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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
7
Commentary argues that German military doctrine centers on terror and brutality as core principles. It links this to a broader social culture, claiming education in cruelty pervades ranks and society, with emphasis on “striking terror” and might expect widespread moral decline.
An English writer contemplates Britain's imperial future and Russia's role as empires shift. He argues the British Empire endures despite German pressure, notes cultural and monetary systems, and warns of Constantinople and Dardanelles tensions shaping fate. The piece reflects era concerns on power, alliance, and national temperament.
An article by Dr. EJ Dillon in the Daily Telegraph notes Britain France and Russia agree to ship crucial Russian grain to western Europe through Archangel and Vladivostok. Lower transport costs and cheap Siberian crops aim to lower food prices for consumers, easing Russia's burden and improving exchange.
The article surveys armored trains from early designs to modern forms, detailing steel armored walls, central locomotive, and multiple cars with guns and ammunition. It notes their protection, battlefield mobility, and the debate over true battlefield effectiveness against artillery dependent foes.
The article lauds Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance expedition as a British triumph of pluck and endurance. It notes the venture began near wartime and received a courtesy message from Queen Alexandra. It emphasizes national pride as Britons rally around explorers facing polar hardship alongside Canadians and British troops.
The article argues Canada should adjust tariffs to protect cordage and twine industries. It notes 25 or more factories operated in the past two decades, many closed since free listing of products. It urges a measured tariff, not widening markets, to preserve employment and keep money circulating, amid imports and competition from U S makers.
The Neuestesaehrichten quotes Dr. Ludwig Gameboter describing Emperor William I’s quiet patience and remarks on civilization versus kultur. The interview notes the emperor’s views on Germanic kinship, neutrality, and the balance between civility, industry, and conscience in Germany.
The British Columbia education department will add agriculture as an optional high school subject. Competent teachers with agricultural qualifications will be appointed in suitable districts to teach the subject and support biology. Extension classes in agriculture will be opened for non regular students, with day or evening options.
In a perilous moment during heavy engine damage, a seaman fell overboard but was washed back by a returning wave. He was rescued by a comrade who urged him to grab a line and keep fighting as the ship strained to regain control.
The article weighs British naval strategy versus Germany, noting battleship size and firepower. It compares 15 inch guns on Queen Elizabeth class to German 12 inch weapons, cites vessel counts, displacement about 37,500 tons for Queen Elizabeth type, and outlines fleet strength and armor in a period assessment.
A London Naval and Military Record summary notes German papers concede naval arms growth sparked broader war risk and public unease. It argues naval buildup harmed Germany, drew continental powers against it, and that mining and trawler fleets around the Belgian coast shape naval strategy while many fishing boats are repurposed for mine sweeping and coastal defense.
The steel steamer Lintrose of 11616 tons and 255 feet, operated by Keil Newfoundland Co, is purchased by the Russian government for service in the White Sea. It previously plowed Cabot Strait ice between Port aux Basques and North Sydney and will sail to Philadelphia for supplies before Europe. The move comes as the Earl Grey class breaker assists Archangel operations. A late 19th century wireless phone milestone is noted with a Delaware Valley test crossing twenty six miles.
Durban dispatch cites expert forecasts maize yields in South Africa will likely beat twenty year records. An estimated 20000 large units will be available for export next year.
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