Britain's Huge War Bill
A British ministry report claims Britain spends about 230000 per day fighting the war, with a debt growth from 3225 to 900000000 and living costs surging. It notes heavy taxes, rising wartime loans, and the nation’s resolve as a “sure shield” of civilization.
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Cat Britain
Ministry of Information
Director of Public Information
Ottawa
Weary season points to waste and warming folly
A reflective piece condemns wasteful heating and luxury during autumn and hints at social indifference. It contrasts a man neglecting fuel bills with overspending on golf and silk accessories while his library and town feel the chill. The voice recalls past seasons and hints at a broader critique of careless priorities.
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T. Strohm
Silver-Haired Nurses With Golden Hearts in War Time
A wartime reflection on the aged nurses who care for soldiers. The speaker praises silver-haired and younger nurses for their perseverance, loyalty, and gentleness, noting how the elderly reconcile with demanding duties and the young learn quickly. The piece contrasts formal office bearing with the compassionate nursing ethic.
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E. Whish
London Mail
Branting London Remarks Cause Swedish Government Unclear
An analyst notes Branting's London remarks as private citizen statements not binding on Sweden. He questions press Berlin reporting and urges caution to avoid friction with western allies amid neutral relations. The Swedish cabinet has not issued any formal statement or clarification on the issue.
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London
Hjalmar Branting
Sweden
Amsterdam
Komische Zeitung
Berlin
Branting
Beimstrasse
Stockholm
Eames
Afbelal
By Contrast Teacher Jimmy Morning Exchange
Fragmentary OCR reading shows a brief exchange referencing a teacher figure and a morning moment. The readable text hints at a playful taunt or contrast but lacks clear context or complete names and events.
The Channel Tunnel Project and War Impact
The piece argues the Channel Tunnel could alter WWI logistics by moving soldiers and materiel, with projections of millions of passengers and tons of supplies. It discusses timing, costs, and the strategic value of a tunnel linking England and France as a decisive postwar asset.
Animals in Gas Attacks and Effects in War
Scientific authorities study gas effects on animals for the allies and German forces. Horses suffer, becoming terrorized. mules hold ground but struggle to breathe. Cats detect gas and flee, guinea pigs die first, rats and mice emerge, and poultry calm concerns as gas approaches.
Dairy Competitions Prizes Total One Thousand Dollars
The Dairy Men’s Association of Saskatchewan through the Department of Agriculture announces a series of dairy farming and creameries competitions. The annual convention reveals prizes totaling 1000 dollars for winners.
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Ee Association of the
Dairymeon
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Dairymen’s Association
French Baby Bernard Reminds Soldiers Of Home In War
A French infant named Bernard, not yet four, lives near the Somme behind British lines as the war rages nearby. He chats, watches khaki figures, and grasps only two English phrases, evoking memories of home for soldiers who visit the village mess.
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Bernard
Somme
Bern
Theos
Bebe Francais
Airplanes Use Instruments For Safe Modern Flight
The article explains two flying methods: feel and instruments. It highlights the compass and air speed indicator as key aids, especially in clouds and at night. The compass shows direction relative to magnetic north while the air speed indicator shows airspeed and ascent or descent.
Learning About Our Allies From a War Letters View
A Rochester Times Union version cites an American lieutenant praising British troops in France. He describes their education, courtesy, reserve, humor, and optimism after heavy losses, noting they fight fiercely yet avoid cruelty. The piece urges Americans to revise biased views and appreciate Allied character.
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France
Lished
Beaver Valley
Germany
Lens
Rochester
N. Y
Times-Union
Meanest Man in France Identified by Street Crime
A Parisian thief, described as the meanest man, stole letters meant for soldiers at the front. He extracted money from wives and mothers, tearing and mangling the letters found in Rue Saint Man des Fosses. Writers argue the criminal should be turned over to the jury for punishment.
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France
United States
Jman
Jellicoe On Submarine War Claim Defeat By Submarine Campaign
Viscount Jellicoe, former first sea lord, in Southampton says his prior remark that Nazis would be defeated by nations who understood the sea was quoted widely. He says enemy destroyers are slower than German submarines but the submarine campaign will be defeated.
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Francis Vinton
Greene Mages
Yale
English ‘Channel
Connec England
Ted Ween Caan
Chan‘nel
Revue Des Deux ‘Mondes
M. ‘Spartiaux
Chanynel
Germany
Baku
Jellicoe
Scapa
Southampton
Naests
Saskatchewan Field Crop Competitions Announcement
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture announces a minimum prize of 50 dollars for each of five entries in field crop competitions. The notes mention stakes up to 375 dollars in total and reference exhibition standards and submission details.
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Saskatchewan Sdeedryment of Agriculture
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