Prairie provinces face long era of high prices and rich grain output
Editorial notes from the Calgary Herald warn of prolonged high demand for grain and meat as food for Europe, with Canada benefiting from low land costs and strong marketing. Saskatoon region touted as ideal for foundation sheep flocks, boosting Western Canada’s mutton and wool production prospects.
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Livestork
Europe
Atlantic
Calgary Herald
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Aussria
Paseel
Canada
Prke Farming & Western
W. HL Tisdale
Sackatchewan University
Tom
Prof
Tisdale
Dean Rutherford
Prof ‘Tisdale
Saskatoon
Alberta Live Stock Yard Report October 1914
Edmonton Bulletin notes a rise in stock at the Edmonton yards in October 1914 with cattle calves sheep and horses up from the previous year. Total cattle 0497 calves 775 sheep 3121 and horses 212 observed with $1951 300 valuation. The year’s cattle and calf throughput also increased across the period, reflecting stronger activity at the yards.
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Edmonton Bulletin
Edmonton
Plan to Reinstate Emperor Charles Zurich Gains Steam in Vienna
Vienna reports increasing efforts to restore Emperor Charles with the Frankfurter Zeitung noting favorable sentiment. A state meeting of 300 women discussed restoration, though details remain unclear and the text is fragmented.
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Charles Zurich
Charles
Vienna
Cardinal Fil
Saskatchewan Wool Clip Sets Province’s Market Pace
Producers in Saskatchewan report about 700000 pounds of wool clipped this year and graded for market. The rest has been consigned by wool growers to markets as the industry eyes near term sales.
Breeders Eye Western Canada Sheep and Cattle Growth
Farmers in Western Canada see opportunity to establish breeding flocks as part of a broader agriculture plan. With high stock prices and global shortages, breeders aim to build herds of the golden hoof sheep and expand cattle sales while grain prices stay strong and horse breeding concentrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba Rural Credits Scheme Lifts Farmers To Independent Growth
A Manitoba report shows $200935.90 lent to farmers this year under rural credits. Loans fund digging wells, land improvement, granaries, pastures and stock purchases enabling rapid entry into farming and higher production without selling at low prices.
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Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Telor Mes
Damage to Lens region mines halts French production for months
A U.S. fuel administration special commission cable from Paris reports Lens region mines damaged by Germans cannot resume production for eight months to three years. Reconstruction plans are still delayed as inspectors assess varied damage across mines.
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France
Washington
Lem
Special Commission of the
United States Fuel Administration
Harry A. Garfield
United States
Paris
Lens
Walter E. Hope
Fee Administration
Bercan
S. Brickerhod Thorne
New York
James H. Allport
German Situation Postwar Reflections Stoked by Remnants
A Basel newspaper despatch to L'Inferme ton notes that German leaders are seen as defeated not for lack of effort but for failing to sustain conquest. It argues that the Hokessellers were deemed guilty for not conquering rather than resisting domination.
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Germany
Broegt
William
National Zettung
Basel
L’infermeton
Archives May Be Valuable as War Loot
The essay describes vast archives and personal loot packed into cars and lorries. It notes the former Kaiser’s wealth in stock, ships, railways, and land, plus gold and jewels rumored to be in Moscow and Petrograd. Jewels might fund German indemnity to the Allies.
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Kaleer
Warry
Bien
Germany
Wdition
Europe
Moscow
Lenine
Trotsky
Petrograd
Potstac
Future for Airmen After War Could Spark Civil Aviation
The article notes interest in extending commercial aviation as fighting ends. It cites France’s Aero Club which has issued 16 000 pilot licenses and reports hundreds of military pilots have not taken their licenses. French aces show many are young and not yet concerned with civilian life, though some may return to clerical duties.
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Aso, Club of
France
Aero Club
Althougt
Civilias
Prize for Aviation Opens for Atlantic Flight Prize
The Daily Mail reports the Atlantic light prize of 50000 is open under existing regulations with anticipated flights soon. The Aero Club of America notes several American aircraft under construction for a trans Atlantic attempt and multiple entries are expected.
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Leedom Daily Mail
Aero Club of America
Royal Aero Club of Great Britain
Daily Mail
Atlantic Light
Fu Ture
Vienna Continues Horse Racing Amid War Hardships
An American diplomat’s eye witness report from Vienna describes harsh wartime conditions that did not stop horse racing. Crowds still attend and bet heavily despite shortages and suffering, with eight mile walks to the track and prices inflated by wartime scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vecuma
Lee
Vienna
Austria
Diplomatic Service
Switzerland
Vienne
Italy’s Steel Trust Consolidates Industry Amid War Profits
Italy consolidates major steel concerns through a giant trust dominated by Ansaldo works at its core. The capitalization relies on war earnings vastly exceeding expectations and financing a broad press acquisition of ten leading Italian newspapers. France shows a similar pattern in progress.
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Ansaldo
Italy
France
Will Head Delegation Officially Announced for Peace Talks
President Wilson will lead the American delegation to the peace conference with Edward M. House as a member. Other officials include Secretary of State Robert Lansing Henry White and General Tasker Bliss. The White House issued the announcement detailing the U S lineup and noting prior uncertainty over each belligerent delegation size.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Robert Lansing
EM. House
Henry White
France
Italy
Tasker HL. Bliss
Forcer
Army
Supreme War Council
Versailles
United States
Edward M. House
Taskeer M. Blinn
Argentina and Allies Near Grain Delivery Deal
Washington reports negotiations between Argentina and Great Britain and France on delivery of Argentina’s large grain crops to those countries have been shot concluded according to official informs. The aim is to facilitate trade and secure grain supply amid the war.
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Washington
Argentina
Great Britain
France
Victory Ball in Old London Sparks Social Frenzy
The first great social event of London, the Victory Ball, drew leading lights and high society to the capital. Attendees reported gala fashion, lauding the city’s heritage and the era’s festive spirit.
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London
English Speaking Nations Call For Global Peace Union
The speech urges a league of nations to secure future world peace. It praises Allied forces for breaking the Hindenburg line and advancing through Amiens Cambrai and Mons. The text argues Britain and the United States must unify to prevent future horror.
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Canada
Amiens
Hindenburg
Drocourt
Dellies Cambrai
Devon
Valenciennes
Mons
League of Nations
American Republic
Britain
United States
Germany
British Harbor Tragedy Sinks Monitor Glatten
In Dover harbor chaos erupts as the monitor Glatten bursts into flames after an explosion aboard. Admiral Keyes reportedly ordered air raid sirens while the Glatten’s crews struggle for survival. The destroyer Broke fires torpedoes and sinks the vessel, sparing the town from a larger disaster.
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Keyes
Dover
Abdication Published Amid German upheaval in 1918
The published abdication text shows Kaiser William II renouncing all rights to the Prussian crown and German imperial throne, urging loyalty to maintain order amid famine and dangers of foreign domination. Reports from London detail a mile-long U-boat avenue at Harwich with submarines towed in groups and soldiers boasting of loot seized during Belgian retreat.
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Berlin
Prussia
German Empire
Pruesien
Germany
Amerongen
William
London
Reuter
Harwich
Millions Disappear In Currency Transfer Storm
A newspaper summary reports funds believed moved to central banks or diverted abroad. Benar Pasha has been asked by Berlin authorities to quit the German capital and is expected to reach Switzerland shortly.
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Anys
Bener Pasha
Berlin
Switzerland
Provision Made for Dead Lenden by Imperial War Graves
The imperial War Graves Commission outlines plans for overseas cemeteries with uniform headstones bearing regiment badges in metal. Each headstone will include a short inscription and kin’s details. Non Christian soldiers will be buried according to their faith.
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Lenden
Imperial War Graves Commission
Proclamation Voices Joy and Warnings After French Flag Returns
A proclamation to German inhabitants expresses mixed feelings on returning under the French flag after years of oppression and terror. It cautions against premature celebration and urges dignity and justice amid fears of retribution and unrest.
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Parla
Mets Hae
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Ervices
British Columbia
Lepdon
Avetria-Hungary
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