Strength of the British Navy Up From Prewar Strength
The London Spectator argues the navy is stronger than at the war start, rebutting rumors of German dreadnoughts and praising Mr. Balfour for reassuring the public. It notes ships in every class have increased, that yard and labor issues are explained, and that the fleet remains ready against submarines aircraft and mines.
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Board of Admiralty
Os Admiralty
Kiel Canal
Hindenburg
Balfour
House of Commons
Navy
Admiralty
Iit
Four
Mr. Balfour
Churchill
Hi Searee
Europe
Germany
London Spectator
Interesting Cow Census reveals per cow profit in Minnesota herds
A Minnesota cow census shows one herd returning 38 dollars profit per cow after feed costs, while the 100 herd average profit stands at 5.15 dollars per cow yearly. Total gross from the 100 herds is 32815 with feed costs 27191, yielding 5624 profit overall.
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Minnesota
Defender of Verdun A Find of War Hero
General Henri Philippe Petain, famed defender of Verdun, rose from colonel to command in nine months. Known for speed, endurance, and strict leadership, he earned trust of Joffre and rose to France’s top duties. His early career and rapid wartime ascent captivated readers worldwide.
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Henri Philippe Petain
Verdun
Jofto
Joffre
Petain
France
Poincare
Petit Journal
Paria
Brooklyn Eagle
Tim
Arrasse
Champagne
Petain Waa
Cauchy-la-Tour
Pas de Calais
St. Cyr
Women Workers New Chances After War Emancipation
An essay argues that Europe's postwar male shortage will trigger a social revolution. Women could enter banking, trades, and offices, competing with men as they seek work and independence. The piece notes a rise in widows demanding suffrage as a moral response to war losses.
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Europe
Arthur Girault
University of Poitiers
Anl
Poitiers
Resia
Cold storage value grows for household and market buyers
The bulletin argues cold storage lowers living costs by enabling bulk buys and extended preservation of eggs dairy meat fish fruit and other foods. It explains methods for preserving apples butter cheese vegetables eggs fish game lard and meat plus care of furs and woollens under proper temperatures.
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Bulletin 44
J. A. Ruddick
The
Dominion
Jos, Burgess
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
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Portuguese Africa
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Japanese Society of
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Desea
Eddy
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