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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
12
An account describes Belgian jokes defying German orders during occupation. Belgians wore colors, mocked peace proposals, and Brussels faced nightly punishments including closures and curfews. Aerial proclamations and revelry persisted despite restrictions, prompting German irritation at Belgian defiance.
Vorwaerts quotes Deputy Lor inghoven in the Reichstag as blaming world politics and economic conditions for limiting German gains after three years of war. He accuses enemies of exploiting allies to deny German soldiers the fruits of victories.
The food controller Hanna focuses on fresh water fish as a material addition to foods of Canada and the Allies. Officials consider this issue in current scope and policy discussions.
Victor Ross notes oil's transition from ancient misnomers to a modern commercial enterprise. He charts early Canadian production in Oil Springs Ontario 1858 and Calgary discoveries, highlights Western Canada’s potential, and links petroleum to military strategy and transport revolutions worldwide.
The imperial institute in London leads an India inquiry for raw materials exporting to Canada. A Canada committee evaluates how Indian hides and shellac can boost inter imperial trade. Officials include Sir George Percy and Sir Keith Price, with liaison to Ottawa and London authorities.
The British and German governments plan arrangements for returning prisoners of war and removing certain cases to a centralization center. The Canadian Associated Press understands that these changes are unlikely to affect Canadian prisoners for some time, as many Canadians remain in captivity.
A London answer asserts death is painless while dying may involve pain beforehand. The piece argues fear rests in anticipation, not the act itself, noting pain varies by temperament and that unconsciousness often follows severe suffering. It claims death is a natural, non painful end when Nature’s order remains intact.
The Dominion department of agriculture issues Bulletin No 49 on cold storage for ice houses and dairy buildings. It serves as a complete handbook with simple plans and drawings for farm cold storage systems.
A playful experiment shows how to estimate the Moon’s diameter by using a cardboard disk the size of a five shilling piece held to the window. By placing the disk between eye and Moon and stepping back until it matches the Moon’s outline, then scaling by distance, the diameter comes out near 2,159 miles and the circumference and area follow by simple geometric formulas.
Los Angeles inventor Robert Morton unveiled a radio controlled submarine in Eden Dale California. The model 6 feet 6 inches long weighs about unknown pounds and moves underwater and on the surface via wireless key signals. It dives surfaces explodes a tiny shell and torpedo in a tank demonstration while claiming potential for larger 50 foot craft.
The article notes most window glass entering China is American made rather than Belgian, with the United States supplying the bulk of imports. It states America would supply nearly all of the glass stocks and openings for China, reflecting wartime trade flows in 1916.
The document outlines a six department structure under the food controller to tackle Britain’s food problem. It proposes a central advisory committee with government, church, labor, urban and rural groups, plus provincial committees and specialized bodies for producers, manufacturers and consumers. Departments cover saving, distribution, industries, information, business and education with roles in consumption guidance, preservation, prices, storage and export, and statistical coordination.
A Manitoba Department of Agriculture report notes beavers are increasing rapidly in old settled districts of James. The piece cautions that while beaver value and appeal may attract Canadians, easy capture could lead to rapid pest extinction and disrupt local ecosystems.
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