Mobilizing half a million troops by rail in wartime
A Melfort column discusses the U S rail system co ordinating with the military to move a field army by troopships. John W Bussell notes the railway service could move 80 000 men daily and requires 6229 cars in 866 trains with locomotives to transfer soldiers to New York within 24 hours of orders.
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Uncle Sem
American Railway Association
United States
John W. Bussell
Railroad Man's Magazine
Washington
Europe
New England
Russell
New York
Rail traffic and troop trains in the early war era
The text describes dispatchers maintaining movement rates and train intervals to New York, while military logistics overwhelm civilian rail capacity. It notes Britain and France moving large troop consignments, with British trains in rapid schedules and Paris intervals shorter, as World War I began, and reflects on a teacher's inquiry into the history of the horses and soldiers.
Poems for Today The Torch of Life by Heary Newbolt
A short poem column presents The Torch of Life by Heary Newbolt. Poetic reflections appear with terse lines and contemplative imagery typical of the era. The piece fits a compact daily poetry feature in the newspaper.
Notice of Solicitors for the Plaintiff in Melfort
Dated at Melfort Saskatchewan on the 20th day of July 1917 the solicitors for the plaintiff are named. The document records the engagement of legal counsel in a pending case and specifies the court locale.
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Vietus
Tis Benmore
Melfort
Sask
A. D
Notice To Creditors Surrogate Court District of Prince Albert
Notice to creditors of Rinots Ross late of Melfort a farmer in the province. Claims must be filed before the specified deadline and deposited with the Western Trust Company as administrator of the estate.
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Surrogate Court
the Judicial
District OF
Prince Albert
Rinots Ross
Melfort
Farmer Se
Western Trust Com
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