England Aims to Do Its Share in War Effort
The Kansas City Star notes England’s policy of bearing the main burden of the war while allies provide support. It references Premier Lloyd George’s remarks on ships and manpower, Britain’s substantial war spending, and the expectation that the United States and France will soon increase contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Senatenxr
Pat Ustalho
George
Rogland
Abbion
England
Napoleon
Lloyd
Law
Ee i
Cis
United States
France
Kansasity Star
Kerensky Vision Shapes Russian Military Moves
The article portrays Alexander Kerensky as a bold leader pressing for a democratic Russia. It describes his plans to push for offensives across Galicia and his challenge to rally the people to cooperate in building a democracy while shifting focuses to Moscow, Kiev, and Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perugrad
Pbna
Keren
Galicia
Satla
Ays ii
Loscow
Kiefl
Odessa
Plan for Four Tunnels Beneath English Channel Submitted
John K a New York civil engineer submits to the British cabinet a plan to bore four tunnels under the Channel within 35 days using a machine claimed to cut rock at 100 feet per hour. Hecken proposes to complete the project in a few months and includes a trackway and a dual drive connecting England and France without breaking bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
John K
New York
Hecken
Engen
France
The Germans Cited By Vorwärts In War Celebration
A quotation attributed to Vorwärts discusses German sentiments during a patriotic event and criticizes the delay of peace due to world political and economic conditions. It suggests that Germany’s growing number of allies enabled continued war and that soldiers have not received the fruits of their victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leringhoven
Vorwarrts
Minards Liniment touted for dandruff cure slogan
A New York Tribune note promotes Minard's Liniment as a dandruff cure with a clever buying slogan emphasizing prudent spending and personal time. The quirky ad-like fragment underscores frugal shopping and smart purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Appleport Counter Check Book Ad Promises Low Prices
The Appleport Counter Check Book Company advertises low prices for counter check and sales books with modern waxed papers and special duplicate forms. It emphasizes large and small orders, Canadian paper mills, and prompt service from its Hamilton base with offices in Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Appleport Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Metres
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Rumor of Canadian Border Travel Ban Quelled
The report describes a circulating rumor on the American side claiming Canada would restrict tourism at the border. Officials deem the claim ludicrous, noting only a few travelers might worry enough to delay trips to Canada, while most would dismiss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary
Canada
Vancouver
Britain’s Air Fleet Surges as Factories Swell Output
The article notes nearly a hundred factories in Britain engaged in aircraft work. Dr Addison says production of flying machines is rising rapidly, with May 1916 figure used for comparison. The surge aims to meet growing demand for air power and training across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ot E. Pees
Addison
Saskatchewan Homestead Map Guided Settlement in Early Canada
Government publication details a Saskatchewan homestead map aiding settlers with land open for settlement. It explains color divisions for patented lands, entries, forest reserves, parks, timber and grazing rights, railroads, and topographical features. Applications to Ottawa’s Natural Resources branch gain a free copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmesomare
Department of the Interior
Dominion
Dominion Land Offices
Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Riment of the Interior
Ottawa
Hindenburg Peace tract sparks antiwar sentiment
An excerpt from a German peace appeal is described as a doctored tract linked to German indemnity demands and war aims. The piece urges no peace at any price and portrays English suffering, while a village emigration anecdote contrasts social trust and honesty in a humorously odd certificate request.
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Germany
London Daily Mail
Gertias
W M Stetts
Germvan Teri
Germvan Teri Wants A War Indemnity of $4000 A Year, In Order To Make Latary
Greiman
England
Legends and wrecks of the Great Lakes ignite sailors lore
The Great Lakes conceal vast wrecks and legends from 1878 to 1898. Five thousand nine hundred ninety nine ships were wrecked, with cargo losses near eight million dollars. The Bannockburn tale haunts Lake Superior where a missing crew vanished.
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Ats
Lake Erie
St. Clair
Heron
la Salle
North Country
Great Lakes
Otc
Hwman
Firifia
Brewe Dave
Ocever
Greet Lakes
Perthern Lakes
5 Rier
Bannock Bern
Dolvth
Lake Superior
Bannockburn
Great
Methods Of Butter Making Detailed In Dairy Commission Guide
A Canadian dairy bulletin outlines butter making methods by expert Mr Barr. It covers utensils, cream handling, separator temperatures, churning speed, salting, packing, branding, and dairy planning. Free copies are available from the dairy commissioner or Department of Agriculture in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Hetin
Om. Wissioner
Ex Nation
Barr
Win
Pratich
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
American minister predicts durable ties after war entry
Rev Dr J F Newton of City Temple London comments in Pall Mall Gazette that the United States entry reshapes relations like a family reunion and that Americans will become comrades with the English in trench warfare, though future outcomes remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Newton
City Temple
London
United States
America
Globe-Iorter
Ik ‘Cing
Pottncal
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Health From Pale People
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restore health by building red blood cells. It asserts the product strengthens nerves, improves complexion, and relieves misery from poor health. Sold by mail for 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr.Williams
de. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Bees Kept at Fourteen Dominion Experimental Stations
Beekeeping programs are established at fourteen Dominion experimental stations including Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa and farms in Charlottetown Saint John Kentville Brandon Lethbridge and Sidney with Indian Head not yet established. The Lethbridge station is the principal source and other sites provide supporting bee sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Farm
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Charlottetown
Ir Ff
Indian Head
Lethbridge
Ronden
Rejected Applicant Buoys to Army After Ties at Cambridge
Sir Douglas, an Oxford Brasenose College cricketer and footballer, faced repeated medical exam rejections before gaining army admission through support from Cambridge authorities. He later served with the British forces, despite earlier setbacks and a civilian career setback.
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Sir Douglas
Oxfford
Brasenose College
England
France
Cordestier Wang
Aioe
Pat
Cambridge
Sper
Marg
Douglas
Caring For Eggs By Studying Proper Handling
A fragment discusses negligent practices in egg handling and the importance of proper care. It emphasizes that quality and success in poultry work rely on studying how eggs are produced and managed, and warns against careless dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls Yan Nore Huthe
Prairie farming meeting urges water, reforestation, and co operation
The convention calls for steps to protect water supplies for irrigation across western provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia. It urges inter provincial cooperation on grain product use and endorses reforestation efforts. Speakers discuss fruit growing on the prairies and the need for sustained plowing to boost Canada's food production.
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Minister of the Interior
Weshery
Donnision
British Columbia
Lethwe
Huntied Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Nelson Board of Trade
West Convention Centre
T. Mitchell
Coaldale
TD. W. Buchanan
Winnipeg
Jas. Johnstone
Nelson
Walt
Nelson Fruit
Dowell
Department of One
Edmonton
Linfield
Montana Agricultural Station
Motherwell
Canada
Prince Friedrich of Prussia Lived Quietly at Avescourt Chateau
German prince Friedrich during a stay at Avescourt in the Otec region resided at the Chateau of Comte Baby LD Ave ricourt. He led a reclusive life, walked alone with melancholy and a dog, and suspected a visit from his father prompted his rare outward calm.
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Paris
Andre Chevalier
Lotran Oenea
Prince Ritel
Friedrich
Avescourt
Otec
Kaiser
Chauteau
Comte
Ieress
Timber Resources of Canada Third Largest in World
Canada holds the third largest timber resources globally with a vast supply estimated between 0 and 800 billion board feet in the dominion. The figures indicate a substantial forest wealth and potential industrial output.
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Canada
Dominion
France Greater and Stronger as War Proceeds
Fragmented dispatch praises France as more glorious and militarily capable than in 1914, despite losses. It cites the United States entry strengthening Allied resolve, criticizes Germany, and mentions broad national resilience and political power amid years of conflict.
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United States
Hener
France
Germany
Hegery
Allence
Earth’s scarce food land and looming hunger warning
The article notes that Earth has about 17 million square miles of surface with roughly 55,000,000 square miles of land and only a fraction suitable for food production. It warns that at least eleven acres must yield enough to feed one person, highlighting looming hunger as one age of famine grows. It cites Belgian mothers watching babies die, underscoring urgency.
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Belgium
Fluency of Speech and Language Mastery Reflected in Society
The fragment argues that fluent speakers with many ideas speak freely while ordinary people cling to a single set of ideas. It suggests mastery of language grants boldness, contrasting it with hesitation when crowds gather. The note hints at social perception of eloquence.
Fragmentary quote hints at influence in Washington posting
Incomplete text from a Star article shows a speaker remarking on influence and perception in Washington. The garbled snippet mentions dispositional factors and a claim of being sufficiently influential to gain support.
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Minard
Russia
Kerensky
English Channel Tunnel
Dodds
D. Kellogg
Hindenburg
Waa
Reagh
Haig
Heston Manele
Soreros
Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Sesslions
Maple Creek
Prince Ritel Prize
Timber Resources of Canada
Briggins
Star
North-West Biscuit Co., Limited
Alta
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