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Newspaper
Liberty Press
Location
Liberty, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
3
The report outlines dairy output changes across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba during wartime, predicting rising totals and strained capacity. It highlights farmer efforts to meet increased feeding and processing demands and honors workers supporting allied goals.
The Lethbridge Herald urges expansion of irrigation across Southern Alberta to curb grain monoculture and support mixed farming. It argues irrigation attracts livestock, hay, vegetables, and orchards, enhancing farm homes with trees and flowers and making districts more prosperous. A visitor praises the area's prosperity and potential.
Irrigated land in Southern Alberta offers ideal conditions for sugar beets with ample sunshine suitable soil and favorable irrigation. Beets are among the continent s most successful irrigated crops and Western Canada currently relies on grain and stock farming. Farmers from Alberta and prairie settlements say conditions here match or exceed those in established beet regions and expect sugar content around 2 percent to hold with larger crops.
Civilian support remains strong as Canada calls for continued war bonds. The Dominion reports high per capita subscriptions through early drives, noting Canada’s population advantage and the duty felt by citizens to back the war effort amid international strain.
A German submarine or torpedo craft attempting to enter an unnamed harbor was detected and blown to pieces after surfacing when an electric beacon was activated. The device named peravane and featuring depth control fins enabled British warships to achieve near immunities for three years and save hundreds of sailors in the broader war effort. Separate notes mention Canadian youth stock shows with Yorkshire pigs reaching 670 pounds and losses at Manitoba fairs amid poor attendance.
Prince Maximilian I of Badeo, ex imperial Geemee chancellor, issues a statement calling for a just peace. He condemns the enemy's vengeance and fever of revanchist aims, says German enemies seek to humiliate and threaten the nation, and urges President Wilson to support fair terms.
The Red Cross executive committee issues a call for regular shipments of hospital supplies and garments to France and to Siberia where Canadian troops are stationed. Alberta and British Columbia are asked to assist, with overseas commissioner requests required for shipments.
Fragmentary text describes violent disruption in Petrograd with Bolshevik raids on the Polish, Swiss, and Norwegian legations, seizing furniture and valuables. It cites hunger among Russian refugees and appeals to American public opinion to halt the chaos and hold leaders accountable for the alleged crimes.
Ottawa reports the demobilization of the Royal Canadian Air Service after coast protection need vanished. Cadets prepared in Canada England and the United States are being sent home to begin demobilization. Expected timing places Canadian cadets to finish in the week of the 26 and English cadets in December.
A Ottawa Poultry Association session explored the industry’s potential to reduce Canada’s debt. Prof Elford argued that increasing protective measures and expanding poultry output could help pay off national borrowing, noting families with no hens would tighten the gap. The discussion highlighted large-scale poultry sales as a debt payoff lever.
Voters in a wartime era gather to cast ballots as authorities count ballots and monitor turnout. Veterans and officials report tense lines and uncertain results while early tallies prompt debate over postwar policy.
Troops arriving in Caraba will ride special trains with 300 senack to preselected stations. They will be paraded at dispersal stations for processing and will return rifles and helmets for discharge. Pay and clothing allowances are issued, discharge certificates granted, and rail transport home arranged.
The Nelson News quotes critics alleging pro German sentiment among American women and officials praising enemy actions. The piece claims the German government and women endorsed ship sinking and executions, while condemning Allied reactions to German crimes.
A new North American Reindeer Company aims to farm reindeer in the barren north and ship meat products southward to England. Ottawa issued incorporation papers for a $100,000 capitalization, with Harry Bragg among Canadian organizers and Montreal as head office, location to be announced.
Reports describe a Sparatuc group in Germany exploiting returning soldiers with money and promises of counter revolution. The movement allegedly includes Holsbe wiki trained in Moscow and youth dominated ranks of 25 to 30, raising fears of organized armed threat and social disruption.
A chaotic fragment describes Port Nelson in Mapitoba as a gateway to the Minteract of the Northwest Territories and a hoped-for oatchet for Canadian wheat, noting a population around five hundred, electric lights, and a risky canoe route up the Nelson River. The passage references local lore and a wintering figure tied to the area.
A conference discourse discusses the boy as a national asset and urges a shift to leisure hour ministry. It argues modern institutions fail to engage inner interests and calls for programs to direct boys toward constructive learning, worship, home life, and work through spontaneous, community-led activities.
Frederick Kellaway told the Industrial Reconstruction Council in London that Britain will end German dominance in key wartime trades. He cited electrical gear, high speed steel, machine tools, engines for aircraft, optics, and other sectors as areas Britain will push to supply on favorable terms abroad. He urged a united manufacturing effort to curb German control and lower costs through labor and capital mobilization.
An Italian move to land 2000 troops at Cattaro provoked a tense reaction in Allied circles. Serbian forces in Cetinje faced pressure as Italian troops arrived, with French and American units present to restore balance. The article notes an armed clash was averted by the American commander and flags were cleaned of dust in a cautious showing of restraint.
Turkey demands the extradition of Talest Pasha former grand vizier and Jewel Pasha former war minister along with other former Turkish government members who aligned with Germany during the Wolf busu incident.
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