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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
2
A wartime address extols coal as the country’s backbone, urging miners to boost output. It argues coal powers ships, guns, and industry, essential to Britain’s war effort and future freedom, warning of severe consequences if demand remains unmet.
Canadians expected to receive compensation for British prisoners held in Germany with funds set to Union government coverage. The arrangement aims to ease the plight of captured British soldiers and their families in Canada while officials note the broader wartime cooperation between allied nations.
A wartime correspondent describes Canadian and French prisoners of war in Germany accumulating pay and funds for forward programs, noting daily allowances and morale. He observes French endurance, trench conditions, and a 40,000-strong army on parade, emphasizing grit, sacrifice, and a stark, ceremonialless display of resolve.
A Petrograd report notes grain storage in Southern Russia is flooded with last harvests. Transport is restricted to within provincial districts to curb peculation, harming growers unable to ship. Odessa exports face delays as war demands and rail limits curb freight, risking broader supply and world wheat markets.
The article notes the persistence of perennial couch grass and related weeds in Canada, driving huge losses. It warns that standard disruption methods fail because underground root fragments regrow, spreading seeds that mature before harvest and spreading via pieces of root. It stresses urgent efforts to extirpate the weed.
The Westminster Gazette notes England remained neutral or indifferent as Belsiam was ravaged and Germany unleashed wrath on Frazer and the innocent. It contends that a different stance by nations could have altered outcomes, while warning of global contempt if Belgians and others suffered unheeded.
A draft proposal signed by President Marnock of the Lethbridge board of trade seeks to count farms certified by farmers or agricultural schools as part of homestead duties. The plan targets reducing absentee ownership and boosting settlement by making land use obligations more enforceable, with parliamentary action urged to curb nonresidence and cultivate lands.
Saskatchewan's livestock push aims to boost high grade Holsteins and border breeds, with 25 pure bred bulls imported from Ontario at over 14000 dollars to start new herds. Clydesdales deemed unlikely to improve. Ontario sires to strengthen flocks as wool prices rise. A Scotch doctor filmed motion pictures of aquaculture during wartime.
An analysis asserts British sea power determines the war’s outcome. It credits the Royal Navy with isolating Germany, enabling Allied supplies, and shaping naval strategy through battles, logistics, and global reach, while arguing Germany’s defeat rides on Britain’s maritime dominance.
A historical report argues lightning causes substantial farm losses and highlights the need to prevent damage. It references Benjamin Franklin and Day, noting metal conductors and proper construction as key, with guidance on barn protection and safe installation methods.
Guide on preparing vegetables from Colorado Agricultural college notes that cauliflower may be prepared in small chunks, with onions cut into quarters. Turnips and other root vegetables are recommended to be simmered until tender, then served pale. The cooking method aims for digestibility and external texture that enhances flavor.
The article argues for practical information to help young men invest modest capital in land and farming. It urges careful planning, economic land use, affordable implements and financing, and a structured program to guide beginners toward reliable, quick returns through farming.
The Cleveland Leader notes that thousands of Americans have visited Canadian cities since the war began and show confidence in Canada’s future. It asserts Americans now know Canada firsthand, not through secondhand reports, reflecting strong interest and informed sentiment toward Canadian resources and progress.
A fragment describes keeping tomato supply for winter use by canning tomatoes and occasionally making preserves. The note mentions using equal weight canning and cooking until ready, reflecting home preservation plans without a fixed schedule. It hints at practical household tips for storing produce and enjoying canned goods.
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