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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
10
A Canadian sergeant writes from the front about waiting to go over the top in No Man's Land. He recalls the gooseflesh fear hunger and grit of battle and the grim reality of trench warfare as he and his comrades advance toward the enemy line.
The article notes world white flour use rises by about 100 million bushels yearly. It highlights Western Canada as having a sizable uncultivated tract for decades to help meet this expansion. International comparisons show per person flour consumption in Europe and North America. It mentions Canada’s limited wheat production across provinces and unsettled arable land.
A partial text discusses knowing what to do when a customer arrives and tying a response to service goals. The readable snippet centers on practical actions and customer handling without full context or clear details.
Paris letter from Leonora Raines to the New York Sun describes ring shortages in belligerent countries. War brides increasingly marry with simple bands or old rings, amid widespread military service and factory disruption. The piece notes that many brides work in ammunition plants and that marriages often occur quickly during furloughs or prior to embarkation.
Reports describe the war press office shaping German newspapers with despatches and oficial accounts. Censorship prevents free discussion as editors repeat a single source, with the Deutsche Volks Zeitung noting uniform content across papers under new restrictions.
The Canadian government creates a vast park on Alberta’s extreme western border. In the icy mountains, this national park will host some of the finest natural grounds and showcase canadas people.
The article recounts a Berlin shopper’s ordeal in 1917 as the city imposed a bezugschein system for clothing. Citizens must queue for tickets, present registration, and endure restricted purchases with issued cards. Raw materials were scarce and the government limited sales to essentials.
Belgian government reports fear grows among Belgians in districts under German control especially Mons that deportations to Roumania may begin soon. Officials say claims that deportations to Germany have ceased are cavilling and that re deportations for road and fortification work continue despite supposed safeguards.
A yearly outing sees a poor shot clergyman on a distant farm for a day's sport. Last Christmas a rabbit leapt about 100 yards away. both barrels fired and the bunny escaped unharmed. Jack notes the parson's marked improvement since last year, while the joke ends with a playful verdict.
At a convention in Lethbridge Alberta F H Peters spoke about an irrigation plan touching about three million acres seeking support from local authorities and agricultural groups.
A first hand account from Spe, crewman of HM Landship Ichthyosaur, describing tank life and combat on the Somme. The crew experiences sealegs needed to ride the rolling vehicle, busting through wire, filling nests with gunfire, and fighting amid shell hits and grenade bursts while Tommies move in behind.
A Royal Irish Fusiliers captain recalls a frontline rescue where a German and British trench dog carried a note across no man’s land. The German troops allowed a five minute window, and the wounded man was retrieved to safety amid cheers and shared humanity.
The piece explains modern combat as staged rehearsals with curtain artillery and pre memorized actions. It notes French infantry specialization and advanced training aimed at exact execution, reducing casualties and increasing win chances.
Premier Hughes urged Australians to back a monthly target of 7,000 recruits. He warned that failing to meet the quota would damage national honor and Australia’s standing among allies. He framed voluntarism as vital and described Australia as the last bastion against conscription.
The Canadian navy establishes two new ranks, chief skipper and skipper. The chief skipper is set to sit above commissioned warrant officers with equal pay, while the skipper rank will be positioned relative to that level, detailing pay and seniority adjustments.
The fragment shows a plea or request attributed to Peck asking for three hours at a corner, framed in a cautious, unclear context. No additional names or verifiable entities are provided to confirm broader details.
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