British War Salvage Sheds Show Thrift and Skill
The article details a vast salvage network supporting the war effort. Civilian workers in sheds sort, repair, and repurpose military gear from boots to weapons, textiles, and machinery. It highlights efficiency, disciplined distribution, and the role of the Quartermaster in preventing waste across supply chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Asters
Quartermaster
Gemerab
Britain i
Araun
Leicester
Northampton
France
Santos
Chicago
Sydney
Mincing Lane
Heth
Losty Dees
la Havre
Ratt Head
No Man's Land
Niles
Destina
Elphin
Army Ordnance Base
Ihe
Cobble Corps
Broshen
Woolwich
Enield
Mauint
Greece
Sweden
Reesia
Leeds
Sugar boosts soldier endurance in German tests
A German wartime experiment fed sugar water to soldiers on difficult campaigns. By blind testing sugar and saccharin, researchers found higher work output on sugar days, with sugar acting as a true fuel for muscles and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fari
Lady Scott Working In Munition Factory
The article highlights British women in munitions factories aiding the war effort. It stresses camaraderie, daily routines, and the moral comfort of contributing to the war, with quotes on feelings of freedom from unrest and pride in earning for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Scott
Perry Crg
South Pole
England
Oficial Press Bureau
London
Hare
Wetker
Jones
Menition
Ministry of Menitions
T.wo
Art at the Front An Exposition of Soldier Art
Soldiers in a wartime art show at Compiègne display paintings and carved objects made with shell, wood, and metal. Works use chalk, ink, water colors, and sculpture to depict realism of the front line, humor, and daily life, with proceeds aiding wounded comrades. Exhibition planned to transfer to Paris, possibly America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvelloss
Paris
America
Freres
Assam
Aerial Dogfight Over Dallas At Ten Thousand Feet
An unclear account describes an aerial engagement at 10,000 feet on May 21. A pilot sighted enemy aircraft, engaged, and forced it to break off before the attacker reportedly fled toward West End. No further details are legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acpi
R. S
Westende
Staying With Allies To the Last Man
Lord Derby explains conscription aims and the effort to keep essential workers in their roles. He says the goal is to move manpower to the front while maintaining production and supporting munitions factories and merchant fleets for the Allies. He pledges continued cooperation to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Derby
Pans Journal
Canadian Fish Trade Possibilities With Britain Seen Vast
Major Hugh Green in Ottawa predicts limitless potential for Canadian fish exports to Britain for war needs. He says shipments could reach 80,000 pounds weekly, with a steady London price of about 6 cents per pound for frozen halibut and 8 to 10 cents landed costs. Green, heading British trade talks, envisions markets in Europe and for Australian and New Zealand forces after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trad
Britain
Canada
Hugh Green
Ot Wa
London
Major Green
Sounompean
Green
British’ Board of Trade
War Office
Tnition
Kingland
New Zealand
England
Saskatoon
Ottawa
Domesticated Turkey Now Found Worldwide and Its Flight
The article traces the spread of the domesticated turkey from its wild roots to virtually every country through human transport. It notes the bird’s limited flight, its speed on the ground, and the role of meat in its global expansion, while briefly mentioning wartime prisoner exchanges and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Hand of Man
Spain
Mediterranean
Europe
Cas
Political speakers urged for broad appeal in Birmingham
A Birmingham Age Herald note calls for speakers with current slang and broad appeal to all voter classes. The conference emphasizes engaging diverse audiences with contemporary language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam
Birmingham
Herai
Rural credit schemes seen as benefit to Western Canada
The article outlines Western Canada’s push for rural credit reform through provincial and government-backed schemes. It discusses planned government working capital, bond issues, and five percent secured mortgage loans to farmers, plus critique of third class credit and the aim to stabilize farm financing across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Ian
West
Ester
Aany Sob] Manta
Saskatchewan
Manito
Joane Wilberi
Sand
Ameh
Arteri J
Meeker
Reasia Will Fight To Final Victory
A garbled telegram from a semi official source declares Russia will pursue victory and reject a separate peace. It states the Imperial Government will continue to fight alongside the Allies and refuses to temper its resolve despite foreign pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reasia
Russia
Keeping Soldiers Under the Flag
New Zealand debates emigration to sustain empire as soldiers may settle overseas. Proposals urge central imperial land funds to offer favorable terms for men who wish to found new homes beyond seas but within the Empire. Calls to guard against economic warfare and unite nations as the United Nations against future threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
USA
Verseas
United Nations
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iency
Kuaki
Army Ordnance Department
Sale
Aldershot
FitaGerald
Viel
Brussels
Merced
Delong
Blundeckne
Vedow of
Explores
Ubauitoas
Ingwartoe
Babginee
Thetate Struey
Germany
Fredesch
Mt Badaeley
Government of
Manitoba
Mr. Massey
the Times
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!