Germany’s Togo campaign and African front detail
A historical account describes German occupation of Togo about thirty years ago, noting tribes, German leaders like Kersting, and the Wirless station near Lome as a key link in Germany’s African empire. It also covers indigenous groups, trade, and the terrain from Sokode to Brin with mentions of wildlife and rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sokode
Johanes
Toro
Togo
Bie
Someshere
Kerstive
Kersting
Cortes
Mexico
Clive
India
Dioba
Ander Kerstings
Bane
Hafilo
Hassary
Benjall
Iran
Iriere
Montevideo
Uruguagay
Monteriden
Atericans
Rach
Tbs
Monteridno
Gold Deposits Authorized by Finance Dept End of War
Statement notes massive gold deposits to the finance department at Ottawa as war obligations mature. United States garlanded by the deposit plan, with gold to be placed to meet debts and obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grodin
Department of Finance
United States
Wagland
Finance Department
Ottawa
Demand for Flour Runs Canada Wide as War Pressures Grow
Canada faces higher flour demand as European wheat acreage drops and production tightens. Mills stay busy exporting to Britain while home demand rises. employment may grow and wages circulate about 4, furuoo a year in wages. French Algerian troops, famed for 1879 exploits, are noted for bayonet charges in Alsace battles, with Turcos memory shaping German views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Canada
Pre
Alsace
North Africa
Wissemburg
Tels
Upper
Ise
Pot
Heligoland Island Fortifications and History
The article describes Heligoland Island's fortifications, cliffs reinforced with cement, and a three year siege readiness. It notes its strategic position between Britain and Germany, the 1807 handover of the island from Denmark, and German gun emplacements built by Krupps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Zanzibar
Pemba
Heligoland
Germany
Bismarck
Krapps
War Era Tightens Rules for Aerial Craft Across Canada
A precautionary international aviation order tightens permits and bans firearms or explosive gear on airships landing in Canada. It restricts aircraft to government or Allied ownership and aims to prevent German or Austrian covert equipment for bombing or scouting at fortified points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
St Jona
Yale
Montreal
Ottawa
Kiseetos
Toren Lake
Megantic
Hemmipetord
Athens
Welland
Kseex
Ontario
Manitoba
Hateran
Sack
Alberta
Chilliwack
Rust
Canate
Great Britain
Ler
United States
Canada
Jan Temcte
Possib
Lord Kitchener Urges Telegraphist Soldiers to Serve
A rumor circles that Lord Kitchener sought Post Office telegraphists for active army service. An official informed him staff were already thin and could not be spared. The War Secretary dispatched a reply within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener Ashe
Lord Kitchener
Post Office
British Fighting Families in Ming Era Reporting
A fragment describes allied families and forces, noting Kent’s tallities and territorial units. It mentions the Erith and Higes lineages with multiple sons serving in a common cause, reflecting a wartime ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Stan Erith
Higes
Tebel-hebir
Good Times Ahead for the West in Coming Year
The article predicts a world-wide grain shortage and surging demand for wheat and farm products. It forecasts high prices for grain and greatest activity across the West in the coming year.
English to be national language in Belgium proposal
Belgian leaders propose adopting English as the national language to preserve individuality and avoid French influence. The discussion frames language as cultural and national identity in a wartime context amid German Occupation and Allied anxieties. The piece also notes Shackleton's polar expedition departing London, with voyage details and notes on instrument shortages due to wartime disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ste
Profits and Losses of the Great Wars
Overview of war costs and indemnities across major conflicts. Countries like Japan and Russia profited from campaigns despite indemnities, while Britain and others bore vast expenses. The piece reflects on long-term economic consequences, reparations, and the human toll of repeated wars.
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Togoland
Band OF Freebooters
Teutons
Atitude
Eeus
Iis
Gotsing Bay
America
Boston Transcript
ELVER
Unis
Globe
Dian Mranchs
Canadia Foods
Heligoland Island
Talorone
AiasHie
Giestacione
Bartebeids
Naples
Russia
Eac
Napole
Paris
Kaltionstern
Wales
Macline
Dtath
Theo
Para
Austria
Prussia
Hamburg
Bremen
Rugland
Haydn
Hefmann von Pallersieben
German Reform Party
Shackleton
Polar
Ernest Shackleton
Tie Bers
Trans Atlantic
Antar Pedition
Londetone
Hoss ‘Sea
Lena
Ross Sea
Aurora
Hotts Town
Tasmania
Ernest Starleton
Buenos Astes
Endurace
South Ameria
Italy
Breneh
Japan
Chin
Korea
Dapan Atone
Hissia
Turkey
Pattle
Siake
Gow
Tsk
Crimea
Belgium
Eas
Deaty
New York Evening Post
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