England's wartime burden shifts and allied support debated
Kansas City Star notes a sea of questions on England's role in World War I. It cites Premier Lloyd George defending a policy of allies bearing the main burden while Britain reaps spoils, with figures showing Britain’s large economic and manpower commitments and calls for deeper U S involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Senatenxr
Pat Ustalho
George
Rogland
Abbion
England
Napoleon
Lloyd
Law
Ee i
Cis
United States
France
Kansasity Star
Kerensky Leader Faces War Effort and Democracy Challenge
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Kerensky as a central figure guiding Russian troops in Galicia and threatening to push Moscow and Kyiv toward Odessa while urging Russians to cooperate in building a democracy. The passage mentions a minister of war and soldiers reacting to his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perugrad
Pbna
Keren
Galicia
Satla
Ays ii
Loscow
Kiefl
Odessa
Engineer proposes four tunnels under English Channel in 35 days
John K a New York civil engineer submits to the British cabinet a plan to bore four tunnels beneath the Channel at 100 feet per hour using a machine he says he invented. Hecken says tunnels could be completed within months. The plan includes a trackway and a driving lane for vehicles between England and France without breaking bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
John K
New York
Hecken
Engen
France
The Germans and the War Weary Nation
The report quotes Vorwarts on the German patriotic celebration and the view that peace has been delayed by the world political and economic situation. It notes German emotions, the growing number of allies, and claims soldiers are cheated out of the fruits of their victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leringhoven
Vorwarrts
Minard's Liniment Promoted for Dandruff Cure
The New York Tribune endorses Minard's Liniment as a dandruff remedy. The piece advocates cautious, thrifty shopping and suggests a new slogan emphasizing smart buying to save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Appleport Counter Check Books Advertises Modern Supplies
The Appleport Counter Check Book Company Ltd of Hamilton Canada offers counter check and sales books plus waxed papers and wrappers. It promises lower prices despite rising costs, emphasizes modern machinery, prompt service, and large or small orders, with offices in Toronto Winnipeg Vancouver and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Appleport Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Metres
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Rumor Claims Border Ties Limit Canadian Tourism
A circulating rumor on the American side alleges guard actions at the border to deter Canadian tourists. The report is dismissed as ludicrous, but some travelers might fear inconvenience and skip visits to Canada, affecting Vancouver and regional travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary
Canada
Vancouver
Britain’s Air Fleet Expands With Many Factories Involved
A British report states at least a hundred factories are working on aircraft production. Dr Addison says output is rising rapidly as Britain expands flying machines to meet growing demand for training and military needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Ot E. Pees
Addison
Saskatchewan Homestead Map Information and Use
A government publication describes a new Saskatchewan land map showing patented lands, lands entered for but not patented, forest reserves, parks, timber leases, grazing leases, and coal areas. It highlights railroad lines and topographical features with free copies available from Ottawa. Women and asthma are also discussed with an advertisement for Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming benefits for female sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmesomare
Department of the Interior
Dominion
Dominion Land Offices
Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Riment of the Interior
Ottawa
D. Kellogg
Hindenburg Peace Tract Prompts Disturbing War Proposals
The Daily Mail obtained through neutral sources a copy of a German peace tract arguing for annexations and war indemnities. It claims Germany seeks a heavy tax burden for a century and free German mines and factories, urging no peace at any price. A second item tells of an emigration applicant whose character certificate is tested by neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Great Lakes Legends of Shipwrecks and Mystery
Tales recount inland waters legends from Lake Erie to Superior with wrecks dating 1878 to 1898. The Bannockburn freighter vanished leaving only a tarpaulin message and a mythic Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 From Dairy Commission Bulletin
The piece outlines butter making methods and dairy practices from a Canadian dairy commission bulletin. It covers equipment use, temperature and speed in separators, cream handling, churning, salting, packaging in parchment, branding, and practical hints for large dairy operations. Free copies are available via the dairy commissioner or Publications Practice in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Hetin
Om. Wissioner
Ex Nation
Barr
Win
Pratich
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
No clear title due to fragmented source text
The passage presents a fragmented quotation from Rev. Dr. J. F. Newton about American and British relations and the notion of America as a family reunion, referencing the Pall Mall and a shift toward viewing the United States as comrades in conflict, with uncertain future dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Newton
City Temple
London
United States
America
Globe-Iorter
Ik ‘Cing
Pottncal
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Aid Anemia
An ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore health by building blood and toning the nervous system. It states the pills turn pale lips red, improve complexion, and relieve worn nerves, with a price of cents a box or six boxes for dollars from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Williams
de. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Beekeeping Stations Established Across Dominion Farms
Beekeeping is now undertaken at fourteen Dominion experimental farm stations including Central Experimental Farm Ottawa and farms at Charlottetown Ir fF Il Ne NS Kentville N S aeton NB Anne de ba ocatiere les Ce our Brandon sien indies Head a Lecombe Sark Lethbridge Alta lavermere B C and Sidney B C Bees are kept at these sites with Indian Head excluded for insufficient time to found. Lethbridge noted as principal source of honey.
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Dominion Experimental Farm
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Charlottetown
Ir Ff
Indian Head
Lethbridge
Ronden
Rejected Oxford Cricketer Wins Army Favor After Delay
Sir Douglas, an Oxford Brasenose College athlete famed in cricket and football, faced repeated medical exam failures and rejection by authorities. Through support from Cambridge’s Pat and the army leadership, he gained admission to Sandhurst and later a civilian career.
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Sir Douglas
Oxfford
Brasenose College
England
France
Cordestier Wang
Aioe
Pat
Cambridge
Sper
Marg
Douglas
Care of Eggs Emphasized for Quality and Training
Fragmentary text urges attention to proper egg care and training for workers. It notes negligent firms harm quality and stresses the need for business accountability and knowledge in poultry work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls Yan Nore Huthe
Prairie farming group presses for water, reforestation and co operation
The convention endorsed better water management across British Columbia Alberta and Saskatchewan and urged government action for irrigation water protection and inter provincial cooperation. It highlighted reforestation efforts a push for heavy plowing and praise for Nelsons fruit development with notes on cherry and plum varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
German Robber In Paris Paper Andre Chevalier Reports
Special correspondent Andre Chevalier sketches life of the Kaiser’s son during his stay at a French chateau near Ave r court He kept a quiet life and wandered the countryside with only melancholy and a dog as companions He reportedly hid in shells and dug passages as he sought treasure to furnish his rooms
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Paris
Andre Chevalier
Lotran Oenea
Prince Ritel
Friedrich
Avescourt
Otec
Kaiser
Chauteau
Comte
Ieress
Timber Resources of Canada Third Largest Global Supply
Timber Resources of Canada is described as the world's third largest source of timber. The Dominion possesses a sizable reserve estimated in the hundreds of billions of feet board measure, underscoring vast forest wealth and potential industrial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
France Glorious and Stronger Since War Began
Fragmentary dispatch extols France as more glorious and stronger than on August 2, 1914, noting U S entry boosted resolve. It praises France’s military and political vitality while condemning Germany, which is described as weakened and isolated. The piece references mothers’ sacrifices and wartime morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hener
France
Germany
Hegery
Allence
World Earths Surface for Food and Population Challenge
The text notes total surface roughly 17 million square miles with about a quarter land and half of that arable soil. It argues that roughly eleven acres of land per person are needed to feed the population, warning that failure to act could cause starvation. It also cites Belgian mothers watching babies die, highlighting global hardship and resource strain.
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Belgium
Fluency of Speech and Language Mastery Note
A fragmented quotation discusses fluency of speech, mastery of language, and hesitancy in expressing ideas, contrasting a rich vernacular with common words. It remarks on crowds at doors and urgency in delivery, attributed to Salit.
Briggins's Influence Cited in Capital Move
A garbled Star article quotes Weshingrem asserting the central issue is not the action itself but the degree of influence behind it. The fragment hints at political maneuvering but provides few clear facts or names.
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Russia
Kerensky
English Channel Tunnel
Dodds
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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