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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
7
During the German ships examination a strange scene emerged aboard the battleship Kaiser. Brass fittings were removed, crew in white armlets asserted authority, and the interior showed lax cleanliness. Saluting was perfunctory yet the armistice terms were followed, with inspectors allowed for close checks as officers praised the grand fleet’s prestige and readiness.
Royal Canadian Air Force issues orders restricting cadet training until the cadet clearly expresses desire to continue flying, applying to all Canadian aviation camps. Also notes earache remedy and Tokyo proposal on rice trade at the upcoming peace conference.
Manitoba plans to absorb thousands of prospective farmers from over sixty percent of available lands. Minister of Agriculture W Winkler announced strong federal cooperation to manage settlement, expecting a smooth intake of settlers with diverse helps and programs.
Civilians return to homes in France and Belgium under British control as troops reorganize the front. Soldiers note fatigue from long treks and carrying belongings, while hatred of Germans remains strong. Air support aids transport and communications during the march and occupation, with celebrations in British areas and fireworks replacing former bombardments.
In Allied Port London the German submarines U-153 and U-4 surrendered. U-153 carried two American officers rescued from the cargo ship Ticonderoga torpedoed September 30 and landed at Harwich after a three month cruise in American waters. U-4, returning from a sixty four day cruise, was commanded by Lieut Commander Armand de La Vierriere, later honored in 1916 for sinking 126 vessels.
An interview with Pr Alene tar rel discusses war nurses on the western front. It notes the diverse compassion and technique among nurses as they dress wounded doughboys with care and resolve.
The dispatch describes a relief band sent to Siberia to assist the Otty winter frontier. A military unit from Toronto is noted to support the district in covering railway lines and assisting Chuadian tre operations.
Matthias Erzberger, a German delegate, will continue representing Germany as he handles armistice vegetation and peace preparations at Marshal Poch's headquarters, following government request. The official notes emphasize his role as secretary of state for peace.
The article notes serious aftereffects of influenza on mental, nervous, and physical health. It warns against dismissing the illness as trivial, stresses sanitation and common-sense care, and cites guidance on rest, diet, and tonics to support recovery and avoid fatigue and relapse.
The American Army withdraws personnel from forward duties as homeward movement begins. Land deliveries are halted and personnel are en route to ports for embarkation. The flow focuses on returning soldiers, wounded and convalescent, with exhausted divisions sending only skeleton staffs. Land transport remains a major challenge.
The notice describes widespread rheumatism issues linked to weather changes. It highlights sore muscles and stiffness affecting many, especially women, urging readers to obtain relief solutions promptly.
Ottawa projects a long process to repatriate 286000 service members. Officials estimate 20000 to 35000 monthly returns possible, with a fourteen to eighteen month timeline. Rail capacity and pensioning of older officers shape postwar force plans.
A American Red Cross delegation crossed the Rhine into Baden near Hunginges becoming the first Americans on German soil. German soldiers greeted them with flags and the roads were cleared for Red Cross trucks. In Baden the Red Cross workers reported a revolutionary population and fed two hundred Italians as they carried supplies from Switzerland toward Alsace.
A wartime dispatch notes Canada’s high honors awarded to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Forty Victoria Crosses are cited among Canadians, with 491 receiving the Distinguished Service Order and 1657 Military Crosses. The Military Medal honors 149 Canadian soldiers, and the Distinguished Conduct Medal recognizes 102 Canadians. Foreign honors include the Croix de Guerre with palm awarded to five Canadians.
Four ships will depart American ports bound for Holland under a United States government program. The cargoes will include matériel and supplies supporting Dutch operations.
The German fleet has largely surrendered and lies at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. The lead ship Seydlitz was sighted as the first of several vessels destined for internment, with two battleships and fifty torpedo boat destroyers still under repair or awaiting surrender.
Central News despatch reports a massive munition train explosion at Hamont Belgium causing 1500 to 2000 casualties with 150 dead confirmed and many injured. Dutch aid and German ambulance trains responded as fires raged and nearby houses collapsed in the blast area.
The sudden death of Albert Ballin, Berlin born 1857, longtime ally of the former Kaiser and key adviser on shipping policy, removes a leading mind in mercantile marine circles. Ballin opposed some submarine policy aspects and warned the emperor of ruin should conflict continue, signaling a lasting impact on Germany’s wartime trade.
Paris dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg stating famine pressure compelled Germany to seek armistice. Marcel Martin of Echo de Paris notes food difficulties helped defeat, but collapse came as German forces edged toward total disaster. Plenipotentiaries reportedly declared Germany’s army at Foch’s mercy with exhausted reserves.
A wartime telegram fragment imagines Allied terms if victorious. It proposes occupation of Paris and London and dictating peace from Buckingham Palace, annexing Europe from the Urals to the Bay of Biscay. The piece reflects on the narrator's hypothetical demands.
A speaker recalls severe heart palpitations and weakness before crediting Miller's Heart and Nerve Pills with restoring daily function after trying several boxes. The testimonial urges others to seek the remedy from dealers and mail order channels.
Victor Boret, French minister of provisions, says it is still impossible to raise civilian rations while Central Powers and neutral countries receive supplies. He notes taxes will stay and Algeria oil, rice, and dried vegetables may reach France. normal conditions hoped for the next agricultural season. Prisoners in Siberia routine: Americans save 70 percent of 1,900 men by supplying blankets and warmth.
Twenty seven queen sweeping weenels have passed out of the scene in a brief, fragmentary notice. The text appears damaged with uncertain names and dates.
Fragmentary text notes a German team or rider preparing for a preliminary race near Lip in Paris. The content is unclear but references potential participation and a nearby location.
King George and Queen Mary of England are slated to arrive in Paris on November 2. The Paris municipal council plans major ceremonial entries and demonstrations to mark the royal visit.
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