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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
The Winnipeg Free Press describes Londoners coping with nightly air raids as theatres stay open and shelters fill. Witty c hums of relief rise among residents as bombs rain like rain, while the immense artillery display fascinates a visiting statesman.
In letters to Mr. Channsen of the Geological Survey Vilhjalmur Stefansson, famed explorer, expresses desire to return home in fall 1918 and lead a three to four year Arctic expedition starting from a base near a three to four year scientific outpost plan. He notes coal finds near latitude 77 35 N and debates bases on Elville Island or Ringness Island with a southern mine 150 miles farther north. He cites internal party discipline as the main obstacle but says he is handling it.
The New York Evening Sun praises Canada’s three and a half years in the war and urges American citizens to reflect and emulate Canada’s sacrifice as the nation faces its own tasks ahead.
Brief, fragmentary diary-like note describes a child asking where mother is going and a reply about a surprise party, with siblings Archie and IN H inquiring about joining the outing. The tone hints at family conversation and secrecy.
The Wrens join England's navy as a new defense branch with roles from naval ratings to officers. Training at Crystal Palace, selection based on fitness, education, and temperament, with duties including cooks stewards telegraph wireless writers and aeroplane workers. Uniforms feature dark blue and Royal Navy insignia.
Mr. W M Graham appointed Indian commissioner will oversee a federal land cultivation experiment in the Dominion. He formerly led the Files Hills agency at Lebret Sask on the Grand Trunk Pacific line and developed a model Indian settlement. Wheat crops reached about 200000 bushels last year.
The account recounts a submarine incident in which a German U boat surfaces near a stricken ship and, after a violent exchange, sinks the vessel along with its crew. It contrasts humane acts with alleged Prussian-German mercy and notes Arctic fogs and polar daylight affecting underwater craft visibility and losses.
A British trawler in the North Sea faced a periscope and a submerged U‑boat. With no gun and slow speed, the skipper rammed toward the sub while a crewman wielded a coal shovel, prompting the U‑boat to dive and escape.
A fragmented wartime notice details Turks forming a women’s unit with elaborate regulations. It mentions the war office, production or supply roles, and workers assigned to support battalion operations as tensions rise locally.
Official reports show Western Canada intends record crop acreage this year with every province expanding food production. Dr J W Robertson will represent the food board in the eastern provinces while provincial leaders organize labor, seed, and land leases to boost 1919 crops. Provinces receive government aid ranging from Manitoba to Ontario and Alberta to support seed, labor, and farming expansion.
Reading aloud from a wartime bulletin, the piece extols dogs who save lives on the French front. It highlights a fox terrier credited with saving 750 lives, and notes many dogs carry messages and aid stretcher bearers despite mortal wounds.
Fragmentary report suggests discussion of dental procedures including tooth removal. The text mentions dentists and patients in a general, undefined context without clear names, dates, or locations.
The Manitoba Free Press extols western expansion, noting rising population from Canada Britain and the U S with British and Scandinavian settlers reinforcing racial heritage. It cites 1917 crop value at 663 million dollars from 59.1 million acres, expanding cattle herds and growing manufacturing alongside hydro power. Ontario optimism and wartime aims to starve Germany are mentioned, with seeding season ahead and spring sunshine driving hope.
A quirky exchange shows a sergeant major seeking help from a private to handle accounting chores for a captain. The private claims limited math knowledge but offers to assist, prompting the officers to test his suitability and humor the moment with their dialogue.
A fragmentary speech shows a person asking a wealthy father for money with the question How much will you pay me. The father replies in a businesslike manner No, thank you, indicating a formal, selective response to the inquiry.
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