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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
11
An appeal urging every Canadian to recognize duty to support farming and wartime production. It praises farmers, calls for city workers to assist nearby uncultivated land, and stresses economy and unity for Empire needs. Martin Bar cstrgaatonal of Agriculture signs this wartime message.
President Wilson told a Pittston crowd that America remains not out for profit and will answer the call to service as a unified nation. He spoke of shared sacrifice for freedom and democracy, insisting Americans expect no gain from the war and will defend the principles on which the nation was founded.
The passage recalls Vimy Ridge as a formidable conflict with tunnels and shelters used by the enemy. It notes German defenders deep in underground works protected by concrete under heavy assault. A reflective line mentions a pupil aspiring to become American and the class as a source of preparation.
A potato shortage and tight grain stocks threaten a renewed bread ration cut in Germany while flour supplies delay into August. Frosts in major grain districts delay harvest, prompting officials to consider extending current stocks or reducing bread further. Meat rations rise, raising concern about overall meat availability.
A letter revived a grand railway scheme linking the western hemisphere to the east via the Arctic. The plan envisions a standard gauge line from New York to Petropavlovsk via Canada and Siberia with ferries across sea ice, connecting Alberta and British Columbia to the Trans Siberian network. The project aims to improve wartime freight and food movement, with ice and icebound passages posing major challenges.
A Philadelphia Ledger summary recounts a desert tale from Sinai under Turkish rule. An old Bedouin man seeks aid for his wife as conditions harden, and a group of volunteers, including soldiers, traverse the desert. The couple dies together in a town, illustrating vows and endurance amid hardship.
Canadian railway workers in a Stewart led battalion repair and extend track to move motor lorries and supplies. Trains carry heavy loads along damaged lines, with crews braving shellfire to keep transports moving and rear areas supplied. The work, though unglamorous, aids frontline operations and bears similar risks to infantry and artillery.
German planes adopt vivid color schemes and patterns inspired by tribal face painting and local motifs. British reports describe green red blue white and yellow aircraft with crosses and distinctive tails, intended to confuse foes and blend with landscapes. Despite flashy livery the German air force continues to sustain daily losses while expanding and refining aerial tactics.
The piece explains slang used by airmen such as hickboo for warning of enemy aircraft, stunt words for maneuvers, cippies for airplane parts, and slang like shipping a stripe for promotion. It notes the lads call themselves airmen rather than fancy names, referencing Lieut Rosher and naval air service terms.
Allied assault on Hill 145 and surrounding trenches drove German forces from the northern end of the ridge. Canadian units pressed forward after heavy bombardment and fought through shattered defenses to secure key ground amid intense resistance. Strong artillery support and overseas troops helped seal the advance as dawn broke on the Desai plain.
Incomplete OCR notes describe money flows and investments in Western Lane with mentions of Americans, cash values, and a recent sale from pion Alberta to a cattle firm. The fragment references stock, mining, and large pore quantities, but the details are garbled and non-specific.
The article notes Canada’s wheat dominance and high grain yields in 1915, with oats also rising and barley strong. It cites Canada’s vast arable potential, suggesting with only a tenth of land cultivated it could vastly expand output to rival most nations except the United States.
Fred Pardee reports on a statement by the minister of militia detailing National Service cards. The data split men by age 17 to 45 and dependents, noting occupations in agriculture shipbuilding and munitions. A cabinet order allows directors to decide if civil work may replace military service in specific cases.
The article notes Swiss worry over potential disruption of American supplies and mentions broader European unease. It cites rising Swiss import figures and American exports to Switzerland in 1916 and early 1917, while warning Switzerland may balk at tariffs and seek to avoid aiding the enemy through trade shifts.
A light exchange surfaces a bargain line about a wife buying a hat for a song while a second speaker notes they had to furnish the notes in a witty barter. The exchange hints at a domestic quip about cost and music.
An escaped laborer details brutal wartime mistreatment under German occupation. Promises of better pay and release were broken as workers faced underpayment, exorbitant fines, and deportation threats. Accounts describe fines, imprisonments, and a mass of looted or scattered remains across towns retaken by French forces.
The piece discusses Turkish leaders of the Young Turk movement who deposed Abdul Hamid II in 1909 and later aligned with Germany in the war. It notes a Turkish minister’s peace hint as ominous for Germany and argues Allies must demand a change of Turkey’s government to protect Christian populations amid widespread Armenian suffering. The Toronto Globe framing emphasizes Allied leverage and Talaat Bey’s statements as a disaster indicator amid British successes in the Middle East.
A Ottawa committee heard amendments to an act to aid farmers securing remuneration for stock and property damaged by railway operations. Two amendments were accepted, including railway power to protect crops and curb escaped animals. delegates from farm groups attended as crowds protested outside the city chambers amid the hourlong session.
Fragmentary text reports a threatened massacre of Jews in Palestine amid government fears of a brutal policy. The source cites Cuibalele claiming Armenian policy of massacre would be applied to Jews.
The report notes hundreds of Yukon men joining the war effort since 1914 and mentions officers awarded honors. It describes a Yukon company’s journey to England and references military leadership, training, and recognition for gallantry.
Samuel Drum of Drumheller notes wool prices peak at 116 and hold firm at 5 under strong demand. Market reports indicate continued upward trend for wool in Western Canada as settlers push forward despite notes of market instability.
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