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Newspaper
Lumsden News Record
Location
Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
5
The article describes how non essential industries continue only to support war materials while labor and raw materials are conserved. It notes government oversight through the War Munitions act, limited plant takeovers, and wage protections to prevent strikes.
A Hamilton born Pte Harding, a machine gunner with the Brigade, reached Toronto as the youngest veteran for his age year. He served with the M G section and Vickers crews through major battles including Ypres Passchendaele and Vimy Ridge, earning wounds and two gold stripes while pursuing the Conduct medal.
A garbled quotation notes a man named Jibblet who spends freely and implies his wife is wealthy, suggesting a nuanced view of earned wealth and debt. The fragment hints at social dynamics but lacks clear events or context.
A speech declares democracy and autocracy are in a death grip and urges unwavering resolve. It emphasizes that freedom will triumph, but depends on citizens’ sacrifice behind the lines and readiness to act without delay. The speaker calls for unity and decisive effort in the coming trials.
A London-received circular from the German navy league argues the Flanders coast is essential for future German operations against England. It says control would enable submarine and destroyer actions through the channel and extend air raids and reconnaissance ranges.
A Jerusalem correspondent reports four months after occupation, distress and fear have faded. The region shows industry and prosperity with land secure for grazing and farming. Roads improve as towns and villages edge toward peace and security.
A garbled note mentions fin Metay and Segiasing with a 3 4 minute reference. Some words imply time and people but details are unreadable.
The Branch Dyes Company supported the alliance and aided the German war effort by producing synthetic dyes and related intermediates. It manufactured sulfuric acid and compounds like benvidine and metanaphthol, establishing a complete organization and paying maximum dividends to shareholders for the past two years.
John Masefield spoke at Aco Wan Hall in New York recounting Britain's role in the European conflict and defining the idea of England for which men die across 5000 miles of war. He praised England’s spirit, noted Somme gains, and urged help for Russia’s liberty while contrasting allies’ and enemies’ gains.
The latest German papers highlight the Daimler case centering on profiteering allegations. The Daimler firm of Stuttgart, a major aeromobile and aircraft motor producer, is cited as having its works placed under military control recently.
The article details a web of German espionage using women nurses and guides to gather wartime intelligence in Italy France and Switzerland. It notes Lamy Depsy aka Sumey Depsy linked to German covert operations via her husband Emile Guillier and Red Cross access. The piece contrasts harsher fates for male spies with comparatively lenient treatment of women.
A Toronto Globe excerpt praises a University of North Carolina English department syllabus that juxtaposes British and American liberty traditions. It argues Germany threatens liberty and highlights literature as a vital link, urging Britons and Americans to study poets of freedom for comfort amid war.
A sergeant drilled a squad of recruits noting most were gross, with one man standing out as a better trainee amid the rest. The incident reflects a tense boot camp scene and raises questions about discipline and training.
A garbled line suggests a misread phrase about a difference and a game. It mentions two sons and a casing issue but the intended meaning is unclear in the fragment.
A historical sketch recounts John Sinclair, once a young Ojibway at Oxford House, who pursued missionary study under Rev James Ex Seiret and translated the Bible into a native dialect. His work with Old and New Testament texts, hymns, and Religious Tract Society publications aimed to bring literacy and spiritual understanding to northern Canadian tribes. His belief that natives and whites share inheritance of eternal life framed his mission to spread Scripture across the north.
Major HM Mowat of Parkdale Toronto proposes model towns for disabled soldiers with government financing and design. The plan envisions self supporting villages of homes for soldiers and families with handicraft workshops, electric power, and provisions for widows and orphans, managed by residents.
A fragmented clipping describes Kipling mentioning a tree damaged by a bus and a landlord, with references to a letter of complaint and a second letter that drew a quick response. It notes a late exchange over a timing and a demand for an answer, with unclear details about recipients.
A brief item examines a vial case with cautious handling and safety concerns. Officials stress risk assessment and adherence to protocols as authorities investigate potential hazards and protect the public.
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