Canada Can mobilize farm help in wartime crisis
The article argues that Canada can increase farm production by using inexperienced labor from towns and women workers. It cites British wartime agriculture gains, munitions output, and Googl Carey style mobilization as proof that organized, willing labor can replace scarce skilled workers.
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Tavela
Crete
Amy Eragerrian
Canada
Picardy
Googl
Amiens
Channel
Paris
Carey
Sih
Tentral Carey
Exand
Inne
Indians Busy in Greater Production
The Indians of Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta plan expanded cultivation this year with many acres in coarse grains mainly wheat and 2500 cattle. They expect 2540 bushels of potatoes and extensive vegetables, aided by W M Graham saying the effort boosts reserves and enlists represent over 2400 Canadians in overseas service. Red Cross support remains strong with locals forming branches and sending funds to Regina Winnipeg and Calgary.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Regina
W. M. Graham
Canada
CEP
West
Pelly
Red Cross
Winnipeg
Calgary
Eight French Soldiers Escape German Prison Camp
An officer reports eight French soldiers escaped from a German prison near Mannheim. He notes stricter treatment in rear camps over three months, with Britons suffering more than the French. Germans intensify abuse after Rhine raids, aiming to deter allied attacks, while prisoners risk death near ammunition plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witsburg
Mannheim
Germany
Esii
Rhine
Rai
Geddes Says Allies Sink More Submarines Than Germany Builds
In a London interview with the Petit Parisien correspondent Sir Eric Geddes outlines Allied naval success. He notes sinking more U boats since January than Germany has built and says British attacks average seventy submarine blows weekly. He compares successful hunts to trapping moles.
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London
The
Petit Parisien
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Summarines
British Admiralty
Germany
Scarcity of Shoes In Postwar Views Report
Fragmentary clipping notes shoe shortages amid inflation and wartime era impacts. Limited readable lines reference markets, prices, and consumer concerns, with no clear dates or named places or organizations.
Sunken Roads as Tactical Assets in Trench Warfare
The article describes sunken roads in battlefront Europe as earthworks suitable for artillery, machine guns, and rapid movement. It recounts strategies using sunken lanes near the Somme and a specific engagement where sunken roads shaped the fire plan and fallback actions, highlighting the caution and precision of the attacking force.
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Canada
Australia
Jane
Europe
Somme
France
Jired Hern
Recenmoitre
Lieut
Frank Fox
RFA
Rifle and Bayonet In Favor Again
Canadian soldiers returning from the front say the old rifle and bayonet remain the weapon that will win the war. They note that other arms were hailed as decisive at various times, but while heavy artillery bombs aircraft and raiding cavalry proved limited, infantry with rifle and bayonet endures as the decisive force in breaking the foe.
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Anne Cele
Blood Thicker Than Water In Manila Bay tale recalled
A memoir recounts a tense moment in Manila Bay as British ships positioned between American and German forces. It notes German vessels near Dewey's fleet, British ships ready to aid, and a shared duty that helped avert conflict.
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von Diederich
Derg
Dewey
Chichester
Wermans
Monterey
Olympia
el Capitan
Manilla Bay
United States
Manilla
Hughes Calls Allied War Unity and a German Peace Rejected
In an interview Prime Minister Hughes of Australia praises Britain’s resolve amid war trials and says Australia backs the war to a decisive victory. He cites growing war spirit in Australia and a determined America joining the fight to destroy militarism root and branch. He lauds the British navy and notes no enemy sightings during a 14 000 mile voyage.
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Hughes
Australia
Britain
Commonwealth
America
Mr. Hughes
Atlantic
Senator Smith Remarks At San Atlanta Luncheon
Georgia Senator Smith said during a San Atlanta luncheon that German militaries aim to overrun the world and must feel a cautionary shift after recent disasters. Calhoun Clay of Paint Rock was fishing for tarpon in Florida when a large catch caused him to fall overboard, prompting a wry quip about desire and danger.
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Senator Smith
Georgia
San Atlanta
Cal
Calhoun Clay
Paint Rock
Florida
Deception and Duty At Sea Prompt Wartime Judgment
A New York Globe opinion echoes harsh wartime sentiment on German sailors in U S waters. It argues that any German in naval uniform acts under strict orders, regardless of civilian life, framing loyalty to the Kaiser's forces as the ultimate measure of conduct.
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Red Riding Hood
New York Globe
Desperate German Drive to Bolster Fighting Strength
A wartime report notes Germany lowers manpower by redeploying workers to factories, conscripting prisoners and pulling in second class troops while Germany drains reserves. Canadian soldiers in England cultivate 874 acres for food production aiding Britain. vegetables reach royal tables and aid the war effort.
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Grouns
Amazan
Weteras
British Isles
England
Beneft
Seden
London
Army
Navy
Quartermaster General's Department
Royal Pavilion
Minghen
Germany
Bes
Cetin
Sestom
Western Front
Kiwania
West
Finland
Iessian ‘Front
Briel
Fiowely
Kaiser Reichsled Telegram Backed by Militarism
Emperor William replies to Chancellor von Hertling on the anniversary of his accession. He praises Prussian militarism, vows to bear wartime privations, and expresses confidence in the German people and leadership to secure victory and peace. He asks for continued state support and divine blessing.
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Germany
Willam
von Hertling
New British Order Cuts Paper Use Across Day to Day Goods
The director of paper economy and distribution in Great Britain plans a new order coming into force in about a month. It restricts sale of papers books and similar items to four forms for sale and halves music and theatre program distribution. Circulars and tal use also reduced.
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Great Britain
Industrial Research Faculties To Be Funded By Canadian Association
The Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association will recommend establishing industrial and scientific research faculties at Canadian universities. An exchange system between English universities outside Quebec and Quebec universities may be set up. Contact with Western natural resources districts to establish plants was approved. Senator Nichols plans for developing expert markets were endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Industrial Reconstruction Association
Quebec
Nichols
Japan urged to mobilize vast forces for Siberia drive
The Voraduz declares Japan should deploy half a million to three million troops to reach the Urals and join the Allies in Siberia. It calls for instant action to save England France and humanity and to confront Germany with unwavering sacrifice.
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Voraduz
Siberia
England
France
Humanity
Japan
Urals
Duchess Scrubs Floor After Captain Refusal
In a British hospital near the front a Red Cross duchess asks a captain for a pail of water. He balks claiming rank, then she reveals her title and sweetly insists. The captain yields and she finishes scrubbing the floor in a small act of humility.
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Red Cross
Hamilton Times
New Hospital Ships Prepare for Crisis Medical Load
Two new hospital ships will join the fleet to aid medical care. They will serve capacities of 800 and 60 patients respectively, boosting disaster response and humanitarian relief efforts.
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Trom Towne
U. S
Premier Hughes
Toormany
State Department
Washington
Investige Teo
Veermanry
Kaiser No Lager
Prince of Peace
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