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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
4
In the present world conflict sea power is crucial as American shipping increases and the Atlantic troop flow accelerates. The article cites rising merchant traffic, reduced enemy losses, and a shifting balance toward the Allies as US forces reinforce Europe.
Major Bishop, Canada's famed air ace, returns to the front with 25 more victories for 72 total, ranking among the top living pilots. The German Baron von Richthofen leads with 80. British and American flyers also listed with tallies such as Lufbery 72? and others ranging from the twenties to the thirties.
The Italian premier tells Mr. W Price a story from the front about an Italian peasant who offered tea to an English soldier, drank it to avoid offense, then shared his Podenta. He notes this as evidence of friendly feelings between Italians and English.
More than 30,000 women volunteers are engaged on war works connected with the German Field Army outlining wide female support in wartime efforts and labor roles.
Dr. Conyers argues American and English common roots shape democratic ideals, noting cooperation with Britain on the Western Front strengthens the fight for democracy. He stresses English governance ideals align with American values and that close Anglo American ties are essential in uniting the democracies.
The breakdown of the submarine campaign nullifies German gains by enabling constant Allied reinforcement from U S resources. A year ago the Allies faced a harsher outlook as U Boat successes threatened America’s full effort, but now central powers lack manpower to match growing Allied armies on land and sea.
This article notes Alberta farmer N W Harrington of Bashaw operates 1600 hogs on a 1700 acre farm. He attests hog farming as highly remunerative and plans to expand his herd alongside grain crops, reflecting optimism about hog production in Alberta.
Foreman S Kettle at the grand ry on the Iry Sound assizes reported saving four bags of flour in six months for a family of six in a bakehouse work. The note describes a frugal plan of potato cakes as a staple and shelter against want.
Imperial authorities credit Canadian soldiers with exemplary conduct in London and France. The Canadian provost marshal’s staff, led by Major GS Clifford, Calgary, and Major F C Turner, BC, are praised for their efficiency and focus on lawfulness. Crime rates among troops are lower than in Canada and prior Dominion towns.
A wartime speaker declares the decisive struggle unavoidable and urges total victory to preserve national honor safety and world liberty. He laments missed chances to avert the conflict yet affirms commitment to defeat tyranny and end the horrors of the war.
A humorous Pearson's Weekly item notes a waiter debating cats at table says patrons demand such novelty. The scene features a steer toward the unexpected dish as stewed rabbit substitutes for the cat in evidence.
Fragmentary text mentions Oldest Inhabitant and Boston, with scattered phrases about companies and tourists. The readable portions do not form a coherent report or event.
A wartime call notes labor must be found to secure the 1918 harvest. It cites Britain’s use of women in agriculture, urging readers to fulfill their National Service promises and prepare to work on land or cover for others, stressing food as a war need and national duty.
William Martin reports from Geneva on Russia’s dire economy. He cites general strikes, bank withdrawals, scarce goods, and rural exodus as officials and workers struggle. Land reform yields tiny plots, with former soldiers returning home as brigands.
A wartime engineer describes the hidden labor in creating the De Haviland aircraft. He notes missing full blueprints, improvising with thousands of sketches and jigs, adapting the plane to the Liberty engine, and fitting many complex cockpit devices while dealing with bureaucratic delays and factory challenges.
A fin de siecle note records a substitution in Fleur Iland and Franc 15 to fifty units with unclear wording. The fragment mentions a numeric shift and generic references to substitution processes without full context. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in readable text.
A Washington committee on information publishers a pamphlet urging commercial travelers across the United States to counter German rumors. It instructs pinning down talebearers for proof and to report verifiable origins to the committee. The list includes a story of a Red Cross nurse meeting a sweatered woman’s son in Columbus.
Report reflects on Canadian and American wartime efforts at Vimy Ridge. The piece praises Canadian sacrifice and National resolve while noting American support and the broader Allied response during the war.
A terse call for immediate measures is presented by Andre Syed, urging prompt renewal of reserves and a focus on a wide spectrum of related support. The statement stresses timely steps and broad cooperation to address the unfolding situation.
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