Need for More Men Now Outweighs Other Considerations
Canada’s front line defense hinges on immediate conscription of 20 to 22 year olds. The government argues production in agriculture, mining, munitions, shipbuilding, and transport depends on adequate reinforcements in France. Exemptions will be cancelled to prevent German victory and ensure timely military manpower.
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Itawa
Canada
Order In Council
Ace
France
Germany
Europe
Leopa
Premier visits Americans in Picardy
The report notes continued artillery fighting along the sector held by American troops in Picardy and describes no change in the overall situation. The text mentions a fine showing by allied forces and references the American Army in France.
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Picardy
Almie Heiar Wleasere
Lessons on Palm Sunday and Faithful Devotion
The sermon links Jesus entry into Jerusalem with fulfilled prophecies and Zion scripture, stressing faith, forgiveness, and prayer. It highlights Jesus cleansing the temple, healing the blind and lame, and teaching daily in the temple during the last week, culminating in faith that moves mountains and answered prayer aligned with God’s will.
German assault in Flanders halted by allied fire
German forces planned a wider attack from Locre to the Ypres Comines canal but were checked by strong Allied artillery and a French operation east of Scherpenberg. The main push, by the 52nd German Reserve Division, targeted British positions around ridge wood southwest of Voormezede and was halted as additional German divisions could not be brought up.
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France
Flanders
Scherpenberg
Clytte
Voormearde
Ridge Wood
Voormezede
Ypres-Comines Canal
Nothroe
Locre
la Clyttr
Scherpenberg Hill
American Rail Equipment in France Expands Army Operations
Large consignments of American locomotives and freight cars are deployed in French railway lines. About 245 engines are operational in army workshops, 514 freight cars of ten ton capacity each erected, 700 others under assembly, and 700 more in transit.
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France
Parte
Army
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Order-in- Council
Razor
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Iesson
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Mark
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Temple
David
Israel
Mount of Olives
Peter
Bovril
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Hed
American Railroad Equipment
Owan
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