Frogs and Bankers in a Westville Farm Tale
A Westville farmer story contrasts two men John Martin and Alf Smith as they seek loans for expanding dairy operations amid a salesman like frog psychology metaphor. John secures funds to buy a milking machine while Alf worries about a new car and notes bankers’ caution as they discuss loan terms.
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Walton
Jease
Westville
John Martin
John
Martins
Cyrus Carrier
Alf Smith
Martin
Jake Martin
All
Jobn
Trimmmin
Jobe
Thompson
Alf
Joe
Ali
Martine
Mary Neve
Smith
Sere
Lim
Milking innovations and community changes described in a fragment
A text fragment recounts farm life with references to milking routines, an Empire Milker device, and local families like the Martins and Smiths. It mentions impact on milk quality, timing, and routines, plus broader musings on decisions and outcomes. Transylvania and distant references appear in fragmented asides.
Potsdam Talks Progress on Hohenzollern Fortunes
In Berlin a dispute over property once tied to Herr Hoben zoffern is seized and negotiations continue between the Potsdam soldiers and workers councils and Prince Estel Frederick to secure the Hohenzollern family fortunes. An agreement is expected next month.
Fruit crop results boost Vernon district revenue in 1918 season
Estimated cash returns for fruit reach 1 759 000 with Vernon shipments totaling 1 127 cars across fruit 491 mixed 356 vegetables 225 hay 16 livestock 3. Grand Forks apple operations wrap as crop ships to prairie points while potato shipments peak despite lower apple yields. Prices rise and regional Victory loan quotas surge, with Nelson ship shipments totaling 14 carloads.
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British Columbia
Vernon
Grand Forks
Geask Parks
Nelson
Seeason
War correspondent recalls empire era with restraint
The wartime correspondent reflects on the former emperor and crown while discussing the war effort. She notes her health sparking a journey to Riviera and recalls relatives at war fronts, urging mercy in conversation and to avoid kicking a man when down.
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Riviera
Riots Release Convicts After Prison Burn in Ukraine
Serious rioting broke out as assailants burned the city prison. Five people were killed and about eight hundred prisoners, mostly Hetman regime adherents, were released. An Amsterdam despatch said Kiev was occupied by directory troops and that the Hetman abdicated while the cabinet resigned. Directory and German forces were reported maintaining order.
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Biot Oder
Ukraine
Amsterdam
Kiev
Beginning of a Great Era of Development in Prairie Provinces
The Prairies face labor shortages yet show marvellous progress in agriculture and allied industries. Building slows, but farmers are erecting homes and barns, signaling a shift toward Western Canada’s agricultural and industrial prosperity. Intelligent farming will demand substantial capital but promise rapid independence for the average man.
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Sametanenes
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Western
Council of Six Leader Sees Armistice as Recognizing Germany
Berlin correspondent reports Preiderich Ebert head of the council of six says the armistice signing by entente envoys and German representatives signaled official recognition of the present government. He questions whether Germany has a real government, noting the council rules without a parliament and soldiers’ council influence.
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Council of Six
Berlin
Preiderich Ebert
Germany
Entente
Coun
Ebert
Annexation talks roil Rhineland politics in press reports
Cologne reports a new element in the Rhineland crisis as a purported secret party organization presses for annexation to France. Over tures are said to be made to the French government to acquire the region on the Alsace Lorraine basis.
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Cologne
Rhindaed
Fraece
Rhineland
France
Alence-Losraine
Municipal gallery farm milk supply plan discussed
The Winnipeg city council reviews a plan to establish a municipal gallery farm to supply milk to city depots and hospital. Details are preliminary and operation dates are being adjusted. Government work has lagged. rail construction is largely suspended, but agricultural and industrial development may accelerate with more help and new fiber-coving devices.
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Jeter
Mr. Thompson
Miller
Miller Dispersion
Cam
Aimee
Winnipag
Lava
Canada
Sheep shipments rise as farmers form foundation flocks
Saskatchewan University analyzed market activity noting heavy shipments not for slaughter but to equip farmers with foundation flocks. Prof Tisdale adds thousands of sheep move from bands that never reach markets, shipped directly to ranches as farmers invest in sheep as a safe, profitable livestock with low labor.
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Katchewan University
Sys
Tisdale
Edmonton farmers show profits from district survey
The Edmonton Board of Trade sent a farmer survey to gauge season results. Thirty six farmers report grain production totaling 150000 bushels despite light crops and note the district’s large farm operations and strong potential under adverse conditions.
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Edmonton Board of Trade
Edmonton
Edmonton Bulletin
Alberta
Edmoston
Cra cow firing reported at Ramla prisoners guard line
Report from the Statigert Tage Wate states that German soldiers at Cra cow opened fire on Ramla prisoners who asked to work, killing six and wounding seven as tensions rose between the allies and Germany.
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Zurich
Cracow
Ramla
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Wim Matheeme
Hungary
You Mackensen
Orn
Transylvania
Pempus
Landan
B. C
News of the Prairie Provinces
Saskatoon
Senet
Centre
Saskatchewan
Taaksioos Wat
Hepetsl Veut
Geond Veush Pacific Trom
Sackatsen
W. PF. Hinton
Grand Trunk Pacek
Ineland
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