The Glorious Part Played By Great Britain In World War
Frederick Palmer argues that British contributions defined the war effort beyond talk. He notes initial shortages, heavy casualties, and reliance on volunteers from all walks to supply guns, uniforms, and manpower. The piece praises steadfast Britain, contrasts praise with German criticism, and counters stereotypes of the English project.
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Great Britain
Lucan
Valdeville
Laswan
Btrand
Russia
France
England
Mallion
Mina
Wight
Cambridge
Enland
Herlin
London
Germany a Pack of Cards and Wartime Tickets
A humorous look at German household rationing during wartime, detailing store cards for beer sugar bread fuel and clothing with a sharp note that new legal dowries would govern future rations. It notes a 1916 railway exhibition wireless control concept and a linguistic aside on the word clove from Latin clavus meaning nail.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Teast
House of Cards
Losses of Pigs Highlight Care and Winter Losses
Alberta's Provincial Live Stock Commissioner Mr WF Stevens reports severe February pig losses across farms due to cold weather and poor housing. He cites inadequate ventilation and lighting, excessive dam feeding, and extreme outdoor sow feeding as key factors, urging farmers to consult department pamphlets on pig preparation and the suckling period.
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WF Stevens
Alberta
Department ‘of Agriculture
Edmonton
Acreage Shown Behind In Early Spring Wheat Sowing
Reports from census officials note heavy rains across the Dominion delaying land work in Eastern Canada. Preliminary estimates indicate total spring sowing around 11,4010 acres, down about 11.5 percent from last year’s harvest, with regional declines and shifts in areas sown to wheat, barley, and other grains across Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and the western provinces.
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Census and Statistics Office
Dominion
Canada
West
Manilo
Anit Ie
Alberts
Agatnet
Teres
Beato
Releadae: Acknowledged by King Edward at Buckingham Palace
The text notes an author esteemed by contemporaries, praised for his present design and work, with a special royal request from King Edward. The setting references Buckingham Palace and suggests high recognition during the era.
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Hepanies
Buckingham Palace
Edward v
Suffer Most Just Before the Battle
A German teacher’s study of soldier psychology describes battlefield prelude and mortally charged thoughts. It follows a frontline experience from night orders to dawn, fear, immortality doubts, and the brutal calm before the clash, ending with weary peace after victory and loss.
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Arni
Kate Bel
West
Jsil
God
Tribute to Earl Kitchener Across Imperial Tributes
A Newark theatre screened a vivid tribute to Earl Kitchener with his face on screen while the orchestra opened with Nearer My God to Thee. Audiences stood in silence as the tribute highlighted his empire building and the admiration shown by Roosevelt and British leaders for his conquests and governance in Africa and the Sudan.
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Newark
Tm “Briain
Earl’ Kitchener
Kitchener
Ty Theedore Homevelt
Gen
Leonant
Wood
Choate
Manythers
South Africa
Pretoria
Chicago Daily News
Middle West
Canada
Roosevelt
Merth
What's in a Name Berlin Ontario’s Name Change Debate
Berlin Ontario faces pressure to abandon its German identity as war fever grips Canada. Citizens debate renaming to avoid association with Germany and preserve local heritage amid calls inspired by British victories and other Canadian towns.
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Berlin
Ontario
Canada
Sweaburg
Alma
Blenheima
New York
Expensive Married Man Recruiting Burden Highlighted
A London Daily Mail quote discusses the tax and social costs of married recruits, balancing state support for families with lost income tax. The piece contrasts the burden to national revenue against the man’s labor contributions. A separate chat mentions a wedding joke about Smith and a friend, implying social chatter around nuptials.
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London Daily Mail
Fire Escape for Horses Sparks Automatic Doors
A large packing concern installed an automatic horse escape system for door openings to guard against fires. The device operates like a sprinkler system, releasing all doors when a temperature threshold is reached, while bells and torches warn horses to evacuate. A manual override exists for drills, and a man recalls high NYC buildings as an unrelated aside.
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England
New York
Waal
Canucks Send 39 000 Parcels From Home War Aid
Readers learn Canadian Red Cross parcels to troops include tobacco socks books and toys selected by demand. shortages of Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Kingston papers noted. A German speech by Karl Liebknecht sparks court martial for high treason. German civilian misery and censorship spark reflections on wartime morale. Also mentions chewing gum from Germany and antiwar sentiment abroad.
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Red Cross
Canada
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Kingston
Germany
Karl Liebnecht
Berlin
Leiinecht
New York
S Ture
Prussia
Eit
Laebnecht
Publishers and Prices Push to Raise Subscriptions
A wartime pressure on publishing costs drives publishers to seek higher rates. Ink, paper, and stationery have risen sharply, with printers and mail-order houses noting price jumps from 3 to 10 percent or more. A newspaper printer warns that without fair profit on work, machinery and material wear will force exits from the field.
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Europe
Abe
Costa Us
Iver
Jon
Prosperity in Archangel Harbor Improvements Mentioned
In Archangel harbor extensive improvements have been made to support revival of prosperity. The article notes a rising population from around 400 residents and heightened activity, with labor hard at work to complete ongoing projects. It contrasts drastic increases in costs and living needs with progressing infrastructure.
Charity and fashion clash over frugal wedding attire
Amid a debate on a charity fundraiser, a speaker criticizes extravagant clothing and gowns, arguing a simple, sensible outfit is enough. The exchange highlights tensions between charitable aid and social expectations.
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Frederick Palmer
Coltier
National Railway Appliance Association
Ch Sae
Inion
Earl Kitchener
Soudan
Wingate
Regina
Australia
House of Commons
Smith
Tommy
Karl Liebknecht
Canucks
Canadian Red Cross
Oyster Bay
Daniel
Preach
Bacabone
Audi
Fendi
Archangel
Hell
Oka Etisalat
Charity
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