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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
7
A wartime tribute extols Canadian troops, praising bravery and endurance under gas, shellfire, and siege. It recalls five men of a Canadian company holding a position while wounded, and reflects on war’s costs, heroism, and peace’s unintended moral gains for civilization.
Reports indicate Canada expanding war orders across provinces. Iron, brass, zinc and copper fabrication ramp up as mining, refining and metalwork accelerate to meet demand. Investors anticipate capital inflows to support explosive industry needs nationwide.
Precautions emphasize using rotted manure and clean pure seed, avoiding weed spread. Do not feed waste from seed separators to manure, and apply to corn and root crops to limit weed harm. A Manila rope strength guide notes rope breaking strength ratios and safe loads for diameter references.
The Vimiera, an English bark under Captain Thompson, completed a remarkable voyage, crossing from Weymouth to Jersey under near ideal conditions. It matched 15 knot bursts, logged miles with steady canvas, and outpaced slow freight steamers, a notable feat in an era of rapid sailing decline.
The British era article notes CF Jos le commissioner’s visit signaling Canada’s growing role in trade with Russia. It highlights cordial relations, steamship support, and anticipated contracts as the Siberian railway nears completion, with Canada positioned to export manufactured goods and attract Russian business.
The text discusses the use of chlorine and other gases in warfare, outlining how poison gas could cripple troops, contaminate wells, and devastate cities. It imagines scenarios near Essen and Aachen, noting the horrific casualties, civilian panic, and the breach of humanitarian norms at the Second Hague Conference.
The article discusses long range naval bombardment capabilities, noting estimates of thirty mile ranges for present ordnance. It mentions possible bombardment from shorelines around the Hack Sea and warns that German gunfire at Dunkirk drew global attention as World War news spreads.
Dominion agrostologist and a horticulturist report in Bulletin Nov 22 urging Canada to expand seed growing for beet turnip carrot radish cabbage and other crops. They say current imports from France and other nations could be replaced by domestic seed production, establishing a resilient seed industry and reducing reliance on foreign markets.
The British Board of Trade appeals to the public to economize national meat supplies. It cites drastic retail price rises due to Allied demands and limited shipping capacity, urging reduced civilian demand to prevent further price increases.
A London Times editorial laments Britain’s manpower deficit in war, urging greater recruitment to replace casualties from multiple campaigns. It praises troops at home and across the Dominions and India while stressing the need for still more volunteers to meet ongoing dangers.
An examination of temperance attitudes among British workers amid wartime pressures. The piece contrasts British and Canadian workers views on alcohol, notes Sunday liquor sales, and argues drink harms labor efficiency and morale. It cites Parliament members, Irish and Anglican positions, and suggests liquor trade interests influence policy.
The piece argues Britain maintains continuous armed campaigns across Africa Asia and the Pacific to safeguard imperial holdings. It cites actions in the Dardanelles Singapore Cantonments and the Cameroons, with Indian troops aiding, and notes German efforts to disrupt routes. It concludes that only a unified imperial military system enables such reach.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a servant and a young mistress with a knife, a line about the last thing it cut being a weapon, and a confused exchange about a mother deer and her baby lam. The text is garbled and unfinished with dialogue from a preacher and a boy named Jimmie.
In Detroit Free Press style, a reflective editorial notes the cost of war and the nobility seen in young soldiers who have died or gone missing in Europe. It emphasizes that their sacrifices are real to families and communities, and frames national spirit as elevated by these losses.
Reports indicate US potash production from alyte or erea will advance commercially with purer grades than German imports. Major progress linked to Armour Fertilizer Works of Chicago and President McDowall. Supplies expected to be available soon as the project progresses.
The report details atrocities in Europe and the Hurts government demands faster action. It notes penny edition updates and committee findings on anti outrages and the impact on press coverage and public awareness.
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