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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
10
War correspondent Frederick Palmer portrays the Somme as a vast, ongoing spectacle of battle. Across No Man’s Land the British trench faces the German line as hundreds of guns fire in unison, shells burst, and soldiers advance in orderly, routine warfare with no heroics.
The World's Work quotes a surgeon on the Mons to Marne withdrawal where hundreds of thousands endured days without sleep. Soldiers slept while walking, halted to rest, and even slept in water or on rough ground amid hunger, thirst, and combat. Sleep preserved some when danger loomed, with artillerymen reportedly losing caps while dozing.
In his new book Raymond or Life and Death Sir Oliver Lodge presents evidential memories of affection after death. He recounts a verifiable episode where information came via mediums about a front line photograph of his son and fellow officers. Raymond was killed in September 1915 and Lodge discusses how friends aided him on the other side.
The death of Buffalo Bill closes a chapter in American frontier history. Renowned for his rifle skills and a famed nickname earned after harsh service in the Civil War era, he also led the West Show and contributed to the era’s popular image. His impact endures beyond his famed feats.
The Board of Health urges keeping windows open to improve ventilation, arguing fresh air prevents colds and pneumonia. Officials warn closed windows in cold weather hinder germs, advising continuous airing to reduce influenza danger and promote public health.
Douglas Sladen profiles William Morris Hughes in From Boundary Rider to Prime Minister. Born poor and disabled by early hardships, Hughes worked as a boundary rider, seaman, and various trades before entering Parliament. He becomes NSW MP, then Federal Cabinet Minister and Attorney General, finally reaching the Australian prime ministership at forty-one.
A front line chaplain travels the trenches to hold multiple Sunday services for brigade units and bury the dead. He aids fallen soldiers, answers dying messages, and endures gas alerts with his helmet on. One chaplain survived a sniper wound with a smile before dying hours later.
A London report notes a French parachutist over Monastir jumped from 3,500 feet, saved his pocket book with images, and tossed it to line troops while guiding his descent toward the Serbian front. It also describes an Adriatic clash between an Italian torpedo boat and an Austrian submarine with both vessels captured.
A garbled excerpt shows Mr Gap Johnson of Humpus Ridge praising his wife as one of the finest se men, with a humorous mention of a recent job that he began and then hurried to finish, followed by a fragmented interjection.
An article extols Scouts aiding bird protection and caring for winter birds, teaching how to make bird boxes and spread grain. It cites an engineer who shaped rivers and dams to build men, praising Scout Law and using projects to channel youth energy toward lasting community works.
Captain Lassouquero of the 11th Company of a French regiment recaptured Douaumont last August and was decorated with the Croix de Guerre for leadership and calm bravery during the assault. He calmly twirled a cane as he led his men forward, adjusting his monocle before giving the command.
Mrs. D. Owen 96, daughter of Capt James Bennet of the St Helena regiment, died in a London suburb. Born Jan 26 1821 on St Helena she was taken to the emperor's funeral as an infant and helped embroider silk later unfurled at the coffin boat's stern when the body was exhumed in 1840.
A fragmented dialogue shows a doctor asking an elderly patient about daily coffee consumption, but the transcript is garbled with missing words and unclear context. The legibility prevents a clear medical conclusion.
British aviator Lieutenant Faulkner says a new Allied aeroplane exceeds all prior types, reaching 138 mph with superior climbing ability. He describes its potential to dominate air supremacy and outlines reconnaissance, destroyer, and battleplane roles amid front-line operations and risks from anti-aircraft fire.
A note on thrift and restraint appears as leather costs rise. Retailers advise cautious purchases and thoughtful styling to maintain modest wardrobes despite higher material prices.
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