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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
6
The article discusses how animals blend with their surroundings to avoid predators and aid in hunting. It cites deer, cougars, grizzled bears, skunks, grouse, moths, and hornets as examples of adaptive coloration and patterns that serve survival, warning, or deceptive purposes.
A young Navy officer was court martialed for drunkenness and denied a pardon by Secretary Daniels. The case highlighted poor training and discipline, with calls for reform. An official order barred intoxicants aboard ships, provoking opposition from officers and critics alike.
The text argues that with sufficient American food, the United States should supply Italy France and England while delaying troop transports if needed. It stresses that allied survival depends on shared resources and coordinated action behind the lines in World War I.
General Sir William Robertson, chief of staff of the British army, is described as a self-made officer who rose from the ranks. He was born in 1860 at Wal in Lincolnshire, and rose through the service to hold some of Britain's greatest military duties.
British armoured cars moved from Belgium to Archangel and across the Caucasus reaching the Galician front. They fought rear-guard actions on a 150 mile line, suffering few casualties while keeping a stagnant retreat moving under harsh weather and savage pack-ice conditions.
The article discusses Canada relying on the United States for coal and explores wood as a substitute. It notes hardwood fuel value is about half that of anthracite, making wood pricier where supply is distant. It cites sources from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, and Minnesota and mentions diminishing local timber in some areas.
A brief note from San- area details a snow shovelling activity on a trail above the Surprise mine. No injuries or official statements are included. Further information is not provided in the readable text.
The Montreal Journal of Commerce condemns German vandalism for destroying the ancient Cedars of Lebanon, once spared by many empires including Solomon's builders. The four hundred trees on a high plateau near 6,000 feet were famed for their vast canopies and historic age, cherished by Christians and Muslims alike.
American correspondent Mr Forrest details German murder traps used against French and British troops retreating on the Aisne front. Innocent books detonating charges, coal buckets with mines, chairs wired to explode, chimneys with hidden fuses, and a tilted picture to trigger a glanders virus threat are described.
Canada’s war expenditure for nine months ending December 31 reached 171.7 million dollars, up from 17.23 million the prior year. December costs were 19.78 million, with December 1916 at 23.70 million. Dominion revenue for the period was 166.86 million, December revenue 20.62 million. Revenue charges totaled 96.98 million versus 81.70 million the prior year. Dominion net debt stood at 976.42 million on December 31, up from 722.11 million in 1916, with December debt rising.
A Kentucky society note describes the union of Miss Alice Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, with the esteemed Professor Osgood of the Female College Castle. The piece calls the couple a radiant match and highlights hospitality and refined family lines.
A reader explains how indoor humidity relates to temperature, rainfall, and comfort. Tips cover steam and furnace setups, water pans, and the need for adequate ventilation to prevent overly dry or damp air.
A humorous dialogue centers on the debate whether a hen is setting or sitting. Frustrated, a farmer dismisses the quarrel and asks only to hear the hen cackle to know if she is laying or lying.
R Summerby of Mac Cooner College discusses wheat grown in Quebec and the potential to devote resources to producing gelled products in all parts. The report highlights early research and partnerships to advance wheat farming and processing.
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