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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
26
Editorial praise for peace with victory following World War I and the Allied triumph. It emphasizes renewed faith in freedom, human rights, and Christian ideals, praising Canada’s role and the enduring symbol of liberty over oppression. The piece recalls sacrifice and the hope of lasting, just peace.
The excerpt extols a lasting privilege and a new morn of praise for those who died gloriously in battle under God, urging readers to prove worthy of the victory and honor earned by fallen comrades.
The text mocks German claims of sinking 600,000 tons monthly up to August, arguing England should have sought peace. It says Germans felt betrayed by British. The piece blames British deceit and laments Germany’s misperceptions, concluding with a satirical jab at John Bull.
Canadian corps headquarters opened at Boon on December 11 as the first and second divisions joined the second army on the Rhine’s right bank. They completed the arduous march from Canal Du Nord crossing on September 27, reaching the Ardennes and Rhineland on schedule, a feat reflecting unit spirit endurance and organization. A Pill That Is Prized. Portmelee's Vegetable Pills have earned broad public favor and long use, now a peer in standard vegetable preparations.
Germany plans a three to four volume White Book with official documents on the war's origins. Karl Kautsky, an independent socialist, assists as a foreign ministry under-secretary. Despatches once thought destroyed may be found. notes from July 1914 may expose Austrian Serbia contacts. Also: Captain Lipsser aims to launch U S aerial passenger lines next year and tests a seagoing plane for night service.
The speaker credits British and Australian troops for breaking Turkish strength at Gallipoli and notes the long term disruption of the Turkish army. He cites Bulgaria's delayed entry as pivotal and argues earlier Bulgarian action could have altered Greek and Serbian outcomes and strained Allied manpower.
Hamburger Nachrichten essay from Scapa Flow dated Morning Nov 21 describes British forces surrounding the German fleet and forcing surrender. It quotes a sense of humiliation among German officers and men, mentions the rejected soldiers council, and notes scarce food prompting German sailors to buy bread from British crews.
The imperial munitions board spent about 1.1 billion dollars, mostly in Canada, with the Dominion likely a three quarter beneficiary. The board ended operations but has not sold its plants still held in Canada. An unrelated fragment mentions Willie and his mother at mealtime.
A group of youths amused themselves guessing conundrums. A clever Swede offers a punny answer claiming the pancake rises in her yeast and sets behind her vest.
Fragmented advertisement text from an Alberta Saskatchewan era leaflet touts Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a cure for headaches. It quotes Mrs. A F Letts of South Forks and others praising dramatic relief and renewed health after taking the pills.
The Militia Department advises including sender name and address on all envelopes and parcels to Canadian soldiers overseas to ease mail return during demobilization. Britain’s public is urged to adopt similar precautions. Copenhagen reports a Hamburg soldiers council demanding merchant marine control and shipowner financing, threatening to sink ships if unmet.
Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the English Zionist federation, argues at the peace conference that Jews must have Palestine as their land. He lists three demands including recognition of Jewish claims, large-scale Jewish immigration, and Great Britain as trustee. He urges a spiritual foundation, a Jewish agricultural class, and expansion of Hebrew education and language within a new Jewish organization.
Canada advances toward pre war shipping levels with talks led by Sir George Foster and the British ministry of shipping. Agreements foresee reestablished Canada Orient service. Asia and Russia to return to Vancouver or Hong Kong. six Vancouver Australia freighters to be replaced. Halifax to West Indies service resumed. Canada South Africa line to operate monthly. three ships promised by May. private rate control to resume. North Atlantic freight likely under international council, with limited private space restored on eastbound routes.
Premier Orlando told the senate Italy cannot demobilize soldiers or discard war materials. He noted ongoing difficulties, rejected reparations in the traditional sense, and said Italy will follow allied policy on reparations with a damages commission appointed. Prince George to London tour via refitted battle cruiser as King George honors dominions. German warships sold for about 150 million dollars as partial debt relief.
Telegrams report General Allenby entered Aleppo on December 10 with Indian cavalry and the Fifth Cavalry division guarding the streets. Some 100000 residents crowded the route as the mayor received the keys to the city and bread and salt for the liberators. The general then spoke with Moslem Christian and Jewish leaders and local officials amid broad acclaim.
Italian inventors unveil a vertical steel safe system for ships with a floating vault network and surface marker. In tests a man locked inside a float sank to 80 seconds later rising about five feet as the mechanism deployed to the surface.
Edward Nally testified before the House Merchant Marine Committee that over 25 Mexican wireless stations were German controlled during World War I. He said the Mexican government claimed title, but devices and operators were German, with supervision by German experts formerly employed at Sayville and Tuckerton and on interned German liners.
Gen. W. Yudenitch, famed for the Erzerum and Trebizond victories, traveled on foot from Petrograd to the Caucasus and then toward the Polish front while disguising himself as a peasant to avoid pursuit.
A sergeant quizzes recruits on general knowledge as Private Pigtails struggles with a simple arithmetic prompt. The drill instructor pressurizes the moment, urging a quick answer during the base test scene.
A concise note describes fast natural relief for aches and pains without rubbing in aggressively. It suggests a soothing effect and prompt comfort from a gentle, powerfully targeted approach.
General Mannerheim, newly appointed president of Pinland, leaves New Castle for Helsingers to assume office. In a Reuters interview he pledges to pursue policy one aimed at securing the best possible terms for his nation and people.
Fragmentary ad text touts Putnam's corn remover claiming real action and painless results. It urges purchase today and mentions costs and pins removal but lacks complete details.
The French government may present before the chamber of deputies on December 24 a bill by Deputy Jacques Stern to form a financial union among allies by population based contributions. It is backed by about one hundred delegates from all parties. London is considering a similar plan but no steps yet. Dr Camacho, Republican leader, arrested in Lisbon after a letter linked to the President Paes assassination was found on the assassin.
Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa reportedly plans a demonstration in northern Mexico to gauge Washington’s stance on renewing his operations. Circles among reporters note limited, cautious chatter about the move.
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