Whence Come The Germans Whence Come The Germans
An American senator reports Germany faked population figures for twenty years, claiming 99 million in 1914 instead of 68 million. The piece cites claims by Mr. Kir and Mr. Usher about German demographics and the 1916 Mass Levy law, noting mobilization of 12 million since 1914 with about half out of action. It discusses Social Democratic leaks and Hindenburg’s supposed confidences on war figures.
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Germany
F. W. Wille
Kir
George Usher
United States Senate
Hindenburg
Leher
Reichstag
Oedenburg
Hitn
Covenete
Gecard
German Barons on English Shores and Social Furore
The piece reflects on German nobility visiting England before the war era, portraying them as social magnets who mingled with Britons, married locally, and enjoyed favorable status. It critiques the ease of accepting foreign titles and the perceived social advantage they gained in Devonshire and other locales.
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Shipc
England
Devonshire
Sieeif
M.P
Polished Furniture Column Describes Water Spots
A furniture column notes how water spots appeared on polished dining pieces after exposure and how the finish seemed altered. The piece mentions on the spot remedies and suggests the furniture finish remains new-looking after treatment.
Natal resident returns to service amid farm aid plan
A Natal resident resumes active duty offering to work rent free on five acre farmsteads for the South African geopoleval cause, as part of a broader wartime aid scheme.
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Natal
Gpiaean
Shipyard Aims to Build 50 Vessels at Once
The article describes a future shipyard capable of stock to fifty ships simultaneously, with 28 more undergoing fitting at seven 1,000 foot piers. It envisions a launch every other day of 7,500 ton cargo ships or 8,000 ton troop and cargo vessels, set on 846 acres along two miles of riverfront.
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Jules Verne
Eure
Primitive agriculture in a primitive state description
The text depicts irrigation reliance and crude farming methods. Oxen drawn plows, foot trodden corn, and log rollers threshing corn. Hidden earth barns and disguised storage reflect early agrarian techniques and minimal technology.
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Garden Eden
Teaching Soldiers To Be Cautious
A six foot officer in the South cantons trains soldiers to value individual responsibility by testing sentries with casual friendly remarks at night. He uses informal approaches to gauge guard vigilance and discipline within the camp.
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Edward Hungerford
Everybody
Ory
Grain Storage Ends Open Crib Tradition
The piece argues that open cribs and unprotected grain piles are outdated. It states modern, ventilated, dry storage minimizes waste against rats and weather and pays off despite higher upfront costs. Early sales and shipments help reduce losses.
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Geri
Best & Sacco Ae
Perftancn
Connie Heut
Cme
War Art Amid Trenches in a French Barn
In France a Montreal private shares a sketchbook amid mud and bunks, turning war into a gallery. Canadian soldiers pause to view paintings of horses, moonlit ruins, and peaceful landscapes as fellow privates admire the artist who fights and paints.
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France
Montreal
Sis
Hiuself
Lun
Fragmented reminiscence on corps rivalry and wartime discipline
A fragmented reflection notes rivalries within a corps and the idea that shared discipline improves teamwork. It contrasts an inked caricature by a private cartoonist with the seriousness of war and the pressure to conform to exclusive wartime claims.
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Toetter
Northern Coast Railway Link to Petrograd
The article describes the Murman coast in western Russia where a railway to Petrograd has been built with Allied and Canadian labor. It notes harsh terrain, swampy ground, and mosquitoes but says control of the line would allow the Allies access to northern Russia and restore communication with Petrograd.
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Capaenay
Russia
Petrograd
United States
Felling of the William Conqueror Oak by Canadian Forces
The article recalls the felling of Windsor’s William Conqueror Oak by Canadian troops in England. It was over 1 000 years old, 65 feet tall with a broad crown, and heart rotten yet still producing wood annually. A circular deer fence preserved it until its removal.
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England
William Conqueror
Windsor
British Isles
le Hos
Milking Cattle Market Guidance Issued by Saskatchewan Dairy Board
The Saskatchewan Dairy Board issues a mark price guidance for purchasing milch cows. It notes fair expectations for cattle numbers and market conditions, outlining criteria for evaluating animals within the dairy sector.
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Dairy Commission Er of
Saskatchewan
Armored Hun Plane Featured In 1918 Report
A 1918 report by the aircraft construction ministry describes a German aircraft with three armor panels on each side and bottom, plus a rear bulkhead for the gunner. The armor is about 0.5 inches thick, totaling roughly 106 square feet, intended to protect against infantry-piercing fire at lower weight and require flight at 1000 feet for safety. The design appears makeshift, simply bolted to the airframe without adding structural strength, and likely used for offensive patrols.
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Ge Jan A
Aircraft Construction Ministry of Munitions
Belgium Food Scarcities Prompt Public Health Warnings
Prof Albert J Carney of the University of Louvain reports dire Belgium shortages with old and infant deaths from malnutrition as commodities price spikes rise. Coffees eggs Swiss cheese olive and chocolate fetch high prices while substitutes appear including strawberry leaves tobacco substitutes and syrup in place of butter.
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Albert J. Carney
University of Louvain
Belgium
Australian Heroes Awarded Victoria Crosses for Valor
Three non commissioned officers and one private receive Victoria Crosses for bravery in machine gun positions. Corporal Davey led a platoon advance under severe fire, charged a gun with hand grenades, killed eight crew members, and repelled a counter attack guarding a position crucial to the operation.
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Cowan Omga Gazette
Davey
Naides
Germany Faces Tobacco Factory Closures With 100000 Jobs At Risk
Germany plans to shut down all tobacco factories by year end due to tobacco shortage. About 3,000 firms and 100,000 workers are affected as production winds down and layoffs begin.
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Germany
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