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Newspaper
Lloydminster Times
Location
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
6
An American journal lauds Canadian forces at Ypres and in Flanders praising their courage and endurance. It notes Canada sent a large volunteer army, akin to Napoleon, and argues the alliance should renew bonds between Canadians and Americans amid the war’s early struggle.
Memorandum from Dominion finance weeks highlights Canadians' response to thrift programs. It notes the growth of savings through war savings certificates and the return of finance banks over the past two years.
The piece recalls Verdun as a holy citadel, likening its endurance to Ypres, and notes the aura of sacrifice and fortitude surrounding the defense. It reflects on the immortal dead and the nation's reverent memory of those battles.
About 80,000 workers in the Tokio and other naval arsenals turn out munitions for Russia amid high demand. Output rises with war pressures as 15 000 laborers in Tokyo forge weapons, with 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shifts and overtime paid at 42 sen to 7 yen daily.
The article discusses expected binder twine supply and prices amid high fibre costs. It suggests a tighter market with higher per pound costs, possibly due to fibre prices, and notes farmers could pay 10 to 15 cents more per unit if wheat prices reach $10 or more.
A nautical anecdote recalls a trawler anchoring near a destroyer and signaling bold menacing actions. The intruder, naming the Star o Bethlehem, defiantly asserted its berth for the night in a notorious audacious act.
A damaged text snippet offers sparse readable details and no clear events. No names dates or places are discernible to establish a factual incident or update for a newspaper card.
An analysis arguing reforms for Jews in Russia would shift them from revolution to loyalty, creating divisions between Jews and Russians. It predicts a new era with democratic finance and Russia becoming a world market, claiming wartime wealth for American Jewry and allies.
A plan to involve many schools in fairs with prizes funded by local trustees. The aim is to hold successful exhibitions with support from the agricultural society and Moose law merchants to bring children together with families from rural districts for communal event success.
In a candid remark she says she is not vain about beauty though she has fair reason. The subject notes that Edith herself stated her view, asserting a balanced view of self-perception.
An unclear exchange shows a distorted dialogue with phrases like truth and attribution, featuring fragmented speech and a sardonic tone. The garbled text hints at a misread or corrupted transcription from a Petrograd setting.
Sixty five chaplains on duty in the war effort organize services behind the lines, comfort dying soldiers, and run canteens and cinema entertainments. They coordinate with army officials, supply coffee and tea to the wounded, and send letters home. Three months ending December show over $100,000 in turnover all returning as troop comforts.
The article discusses Miss Jeanette Rankin's solitary vote against entering war and the surrounding criticism. It contrasts public emotion and measured patriotism, noting women's public role and the impact of gendered perspectives on political decisions.
An American correspondent reports that Turks foresee losses in a German victory and fear partition if the Entente wins. The piece details German pay, discipline, graft, and harsh conditions in the Turkish army, noting widespread resentment and a potential revolution led by none yet identifiable.
Fragmented extract discusses Mark Twain and his views on English versus American traits in shopkeepers. References to President Wilson, Baden trade, and perceived tensions between English and American identities appear amid garbled phrases. The text includes stray mentions of Tramp Abroad and nonsensical lines about philosophers.
The New York Tribune editorial declares the German bid for global domination a colossal failure. It argues Germany used treason and terror to subvert nations, yet Allied resolve and the spirit of mankind have thwarted conquest from the Marne to the present French front.
Fragmentary text describes a widow herding a child named Leslie, altering appearances and realities, portraying a sensitive, possibly abusive dynamic. Names and context are obscured by garbled OCR.
A paused, fragmented scene shows Little Doris addressing her aunt about almonds, mentioning pale appearance and a curious comparison between pink and white almonds. The text cuts off with a playful exchange and uneven handwriting.
The article notes many British and Canadian women and children returning to Canada from England as war influence wanes. It describes authorities easing restrictions and preparing for postwar life, with families reuniting and former wartime residents adjusting to new conditions. A key focus is the mix of wartime experiences and the anticipated resumption of normal street life in Nostreal and nearby areas.
A garbled yet clear urging that America must defend universal rights and liberty against Prussian aggression. The writer argues real idealism means using American soil and air to oppose tyranny, rejecting isolation and criticizing those who oppose involvement. The piece cites protecting the common right to freedom and the nation’s soul.
A Kansas story recalls a farmer who planted vast pumpkins that overflowed into neighboring lots and porches. To solve the dispute the farmer fenced his property, while neighbors pressed for a ban on future planting.
A fragment cites Schiller as a besetting figure in German discourse long before a caste issue arose. The note hints at literary influence shaping social stratification in historical context.
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