Britain Proud Of War Spirit Of Dominions
A wartime speech lauds Dominions for steadfast support and warns against downplaying overseas troops. It notes heavy costs, limited trade impact, and calls for fair credit distribution while praising crown colonies and the courage of service members across East Africa and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Dominions
Pire ‘Iendes
Zanzibar
United Kingdom
Alople
Lone
Empire
Long
Naeset
British East Africa
Ugan Ceylon
Straits Settlements
Malay States
Hong Kong
Africa
East Africa
Funeral tale from Glasgow with a well dressed stranger
Lauder recounts a Glasgow funeral tale where a well dressed stranger sits among mourners. The stranger pretends to be a friend of the corpse while explaining he has not been well and plans to avoid exertion by sitting through the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauder
Glasgow
Corp
England’s Global War Force Echoes From The Front
A brief wartime sketch notes England’s far flung battle line as two million troops stand in France and British naval control dominates the seas since the war began. Mentions expeditions in Mesopotamia and Salonika and cites British monitors and arles as part of Allied operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kipling
France
Mesopotamia
Saloniki
Dining Car Menace on Menu Rules and Fish Fragrances
Dining Car economy notes from CPR official Mr. W Pratt urge strict control over poultry and meat prompts in meals. Early roasts new policy to avoid teat signals while keeping butter and lard usage balanced. Fish supply rising. W J Sena launches refrigerated imports from the coast to Toronto as a key initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Pratt
Slee and
C.P.R
W. J. Sena
Ota
Toronto
Casualty Figures From World War I Update
The list covers casualties up to July 11 detailing killed in action 17 3398 officers and other ranks, died of wounds 291 and 6001, sickness 1345, wounded 3056 and 70645, prisoners of war 117 and 240, presumed dead 113 and 278, missing 11 and 1370. The totals reflect Canadian and allied forces with ongoing counts and unissued details still awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Canada
Metric System Advocates Push for International Weights Reform
The piece argues for adopting the metric system to align with Europe and South America. It laments Americans' unfamiliarity with pounds and pints and urges replacing traditional units with grams and liters for scientific progress and global standardization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South America
Farm Home Comes First in Efficient Farm Life
The article argues home and women on the farm are key to success. It notes homemaking and worker quarters shape farm life and stresses that women are an important economic asset. It urges farmers to adopt home labor savers and improved equipment to ease household work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Canada rises on self reliance from wartime hardship
The article notes Canada faced scarcity as Britain drew loans in 1991 to 12 and endured temporary losses. It says hardships strengthened resolve, pushed development of natural resources and democracy, and fostered self reliance for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Canada
Pioneers Prove Critical in British War Efforts
The text lauds pioneer regiments in the British Army, noting their versatility in construction, repair, trench work, and direct combat support. It highlights their crucial role in the Artois advance, consolidating captured ground, supplying ammo and water, and fending off counterattacks, despite heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdine
Artois
Words From a Janitor Inspire Quiet Discretion
A Cleveland Dispatch reprint recalls a tale of a successful man whose life, shaped by restraint, is echoed in a janitor’s simple remark at a downtown office. The janitor’s kind words reveal hidden influence and the value of discretion in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Gues
A Lesson From Nelson On Naval Strategy
The article stresses the defensive nature of naval strategy, noting Nelson's legacy of boldness and audacity in battle. It warns against imprudence and the risk of ships in engagements, urging careful conduct to avoid costly moves.
German Youths Called To Colors Amid War Strain
The article describes German youths entering military service as schooling shortens and losses rise. It details conscription for classes from 1915 to 1919, noting ages from 18 to 20, and says Germany uses young soldiers due to manpower shortages. It cites brief training periods and high casualties as the broader economic cost of the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Germwnsy
Ory
The Only Way Colonel Geo 1 in The North American ER
The piece insists that Germany must accept unconditional surrender and defeat. It argues the Kaiser and war aims are doomed and that a complete victory, severing Alsace Lorraine and Belgium, is the only path to lasting peace and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Frankenstein
Loble
France
Serbia
Romania
Poland
Alsace
Lorraine
Origin of Sailor Mascot Phrase Explored by Reader
A reader asks the Evening News about the origin of the motto Touch a Sailor for Luck and suggests it may relate to maritime superstition and luck legends. The letter hints at phrases about sailors and luck but remains unclear on a definitive source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tar
Evening News
Ds Geshion
Heaviest Traffic Centre Fifth Avenue in New York City
Fragmentary OCR note describes traffic at a busy New York City intersection, counting vehicles including buses during a ten hour period. It mentions totals such as 16,90 and 1,296 vehicles, with unclear references to streets and complex movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
New York
Joe Ne
Steeneus
Nike
Porte Cary Conan
Royal Jewels Rumors Amid Revolution Mentioned by Narodny
Ivan Narodny, a Russian businessman in New York, corroborates a Chronicle article claiming the Hermitage vaults were looted after the revolution. He estimates the royal jewels could fetch near one hundred million dollars, with stones replaced by paste and canvases swapped for cheap copies at the Winter Palace. An investigation into Russia’s art losses is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czarina
Kevoda Todny
Hermitage
Winter Palace
Provisional Government
Reetia
Belgian Grenadiers Band Plays London Tour
The Belgian Grenadiers Band visited London for a provincial tour. The 70 member ensemble, akin to the British Guards, drew players from near Loos who helped hold a key sector of the line.
Allies consider wartime acts and boycotts in peace efforts
The article debates if imposing economic pressure on Germany through boycott and trade restrictions could hasten peace. It questions effects on manufacturers, merchants, and shippers already planning to reopen trade and notes the League of Nations supports boycott as a legitimate wartime weapon, applicable as long as nations adhere to agreed principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of Nations
London Y News
Recount of George’s Praise and Neighbor’s Quip
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls George being reelected by neighbors who praised him and a neighbor remarking that he is pampered by his mother. The anecdote hints at his supportive community and affectionate family language.
Fragmentary Telegraph Note on Peace and Empire
A damaged telegraph fragment from London hints at hopes for peace and a continuing calm under imperial rule. The text is incomplete but suggests a plea for stability and care during tense times.
Fragmentary Washington Star item on moves and costs
A garbled Washington Star excerpt notes people relocating due to rising costs and mentions a prokinision caused loss of a target tea gear and unrelated names. The text is incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Fragmentary text from 0 historical note comes up
An unreadable OCR fragment references the United States and a traditional figure. details are unclear and names or events cannot be confirmed.
Astounding Progress in Naval Warfare Science
A Springfield Republican analysis notes Britain and the United States rapid advances in naval design during wartime. It outlines the shift from earlier dreadnoughts to larger guns, heavier displacements, and faster speeds driven by science, and cites American ships Pennsylvania and Arizona as examples of modern builds. It stresses strategic impact on tonnage, firepower, and range, shaping the war’s balance and future peace prospects.
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Hector Bywater
Ata
United States
HM. S. Queen Elizabeth
Pennsylvania
England
N SuTeanEana
Eibee
Sita
Daylight Saving Operates Across Europe and Australia
The article reports clocks advancing one hour in Great Britain and multiple European countries plus Ireland and Australia. It notes aims to save coal gas and electricity, improve worker health and efficiency, and cites claimed savings of lighting costs and energy usage, with Vienna highlighted for potential gains.
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Great Britain
France
Austria
Italy
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Port Australia
Ireland
Vienna
Old Slang Reappears in Modern Speech Says Prof Utter
An article in Warpe's Magazine analyzes slang terms resurfacing in today’s language. Professor Utter traces phrases like Come off and Not it to Chaucer and notes others such as Go sit down and Cut it out appearing anew in slang revival among students and on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utter
Aarticle
Henry iv
Professor Utter
Chaucer
Honduras Exalts Republic Despite Turbulent Reforms
Fragmented OCR text portrays Honduras as the continent’s standout republic amid revolutions that hinder growth. It notes a debt approaching a hundred million and social issues like polygamy. The piece laments low labor incentives and contrasts professional training with other paths.
Major How Long Have You Been In The Regiment
The exchange asks about the duration of service in the regiment. It presents a brief inquiry likely from a wartime interview or dialogue, focusing on a soldier’s tenure and experience within the unit.
Allied Food Requests From Canada and United States
The article notes Britain and its Allies call for beds bacon and wheat from Canada and the United States, describing their food requisition and wartime supply exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Home Made Whole Wheat Flour From Clean Wheat
The article describes making flour at home using clean wheat ground in a coffee mill. It gives a basic recipe with measurements, including water and yeast, and notes the mixture should become lukewarm before baking. The passage includes oblique personal reminiscences about efforts and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
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London
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