British universities aid nation with war research efforts
British universities contributed to the war effort by pooling engineering, chemistry, and technological work. Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Cambridge researchers advanced aeronautics, munitions production, and anti shrapnel developments. Professors like Miles Walker and others led portable shields, diesel and engine studies, and chrom leather tanning innovations aiding military procurement and shipboard needs.
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Techebcal Wokvere
Manchester
Leeds
Departments
Hang
Althos Las
Mets
Stech
Miles Walker
Point Blank
War Office
S. Lees
St. John’s Bridge
Thal Engineering Department
Machester University
Naval Air Service
Liverpool Versity
Hcal
War
War Office Caard Een Bas
Ent
France United In War Resolve in Verdun Lecture
Stephane Lausanne, editor of the Paris Matin, spoke in New York about national unity and sacrifice. As a lieutenant who commanded in Verdun defense, he recalled battles at Les Eparches and a young soldier mortally wounded while seeking a final message to his mother, embodying the nation’s spirit.
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Tong
Stephane Lausanne
Paris Matin
French Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue
New York
Verdun
MM. Lauzanne
France
Royalis
Les Eparch ¢S
Grans
Les Eparches
Swain
Mo Lavsatne
Tribute to Canada's Women Featured in Local Plant Notes
Ge ram Robertson praises Canadian women for munition production in a letter dated Nev. He notes their sacrifice in offering husbands and sons and commends the high conscience and devotion shown by the women working in local plants.
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Igposition
Geram Robertson
Thas
Department of Labor of
Canada
Galeria
Outrage over German treatment of Belgians echoes past ages
Article echoes cries of outrage at Germany’s conduct in Belgium, claiming it matches the Dark Ages in brutality. It condemns widespread disbelief in reported abuses and stresses deep moral indignation, framing the crisis as a historic tipping point.
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Ermany
High Heavenly
Belgare
Lewa
Belgis
Brooklyn Eagle
Calls to End Huw Scourge Appeal Urges Neutral Action
A fragmented message signed by President Niemeyer and Secretaries D lege and Walch urges the United States and neutral nations to act against a scourge described as harming women and children. The plea calls for energetic action and unity among Europe’s nations to stop deportations and suffering, stressing swift justice and humanity.
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Newial
Niemeyer
D Lege
Walch
Ug Hollanders
Netherlands
Eros Wwe
Europe
United States
Amerans
Duchess of Connaught Thanks Canadian Women
The Duchess of Connaught expresses gratitude to Canadian women for their support and donations. A farew ell gift is acknowledged, noting a sum of money and the intent to add interest until needed. The message closes with sincere thanks.
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Duchess of Connaught
Poral
Abe
Ada
Dore
Distribution of Food Supplies Britain Faces Shortages
The article discusses Britain's food problem amid rationing and stock concerns. It notes that buying up supplies and sugar rationing raise questions about fairness and efficiency, urging voluntary abstinence or potentially compulsory measures to ensure staple foods reach all.
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Britain
Sample Grain Markets to be Established at Western Canada Points
The cabinet approved sample markets to start early, impacting the season’s remaining unmarketed grain. Rogers urges immediate action, citing grain act provisions and proclamation. Markets aim to reduce price spreads between No 1 and No 2 Northern grades and benefit farmers by reflecting quality in pricing.
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Canada
George Foster
Ena
Rogers
Grain Commission
Tis
Like Bubbles on a Whale and the Yorks War Map
A chaotic war scene unfolds as tanks perform a strange show with the Bowies charging a slow tank. A child, Gregory aged six, enjoys the spectacle while a mother reports Yorkshire appears brown on his map, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the map’s color and place.
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Tim Tally
Ciase
Gregory
Yorkshire
Prayer Scene Involving Dick and Jimmy At Grandmother’s
Dick and Jimmy spend days with their indulgent grandmother. One night during prayers, young Jimmy vociferously petitioned heaven, boasting his Christmas desires and his enthusiasm that could be heard a mile, while his brother’s nerves trembled.
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Jimmy
Will
Providence
McTavish and Macpherson Drift Aboard Open Boat
In a fragmentary scene a Scots sailor McTavish prays on his knees for deliverance as their open boat drifts at sea. He admits a life of hard drinking and seeks mercy if they are spared, while Macpherson vows to improve and says he will widen his own paths.
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McTavish
Macpherson
Receptive Mood on Protection and Free Trade Debate
A political exchange shows a receptive mood toward protection with praise for past gains, yet skepticism about its future compared with free traders. The dialogue hints at evolving views during a broader policy discussion in Washington.
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Sima
Washington
Brening Ree
Social service problems receive attention in the West
The piece notes widespread timber waste and frequent fires in forest districts. Manitoba has adopted permits for burning in northern districts, but the Fires Prevention Act 1913 applies only municipally. The demand is for province wide controls and organized supervision to reduce fire risk and relief iteration costs.
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Ontario
Taft
Manitoba
Democracy and Royalty Contrast in Canada Congress
The Toronto World and Toronto Globe report on Canadian debates linking democracy to monarchy, with King George and other rulers cited. Delegates at Regina and Winnipeg conferences discuss social service, patronage, education reform, and rural and immigrant integration in postwar Canada, led by Raymond Robins's keynote on community schools and civic duty.
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Teresa
Social Service Canada
J. Shearer
Albert Moore
Regina Ard
Winnipeg
British Colum
Herta
British Columbia
Alberta
Sastetcher
Fite
Vancouver
West
Canada
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Robins
Toronto Globe
Romania and Romania Great Frontier War Report
The article argues Russia failed to provide timely aid to Romania at the frontier, suggesting Germany pressured Romania into war earlier than planned. It highlights Romania's border mobilization and implies German influence shaped Romania's entry into the conflict, reflecting on German energy and foresight.
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Russia
Rumania
Germany
Romania
Underestimating England in the Great War
The text recalls Lord Kitchener's 1914 remark that the war would begin in 1916. It reflects on German fears of English strength, noting Britain’s use of winter to stockpile munitions and prepare vast reserves. It calls for turning Germany into a colossal munitions fair in the spring.
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Lepaiger Newste Nachnenter
Lord Kitchener
England
Eantime
Germany
Gasoline Safety Warnings From National Safety Council
The National Safety Council warns gasoline must be kept in small quantities and handled only by experienced persons who grasp the hazards. Use safety cans with gauze and stoppers as gasoline vapors explode when mixed with air and sparked by static or heat.
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National Safety Council
Regina
Joe
Nate Tex
Polar Explorer Prisid Revealed in Elite Circles
The report portrays Prisid as traveling in exclusive social circles while projecting a polar explorer image. It notes public curiosity about his Antarctic expeditions and hints at a persona blending high society access with adventurous credentials. The piece quotes observers familiar with his profile and its reception.
Nomad Tribe Tale Appears In Fragmentary Text
A fragmentary report describes a nomad or tribal interaction, with unclear names or dates. The readable portion hints at a nomadic group and a teacher figure, but specifics remain obscured. Further context from the source would clarify individuals and location.
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Holland
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India
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