Records of Canadian Valor on the Western Battle Front
The piece honors Canadian strengths in WWI battles from Ypres to Vimy Ridge and the artillery corps. It recalls veterans detailing fierce fighting, the forward push, and the sacrifice of gunners who moved with infantry. It notes battlefield sites like Le Quesnoy and Passchendaele and reflects on Canadian contributions across deserts of war.
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Passacheudaele
St. Julien
Dominion
Canada
Saisling
Farm
Wehendacle
Calain
Ypres
Wiehje
Popering
Givenchy
Iis
New Ypres
Wieltje
Secense
Wielie
St. Tern
Abraham Heights
Bellevue Spur
Pasteliondaele
Lille Gate
Albert
Reef
Gost, Belette
Magnet Farman Sotlebeery
Regina
Acd
Brisia
Anite
New Zealand
South Africa
Caneda
Mery
Domi
Padua a Historic Italian City Rich in Literary Ties
The article notes Padua as the oldest city in north Italy with Trojan ancestry legends. It recounts invasions by Attila in 452, Lombard and Frank rule, Austro-Hungarian era changes, and its famed Dante and Petrarch associations plus Giotto, Donatello, Lippo Lippo, and the Botanic Gardens from the Venetian era.
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Italy
Padua
Attila
Venetia
United Kingdom of Italy
Dante's
Antenor
Levy
Mantegna
Giotto
Donatilio
Fra Filippo Lippe
Shakespeare
Petrar
Mosrope
Potatoes to Remain Affordable as Food Controller Acts
The food controller warns wholesalers and retailers that higher potato prices will not be permitted. Aims to keep supplies plentiful and prices reasonable until the 1918 crop, with action to fix margins or set maximums if needed. Weather and demand may shift movement as spring approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Jazz Comes to a French Square in World War I
A French town gathers in the square as an American jazz band, led by a captain with a baton, performs ragtime while bugles flash in the sun. The crowd sways to bones and brass as the band delivers Just Beio Mother and ends with the Star Spangled Banner salute.
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Poilus
Sammies
Refusal of a Crown and Balkan History Could Change European Fate
The article discusses historical refusals of crowns by British figures including the Duke of Derby in 1862 and debates whether an unexpected choice in 1915 would have altered Balkan history. It quotes Disraeli on Stanley as a dazzling venture and notes English regret over past decisions affecting Greece. It also includes stray notes on milk sanitation and dairy practices.
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Lord Derby
Greece
Stanley
Athens
Balkans
Disraeli
Nobility Untouched as German Leaders Stay Safe in War
A Des Moines Capital report laments that no Prussian prince or noble has died or been wounded after years of battle. It notes the emperor’s six sons remain unscathed, while common soldiers endure hardship and a populace faces bread shortages.
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Germany
Deen
Verdun
Geman
Leryousehold
Jension
Des Moines
Bismarck Manuscript 7 Would Startle the World Reopens
The Rochester Union and Advocate reports a prize manuscript of the third volume of Bismarck's memories. The ex chancellor faced dismissal and threats from the Kaiser, who feared disclosures of his intrigues and treatment of his parents. Some urge publication as a war measure, arguing it would reveal the Kaiser as a major adversary.
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Rochester Union and
Advocate
Bismarck
Germany
Kaiser
Lish
Earlore
Busch
Fan
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Austria
House of Hapsburg
Viewsa J
London
Bank of England
Herbert
Liam
Au Fria
Egg production plan details from an early agricultural note
The article outlines a yearly egg production scheme with 30 eggs per hen and mentions feed rations for a poultry operation. It lists mash components including dry mash 20 pounds, shorts 20, bran 20, oats 20, cornmeal 25, beef scrap, and refiny 0 pounds.
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Navi Wien Gas
Free Seed Testing Initiative Aids Manitoba Farmers
The Manitoba department announces free seed testing to prevent sowing failures and boost grain yields. Officials stress the germination power of seed and the value to farmers and the country, highlighting expected production gains and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Militarism and War Aims Debate Sparks Across Nations
Opinion columns clash over Germany's ambitions and pacifist aims as leaders warn that peace without victory invites militarism. Taft argues the United States must win the war to deter future tyranny and avoid permanent taxation in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachessent Taft
Boston
United States
Germany
Book on British Navy Role in World War Returns to Light
The article reviews a Britain war work by John Leyland titled The Achievement of the British Navy and World War, praising its coverage of naval patrols air services and Mediterranean operations. It notes King George's praise and argues peace proposals must reflect government character and adherence to vows.
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England
John Leyland
Canada
Lee Jwhere
George
David Beatty
Costilnica
Tor Vierney
Ita
Porland
Wedacnay
Nelson
Copan
Easin
Bea Io
Ture
New York World
Institut
Britain
Mediterranean
Algeria
Tanis
France
Sfeato
Advisory committee tackles disposal of war stores after conflict
The English appoint an advisory committee to outline ways to repurpose government stores and war-related properties when peace arrives. It notes munition factories and military sites will be integrated into peacetime industry, with plans to reuse wreckage for reconstruction and recovery.
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England
France
Germany
New York Times
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Reste-Serichee
Jikins
Cussen
Breed
Geneva
Jor
Prussia
America
Minneapolis Journal
Bismarck’s
Bec
Militariam
Norah
Man
Dorothy
Polly
Maine
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