Work Among Indian Children at Swanhabe Reserve
A visit to the Swanhabe Manitoba Indian reserve reveals Pembina Valley progress with schoolwork modeled on white neighbors. Miss Jessie Bruce teaches about twenty pupils daily, guiding language, arts, Bible study, and domestic instruction, with many children gradually mastering English and forming strong bonds with their teacher.
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Swanhabe
Manitoba
Pembina Valley
Prairie
Jessie Bruce
Bruce
Siti
Als Prairie
Elkhorn
The Fate of Germany and the Prince Scaace Peace
A New York Times extract argues that German militarism wrecked Germany’s progress and eroded its civilizational standing, portraying the so called prince of peace as failing to prevent horrors and global isolation. It claims Germany’s downfall came from his policy and the nation’s once admired achievements are gone.
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New York Times
Americans Welcome Locomotive on France Tour
Francis A. Collins recounts the first American locomotive arriving in France and the swift arrival of American engineers. French workers watched as parts were unloaded and assembled then track laid to the main line. The procession-like voyage showcased American industry and flags traveling toward the eastern boundary of France.
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Lotomotive
France
Francis A. Collins
Fragmentary wartime dialogue from Vancouver excerpt
A snippet shows a hungry husband and a patriot character discussing making do with food, echoing a wartime mindset. The text hints at improvised supplies and resolve, capturing a terse exchange in a Vancouver setting.
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Vancouver
Sea-Dog Strain Wins Every Time
Intensive reports from London defend depth charges and British torpedo strikes against submarines. A patrol boat chased a German U-boat, depth charges and a shell caused oil to surface and a single survivor was found. A British submarine rammed an enemy sub, cutting plates and forcing its sinking after a prolonged chase.
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London
Cape St. Vincent
Crow A bill of indictment stands against the crow
J. D. Athelney Evans in Rod and Gun argues the crow is both pest and helper. It preys on chickens and eggs and plunders nests, yet it also controls grubs, potato bugs, and other farm pests. Observers note its balance of harm and service on rural fields and barns.
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Canada West
Weasa
J. D. Athelney Evans
Builded Better Than He Knew and the War’s Reach
The Kaiser unites English speaking peoples, accelerating relations beyond former hopes. The president’s call for war against Germany marks a vast turning point with deep, lasting consequences for Britain, the United States, and global power dynamics as militarism confronts republican resolve.
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Congress
Germany
British Empire
United States
Republic
Call to arms for farms and schools across the nation
The piece urges immediate national service for farming and labor to support wartime needs. It notes increased grain acreage and worker shortages, contrasting American and German education systems and praising American girls for early university entry, while highlighting limited higher education access in Germany.
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Richard Judd
School of Ton
America
England
United States
Canada
Germany
Berope
Canadian Women Called to Aid Harvest Efforts Across Land
An appeal emphasizes women’s pivotal role in boosting wartime food production. It urges city and rural women to volunteer on farms, assist farmers’ wives, report loafers, and fill labor gaps to prevent crop loss and support allies abroad. Strong emphasis on national duty and collective action.
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R. Henry
Colors
Deen
Canada
Pitch Bay
Mies
Restrictions on pastry sales after July in Garan region
The article states that no person may see pastry or confectionery or chewing gum without first obtaining a lesson from the Gara food beard, effective on and after July. It outlines a regulatory requirement and the enforcement timeline.
Supplementing The Cow Pasture With Concentrated Feeds
With limited pasture and bad weather, dairy farmers face whether to feed concentrates. A mix of pasture and grain is advised, especially when pasture shortfalls hit. Start feeding early. 3-5 pounds of meal daily often needed, cake meal is valuable, but combine with other feeds for best milk production.
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Tony
Drafted soldiers laugh at wartime comforts
The Camp Dodge draftees from Alabama cheer their equipment, uniforms, meals, beds, and blankets. A shouted question to a white soldier wonders why the war has begun, joking that Uncle Sam provides all these things. The Argonaut reports the exchange in a colloquial, humorous tone.
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Dodge
National Army
Alabama
Sam
Sam Hill
The
Argonaut
Indiapledges 1.1 Million Men to Britain During War
At a Delhi meeting of the Indian legislative council officials say India will supply about 1,100,000 manpower to Britain. In addition to men the aid includes equipment and labor valued as financial support for the war effort.
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India
Britain
Indian Legislative Council
Delhi
Bnghnd
Southern Lumberman
Central Empires Face Famine as War Drags On
A condensed report from the war front notes Austria-Hungary and Germany strain to feed their populations amid exhausted grain stocks and scarce labor. Ukraine supplies dwindle while German policy seizes grain for cattle and secrecy. Charitable relief hinges on a shaky harvest outlook as June to August loom dire.
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Austria-Hungary
Ukraine
Goernment
Frankfurter Zeitung
Germany
Karlsruhe Volks i
Socialist
Ing
Neue Freie Presor
Austria
Switzerland
London Daily Mail
Martial
Wirnipr
Dairy Records Show Two Notable Herd Gains
Two Ottawa area dairy herds posted large milk and fat gains in 1917. A Mills neighbor herd of nine cows produced 9 008 pounds milk and 24 percent fat per cow, aided by better feed and care. A six cow herd averaged 11 215 pounds milk with higher fat. an elite cow in 1915–16 produced over 19 000 pounds, signaling the value of improved feeding and sire selection for herd records.
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Ottawa
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