The Test of Victory and the Cost of Liberty
A London Times excerpt argues that victory demands extreme sacrifice as liberty fights tyranny on a global stage. It frames Prussia and Europe as a tyrannic force seeking dominance, asserting truth costs life and enduring struggle, and that liberty requires continualactive sacrifice across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Preossia
Europe
Palestine
Greece
Prussia
The
London Times
The Beginning of Wheat Origins and Early Cultivation
The text traces wheat origins in Western Asia and mentions early cultivation by lake dwellers in Switzerland and Chinese farms by 2700 B C. It cites De Candolle on Euphrates valley habitability and Carleton on global cultivation, noting wheat’s wide range from near the Arctic to tropical regions and early self-sufficiency efforts in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Asia
Hunt
Switzerland
de Candolle
Euphrates
Western Asia
Syria
Carleton
Tropics
Philippines
Equatorial Africa
Brazil
Costa Rica
Arctic Circle
Europe
Teed
Finland
Siberia
Navia
Fort Verwilion
Win
Nenow
Fife
Canada’s Pension Bill Cited by Labatt at Club
Col. S. R. Labatt chairman of the Dominion Pensions Commission told the Canadian Club in Don, Ont that by February 8 about 300 men had received 3 and 1 200 tuites The annual pension bill was projected to reach 20 million dollars.
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Canada
Col. S. R. Labatt
Dominion Pensions Commi
Atdon
Ont
Rasputin the Monk A Sinister Character
Rasputin the monk Grigori Rasputin rose from To bolsk peasant origins to wield influence at the Russian court. A healer in popular myth and a manipulator at court, he shaped ministries and courtiers until his 1916 murder by assassins, leaving a trail of scandal and controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renk “Meneke
Burns Slant
Russia
Rasputin
Czar
Wione
Tobolsk
Grigor Najykh
Vilage
Gregory Rasputin
Gregory
Rake
Petrograd
Czarskoye Selo
Duma
Tobelsk
Czarovitch
Nicholas
Count Witte
Germans in Russia before the war and German influence
The text describes deep German influence in Russia before the war, including organized propaganda and networks from Catherine the Great era. It notes German colonists, pro German sentiment among Russian subjects, and spy systems. it contrasts with rising Russian unity as war approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Catherine the Great
East Prussia
Cocmane
Government Loans To Canadian Farmers Western C
Government loans to farmers in British Columbia and western Canada aid new settlers unable to buy livestock and implements. Since 1916 a $1,000,000 provincial fund offers long term amortized loans up to 36.5 years at 6.5 percent with biannual payments and early payoff options. Applications totalled 2,175,455 in requested sums. 1,041 inquiries have been made with many denied for not meeting standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Deveent
Cheo Fe
Prairie
British Columbia
Agricultural Credits Commission
Commission
Cotirie
Canaall
Mink Breeding Proves Possible In Captivity
Halifax resident E L MacDonald chronicles mink farming progress from 1914 to 1916 noting initial losses but eventual growth. He reports expanding numbers from two pairs to forty six, with improvements in care and feeding boosting survival and potential profits for future fur farming, comparing ranch and captive environments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E L MacDonald
Halifax
Guiely
Bastine
Ehsan Ion
Boy Scouts Medal Tally and War Service Badges Report
The United Kingdom Boy Scouts have earned 1 885 medals and 34 certificates of merit with 75 medals awarded in the past year. Life saving medals total 78, Bronze Cross two Silver Cross sixteen and 14 Silver Wolf of merit among other honors. War service badges mark days of voluntary work and coast watching engages 1 300 to 1 800 scouts. Vocational training badges cover carpentry basket making engineering plumbing printing and more. Sir Robert Baden-Powell aims to expand crafts and guide youths toward suitable vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts Movement
United Kingdom
Scouts of
England
Admiralty
Canada
Robert Baden-Powell
Empire
German militarists seek exit from war through claims of defeat
Editorial excerpt from the Detroit Times argues German aristocrats desperate for a face-saving break will declare they cannot prevail against a world at arms. Observers predict they may push for peace by blaming exhausted people and inability to contend with a globally mobilized conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ount Okuma
United States
The
Detroit Times
Council Protest Slaughter of Young Cattle in Ontario
St Catharines council unanimously adopts a memorial urging the government to halt veal sales of cattle under 12 months. The measure seeks national action to protect remaining cattle stocks and asks nearby towns to cooperate, sending the issue to the Minister of Agriculture.
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St. Catherines
Ont
Bay
Ambiguous OCR Note on Marriage Reference
Fragmentary text records a name and marriage mention with unclear context. Likely notes a person being called or addressed after marriage but lacks full identifiers or event details to identify individuals, place, or date.
National Control of Resources and Postwar Needs
Pinchot argues for broad government control of natural resources to sustain national efficiency in peace and war. He cites coal oil timber water-power and nitrates as vital to defense and industrial strength, urging public ownership to prevent economic weakness after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilford Pinchot
National Conservation Association of
Alberta Sees Timothy Seed Boom From Grass‑Seed Push
Superintendent Brown of the Dominion elevator in East Calgary says Alberta is rising as a grass‑seed province. Over 40 cars of timothy seed are stored and quality rivals U.S. prime seed. the crop is new to the province but growing fast with 5 to 5.50 per 100 pounds pricing and strong federal support for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Brown
Dominion
Calgary
Chicago
United States
Mr. Brown
Ominion
Timothy
Leos
Leatherless Shoes With Fibre Soles Eyes Spring Popularity
An advertising pitch touts fibre soles as a leather substitute offering comfort waterproofing heat safety and year round wearability. Composed of rubber fibers and minerals the shoes promise low cost production and rapid scale once orders resume post war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canlordy
Oil Pipe Line to England Proposal Draws Interest
A proposed underwater oil pipeline would connect Britain and America, delivering oil to England at a fraction of current transport costs. Proponents cite potential economies and strategic benefits amid global energy concerns.
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England
British Isles
America
Acec
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Mr. Willing
Father
Daughler
Boy Scout
Kaiser
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