No Possible Peace for Germany Under Military Rule
A Toronto Globe report reflects on Berlin’s military supremacy and distrust of German pledges. It argues peace requires democratic governments, warns against German annexation aims in Poland and Russia, and describes a widening rift between Berlin and its people.
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Poland
Pras
Fakra
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
Russia
Ganev
Mus
Wil
Edward
Grew
Wis
Ike
Junkers
Belin
Russi
Toronte Glube
United States Food Aid and West Indies Crisis Noted
The article discusses U S relief for the Bahamas Jamaica and Bermuda amid export limits and wartime needs. It cites Sir Wilton Adams governor of the Bahamas and references Lloyd George remarks on rallying allies as German reinforcements move to the Western Front. The piece blends policy with a comic interlude about royalty and domestic concerns.
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Atlantic
United States
Aes
Wilton Adardice
Bahoua Islands
Washington
Aumer
Bahamas
Jamaica
Bermudas
United Staties
Thut
Lloys
George Wasiy
le Tonys
Paris
Fearless officer leads charge at Cambrai in bold action
A gallant officer, still in sleeping clothes, charged Germans single handed, killing one and scattering the rest. He led two infantry companies to Les Au Nertes, where fierce hand to hand fighting followed as they repelled the enemy and organized a defense with volunteers against a machine gun threat.
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Devlies
Les Au Nertes
Braten
Les Rues
Hgrten
Eadiy
Canada in War to the Finish Speaks of Liberty and Railways
The article quotes Canadian minister Frank Carvel urging continued war effort, railways, and production in wartime Canada. It notes U S loaned cars and canal plans, plus remarks on Jewish statehood policy and Eastern policy inspired by historical figures, reflecting Allied war rhetoric and diplomacy themes.
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Uaraian Ub
New York
Frank
Carvel
Canada
Caret
United States
Abie Cado
United Sitter
It Pays to Advertise in a Boston Training Camp Story
A Boston paper recounts a training camp tale of a man who had never received a letter since arriving. In a few days he received 1900 letters by ordinary mail, 19 by special delivery, and four parcels of comforts, illustrating the impact of advertising and broad interest.
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Boston
Awspaper
Edmonton
Community horse shows spark local interest and pride
A Breeders' Ga pette note suggests that a well run horse show, whether modest or large in scale, can do more to arouse favorable community interest than any other single factor.
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Ga Pette
Canadians Win Decorations for Valor in War Effort
Official notices list Lieut-Col John McKisery of the Canadian Labour Battalion receiving the DSO for repeated rescues under heavy shellfire on a railway line. First-Col Robe Patterson of Beg cavalry earns recognition for daring reconnaissance and organization during assaults. Major James Layton Railston of Amherst NS awarded the DSO for supervising an attack and return. Capt George Tyson of Liverpool, Lieut Henry Water Berkstir of Victoria BC, Major Dougall Carmichael of Collingwood, Lieut Frederick Johnston of Sault Ste. Marie, and other officers receive Military Crosses or related honors for evacuations, demolition, and steadfast leadership amid heavy engagements.
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Johnn McKisery
Canadian Labor Battalion
Aes Oight
Robe Patterson
Beg
Icsisf
Enguy
James Layton Railston
Amherst
Te Ine
Elrrough
Cayt Robert Harri
RAMC
Medicare
Geo. Tyson
Liverpool
Henry
Wate Berkstir
Vic+toria
B.C
Dougall Car
Michael
Collingwood
Ling
Frederick Johnston
Sault Ste. Marie
No Man's Land
Garbage feeding boosts pork output and saves millions
The article argues for using garbage to feed pigs as a wartime measure, citing the U S Food Administration and a national conference of thousands. It claims proper garbage feeding can produce millions of pounds of pork at lower costs, benefiting cities and towns nationwide.
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Thei Post
Saliaeren Valehee
Ais
Callags
Wien
Tirgeel Seeriestef
Ganapati
United States Food Administration
United States
Berkshire
The Soldier Spirit
A Pr estine officer writes of tough trench life and limited rations in a letter to describe morale after arrival at a front. He laments heat dust storms cold nights and scarce water while praising the moral impact of a frank attack against two strong trench men.
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Prestine
France
Smuggling Across Lake Constance Alarms Swiss Frontier
Swiss authorities intensify patrols as German smugglers use Lake Constance routes to move contraband food and raw materials into Switzerland. German agents, often traveling as commercial travelers, have long exploited frontier gaps, with recent seizures illustrating the risk of Austrian and Swiss cooperation amidst wartime rationing and unofficial smuggling networks.
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Japan
Lake ‘Constance
Samos
Seivs
Teks Ir
Howe
Brant Ichnist
Bian
Monch Court
Switzerland
Bidon
Basle
Lugano
St. Gall
Geneva
Berne
Zurich
Constane
Lake Constance
Friedrichshaven
Zeppelin
Poor Bandmaster Demands Uniform Band Instrument Rule
The colonel orders discipline in the regimental band after a parade critic. He insists small men play small instruments and big men handle large ones. He also requires trombone players to slide their instruments in and out in unison to restore proper formation.
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Pattsburg’ S
The Worst Is Yet to Come War Trial Extends Hardship
The piece warns that the war’s most severe sacrifices and demands remain ahead. It urges renewed high resolve and selfless patriotism to endure upcoming tests, referencing past discipline and conduct as guiding standards for individuals and the nation.
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Deat
Cass
London Daily Fail
Mr Hanna Comments on World Supply and War Demand
Mr Hanna says the world cannot be changed by decree and calls for preventing speculation, ensuring equitable food distribution, and limiting militiamen’s numbers to essential service. He speaks amid Allied concerns over shortages and wartime demands.
Western farmers urged to boost production for global relief
A speech by Wood urges Alberta farmers to increase output to alleviate famine and support Allied victory. He warns shortages threaten national strength, calls for unwavering effort, unity, and sacrifice to feed starving children and sustain the war effort.
Arrogance of German Occupation Examined in Flemish Letter
From a Flemish letter received in the occupied territory, excerpts describe daily life under German rule. The writer laments shortages and price gouging yet stresses resilience, endurance, and belief in eventual victory, while depicting the German invader as rapacious and dehumanizing. The piece ends noting Belzi nm’s future shadow of its former self.
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Belzinm
Home Grown Seed Advantaged for Canadian Grains and Roots
Experts advocate use of home grown seed for all grains roots and corn across Canada noting experimental results show root seed from domestic farms matches imported seed. For grains like wheat barley oats and rye local varieties improve with selection to suit soil and climate, enabling farmers to maintain grain quality using their own stocks.
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Canada
Dominion
Europe
Zangwill Sees Palestine as Autonomous Jewish State
Israel Zangwill argues against mass return to Palestine and urges an autonomous Jewish state under British protection. He suggests a British governor-general from a leading Jewish family and hints at trading Belgium and Turkey in terms of postwar settlement. He notes no Muslim control would remain over Palestine or Armenia.
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Jerusalem
Israel Zangwill
Zangwill
Palestine
Montague
Samuel
Belgium
Zanguill
Armenia
Food Substitutes Ten Thousand Substitutes Used in Germany
A Berlin professor told a public lecture that Germans are substituting about ten thousand food items in daily life. He said artificial butter, oils, coffee, sugar, tea, tobacco, fish, sausage, cheese and even cat food are commonly used, with some substitutes harmful and others so good they replace regular staples.
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Germany
Berlin
Meeting of Returning Soldiers in London Street
In London Regent Street two wounded privates meet a returning officer and his lady companion amid chatter of homecomings. The scene shifts to a family moment where siblings in care of their sister are put to bed, with Danny calm and Bobbie crying as bedtime ends.
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Regent Street
Bright
Ford
Jack
Danny
Bobbie
Pim
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