Plans for Postwar Immigration to Canada
Lord Shaughnessy of the Canadian Pacific Railway outlines postwar immigration plans for Canada. He calls for better administration and selection at origin, improved immigrant handling in Canada, and active promotion to settlers. The policy may provide building materials instead of ready houses to reduce costs and speed settlement.
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Lord Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Sone
Europe
Dominion
Wool Shortage to Push Up Clothing Prices Across America
Wool supplies in America face a shortage of about 200 million pounds as wool from abroad has slowed. Dealers in New York warn that higher prices on woolen goods are unavoidable unless domestic sheep raisers ramp up production promptly.
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Clothiers
America
New York
War and Women's Work in the Times Opinion
A Toronto Star summary noting a London Times view on women as wartime comrades of men and the push for suffrage. It cites women serving as omnibus conductors and factory workers, arguing equality may endure beyond the war, while warning about traditional courtesies changing as society shifts.
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London Times
Times
Woman Omnibus
Toronto Star
Kitchener's Sound Vision and Hardest Choice
The New Republic notes Lord Kitchener faced a grim choice rejecting prompt victory. He would have sent nearly all trained troops to France and delayed less-prepared forces, choosing a slower strategy to gauge enemy resources and sustain future defense.
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Kitchener
Tey
France
Lord Kitchener
Europe
New Republic
Life span of guns and effects of bore wear on accuracy
The article explains how erosion from explosive gases at high temperature and pressure damages gun bores. Heat absorbed by a thin steel film causes cracks that widen, creating passageways for gas and roughening the inner surface. Linings are replaced as worn, with costs about 30 percent of the gun price. Naval and small arms have different wear lifespans, with small arms around 5 000 to 7 500 rounds, naval guns about 1 000 for small types, and large 12 to 14 inch guns 150 to 200 rounds per lining. Low velocity weapons last longer than high velocity counterparts.
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United States
North Africa Seen As Postwar Imperial Frontier
World Outlook asserts that after Europe ends its war the major issue will be food supply and virgin lands. It argues Europe already knows where new wealth and crops can be tapped in North Africa. France England and Italy are noted for historic interests, Tripoli and the Mediterranean doorway feature in a revived empire vision.
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Europe
France
England
Mediterranean
Italy
Tripoli
North Africa
Voting ages vary across Europe with differing voter restrictions
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes European systems impose higher or varied age and eligibility rules. It cites Austria at 24 or 25, Prussia and German states at 25, Holland and Belgium at 25, Denmark only allowing over 30, English speakers at 21, and Belgium’s multiple voting for college graduates and property holders. It also mentions punitive voting neglect and exemptions for soldiers and domestic workers.
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North America
Empire
Holland
Belgium
Japan
Denmark
Sam Salter
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Canadian hopes rise for returning internees after war
A letter from Lance-Le Colin Alexander, an internee at Chateau Doex, Switzerland, writes from London about anxious Canadians awaiting Canada’s plan to help them reestablish postwar. He notes his ambition to become a farmer and urges action for others to rebuild lives in Canada.
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Canada
Lance-Le Colin Alexander
The
Royal I Casaedere
Chateau Doex
Witzerland
London
Der
Our Obligation to Allies and the Sacrifices of War
Sydney Sun reflects on the Allied wartime union and the sacrifices of Britain Russia Belgium Serbia France and Australia. It lauds Kitchener's legacy and the shared resolve to repay the debt to the gallant friends who stood with Britain in the war.
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Mr. Hughes
War
Britain
Belgium
France
Joffre
Russia
Prussia
Serbia
Ussia
Kitchener
Austraia
Teacher threatens student with father visit
A tense exchange ends with the teacher warning that visiting the student's father will have lasting consequences. The fragment hints at parental authority influencing behavior but cuts off mid sentence.
Change of Life Health Advice Promotes Lydia E Pinkham Use
Readers are urged to trust Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. Letters claim improvements from headaches back pain and general well being after use, with testimonials from Beverly Massachusetts residents praising its effects.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadel
Lydia Poe
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