Proof of Kaiser's Guilt in Laying Plans for War
William Roscoe Thayer argues in the New York Times that Prince Lichnowsky’s statements reveal German intent to wage war and the British reaction. He cites Lichnowsky’s accounts of Admiral Hood, the 1914 crisis, and German aims to force conflict, contrasting English public opinion and military status.
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Kaiser
Prince Lichnowsky
England
Prince Lichowsky
Rpany
M. Cambor
Admiral Hood
Lichnowsky
London
Ting
Wueh
Ireland
Prince Lichno
Harvard
Boston
Germany
Jutland
William Roscie
Thayer
New York Times
Canada Food Board flour supply order aims to avoid farmers’ hardship
The order limits flour held to 15 days for most, with extended allowances by distance. Bona fide farmers may hold up to 50 percent more under supervision, provided excess is reported by June 18, 1918. The policy seeks to prevent shortages without unduly burdening farmers during seeding and harvest.
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Canada Food Board
Miracle of the Marne credited to General Foch
In recalling the Marne retreat near Paris, a veteran officer details how General Foch identified a gap between two German armies and built a wedge with his guns and infantry. He notes the pivotal tactical move that stemmed the German advance and saved the day.
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Aisne
Paris
England
Marne
Cer
Foch
Thomas
Western Canada Irrigation Association Convention Held in Nekon
The Western Canada Irrigation Association hosts its Twelfth Annual Convention at Nekon this year. The body supports irrigation development through education and public opinion, aided by grants from government and institutions. Royal patrons include His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn and the Duke of Devonshire, governor general of Canada.
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Nekon Western Canada Irrigation
Duke of
Regional agricultural convention roles named in British Columbia and Saskatchewan
The article lists honorary and official leaders for a regional agricultural convention spanning Saskatchewan and British Columbia. It names Arthur Meighen as honorary president and T D Patullo as president, with vice presidents Hewitt Bostock and M Cor Marnoch, plus executives from Nelson Kamloops Lethbridge and Vernon. Norman Rankin overseas, with local board leadership in Nelson including F A Starkey and J R Forman.
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Orary
Arthur Meighen
K.C
T.d."patullo
British Columbia
D. Ter
Ag Culture
Saskatchewan
Hewitt Bostock
Ducks
McOr. Marnoch
Th Board of Trade
Lethbridge
Alberta
FH. Auld
Messrs
J. L. Brown
Ouver
Kamloops
James Johnstone
Nelson
W. F. Scott
Jumbia
Dominion Government Commissionre of
Lrtigatons
Deekatchewan
Wellaston
Stream Estates
Vernon
B.C
Okanagan Valley
Norman 5
Rankin
Canada food board laws enforced by police across provinces
The Canada food board regulations are being enforced nationwide by municipal and provincial police, with fines up to 1000 dollars or three months in jail. Restaurants face penalties for meat on prohibited days, sugar on tables, and waste, while authorities push full food conservation through public enforcement.
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Canada Food Board
Dominion
Canada
Europe
Contirien
Gland
France
Magis
Winnipeg
Soldiers of the Soil and Youth Labor Movements Mix in Canada
The report notes two thirds of 1600 enrolled boys in a Seil movement fail to find work as farmers and ranchers hesitate to hire city youths. In the Prairies Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba show high placement rates, while Ontario estimates 1500 youths will be farmed out with Protestant and Catholic supervision arranged. A social commentary on youth employment and rural work patterns follows with local anecdotes about wage labor and community life.
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Giory
Seil
Columbia
Pins
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Everley
Cost of Food Control total to Canada stands at 57430.80
A Toronto report dated May 15 notes that since its founding by Mr Hanna in June 1917 the Food Control board has incurred total costs of 57430.80 dollars, beyond the small incense charged to dealers in fonda.
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Fonda
Canada
Hanna
Toronto
Fragmentary Police Report Hints at Missing Body Clue
A garbled police dispatch fragment mentions a distressed bystander asking about a possible body and a detective reacting with remarks about a Pearson's Week reference. The text is incomplete and unclear, with multiple stray words and interruptions in the dialogue.
Argo? Indictment Mention in Vintage Report
A fragment references an indictment and a man described as an aged gentleman pushing a brick barrow. He pauses to wipe sweat and vows defiance at the sun, exclaiming a dialect question about January. The source tone is antique and unclear but suggests legal proceedings.
Population drain hits central powers and allied nations
The article argues that central powers face severe population losses due to war including deaths and reduced birth rates, while Allied Britain maintains growth. It forecasts 1919 population declines for Germany Austria-Hungary and Hungary and examines shifts in birth rates and military casualties across Europe.
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Maanpower
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
German Empire
Indus
Ness
Trowne
Great Britain
Aland
Hungary
Austria
England
Real Boy Scout Mamitoi Part In The West War Service
Fragmentary wartime notice describes a self test for Boy Scouts to enroll for service in August 1918. It outlines loyalty to king and country, willingness to perform a good turn, under scout officers, with nine hour work days, and earnings directed to war aims.
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Mamitoi
Empire
Boys Enrolled as Farm Helpers Under Canada Food Board
Solaers of the Soil Boys enrolled as farm helpers under the Canada Food Board are making good progress with seeding. Ontario reports 15,000 enrolled with many on land. Manitoba 100 placed. Alberta 624. British Columbia 40. Nova Scotia 1,398. Quebec over 100 enrolled. New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to be heard from as enrollment continues.
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Solaers
Soil Organization
Canada Food Board
Ontario
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Quebec
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
German Officer Belt Made From Captured Insignia
A steel man from Pittsburgh raised thousands for the Liberty Loan by selling a belt said to be made from German officer insignia and featuring a German army buckle with Gott Mit Uns. The belt allegedly included British army insignia from various branches and colonial emblems, attached to a strap used by a captured officer who later served in the U.S. Navy.
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Insinnie
United B
Pittsburgh
Europe
Mythical Monster Submarine Myths From German Cruisers Debunked
Archibald St Mord questions sensational claims about German submarines in a London Daily Telegraph article. He argues British and German designs differ little from standard ships of similar tonnage and length, noting submersible speeds and crew strain differ from popular descriptions.
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Germany
Archibald St Mord
Pan
London
Telegrap
Exon
San Ls S
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
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