Red Bobs Wheat Named For Lord Roberts Pioneer Canadian Wheat
Seager Wheeler of Rosthern Saskatchewan introduces Red Bobs wheat named to honor Lord Roberts. The variety ripens earlier than Marquis, yields well, resists frost and rust, and has superior milling and baking qualities. Trials from 1912 to 1917 show Red Bobs outperforming Marquis under various conditions.
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Lord Roberts
Canada
Sosevte
Empire
United States
Seager Wheeler
Sound
Dr. Saunders
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Marquis
Fife
Rosthern, Sask
Wheeler
Marquis Wheat
Wm. Farrer
South Wales
Australia
Central
Saunders
Erie
Mr. Wheeler
Kitchener
Peoria
Ilinois
Ral
Bracken
Saskatchewan University
Saskatoon
School of Agriculture
Vermillion
Alberta
Grisdale
Howard Testing Laboratories
Minneapolis
Geo. Serls
Dominion
Winnipeg
Searls
Western
Erstacae
Byle Clan
Iece
Wheat Variety Trial Expands Across Prairie Farms
The seed stock was seeded for spring planting with a portion sold at 48 per bushel in small lots. The bulk was distributed across Western Canada in 10 20 and 40 pound lots. About 250 Prairie farmers hold small packages and test it against Marquis wheat. Rapid adoption is expected and benefits will reach all farmers nationwide.
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Westernanada
Prairie Provinces
Estimates of Canada’s Water Power Potential
A historical briefing reports Canada's water power resources. It lists provincial totals for possible and developed horsepower across Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Northwest Territories British Columbia Yukon and the national totals. Overall Canada shows possible 18 803 000 horsepower and developed 1 813 210 horsepower with caveats on accuracy.
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Canada
Commission of Conservation
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Northwest Territories
Yukon
He Sang Out Antonio at the Cantonment Guard
The young recruit Antonia faced early military discipline as he adapted to life in a cantonment. A morning guard encounter tests his nerves when he must sing his challenge aloud to avoid punishment. He repeats the greeting, "Tra la la la who come there," under watchful officers.
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Antonio
Antonia
Lucky Aviators Legend Attracts Italian Blessings
A California man lost among clouds drifted into Central Italy and landed in a village square after an aimless flight. He believed he might be in hostile territory before Italian authorities realized he was not an Austrian flyer. He later found he had flown about one hundred fifty miles from his camp, earning local folklore about luck from the aviators.
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Italy
California
After the German Evacuation A Clock Stop Sparks Tragedy
An officer recalls visiting Bapaume shortly after the German withdrawal. The mayor planned a commemorative service at the old church with the clock wound to strike twelve. A mine detonated as the mayor’s procession entered the bus, killing many.
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Bapaume
Corny Eapeten
New Phone Help in Medical Diagnosis Tested in London
A London test demonstrates the telephone can assist medical diagnosis. The report notes the device helped identify heart disease and suggests broader future uses for remote medical assessment. The Los Angeles Times article highlights emerging telecommunication health applications.
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London
Los Angeles Times
Milk as Hog Ration Boosts Pigs Growth In Canada
A Canadian study shows skim milk can replace part of meal in hog diets. For pigs over 100 pounds, up to 50 pounds of skim milk daily yields best value. sweet milk preferred for young pigs while sour milk is acceptable if kept consistent. Dairy by products offer cost advantages in expanding pig production.
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Canada
Dominion
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Ontario Agricultural College
Ottawa
Agricultural Gazette
Guelph
British Urges Killing of Toy Dogs for Food
Lord Claud Hamilton promotes dog meat as food to ease shortages in Britain. A woman seen with five color ribbons holding dogs at a butcher sparks protests from dog lovers. Algernon Gordon Lennox asks to form a British dogs wool association amid wool from various breeds.
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Claud Hamilton
England
Britain
Algernon Gordon-Lennox
Dogs Wool Association
Alsace
Women spies lose immunity under new wartime order
The president's proclamation places female enemy aliens on the same footing as men following a congressional act. Restrictions once unused on women who aided Kaiserism now apply, as female spies and propagandists are described as often as capable and dangerous as male counterparts.
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America
Princess Victoria's Best Club aids nurses in war zones
Princess Victoria spearheaded nine rest clubs for nurses in France plus a Paris residential club, aiding those on the Western Front. Funds from Lady Gordon-Lennox and donors from Britain, the United States, Canada, South Africa support meals, lodging, and social relief for nursing sisters in harsh wartime conditions.
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Victoria
France
Wimereux
Camiers
Etaples
Rouen
Abbeville
Calais
St. Omer
le Treport
Boulogne
Paris
Algernon Gordon- Lenn
Lady Appel
Hugh Grosvenor
Holford
Cyril Ward
Florence Willoughby
J. Covey Williams
Medical Services
W. ‘Aac
Nursing Sisters
George
Queen Mary
Gordon-Lennox
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Rrs
V.A
American Red Cross
South
America and England Rally for a Just Postwar World
The passage reflects shared resolve between America and England to pursue the war until victory and then rebuild a battered world together. It notes a German peace would threaten freedom and describes joint actions with French allies to defeat tyranny.
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Tag Os
Sivan
Ys Ogo
America
England
London
Fragmented Speech Sequences Preserve Ambiguous Dialogue
A damaged OCR snippet shows partial dialogue with phrases like refined woman and chance to. It lacks clear context, speakers, or events, leaving the intended narrative and attribution unreadable.
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