Provincial Farm Loan Legislation Across Provinces
A survey of Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Quebec farm loan schemes outlines differing targets and limits. Ontario uses municipal borrowing up to 60 percent of land value at 5 percent interest. Manitoba and Saskatchewan cap loans at 50 percent with varying capital structures and rates. Alberta sets 40 percent loan limits with 30 year mortgages. Quebec relies on the Caisse Populaire while BC pursues the Agricultural Act 1915.
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Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Quebec
Caisse Populaire
People’s Credit Bank
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
The
Agricultural Gazette
Why Russia Likes Kerensky
Two Russian soldiers in Perograd waited for an interview with War Minister Kerensky. A mid height man with clipped hair and flashing eyes called them in, and Kerensky entered with a calm, unifying presence.
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Perograd 2
Henry Snydam
Kerensky
Alexander Feodorovitch Kerensky
Russia
Moscow
Odessa
Truth By Degrees On The Lutzow Sinking And German Losses
The New York Tribune notes that German loss figures were released in steps and with delay. It says the Lutzow’s fate was admitted a week late and compares secrecy over other ships. Survivors from Elbing were tallied differently, and British prisoner testimony was used to offset the tragedy.
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Associated Press
I Y
Germany
Washington
New York Tribune
Daily War Cost To Canada In 1917
The finance department reports Canada’s war costs up to July 20 1917 total 623000000 including France upkeep. Net debt stands at 851000000. Daily war expenditure about 850 nationally and abroad. Advances to support munitions aeroplane and ship building total 288000000 plus 22000000 for other purchases. Open account debt to Great Britain estimated 2000000. Canada funds imperial treasury with 25 million monthly for munitions and cheese purchases.
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Canada
Great Britain
Finance Department
France
Dominion
Sw Ee
Corts of
Imperial Treasury
Japanese Women Liberated Amid Progress Debate
An English Journal Advertiser editorial praises Japan's women gaining self realization after centuries of subordination. The piece notes no gendered caste and underscores rising status among Japanese women as a sign of modern progress.
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Japan
Jan Advertiser
Land
Nippon
Britain and Allies Need 160 Million Bushels Wheat Shortage
A screen by Hon. W. J. Hanna Canada controller shows Britain and allies require 160 million bushels more wheat than exports from Canada and the United States can supply for supplies. The figure reflects a reduced export scale already in use by Great Britain.
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Britain
Canada
States
W. J. Hanna
Great Britain
War Time Lessons for a Stronger Nation
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues that wartime will yield a more efficient economy and disciplined citizens. It envisions trained workers, intensified farming, self denial, repurposed youth for peace, expanded shipyards, and a larger merchant fleet to boost postwar peace and prosperity.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Giant bound Bible bound by Oxford University Press
A colossal Bible bound by Oxford University Press for Horbury Mall in London features a five foot two inch height and seven foot ten inch width when opened. Its cover uses blue and gold morocco with royal arms, Welsh and English county arms, and the binding employs thick hemp ropes and a wooden staging with an iron pulley block for handling.
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Oxford University Press
Horbury Mall
Notting Hill Gate
London
England
Scotland
British In France Wear Chain Visor
The article describes the adoption of a steel chain visor by troops in France. The visor covers the eyes like a veil to shield soldiers from sand rock and metal splinters, which cause most eye injuries. It can be worn during the day with clear vision, and may be adjusted as needed.
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France
Father Ste 0dontes thas has thirty two
A fragmentary line mentions a father figure and a count of thirty two. The text is unreadable and lacks clear context or names to identify a specific event or person.
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Ste 0Dontes
Thas
Sr Ueiwhie
Great Lakes Legends Of Mystery And Disaster
The article extols Great Lakes romance and legends, noting historic shipwrecks and the Griffin voyage of La Salle. It recounts mysterious disappearances on Lake Superior, the Bannockburn wreck, and the lake’s grim record of ships lost with cargo valued in the millions, shaping a mythic maritime narrative.
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Great Lakes
America
Geo. W. Stark
Atlantic
Pacific
England
France
United States
Lake Superior
Rene Cacelier de la Salle
Lake Erie
Lake St. Clair
Lake Huron
Griffin
Northern Lakes
Lake Tior
Duluth
Bannockburn
Swallows Nesting Mentioned in Richmond News Leader
A fragment from the Richmond News Leader notes that in Kentucky swallows nest and comments on the author’s unfamiliarity with regional wildlife. The item casts doubt on whether the writer is a native Kentuckian.
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Kent
Kentucky
Richmond News- Leader
What England Is Doing
A Kansas City Star correspondent notes England’s wartime efforts. Premier Lloyd George cites 512 million soldiers and 1 2 million seamen, two million tons of shipping turned over, four million tons to be built, and five million workers. Bonar Law cites daily spend around 34 million dollars, with four times England’s daily income. England also advanced over five billion dollars to allies.
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George
England
Perfidieus Albion
Europe
Napoleon
Waterloo
Lloyd George
Paris
Tew
Bonar Law
McKenna
United States
France
Kansas City Star
A Pacifist's War Hon. W A Holman Speech
Hon W A Holman premier of New South Wales argued a pacifist era could not ensure Europe peace or democracy without war. He framed the conflict as pacifists against militarism and urged a final victory to free democracy for peace.
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W. A. Holman
New South Wales
Sheffield
Europe
Pepes
Imany
Bismarck
Alberta Timothy Seed Graded At Canadian Elevator
Alberta Timothy seed grading shows 52 cars processed at the Canadian Government Elevator in Alberta last year. Forty six cars were shipped to Vancouver and eastern markets. Seed was satisfactory though hulled seed kept many samples in No 2 and No 3 grades. The coast and eastern markets demand Timothy seed, with improved methods expected to maintain demand.
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Alberta
Vancouver
Conditions of Peace and Assurances After Rhine
The article argues that the Teutonic forces must be defeated and pushed back behind the Rhine. It calls for indemnities for outrages and insists the German people must give assurances that such acts will not be repeated to safeguard world peace and safety.
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Rhine
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Pacific Railway
Jutland
U. S
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