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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
4
An interior submarine scene shows the crew preparing for a dive while the commanding officer tests gear and coordinates the crew. Seventeen men, Arctic-clad watchers, and two open-water wires assist as the craft noses toward a cruiser bearing an eagle ensign.
A submarine lies a mile off as a cruiser lifts its stern for a final farewell and glides down a long slope toward the ocean bed. The scene highlights wet gleam on the vessel’s grey hull and sunlit conning tower hatch open to pure air.
The council of national defense creates a commercial economy board of experts to study war time retail delivery curtailment, reduce waste in the distribution system, and curb bread return practices that undermine the bread trade and public supply. The board examines reclaiming unsold bread and diverting it from waste to avoid shortages.
The piece critiques Germany's hopes for gains at the Stockholm conference of Socialists. It argues delegates from Scandinavia oppose Germany's aims, clarifying what counts as no annexations and no indemnities. It cites distrustful Allied aims and accuses the conference of inefficiency and misinterpretation.
An official wartime rationing plan in England limits grain fed to horses to those used solely for trade and business. The policy aims to boost oats available for human consumption by restricting horse feed, reflecting radical steps to conserve grain resources.
Mrs. Newton D. Baker wife of the secretary of war joins cabinet wives in Washington promoting food conservation. In Georgetown her household avoids waste with thinner bread and smaller portions while teaching children a clean plate principle. She stresses training servants and cites anecdotes from General Bridges and local waste to urge reform.
A Southern States editor admires Abraham Lincoln, praising his rise from poverty to national leadership. He asserts Lincoln, born in obscurity, was raised to supreme command at a pivotal moment, guiding a nation through four years of immense responsibility. The piece emphasizes Lincoln’s perceived divine purpose, regardless of party support.
Report describes the early South Africa mission operations in Rhodesia since August 1914. It recounts the German command of Lake Tanganyika being overthrown through enterprise and courage amid tropical dust and water shortages.
Alan R. Hawley reports Britain speeds up aircraft output after cabinet approval to proceed with simplified parts production. Britain plans massive spending this year while the United States builds aviation training camps with 150 students per unit and hangar capacities for up to 144 planes.
A steel tester in a major munitions plant recounts her first air raid during World War I. About 100 women in testing, 3,000 workers in shell production. lights out, Zeppelins threat, and nerves tested as shells, dye works, and guards loomed. The night shift endured, tea served, and a makeshift morale concert followed the blackout.
A visitor notes the Canadian chaplains extending beyond spiritual duties to welfare work. Canteens, libraries, and cinemas run on a business-like model, profits aiding troops. Canteens serve hot coffee over rum, morale-boosting events reduce temptations. chaplains oversee sacred and secular venues, including a marquee theatre aiding rest billets and morale.
A farm tip explains placing a stick of soft wood inside the knot before tightening. The stick keeps the knot closed under strain, and when the knot must be untied, break the stick and pull out both ends to release the rope.
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