Gaza Through Ages From Samson Gates To Modern Fortunes
The piece chronicles Gaza from biblical Samson's gate tale to ancient Greek and Philistine eras, noting population declines, repeated conquests by Egyptians and Assyrians, and its later Christian and Islamic eras. It highlights Gaza as a cultural hub and strategic port, ending with modern threats and Allied defense notes in Palestine.
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Gaza
Samson
Tiar
Delilah
Giza
Alexandre
Egypt
Judah
Sameon
Sargon
Owever
Antioch
Alexandria
Athens
Aed
Apoleon Bonaparte
Jerusalem
Toronto
Palestine
Bar
Priceless Antique Mosaic Unearthed From Church Pavement
An ancient mosaic in a Christian church, dating to around 1400 years ago, has been uncovered after Turkish trench fighting revealed the pavement. Beneath the stones lay skeletal remains linked to a figure named George, with bones oriented eastward and arms crossed. The fragments, preserved to about 1,400 years old, are thought to belong to Cappadocia’s patron saint.
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George
Cappadocia
Avenging Hand and Germany Peace Sails Debate
A fragment discusses Germany's perceived threats and Allied plans. The text compares Germany's overtures to gas and submarine tactics, arguing against suspending force in hopes of peace. It implies cautious use of power to compel disarmament and criticizes naïve pacifist positions.
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Germany
Old Lady of Threadneedle Street Robbers and Forgers Chronicle
A towering history of the Bank of England’s robbers and forgers. Notable names include Oil Patch Fauntleroy Vaughan Guest Mathison Beaumont Smith Burnet and the Bidwell brothers. For forty years frauds and forged notes culminated in scaffoldings and harsh penalties while a bold note warned directors of a vault robbery.
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Threadneedle Street
Pateh
Bank of England
Ol Patch
Fauntleroy
Richard Vaughan
Stafford
Vaughan
William Guest
Guest
John Mathison
Edward Beaumont Smith
Burnet
Lavverstock
Bidwell Brothers
Nuffin
Onene
Speed Up On The Western Front This Year
Military strategists say time favors the Central Powers if one side gains the initiative. The allies now form an offensive coalition after early enemy victories. Reducing the lead time for their campaign improves the allies' chances of success this year.
Trench Musings From the Front Lines of War
Excerpts reflect soldiers in trenches imagining peace and daily comforts from home. They chat about longing for routines, beds, clean linen, and newspaper mornings, musing on enduring value and a hidden sense that this year might be their most meaningful. Source cites Atlantic Monthly.
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Beis de Boulogne
The
Atlantic Monthly
Farm Gardens A Manitoba Farmer Explains for Profit
C J Barager, a Manitoba farmer, argues a farm garden is essential to raise one third of a family’s needs. He notes time and inclination drive neglect, urges quarter to one acre plots with small fruits, uses soil then mulches, and stresses good seed from reliable houses.
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C. J. Barager
Manitoba
Amazing Transport Figures From Wartime Speech
The prime minister cited totals of men 13 000 000 horses 2 900 000 vehicles 500 000 tons explosives and supplies 25 coal and fuel 51. He noted 13 000 000 crossing seas 3 500 lost 2 700 through enemy action and 1 30 000 000 tons of food and material carried by British ships. Expeditionary force began 160 000 men.
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Lioyrd George
Ey— Cami 'Lloyd Ceorme
Anabvenad Gree “Ssiany Tema Oni Rad Brea
Three Prisoners Captured by British Show Unusual Tall Stature
Fragmentary OCR notes describe three prisoners captured by the British being unusually tall, with mentions of a Canadian escort and Prussian relations. The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or places.
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Trent
Use of Straw Waste For Soil and Feeding Value
The article discusses converting straw waste into soil enrichers and livestock feed, noting rotting as key. It describes methods using cattle and horses to trample piles, forming four foot deep stacks for spring spreading, and mentions feed value of rotted straw. Experiments at Rosthern show rotted manure boosting yields on summerfallow.
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Dominion
Prairies
Sumer
Rosthern
United States Enters War To Halt Aggression
A historical article excerpt argues the United States joined the war for moral reasons to stop militarism and its menace to civilization. It cites allied necessity and warns that unchecked power meant catastrophe unless nations act together.
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United States
Herreee
Eneen
Ulead
Carneat
Junker
The Art of Concealment in Camouflage Tactics
The piece compares camouflaged animals with military uniforms. It notes how natural patterns hide shapes, cites battleship concealment, and praises khaki and disruptive painting for tents, guns, and equipment. It references British and German camouflage practices and WWII era insights.
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Natral History Museum
London
Admiralty
Tropics
Northwestern
Armes
Fritz ix
Quebec Forestry Policy Expands Seedling Shipments
The province reports over 500000 forest tree seedlings shipped in the past year. The Berthie nursery operation under Wise Forestry Policy supports reforestation efforts across the region.
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Quebec
Berthie
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