Millions of Acres Idle in Canada’s Farm Land
A historical piece argues Canada must scale up immigration and land cultivation after World War I. It cites vast arable areas in Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta, with only partial cultivation. It warns that without modern immigration handling facilities, postwar needs will overwhelm the country and hinder agricultural revival. It appeals to national effort to transform idle land into prosperity through larger migration and better infrastructure.
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Canada
United States
Storen and
Bundre’s
Rome
Canadi
Prairie
Montreal
Actea
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Maritime Provinces
Mazitoba
Saskatchewan
Canaia
Flanders
Uncensored Braille News From Helen Keller Era
The article discusses Helen Keller’s claim that blind readers in the United States access uncensored war reporting via Braille shorthand printed newspapers in London Paris Merlin and Vienna. It cites De Neue Zeit from Berlin and argues such publications reveal Germany’s rationed wartime conditions and true public sentiment.
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Helen Keller
United States
London
Paris
Merlin
Vienna
Miss Keller
Germany
Berlin
de Neue Zeit
New Time
Qe Blind
Cresceus Horse Star Sold to Russia for War Service
George Ketcham of Toledo once owned Cresceus the famed trotting stallion. After a rumored 25 000 sale, Cresceus has reportedly been sent to the front in Russia for war duty, a fall from peak harness pride amid belated acceptance by Russian handlers. The piece also notes royal dress expenditures for European queens, including Norway and Spain.
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George Ketcham
Toledo
Cresceus
Russia
Crescous
Lowe
Norway
King Grortss
Europe
Spain
Life insurance reaches a large share of North American public
Estimates show about one quarter of the population in the United States and Canada carry life insurance. Many hold multiple policies causing rapid growth in total policies and face value. Approximately two and a half million policies added each year could double total coverage in under ten years. The asset base of life insurance companies stands at substantial sums, highlighting the sector's financial scale.
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United States
Canada
Ast
Soldiers Aid Commission and Canadian Patriotic Fund Efforts
The Soldiers' Aid Commission of Ontario supervises returnee support with the Canadian Patriotic Fund ensuring no veteran or family lacks aid. Local committees interview soldiers in Quebec and relay reports to town committees to prevent fraud and help find employment for deserving men. A badge reading For service at the Front recognizes worthy veterans. Cutting funds restrict aid to those with no government or other social grants.
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Soldiers’ Aid Commission For
Ontario
Wuha
CN. Cocarane
Parliament Holdings
Toronto
Hospitals Commission
O Uers
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Europe
Quebec
Canada
Tisit
Ntario Io
Australia’s Gallipoli Withdrawal Faith in Freedom
England praises Australia as it reflects on Gallipoli withdrawal and the Lincoln Gettysburg resolve. The article cites a national sentiment that the dead shall not have died in vain and that the nation must hold a new charter of freedom under God.
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Australia
Gallipoli
Lincoln
Gettysburs
Patriotic Fund appeal urges support for troops' dependents
The Dominion wide Patriotic Fund pledges to aid the families of Expeditionary Force members as war continues. Officials warn surplus funds may be needed for 25 000 dependents and ongoing recruiting drives. The call emphasizes Canada’s duty and the need for continued generosity through 1918. Arthur, Pa.
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Rile Royal
Governor General of
Canada
Dominion
Moules
Laree
Farine
Patriotic Fund
Rome
Caradinas
Europe
Arthur
Britain as Distributor for Outbound Shipments Amid Port Closures
Britain faces criticism as war pressures tighten ports. Official notes acknowledge ships from Hamburg and other ports funnel French resin and Greek, Egyptian, and Russian tobacco via Britain. Britain stores and redistributes petroleum and tobacco for Allied needs, acting as a continental supplier and distribution hub.
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Hamburg
Great Britain
Allies Could End War In Year If Supreme Effort Prolonged
A cryptic wartime passage argues that Allied victory hinges on a supreme effort to 1916 and that Russia needs ample equipment. The piece suggests many will seek peace terms before year’s end as American hair exports rise sharply from five to four million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
American Review of Reviews
Striking tribute to valor and organization of French army
FE Alexander Powell praises French troops after the Marne to Champagne tour, noting the army is highly efficient, well organized, and capable of independent action if command is lost. He contrasts with German efficiency, describes French use of scene painters as mobile defences, and cites mass mobilization of nearly four million men with no recorded battlefield deaths to date.
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Alexander Powell
Marne
Champaane
Antwerp
Powell
Marci
Ad J
Amelia Consulate
Gerlate
Boone
Owell
Harmies
France
Dattery
Tach Thio
Alwuieed
Eleluma
Peace and Immigration in the Sunuas report
Chet Smith, assistant superintendent of immigration in London, says Canadian agents in Europe have not encouraged labor to Canada for months. He warns emigration from Europe requires full, careful consideration due to many changing conditions. Reports note exhibition motor cars loaned to the war office and Paris offices closed after bombardment. the balance of the star is managed by Canada’s general commissioner. Government workers may be sent to the front. Hughes gathers names of eligible Canadians to replace militia absentees. Zeppelin costs and preparations highlighted, with hydrogen fuel and gas plants planned. Cut flowers last longer when stems sit in water with charcoal and sand.
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Sunuas Seywss
Depart of Immigration
Chet Smith
London
Europe
Canada
Canute
Australia
Pews
Smith
Eed
War Office
Paris
Modest Commander Returns to London Amid Heroic Cheers
Lieut-Commander Houre of the Biarine KI, on leave, was welcomed outside a London entrance and led to Consols market for a patriotic demonstration. The fleet sang "See the Conquering Hero Comes" as sailors cheered, honoring his 44 day Dardanelles cruise sinking merchant ships and war vessels.
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London Stock Exchange
Houre
Te Consols
Coud
Outens
Tsa Hheroi
Lruce
Dardanelles
Liries
Bluejackets
Canada studies permanent steps for shell industry growth
During his stay in Canada Lionel Hucheng urged instituting measures to preserve the extensive shell industry developed by the war. The Economic and Development Commission will report on how best to conserve the industry as expenditures in Canada approach 300 million dollars and about 100000 workers are employed. Subsidiary copper and zinc refining industries have been organized.
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Canada
Lionel Hucheng
Economic and Development Commission
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Montreal Star
Beniy
Mississippi Valley
Sperry
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Soldiers Commission
Indian Department
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Britain
Peace and Immigration
Hughes
American Press Association
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