Mustard gas and warfare tactics described in Wartime piece
A historical report outlines mustard gas as a potent weapon, its delivery via percussion and timed shells, and the severe injuries it causes. It notes German use at Bourlon Wood and Cambrai, British reports of gas-filled artillery zones, and the danger to artillery crews lacking effective masks.
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Berlin
CMF
Pershing
Chateou Thierry
New York Times
United States
Ger- Jens
Armentieres
Cambrai
Bourlon Wood
Boy Scouts Aid War Effort At Home And Sea
London officials describe how Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts assist in coast watching rescue and signaling duties. They patrol beaches aid distressed vessels, join life boat crews, and support flax cultivation for aircraft wing material. Peterborough districts deploy hundreds of Scouts for field work and 1000 more for pulling and signaling tasks.
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Giamay
Scouts
London
England
Peterborough
Covil
Mercantile Marine
Brazil Reinforces Naval Presence in World War I Europe
Brazil dispatches Admiral Francisco de Matteos to head a European naval mission to oversee Brazilian forces at sea. He notes Brazilian warships patrol with allies and reports U boats in South American waters, with two Brazilian ships sunk near St Vincent. He mentions Brazil sending doctors and aviators and promises meat and cereals by sea, while acknowledging wartime social strain and population impacts.
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Fracisco de Matteos
Europe
Brazil
St. Vincent
Strange crowd gathers as artist and rapper discuss angels
In a small studio a curious crowd watches a man present his pictures and a rapper comments on angels and women. The artist replies with a brief exchange about perception and understanding, hinting at deeper themes in the work.
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Academy
Autos and Farmers in Ontario and Saskatchewan Prosperity Link
Regina Leailer argues that autos are essential to farming growth, easing labor shortages and linking rural farmers to urban ideas. The auto boosts rural prosperity, transport efficiency, and communal exchange, while easing isolation and improving home life on western farms.
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Ontario
Skatchewan
Regina Leailer
How to control insect pests with arsenate of lead
Kill chewing insects by spraying plants with arsenate of lead either as a paste or powder. Powder keeps strength. paste should be diluted with water for spraying. A large tablespoonful per gallon of water. a white film on leaves indicates strength. Do not spray cabbage and cauliflower shortly before eating. Dust hellebore on crops or use kerosene emulsion against scale insects.
Family of Fourteen Heroically Honored in France
An elderly father of 14 in the Aus ha imperial force in France served as an extra cook in a machine gun duel. He helped feed troops with a stew of mutton, leading to a recommendation for a Military Medal. The general awarded him the medal, and he presented a photo of his family, saying they will be proud.
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F. M. Goatlack
Ausha
France
Codfish Contains Large Can of Tomatoes Found
A codfish caught near Low Point Sidney attracted attention when a large can of tomatoes was found inside. One end of the can showed corrosion but the other end remained intact apart from a few small holes.
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Johners
Low Point
Sidney
Beestec
Shortage of Hay Hurting Western Canada Farm Stock
Alberta Saskatchewan face extreme hay shortages threatening cattle and sheep. Provinces must act jointly to mobilize hay supplies, transport, and labor. Northern Alberta and Manitoba hold potential stock. Ottawa officials urge rapid cooperative measures to feed livestock and protect meat supplies for allies.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
Calgary
Imea
Caleary
Edmonton
North Country
Grande Praisie
Fa Hill Road
British Coolumbia
Ottawa
Dominion Livestock Department
Red River
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Soldier’s Witty Exchange About Eden Fruit
An officer in Me sopotamia recalls a soldier’s joking remark on the river journey. Asked about some bitterness, the man wonders if Eve were present she might have pressured Adam to share a lemon or two, not merely scarce apples.
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Mesopotamia
Great River
Eden
Germans face food crisis amid wartime shortages
A British admiralty dispatch reports Germany faces a worsening food shortage with ration cuts and scarce meat milk and fat. Officials warn of grave anxiety ahead as supply from Ukraine remains uncertain and birth rates decline sharply with impact on population and welfare programs.
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Deagatch
Germany
Ukraine
Chemnitz Volkstimme
Berlin
Vorwaerts
Breslau
Babe
Povenecase
Governmen Board of Infant Welfare
Report on German Prisoner Treatment Highlights Inhumanity
An official British report by Sir Robert Younger cites repeated breaches of wartime agreements on prisoner treatment. It documents German claims of British immunity while noting verified instances of German mistreatment and forced labor of British prisoners, including a specific case on March 28 1918.
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Sir Robert Younger
Sir Robert
Germany
England
Rance
Switzerland
Ger- One
A Vital e Yes Attended a hiv school and I learned
A brief note from Seibelase Herald describes attending a hiv school and learning x0 adh abere, expressing a personal takeaway in a concise news tone.
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