Two Aviators Escape German Captivity in World War I
France reports the escape of aviators Garros and Marchal from German captivity. They crossed into the Netherlands after two days of pursuit, disguising themselves in German attire and using careful steps to avoid detection. Both intend to return to the front when possible.
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France
Germany
Garros
Anselme
Berlin
Chelm
Poland
Carros
Marchal
Farchal
Econd
Agant”Tes Door
Angilita
Ingelmuster-Courtrail
Inflation of Farm Land Values
A Weekly Sun commentary argues that rising farm land values do not prove agricultural prosperity. It notes that comparing current product prices to earlier prices misleads, since true profitability hinges on per unit gains rather than overall value inflation.
Large Cattle Deal In Southern Alberta Area
A major cattle purchase in Alberta sees ranchers buy a herd of pure bred Hereford cattle totaling about 1 head with the value over two thousand dollars. The transaction occurred near Ta and marks one of the largest deals in Southern Alberta in recent memory.
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Aber
Alberta
Alberca
Dipping Sheep Urged For Better Wool Production
Dip sheep twice yearly to curb external parasites and boost wool growth says Lieut Norman Stanfield of the Dominion livestock branch. Regular spring and fall dipping keeps flocks free from ticks lice and skin disease, with small flocks sharing a common dipping tank to reduce costs.
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Norman Stanfield
Dominion Livestock Branch
Seventy and Still Dancing and Working Hard
A 70 year old man details his health routine and long workday. He attributes strength to exercise, abstaining from nicotine and alcohol, early rising, cheerful outlook, and avoiding work worries. He leads a printing business and several allied ventures while serving as director in various businesses and organizations. Charles Francis in the Review of News.
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Charlesrancis
Ews
New Horse Drawn Weeder With Whirling Chains
Popular Mechanics describes a new horse drawn implement for clearing land by chopping weeds and sprouts. A rectangular frame sits on two four foot wheels with a transverse chain bearing rod driven by a geared wheel for high speed rotation.
Weather talk and wry banter at Cassell’s Saturday Journal
A humorous exchange touches on rain and rain bands as a canteen barman and Private Cassell riff about the weather. The fragmentary caption hints at a lighthearted Saturday page in Cassell’s Journal.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Ger mans massed waves attack as Britannia holds
In a vivid Stratford Beacon summarizing battle scenes, German forces launch repeated massed waves while British defenders, led by Britannia, endure and repel each assault. The report emphasizes resilience and continual pressure on the frontline.
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Britannia
Stratford Beacon
All in It We Are Called to Do Our Duty for Liberty
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt urges every citizen to contribute within their abilities to the war effort. It emphasizes collective responsibility, from the strong to the frail, insisting even small acts matter and that the nation depends on the least among us as well as the most capable.
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The
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Stranger Finds Oil Wealth in Kentucky Mountain Cabin
A man on a horse reaches a whitewashed cabin in Kentucky's mountains and shares a tale of sudden wealth. The mountaineer, family, and children welcome him as he reveals his fortune and asks his family what they desire most. The old lady longs for a sharper ax and easier wood cutting.
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Kentucky
John
Molly
Becks
Coon Dispute Prompted Question in Birmingham
In Birmingham a terse exchange asks why a person discharged a coon with dialogue about reprisal. The text presents a provocative vernacular inquiry and terse reply indicating social tension.
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Birmingham
Riches in His Grasp
A fragmented OCR passage hints at a dialog about coal and a residence. The readable phrases reference a person named Smith and a tone of bargaining over coal. Details are unclear but suggest a local exchange or anecdote about wealth and possession.
Grass Seeding Experiments At Experimental Farm Notes
A summary of multi year grass seeding trials at the Scott station from 1915 detailing seeding methods nurse crops grain mixtures and outcomes. It notes yields with and without nurse crops across different soil conditions including summer fallow and root land. Results show higher first crop yields when grass is sown without nurse crops, with long term yields approaching two tons per acre on certain plots.
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Scott Station
Dead Men Get Up Hero Of French Trench
In a French trench the lone young officer orders the fallen to rise with the call Dead men get up as a German charge nears. Despite wounds and fear he rallies his men and drives back the assault to defend France, a moment recounted by Aeatic's Weekly.
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France
Ueter
Rove
Eny
Aeatic
Puzzling Problem Lists Meatless and Wheatless Days
Willis asks about charts and timetables while Gillis explains the charts show meatless wheatless and butterless days across states as he tries to find a monthly pattern.
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Willis
Gillis
The British Soldier Sings Before Battle
A British soldier continues to sing as he marches to combat. He remains resolute with the chant All's well echoing amid the tension of approaching action.
Boston Makes Shoes for Army
Boston leads the nations shoe industry in a massive wartime effort supplying army and navy footwear. About 20000 Brockton workers toil as contracts drive output toward unprecedented heights with shipments to national servicemen. Major Brockton firms including Churchill and Alden, M. A. Packard Co., and three local outfits hold large orders totaling several hundred thousand pairs.
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Army
Navy
Massachusetts Rinse
San Francisco
Australia
Uncle Sam
Brockton
Churchill and Alden Company
M. A. Packard Co
Brockton District
No Rationing yet under Canada Food Board rules
The Canada food board stops short of consumer rationing for sugar and flour. Officials say householder stock limits aim at fifteen days’ supply as a guideline, with magistrates assessing normal requirements and circumstances for prosecutions. The rules seek to curb waste and storage spoilage while aligning with hotel and restaurant limits.
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Canada Food Board
Order In Council
Food Board
Canada
Cattle Raising and Irrigation in Southern Alberta
In Southern Alberta cattle raising hinges on winter fodder supply with alfalfa as the best crop. Irrigated land yields the most reliable hay, making alfalfa a valuable, profitable crop for farmers. This winter fodder costs about 25 dollars per ton, justifying its value against other feed options.
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Alberta
Progeny of the Housewives League Reported in Sena Bene
Fragmentary text notes a relation to the Housewives League and Sena Bene. unclear names, places, or dates follow from the damaged OCR. The fragment hints at a civic or social society context and ongoing group activity.
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Dominion
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