No Peace While Germany Remains Strong
A commentator argues no lasting peace until Germany is defeated. Dr Eliot critiques German efficiency and education, contrasts with Britain and the United States, and predicts postwar shifts for France Russia and global liberty. He warns against US entry but foresees Russia and France gaining freedoms after the war.
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Jacob
Eliot
Iteas
Great Britain
Belgium
Witot Antes
Germany
Bia
Corman
France
Britain
Plane
Italy
German Submarine Plot Claims Draw Fire in Press
A British naval official told the New York Times that Germany exaggerates its submarine voyage from Wilhelmshaven to Constantinople via Gibraltar to frighten the United States. The claim says Germany aims to block Atlantic shipping by deploying subs and elements of a new “emosphorous” force, with parts shipped by rail to Constantinople via Austria Romania and Bulgaria.
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Erin
Wilhelmshaven
Constantinople
Gibraltar
New York Times
United States
Atlantic
Ger
Zeebruss
North Sea
Prince of Peace at Any Price referenced in historic debate
The text discusses claims that “peace at any price” is an older idea than the Peel speech, citing Sir Charles Duke and a 1815 memorandum by F ro Guenz. It also notes a London Chron article taunting a statesman and includes conversions on land area: one acre equals 160 rods and 43,560 square feet, with square side measurements.
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London
Charles Duke
Teo
Charles
F.roo Gentz
Lord Castlereagh
Duke of Wellington
Charles Dilke
Robt. Peel
Lanees
Paris
Vou Kiuck
Lace
al Poly
Delavan
la Plata
Mer Wry
England
Taly
New York Herald
Government Appoints Royal Commission on Increased Agricultural Production
A royal commission will be appointed to investigate increasing Dominion agricultural output, wider markets, and unemployment issues. It will be authorized to hire expert help, operate during pleasure, and report interim findings as it examines production methods, storage, distribution, and cooperative approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minion
Dominion
Congress of Mayors
Niciere
Ang
Canada
Lift Up Your Heads on War Sacrifices and Duty
Inverness Courier reflects on British soldiers going to battle and the sacrifice asked of families. It urges courage, resilience, and faith, noting the spirits of fallen warriors would scorn cowardice and urging women to support the war effort without despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackers
Lfe
Inverness
Range Finder Advances in Field Artillery Tactics
The article discusses range finder technology and its use in modern warfare, detailing eyepiece setup, height adjustment, and measuring screws to align target images. It explains fuse settings for projected shells, aeroplane spotting methods, and wireless signals aiding artillery accuracy amid World War I context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abd Aracy
Deal Gots
Varios Belligerrats
Simost
Field Artillery Journal
Care of School Gardens During Holidays
Teachers face difficulty maintaining school gardens over vacation. Advice urges seasonal work, weed control, thinning, and cultivation. Pupils staying in touch with plots keep interest alive. parents often join, visiting stores or post offices to tie into school plots. Trustees arrange committees and weekly leaders, arranging supervision and tasks during summer breaks.
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Mau
Vilage
Pme
Getting Deeper Color for Roses and Blooms
Advice to deepen bloom color suggests using soot from wood fires applied near rose roots before rain to carry color deeper. Also recommends burying rusted iron near roots to intensify color.
Triumphs First Attack on Turkish Forts Aided by Shell Fire
In a dramatic naval exchange Triumph, during a furious bombardment of Turkish forts, fired a shell that ignited the quarter deck near the captain's cabin. The same shell burst the bathroom water pipes and extinguished the flames, showcasing an odd turn of events as the action unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumph
London Chronicle
Varieties of corn to grow in Ontario and Quebec
An Ontario seed branch investigation finds about sixty corn varieties grown for silage in Ontario and Quebec with many farmers unsure of their seed type. It lists recommended maturities from Quebec Yellow to Wisconsin and notes later varieties may suit warm sandy soils. aim for proper maturity for quality silage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Quebec
Standford
North Dakota
Compton
Wisconsin
Veiled Women of Turkey Fight for Freedom and Rights
The article reports Turkish women whispering protests against centuries of veiling and oppression, noting limited progress since Abdul Hamid’s fall. It describes life inside the harem, restrictions on movement, and the push for liberty in modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Dardanelles
Abdul Hamid
Fang
Nolace
Ruth Bir
Marti
Canadian Bulletin Details Cut-Worm Control Methods
The Dominion Department of Agriculture releases Bulletin No. 10 on Cut Worms and their Control by Arthur Gibson. It stresses cut worms as destructive as San Jose Scale and Hessian fly, outlines preventive furrows and clean cultivation, describes baits and poisoned mixtures, and notes 29 illustrations. Free copies available from Ottawa Publicity Branch. inquiries may be addressed to the Estomote Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Arthur Gibson
Altoether
Puvilcation
Department of Nerienture
Oltawa
Estomote
Department of Agriculture
Super Battleship Era: Britain Builds Four Faster Battlecruisers
The Scientific American notes Britain plans four new battlecruisers with eight 16 inch guns and speeds up to 32 knots. Existing ships Lion Princess Royal Tiger and Queen Mary reach 20 to 28 knots. The article suggests the new vessels could be the era’s supreme cruisers, outrunning fast destroyers in rough seas.
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Iain
Scientific American
Elizabeth
Lion
Tiger
Ottawa Journal
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DK. Eliot
Bryan
Pope de Laiser
Pimeelf
Cali Seis
Field Artilery Journal
Saya
Cer
Ypres
Herpec
William Crooks
Thibes
German Empire
Beghle
Willavigor Dey
Hegbie
William
Venice
Aples
Buree
Kitenener
Southampton
Locomotive Works
Hluselan
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