Disturbing German record cited in Lloyd George speech
Premier Lloyd George cites a long list of German moves from 1888 to 1916 to describe Prussia as a disturbing neighbor in Europe. The timeline covers imperial accession, naval expansion, diplomatic pressure, and attacks on entente stability, concluding with calls for an imperial conference to unite dominions for action.
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Europe
Germany
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Toronto Globe
Prussia
Denmark
Austria
Kingdom of
Hanover
Fossy
Bismarck
France
Saarbreucken
Paris
Kaiser
Constantinople
Heligoland
Kruger
German Navy League
Entente Cordiale
Tangier
Ukden
Delcasse
Turkestan
Iendly
The
Windsor
Edward
Berlin
von Ihmann-Hollweg
England
Ane
Lord Haldane
Winston Churchill
Stiy Sai
Erin Ree
Knetia Genesey
Italiia
Italy
Kiel Canal
Stock Feeding Experiments at Indian Head Farm
The Indian Head Experimental Farm reports on shelter types for cattle in prairie conditions. Winter gains per steer averaged 1.95, 1.75, and 1.65 pounds across 1913–16 under different outside shelters. Economical, simple shelters using straw or board fences prove viable for profitable feeding with hay and grain prices noted.
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Indian Head
Recognizing the Situation The War Effort in Labor Resources
A wartime note argues the war hinges on labor resources with England at the lead in mobilizing all workers. It warns of a dangerous enemy and likens the struggle to the Somme, underscoring lessons learned from past battles.
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England
Somme
Berlin Lokalanzeiger
Sure Cure Tran Quote Refers To Late Work Habits
A Boston Transcript note cites a remark about leaving much daytime work unfinished and attempting to complete it at night, reflecting a habit of burning the midnight oil.
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Boston Transcript
Misery Haunts Cardinal Mercier Amid War Induced Suffering
Cardinal Mercier speaks of four to five weeks of pain as workers and families in Belgium were seized by force into exile. He describes ruined homes, absent husbands, widows, and sobbing mothers, and calls for justice and order while urging nonresistance to unlawful regulations that violate workers rights and homes.
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Brussels
Wavrecourt
St. Etienne
Tubize
Blaine L’alleud
Berdy
Antwerp
Tirlemont
Diest
Rum Rations and Temperance Appeal to Troops
The Women's Christian Temperance Union continues a campaign against rum rations for soldiers. A letter from an under-secretary confirms rum is issued only under strict supervision by a general officer and medical approval. The bulletin hopes officers align with scientific views on intoxication's effects on soldiers.
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5S. R. Wright
London
Ont
Dominion Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kitchener
Roberts
Victor Horseley
Methodist Church Bulletin
Consumer Yell Cald for Food Price Fairness
Food investigations and press scrutiny trigger price pressures in distribution. Business leaders at key points will push prices to the limit, squeezing the consumer. The piece urges the public to raise its voice.
British Grand Fleet Inspires Visitors With Mighty Navy Display
The Military Hospital Commission reports 2,615 invalided soldiers under care in Canada and expanded accommodations across six cities. Montreal hosts a new convalescent hospital, while Sidney and Esquimalt gain facilities. officers note navy training and submarine threats, stressing guns and merchant-ship arming as deterrents.
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Canada
Royal Victoria Hospital
Grey Nunnery
Ottawa
J. Luke's Hospital
Kingston — — University
Winnipeg — General Hospital
Edmonton
Drummond
St. Catherine Street
British Columbia
Kaquitmalt
Sidney
Victoria
Houls the Winder
Esquimalt
W. W. Chipman
D. A. Thompson
Navy
Olympic
Lake Superior
Drummer Ritchie Awarded the Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace
The Seaforth Highlanders drummer Ritchie, under heavy fire, rallied wavering units during a German trench assault. He mounted the parapet, beat the charge, and inspired a successful breakthrough. He later delivered messages under fire and received the Victoria Cross from King George at Buckingham Palace in the presence of officials.
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Ritchie
Buckingham Palace
V.C
Seaforth Highlawiers
Germany
Pertab
Ratlam
Education From Aeroplanes and the Use of Aircaravans
An Austrian letter argues for using aeroplanes to spread truth among enemy populations once coalitions unite into a fortress. It suggests outfitting aero-caravans and features a note on cattle identification via clampable studs patented by an inventor.
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Andrew Carnegie
Hague
Austria
Britain faces food loss from drink during war effort
The British Commons heard that nearly two million tons of foodstuffs were diverted to beer and spirits in the year ending September, including 1,224,200 tons of barley and 305,176 tons of grain. Officials said drastic measures may be needed as shipping strains grow and imports rise.
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Britain
United Kingdom
The Way It Seemed Willard and Annie Involve Car Ruin
Annie insists on wrecking the car and Willard reluctantly agrees. After persuasion she urges him to hurry, saying take it quick as a crowd approaches. The scene unfolds with mounting tension and imminent danger.
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Willard
Annie
Fractured OCR Valley News Fragment
A benevolent old lady aided a distressed motorist emerging from a wrecked car. The scene reflected concern and shock as bystanders offered help and the driver appeared shaken by the crash.
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Cardinal Mercier
North Sea
Hospitals Commission
V. C
Scotch Boy
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