The Sure Road To Victory Analysis by Frank H. Sinsmonds
The article argues Germany cannot win the war as American and Allied powers outproduce and outlast them. It likens German decline to Napoleon’s hazards and predicts long term hardship for Germany, while praising Allied resilience and unity led by the United States Britain and France.
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Alles
Ermen
Cation
Wesk
Werth
West Potentief
Germany
Pertapr Soo
Willie
Mess
Portage
Diermany Ios Fost
Suilien Walenge
United States
Mritaic
Maine
Verdan
Russia
Frank H. Sinsmonds
Roview
What a Glorious Cause Spectator Remark
A wartime Spectator quote extols steadfastness in a glorious cause undeterred by adversity. The passage dismisses humiliation, defends right action, and lauds perseverance even if allies falter amid challenging international relations.
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Lloyd George
Spectator
Londen
The Crimean War’s Dog Jock Receives Victoria Cross
The famed regimental pet Jock, a stray found near St James Palace, bonded with a Scots Guards sentry. Jock fought alongside his master through the Crimean War and saved a life, earning Victoria’s miniature Cross and Crimean medals after the mission.
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Jack
St. James’ Palace
Scots Guards
Jock
Inkmn
Victoria
German War Aims in Voss Gazette Summary
The Voss Gazette piece outlines German aims in World War I, noting England’s defeat but stressing that outcomes in colonies and the western front decide the war, including plans to crush British influence. the text also contains a bizarre circus anecdote about an elephant and a hot vinegar method.
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Voss
Pan German
England
Mesopotamia
Arabia
Palestine
Camouflage and War Tactics through History Traced
The article surveys camouflage in warfare from ancient to modern times, noting how forests, branches, and painted devices deceived enemies. It cites Greek, Jewish, and Shakespearean examples, then shifts to postwar logistics, arguing high local distribution costs on staples like rice erode national food security and urging cheaper inland distribution and better planning.
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Vancouver
Ver
Wienipey
Wimpey Station
Cmcumer
Orient
Oriental
Winnipes
Wartcenver
Viectorf
Winnipeg
Differing Views on Probity in Spindler Case
Report on Lieutenant Spindler who commanded the German ship Tian and landed Casement in Ireland. He surrendered four pounds when captured, claiming it was all he had. A search found twenty one five pound notes. when asked if he lied, he replied about differing viewpoints between English and German officers. Prize court forfeited the money to the crown but returned some to two Libau officers who had stated the amount.
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Spindler
Tian
Ireland
Libau
Pos
Electrically Heated Clothing for Aviators
A Sphere London writer notes electrically heated gloves form part of automobile gear with heating current from the car’s lighting system. He states aviation services of some allies already use electric heating for all clothing, enabling aviators to endure extreme upper air cold and reach higher altitudes without discomfort.
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Sphere
London
Sugar Shortage as Blessing in Diet and Economy
The article argues that a sugar shortage could improve hygiene and economy by encouraging substitution with vegetables and fruits. It notes that sugar provides calories but lacks protein and minerals, implying a sturdier population may result from relying on varied foods.
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Popslar Science Monthly
The Potato Power In France's Napoleonic Era
A column ponders potatoes as national salvation amid shortages. It recalls Louis XIV era France where seed spuds were distributed to peasants to curb famine, inspiring potato fashion from court to fields and helping the realm avoid starvation.
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France
Louis XIV
Exance
Alberta Coal Debate Uses Lignite Slur On Campus
On campus a persistent slur uses the term lignite to describe Alberta coal. The phrase signals a bias against Alberta coal, noting the fuel’s difficulty to burn and questioning its authenticity. No clear alternate fuel is cited.
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Alberta
Ian Amen Pearance
The Farmer Lectured by All Around Him
A fragment reflects a farmer as the most lectured member of the community pursued by neighbors and counsel from dawn until after dusk, hinting at social pressure and self view in rural life.
Ventilation Rules for Home Comfort and Health
A historic guide argues for proper home ventilation using upstairs windows to vent warm air downward drafts, notes on flues and transoms, and advises keeping the upper sash lowered to promote air exchange. It warns against circulating air from a higher to a lower level and emphasizes outdoor air flow through outer-wall transoms.
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Hardie
U Beats and Politics Count Reventlow Comment
A German Daily Gazette quotes Count Reventlow asserting Danish ports will see curtailed intercourse. The German stance supports resuming submarine activity in Scandinavian waters and links it to Danish food exports to Great Britain.
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Count Reventlow
Denmark
Gazette
Ister
Copenhagen
Tount
Cleo
Great Britain
Negro stevedores enliven French docks with music
The article describes Southern Negro stevedores conscripted to France to unload American ships. It notes their cheerfulness delights the French, who listen to their joyous songs as brass bands accompany dock work. A worker jokes about crossing the Atlantic by bridge if conditions don’t improve.
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Asurrican Union
France
Atlantic
Bea
Wild Birds in Winter Time Observed Across the Countryside
A winter bird watching note by J D Athelney Varre describes common species and their locations. Sparrows, snowbirds, robins, chickadees, and bluejays forage near hedges, hay meadows, and stacks while woodpeckers probe trunks and hawks lurk in poplars. The piece laments hunger as snow deepens and birds starve or freeze.
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J. D
Athelney
Victoria Cross History and the First Award
The article notes the Victoria Cross crown with "Per Valor" inscription and a space on the reverse for the act recorded. It cites the first award on June 21, 1854 to Lucas, mate on HLMLS Heels, who threw a live shell overboard. It mentions the VC’s retroactive institution in 1856, the “degree” conferred by wear, and a £10 annuity, sometimes raised to £50, with grateful recognition from Scrimer's Magazine.
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Army
Navy
Lucas
HLMLS
Scrtimer's Magazine
Many New Schools To be Built this Year
Saskatchewan plans rapid school expansion in 1917 with 140 to 175 new schools expected. Provinces now have 4 029 districts, four formed in 1905, and 382 in 192. Government promotes liberal education policy and local communities forming public schools up to five miles apart.
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Saskatchewan
Poverty and want among families noted in report
A fragment from a local report highlights extreme hardship within households. It references severe need, famines, and the impact on dependents, signaling broader social concern and calls for aid.
Future of Wheat Prices Amid War Time Pressures
A Minneapolis Journal analysis questions the fall of U S wheat prices during potential peace talks. It notes strong internal German AustroHungarian tensions and surmises a sustained high demand from Britain Australia and Scandinavia as war production continues. The piece cites U S price support at not less than 2 2 a bushel for 1918 and warns against expectations of a price collapse.
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Germany
Austia
Junker
Seine
Junkerbund
United States
Emneste Eeerape
England
France
Great Britain
Australia
Scandinavia
Europe
Russia
Minneapolis
German U boat Captain Denies Red Cross Attack Tale
The Freiherr Spiegel von and ent, a German lieutenant and former U boat captain now in British hands, reportedly wrote a book The Voyage of and describing rage at a British ship bearing Red Cross. He says he could not attack the Red Cross due to orders and conscience. The claim spread widely and was questioned when shown to him by a British officer. he said he did not see it himself and did not believe it true.
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Freiherr Spiegel von
Caomtimer
Prefherr
Red Cross
America
Preslerr
Seana Wesnine
London Express
Wolf Bounties and Rural Tensions Emerge in Local Notes
A sheep breeder near Carly writes of harsh bounty debates and Indian reserve tensions. He describes how en couragement could reveal dens, discusses hunting for food, and calls for large bounties to support seasonal hunts. A storyteller, Piske V Hara, adds local commentary on governance and frugality.
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Carly
Lask
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