Enormous wastage of the best blood in the war
Lieut General T M Bridgesson, a British commissioner, discusses England’s wartime conscription debate. He cites immense wastage of the nation’s best blood before universal service, urges readiness for conscription, and notes French soldiers’ instinctive war spirit. He adds that artillery supremacy and trained officers are crucial for Western Front success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Bridges
British Commission
England
Europe
Bridges
Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Cies
Eneral
Bourg Cois
Napoleon
France
War President Lincoln and secular lesson on leadership
The text argues that Lincoln’s Union-saving strategy marked him a true war president. It compares Lincoln’s decisive judgment to British wartime lessons, noting a civilian statesman can guide war without formal military training and citing historical figures as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Union
Pitt
Cavour
Bismarck
Springfield
Sir Sam Hughes Warned of War Before 1913 Meeting
Sir Sam Hughes told a Toronto gathering he foresaw a conflict as early as 1913 and led Canadian officers to the region then known for rations. He recalled a Europe conference with Russian French and British officers where war plans were discussed well before Belgium’s invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sir Sam Hughes
Toronto
Europe
Belgium
Irish Distrust within the Family Hurts Home Rule
The piece argues Irish distrust of fellow Irishmen undermines efforts toward Home Rule. It contrasts Britain’s perceived missteps with practical improvements in Ireland, notes heavy taxation and alcohol issues, and suggests separation or continued social policy as remedies. It cites Sinn Fein violence and UK reactions, ending with a call to focus on material welfare to improve minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Canada
United States
British Isles
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Britain
Toronto
Winter Dairying Gains Popularity Across Saskatchewan
Winter dairying remains increasingly popular in Saskatchewan as co operative creameries report a satisfactory season despite tough labor markets. High prices for feed and fodder, including grain and hay, have constrained output and raised costs for dairy farmers this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Muttered warning on train trip prompts hurried drive
Odd dialogue fragment shows a mother-in-law needing to catch a train and a driver pledging to hurry. The text hints at a tense exchange about responsibility and care within a family context. No clear events or entities beyond a generic traveler and driver emerge.
Canada Held Up As an Example
The Duke of Connaught praised Canada for commercial education and urged improved schooling to secure positions for locals. He noted London’s 273 commercial education centers by 1913, contrasted with 1890, and stressed national economic strength through higher quality training. A Canadian teacher from Illinois illustrated civic pride via the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Connaught
London Chambr of Commerce
Conhols
London
Canada
Illinois
Dominion
Buffalo Herd Bought for Canada Surges in Size at Two Parks
The 739 buffalo delivered to Canada by Hon. Frank Oliver were kept in Wainwright and Elk Island parks. By 1917 the herds grew to about 2 000 with 1 640 at Wainwright in 1915, and numbers rose despite debates over cost and captivity. The animals fetch high prices for robes and meat and are valued for zoos worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oliver
Canada
Montana
Big Park
Wainwright
Alta
Elk Island Park
Wainwright Park
Mrs Snappen Speaks on Toothache and Talk of Teeth
Dialogue captures Mrs Snappen and another speaker discussing toothache. The exchange hints at a long struggle with dental pain and an eventual extration with humor highlighting speech and reach. The tone reflects everyday domestic chatter.
Enver Pasha Opposes Berlin on Baghdad Rail Promise
The report says Enver Pasha refused to budge from his rendezvous on the GoHorn until Germany pledged the largest loan Turkey has yet presented to the German people. He argued Britain finances its allies and Germany must do the same or risk a separate peace with fatal Balkan and Constantinople consequences.
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Mogeet
Enver Pasha
Bosphorus
Go Horn
Germany
Turkey
Bagdad
Berlin
Great Britain
Balkans
Constantinople
John Druze
London
Berlin-Bagdad
Charing Cross
Termini
Mediterranean
Rome
Co operation in Canadian farming praised for marketing gains
Haggard notes Danish success with co operatives and Canada’s push toward organized marketing. Prairie wheat growers, egg producers, and wool producers show large sales and rising cooperative activity. An April Agricultural Gazette symposium guides regional marketing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Sir H. Rider Haggard
Great Britain
Sir Rider
Canada
Poe
Prairie Provinces
Agricultural Gazette
Conversation on Advice Fee and Case Takeover
A client recalls a charged advice item from February 8 and insists the attorney had been engaged the day before. The lawyer confirms that the February 8 advice was the fee item and acknowledges the discussion about taking the case for FH.
Car buyer comments on secondhand vehicle condition
Ted remarks that the car seems to be in tight condition as far as it goes, while Tom Ned notes the discussion about the vehicle's state and potential limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Tom Ned
Canada Aims for 150 Million Hens In Two Years
Officials urge rapid expansion of poultry and egg production to meet British demand. Ontario and western provinces lead, with 29 000 000 to 50 000 000 hens cited. The Poultry Division seeks cooperative programs and pure-bred stock to raise output and quality nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Iowa
Camrae
W.A. Brown
The
Agricultural Gazette
Wool Marketing Circular Guides Alberta Sheep Breeders
The Co operative Wool Marketing announces continued wool handling by the Alberta Sheep Breeders Association with expert grading by Dominion Agriculture Live Stock, offering Calgary or Eastern reps for bids. Each wool grade sells on merit with no commission. grading and selling expenses are deducted per lot, about one cent per pound for over 40,000 fleeces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.L. Richardson
Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Calgary
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General Bridges
Sullivan
O'Reilly
London Chamber of Commerce of Commercial Education
Buffalo
East
Organization For Marketing
Co-Operative Wool Marketing
Ius
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