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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
7
English reader recounts praise for Britain's war leadership, praising heroic actions at sea and in Gallipoli. The piece notes Allied naval strength, submarine warfare reductions, and Britain's global reach. It contrasts support for Britain with antiwar critics, and mentions Armenian casualties and diplomatic hesitations from Washington.
The text outlines Japan's pledged aid to Britain and France, including financial help and mobilized arsenals. It mentions a government loan of 5,000,000 yen and a stance to prevent enemies from fomenting revolt in the Far East while allied powers are supported. It also notes caution against western troop movement and defense of Syria and Russia-related routes.
A Toronto Globe report cites historical use of garlic for treating wounds, noting its antiseptic properties observed by an army doctor in France and traditional remedies from India and southern Europe. It explains juice preparation, cost, and practical application as a wound plaster.
A misread Chicago map and a strange tale unfold as a found wagon with new harness returns home after a hijinks filled lapse. Inquiries by the owner prompt odd reflections on stolen autos and planes as the Bangor trip rumor spreads amid playful banter.
An officer in Highland Territorio reports German trench mortar shells and aerial torpedoes causing loud blasts and white smoke. The bombardment is described with echoes, trains-like sounds, and warnings to keep silent near rail stations and public places as French districts endure bombardment.
A London experienced observer reports on Berlin wartime food scarcity. Citizens queue all night for scraps of meat and staples as police regulate lines, while families at home endure hardship and officials vow to speed relief.
Fragmentary report argues foreigners on thrones harm Bulgaria and Greece, cites Turkey’s shift to Germany, and criticizes rulers for delays. It notes British military actions and trench warfare insights, with references to Gallipoli and Western Front dynamics, including civilian unrest and supply issues.
A four year old boy abandoned at St Patrick’s Cathedral in 1914 is renamed Finley Jay Shepard and adopted by Heled Gould Shepard and family of Irvington. The child, once John Roe 104, is now their heir with a bright mind. the couple sought his birth family in Philadelphia but gained legal custody as their son.
Prominent Jewish leaders including Rabin Hertz and Israel Zangwill attended a London meeting to fund relief for Jews in Russia amid reports of famine and widespread suffering. They criticized insufficient British donations and warned of a continuing catastrophe as authorities in Petrograd were blamed for the crisis.
Officials from the puinon department tour western points to alert farm exports about unfinished cattle from Wisconsin and other centers. The cattle arrive in poor condition and fetch very low prices at live stock markets, prompting plans to educate local growers on grazing resources and proper handling to secure higher future prices.
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