Germany plans for next great war warned in analysis
Toronto Mail and Empire notes Lt-Gen Baron von Freytag-Loringhoven argues in his book that Germany seeks future military expansion. The piece cites his role in the German war staff, calls for stronger armies and navies, seizure of industrial centers, universal training, and skepticism about peace without German domination.
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Russia
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Toronto Mail
Empire
The Bearded Warrior and Modern Combat Styles
The piece links ancient Indian bravado and bearded Civil War soldiers to modern warfare, arguing beards signify ferocity and psychological edge. It notes German propaganda and Kaiser plans, citing The Philadelphia Telegram as a source.
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Russia
Dicominarine Released Citing Canada US Food Board Action
The Canada food board and the United States food agencies discuss monthly imports of dicominarine as a regulatory matter. Official statements indicate a program or release tied to cross border health or trade rules, with monthly flow figures noted.
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Canada Food Board
United States
Canada
Western Canada Irrigation Conference at Nelson B C
Nelson British Columbia hosts the Western Canada Irrigation Conference the annual convention of the Western Canada Irrigation Association. The event highlights irrigation's growing role in Western Canada's agriculture as districts like Nelson shift from independence to embracing artificial water use and shared expertise.
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Nelson hosts miners convention planning in July
Delegates from Saskatchewan and Alberta urged Nelson to host a major miners convention in late July. F Auld and H Peters lead the Saskatchewan party with A Dawson and G H Marnoch among organizers. They plan a three day program including tours of Nelson district and Trail smelter, with visits by western Canada and U S speakers.
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the Kootenays
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Saskatchewan
FH. Peters
Devon
A.S. Dawson
CPR. Natural Resources
G. H. Marnoch
Lethbridge Yard
Robert J.C Stead
Nelson Fruit Growers
Mineral Elson
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Japan to expand navy spending in 1918
Japan plans an outlay nearing £15,000,000 for naval needs in 1918. Much of the increase will come from higher taxes, with income tax rising about 20 percent on average, hitting the wealthiest classes hardest. Directors of seven shipyards offer to supply 135 tons of material to America per ton of steel dispatched, aiming to provide nearly 300,000 tons of shipping. A motor accident left a prominent woman injured while she knitted under a capsized car. Agricultural societies held 13 matches in 1917.
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Notwit Stanaing
Japan
America
The Kaiser's Challenge and the Call for German Peace
A speaker argues the war is not about destroying Prussia but stopping militarism. He insists the goal is self determination for all nations, including Belgium and Serbia, and rejects a German peace that preserves victory for Germany. He recalls past answers to challenges from Spain and Napoleon as guidance.
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Wilson
America
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Serbia
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Napoleon
Price Rise Bill Aims Higher Payouts For Slaughtered Animals
A government bill to be introduced during the current session seeks increased payments under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act. Owners of slaughtered animals would receive up to 200 dollars per horse and 80 per cattle head for grade animals, and up to 500, 250, and 75 dollars for pure bred horses, cattle, and pigs or sheep respectively. The amendments would last three years.
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Minister of Agriculture
Tnst
Permits for Canadians Aim to Regulate Food Purchases
A food rationing policy extends to the wives and dependents of Canadian soldiers in England. Officers and families must carry permits at regimental institutes indicating household size and confirming spouses are not drawing separation or dependents' allowances. Permits cover three months and allow purchases varied by medical orders of the food controller.
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England
Grain Screenings Bulletin Reveals Feed Value Studies
The Department of Agriculture at Ottawa published a bulletin on the feed value of grain screenings and feeding tests from the experimental farm. Elevator operators seek to minimize waste by using screenings despite low grades now containing mainly small weed seeds hard to grind and less palatable. The seed division continues careful study, with results awaited. the bulletin titled Grain Screenings may be obtained from the Publications Branch in Ottawa.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
The Superiority of Civilization Over Barbarism
A Toronto Globe article argues civilization steadily outpaces barbarism in World War I. It cites innovations from air warfare to heavy artillery, morale shifts, and strategic moves, noting Belloc's observations and the enemy’s temporary resurgences. It frames progress as slow but inevitable, with modernization redefining siege and combat dynamics.
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