm managers seeking extra labor during peak periods.
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No S
China’s Premier Fears Bolshevik Threat and Weighs Troop Help
Gen. Than Chi Jui tells a Pekin reporter that China will aid the Allies if finances and rebels permit, suggesting 40 000 to 50 000 troops could be sent but is held back by money and provincial uprisings. He cites Canton rebellion and plans to open China after the war with mineral development and railroad expansion.
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Ieee
Siberian
Than Chi Jui
The
Daily Mail
China
Canton
Sramce
Tuan Chi Jui
Germany
Tsin Tao
Port Arthur
Wei Hai Wei
Imperial Palace
Decla
The Advent of Revolution and War’s Crisis
Frederic Harrison argues in the Fortnightly for March that society faces not only a vast war crisis but a broader revolution in habits, morals, and spirit. He describes rapid change as a social earthquake that inverts values and challenges humanity to respond quickly to new ideals.
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Earth
Fredericarrison
London
Embalming of Jacob and Joseph Inscriptions Hinted In Egypt
The passage notes Genesis on Joseph commanding doctors to embalm Jacob in Egypt and links to Hebron and Machpelah. It suggests Jacob’s tomb could bear an inscription if found, as Egypt’s role and British control of Macpelah region are mentioned alongside trade with Canada.
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Feeeh
Egypt
Joseph
Israel
Jacob
Hebron
Macphelah
Cob
Unitedes
Canada
Old Factory Produces Jelly From Fruit
A distant reference notes an old facility dedicated to transforming fruit into jelly. The brief mentions production at a factory but provides limited details on brand location or dates.
Indemnity or Ruin: German War Finances in Crisis
Winnipeg Free Press argues Germany seeks heavy indemnities to fund its economy and prevent ruin as victory remains incomplete. It blames Junkers for gambling on war and warns that continued demands will worsen workers’ hardship and threaten bread and shelter.
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Germany
Frederick William of
Prussia
Breslau
Junkers
Winnipeg Free Press
Britain’s Way and the Mesopotamia Canal Renovations
A critic rebuts socialist slanders by praising British actions in Mesopotamia. The report cites canal digs on the Euphrates, 300 000 acres cultivated, port openings after Tigris operations, tax collection without arms, and Arab support for the British regime. It urges workers to compare wartime deeds with European fronts.
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Germany
Mesopotamia
Hilleh
Euphrates
Tigris
Russia
Belgium
Rumania
Palestine
Euphrates Valley
Zeebrugge
Real Find Angers Nation Over Monster in 1905 Norway Tale
A garbled 1905 Norway tale recalls a mysterious monster fished by Scandinavian fishermen and presented to Norway. The report cites radio notes from Dr. Ole Thee and mentions German mines and eerie events surrounding the find.
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Norway
Ole Thee
Emperor's speech underscores German resolve in war
Despatch quotes the Kaiser praising German principles, linked to resistance against Anglo-Saxon rule. He foresees a long war, thanks allies, and stresses army development, leadership, and the need to endure 16 years of hard work for victory and national existence.
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Great Britain
Ludendorf
Germany
Pohenzollerns
Wienipeg
Czecho Slovak Control of Trans Siberian Cuts Russia Link
Czech Slovakia factions have seized the southern Trans Siberian from Samara to the Volga, the eastern main line to Novo Nikolayevsk, and the northern branch to Yekaterinburg, severing rail and wire communications with Siberia. About 40,000 members were involved, with nearly 20,000 reaching Vladivostok as mobilization orders move Volga troops against them.
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Siberia
Russia
European Russia
Samara
Volga River
Tchelyabinsk
Novo Nikolayevsk
Yekaterinburg
Vladivostok
Tehelya
Binsk
Trotzky
Volga
New Overseas Nurses Club House Opens in Edinburgh
In April a new Overseas Nurses Club House opened at Rutland Square Edinburgh to serve colonial and United States nurses visiting Great Britain after service in France. The former men overseas forces club was moved and refitted to provide sleeping space for sixteen with affordable rates. The Edinburgh Victoria League oversees the club with the Marchioness of Linlithgow as president.
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Rutland Square
Edinburgh
United States
Great Britain
France
The
Victoria League
Linlithgow
B C Whale Hunters Making Good Catch
Reports from the Victoria Whaling company stations show sharp improvements since early May with better weather on hunting grounds. Whales and seals are being taken in notable numbers near Victoria Island, Akulan, and a new Kyuquot plant processes whale meat for continental markets and expects wide acclaim.
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Victoria Whaling Company
Victoria Island
Akulan
Kyuquot
The Hun's Way War Loan Appeal Quoted In German Papers
An appeal for subscriptions to the eighth war loan appears in German newspapers with a satirical Belgian reference. Also reported is a sale of school lands in the North Battleford district with prices ranging from $10 to $55.50 per acre for raw land.
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Belgium
Germany
Eneee
Daily Mail
North Battleford
German troops blamed for 10000 Red Guard massacre
A fragmented Soviet era report accuses German forces of mercilessly slaughtering ten thousand Red Guards. The text cites statements in the Russian lower house and names officials including Presidens rand Lohmann, alleging a war aims shift and a push for peace with Russia.
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Rheinsehe
Rand
Lohmann
Tedious Experience Reveals Odd Dialogue Fragments
A garbled OCR fragment shows a quirky exchange about age and painting screen doors. The text hints a timid wisher asking a pet about age and a suggestion to paint doors to prevent rust, but details are unclear.
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Britain’s Way
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Dow
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