Germany Ready for Peace on Terms That Don’t Suit All
A rough interview fragment discusses Germany’s stance on peace, noting that while some voices claim readiness for an end to the war, terms are deemed impossible by many. The passage cites German casualties and editorial biases shaping war reportage, with critiques of how Allied and German press portray events and attrition.
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Lord Kitchener
Countrthins
Oman
Germany
Josephy
Keppington
Akeaha
Yasmin
Hea Sant NS Soeaneent
Erthan
England
German Socialist Soldiers Executed for Distributing Pamphlets
Report states three German officers and thirty two soldiers, all amain, were executed for distributing irene pamphlets to promote the second Socialist peace conference at Reimmerwald near Herne.
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Reimmerwald
Herne
Grain Transport Strain as St. Lawrence Opens
The Toronto Globe notes railways face high grain volumes after navigation opened on the St. Lawrence lakes. Four million bushels of wheat moved from Fort Arthur and Fort William in three weeks to April 22, with rail shipments doubling the prior period. A car shortage during winter boosted wheat prices, suggesting more eastward movement if cars were plentiful.
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St. Lawrence Lakes
Fort Arthur
Fort Williams
Weesela
Winnipeg
Toronto Globe
Backyard Gardens Back Empire Food Production In Cities
Article urges citizens to grow food at any scale to aid the empire. It cites New York examples of using lawns and roofs, notes added wealth from self produced produce, and argues small efforts by households across Canada and cities can reduce living costs and boost national supply. It stresses civic duty and communal benefit.
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Empire
New York
Canada
Lendom
Army
United States
Miracle Wheat Promoters Claim High Yields Despite Doubt
The article debunks miracle wheat claims from promoters who tout 100 to 222 bushels per acre. It traces origins to Jerusalem wheat tied to Dr. Keemle and a mummy seed myth. Investigations found fraud orders and limited, inconsistent yields, with the wheat described as average at best.
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Alaska
Jerusalem
Ela
Palestine
Ireland
Dublin
America
Philadelphia Society For the Promotion of Agriculture
Keemle
Alaskan
Idaho
Lake of Pure Soda and East Africa Ambitions
A historical account describes a British aim to utilize soda imports and East African resources as war prizes. It notes German colonial holdings, large populations, and vast terrains, with references to Lake Victoria nearby and speculative discoveries by Paul Kestner.
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Great Britain
Eorn Africa
Ueton
Smuts
Umbugive
Salanga
East Africa
France
Western America
South America
Africa
Turkestan
Paul Kestner
Lilie
Victoria
Indian Ocean
Gasoline Shortage and Western Canada’s Power Potential
A discussion on gasoline depletion and production limits, noting America’s nearing exhaustion of crude gas and the rising motor fuel demand. Western Canada is highlighted for its farming, vast distances, and potential to supply power with new uses for natural gas and refinery advances.
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Automo
Interior Lane
United States
Western Canada
Alberta
Ot Developmen
Feeling in Germany Against the War Lord Grows
Amid wartime strain public mood in Germany shifts with rising opposition to the war leadership. Propaganda wanes as civilians face shortages and dissent widens across urban and rural areas.
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Germany
Canada and Dominion resources urged for nation growth
The Manitoba Free Press editorial calls for developing Canada’s natural resources and industrial potential, noting limited exploitation despite vast mineral wealth. It cites CPR ties, hardwoods, and foreign wood imports, and mentions Curzon’s residence link and a European dispatch on Germany and Belgium amid war.
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Manitoba Free Press
Canada
Lord Shaughmesy
Jsbrcent
Beady
Stasake Caena Ter Fovert Chemical
Otder
First US dirigible airship near completion ready for tests
New Haven Connecticut hosts construction of a 176 by 59 by 85 foot airship by the leading firm, with preliminary trials planned at Pensacola Florida. The craft B 14 features a large rudder and horizontal elevating surfaces, hydrogen lift, and an estimated speed near 50 mph.
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United States
New Haven
Conn
Pensacola
Fila
Alec
Europe
United States Naval
Navy Department
Washington
France
Ave
Stolen Wishes and Missing Property Report
A fragmented note describes Petsy of Indians Marbor renting a house to his friend Andy Then he went away for a month and returned unable to locate the house or the wished for items.
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Andy
Canada Seeks Expanded Egg Shipping and War Aid
The article notes years of overproduction, rising egg demand, and imports from Russia and China. It discusses opportunities to ship eggs to Great Britain, the potential for a 100,860,000 can output, and guidance from the Dominion Department and Agricultural Book for 1916. It highlights breed-to-lay programs, record hens, and urging families to raise fowl to boost home and wartime food supplies.
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Canada
Eine
Agricul
Russia
China
United States
Britain
Great Britain
Dominion
Delawan
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Enis
Salu
X Company
Hwever
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Western
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Kedietton Mall
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Derie
Ingland
Lange
Cecenthe
George Nathaniel Curzon
London Daily
Chronch
Ode Ag
Tel Sium
Verdun
Kaiser
anti-Kaiser
Brussels
Ussels
Wilson
President Wilson
Lane
Bureau of Mines
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