Signs Germany Feels Its Force Is On the Decline
An analysis of peace terms and terms of victory contrasts shows why neutrals call for peace while Germany hints at coercive demands. The piece recalls historical plunder motifs and forecasts postwar orders including Belgium, France, Poland, and economic reparations under Entente pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sten
Mens
Lorraine
France
Alsace
Schleswig-Holstein
Denmark
Kameruns
Togland
Russia
Pratce
Europe
Britain
Hasekal
England
Fimiteh
Belgium
Congo
Africa
Poland
Austria
Bismarck
London
Tower of London
Serbia
Montenegro
Rhine
Indians Respond Nobly With Donations
The Indians of Canada donate to the government with $16 000 lodgement received by the minister of finance. Donations come from thirteen Indian bands across Canada including Manitoulin Chippewa and Bucker Creek bands. Each band contributes amounts such as $200 from Sarnia area groups and $100 from Rice Lake and Sturgeon Lake bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Minister of Finance
Ax- Serotiens
Manitoulin
Bauacome
Sarnia
South Band
Rice Lake
Sturgeon Lake
Secret of the Snow Echoes Across Arctic Writings
A layered reflection on the mystery of snow invites poets scientists and philosophers to enter its domain. Arctic explorations reveal vast ice and auroral nights while rivers and springs carry the song of snow. Baltimore American notes debates on farm labor and migration concerns as Canada seeks U.S. workers amid wartime tax rumors and farm campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gga
Baltimore American
Tossup decides life or death in Loos battle tale
A Gordon Highlander wounded four times at Loos reflects on fate decided by a coin toss before battle. He survived hospital discharge while his comrade was killed by a shell. Capt Moffit notes grave photo program and a system for notifying relatives via unit chaplains. Social aid aims to send grave details to families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loos
Amrade
Moffit
Sientone
What Splendid Soldiers Read in the War Effort
A fragment praises British Columbia for sending more men to the war than any division of the British army, affirming the strength of the Colonials and their sturdy resolve, noting they are no weaklings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Berlin
England
Germany
Felnta
Ion Bertines Tagebiai
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Report
Annual report highlights the Dominion Co mission work on dairy marketing and cold storage in Canada. It notes competition from New Zealand, cheese industry centers in Shropshire and Cheshire, expanded dairy station facilities, herd records, and the appendix detailing twenty five years of dairy administration including market needs and export data.
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Dominion Co—mission Ht
Berne
Switzerland
New Zealand
Ruddick
Shropshire
Flintshire
Cheshire
Finch and Brome
Grimeby
Ont
J. C. Chapals
Soldiers May Help With The Seeding
Desirable that large acreage be planted this year and that those in training for overseas be allowed to take part in spring seeding. FE Lewis MP urged the militia minister to maximize Canadian seeding for the nation and allies. General Hughes then orders through divisional training units to assist in harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epee
Dominion
FE. Lewis
M.P
Canada
Hughes Ta
Record Australian wheat crop two years running
Sturgis of the Aus reports a record Australian wheat crop with unexpected yields across major provinces, highlighting strong rainfall and improved farmer practices boosting production and export prospects for the season.
Fire spreads through massive coal bed barrier in Panther Valley
A huge subterranean fire in the Panther valley continues to threaten the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company complex. Workers drill deep holes and pump water into tunnels to halt the blaze that has penetrated a 15 foot thick concrete wall sunk 100 feet underground, costing over a million dollars and endangering the region’s richest anthracite vein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timous
Semmitt
Phillip Ginter
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Valley
Lehigh
The Home Making Cow Remains Farm Hallmark
A farm animal, the cow, is praised as a home maker in classic descriptions noting its patient, obedient nature and its hold on the farmer’s routine. The piece cites Beecher and ancient writers as to domestic virtue and the cow’s influence on discipline and regularity on the homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Cato
Tinani
Stathon
Parm Journal
Germans Use Dead Horses Hides as Thrift
A Mail correspondent describes German wartime thrift removing hides from dead army horses to reuse material. He notes roads from which evidence of war remains, with broken bridges, blown tunnels, and skinned carcasses along the route as the only signs of recent fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nna
Ie Mail
Canada can build a huge Russian trade says Dr Prince
Dr J D Prince told a large audience that Canada must pursue efficient means to seize postwar Russian trade from Germany. He urged using trade agents and university training to understand Russian conditions and language, proposing programs at two Canadian universities, one eastern and one western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Prince
Joe
Onle Amen
Univer
Dominion
Prince
Canada
Seed Germination Tests Show Alberta Oats Barley Low
Seed germination tests at the Dominion seed laboratory in Calgary reveal Alberta oats and barley have very low vitality with averages of 68 percent germination and 35 percent six day preliminary counts. Saskatchewan samples fare slightly better but still fall short of standard. Farmers should have seed terminated before spring seeding via home or Calgary lab tests. fees apply beyond a adjusted period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Seed Laboratory
Calgary
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Iene Simage
Sanaives
Mumber
Manitoba
Suakaty
Learned to do Without There Is No Substitute
Fragmentary readable lines show a wartime theme about German adaptability and rationing. The speaker notes a substitute for rubber tires enabling travel at slower speeds, and mentions a substitute for bread. The text hints at a broader war and life coalition and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea
Germany
Coalition of War
Life
Movies Making Strong Appeal at Base Camps
Military entertainment amid lean conditions attracts troops to unheated barns and shared gramophones. The YMCA tours boost morale as films, phonograph selections, and live music entertain soldiers eight miles from central posts, while French and British logistics improve meals, clothing, boots, and trench comfort.
Canadian Fish For the Front in Test of War Effort
Hon J D Hazen announced large orders for Canadian fish to feed troops at the front. He forecast foreign demand would rise, urged better fishing practices, and noted firms plan to enter the industry as wartime needs boost coastwise production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D Hazen
Marine and Fisheries
Canadian Fisheries Association
Montreal
Department of Militia
Canada
Haren
F. T. James
Toronto
J. Bowman
Port
Ar Reid
Hegina
A. L. Jager
Vancouver
Wallace
Clemente
M.P
Prince Rupert
Bell proposes air routes for mail to train aviators inland
Professor Graham Bell advocates using postal air routes along seaboard areas to train aviators for national defense. He notes benefits of familiarity for mail carriers, but warns of high risks and costs, especially in northern regions with severe winter weather. He doubts large scale adoption soon. Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Graham Bell
United States
Seaboard
National Defence
Adirondacks
Alleghanies
Toronto
London theatre anecdote on a lieutenant in the stalls
A London theatre tale recounts a remark about a lieutenant seated in the stalls. A war correspondent notes the young officer’s apparent traits as the audience and orchestra stir with entr’acte music.
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London
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Secret of
Dr. Botte
U.S
Nove SS
Department
Canadas
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Report
Caserta
von Papes
Washington
Tappy
Caseria
Sturgis of
The
Aus
Saation
Commissariat Department
Lef Canada
YMCA
Ontario
Rem Thrower
Commissariag
la Thiene
Fremch 1
French Commissariat
Rall-Heeda
Oring Line
Royal College
South Africa
Une
Sir Anthony
A. B. Sherwood
Scouts In
Robert Haden Powell
Boy Scout Movement
Alderson
Brann
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