Centenary Peace Celebration Program Revised Amid War
The Centenary Peace Celebration program has been modified as war continues. Plans to hold public rejoicings are postponed until peace returns to Europe. The pamphlet from the Canadian Peace Centenary Association highlights ties between Canada and the United States and the 1815 Ghent treaty ratification.
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Great Britain
Great Republic
Canadian Peace Centenary Association
Ghent
Canadian Peace Cenry Association
Sir Edmund Walker
Boards of Trade
Prices Still Higher Cost of Living Since the War
The 1914 annual report on prices shows wholesale and goods costs rising due to the August outbreak of the European war. Index numbers rose to 141.4 in September, with key increases in grain and fodder, animals and meats, woollens, hides, drugs, and chemicals. Raw furs fell, fuel rose, and meat prices remained high, with retail food costs around 7.73 for a representative budget.
Immigration Restriction Order Sets Entry Money Rules
An order in council tightens Canada entry by family units. No immigrant outside a family may enter from March 1 to October 31 unless the head holds prescribed sums: $25 per adult and $12.50 per minor. From November 1 to February, the required amounts rise to $50 per person. Exceptions cover males heading to farm work with means to reach employment and females going to assured employment.
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Canada
Reasonable Hints on Agricultural Problems from Dominion Farms
Dominion experimental stations publish Reasonable Hints a quarterly guide to farm issues. Experts cover livestock poultry field husbandry forage plants orchard care and spraying, potato and fruit health, bees, tobacco growth, water supply, and farm publicity with addresses for submissions.
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Dominion Experimental Farm
Centre Farm
Farma
Neipais
Grisdale
Mrr
E. Archibald
Dominion Husbandman
F. ©. Biford
Dominion Poultry Husbandmian
W. L. Graham
Field Husbandry Sa
F. Charlan
Dominion Tobacco
Frank T. Shutt
Priefly
Dominion
Canadian Bravery Praised by Colonel Currie in Ottawa
Colonel Currie voices admiration for Canadian troops in France crediting them with veteran like fighting, courage, and reliability. He cites German prisoners and press echoing the praise, noting Canada’s sons have covered themselves with glory and unmatched discipline on the front.
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Currie
Ottawa
France
Canada
Army Food Purchases Aimed At Soldier Welfare
The army purchasing commission seeks to ensure meals for soldiers in training are promptly addressed by officers and men, focusing on efficient and reliable supply during military exercises.
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Army Purchasing Commission
Farmer Banker Cooperation Call for United American Effort
A Chicago Tribune excerpt argues for farmer banker cooperation as essential to modern democracy. It stresses coordinated action by business, legislators, educators, and consumers to match America’s size and resources. It warns against paternalism while favoring practical collaboration over pure individualism.
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United States
America
Peru
Chicago Tribune
Kitchener Calls For More Men In War Effort
The Montreal Star reports Lord Kitchener’s warning that the war will be long and arduous, urging “men and still more men.” He says Britain’s position is as serious now as ten months ago and pledges continued demand for troops until the enemy is crushed.
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Lord Kitchener
Goldhall
Kitchener
Canada
Montreal Star
Farmer Manufacturer Accord Cited By Canadian Farm Journal
The Canadian Farm journal notes a key yearly event: improved mutual understanding between farmers and manufacturers. It argues cooperation, not antagonism, benefits equipment access and agricultural progress, urging continued reciprocal concessions to boost farming and industry.
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Canadian Farm
Toronto
Conada
Live Stock and Grain Production Talk by Chicago Firm Partner
Charles Robinson of Clay Robinson and Co Chicago, a leading live stock commission firm, spoke in Regina on industry outlook in the western provinces. He cited feed shortages and market conditions shaping cattle and grain production.
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Charles Robinson
Frm
Clay Robinson
Chicago
Regina
Years No Test of Age says Physician
The article discusses medical views on aging, citing Dr Friedman and historical figures like Thomas Parr. It notes life expectancy limits, causes of death, and the link between lifestyle and longevity. It cites analyses of work by elderly men and the idea that old age is a vascular issue.
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New York
Friendman
Thomas Parr
Leeshan
Friedman
Noadda
Galton
Shortage of Labor Warned Amid War Pressures
The CPR reports a likely farm labor shortage in fall as over 100,000 Canadian troops are under arms and more may be needed. With eastern manpower tight and many workers abandoning harvests for Europe, farmers are urged to hire now for a year. Western expansion raises labor demand as public works pause to free labor for harvests.
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Wnenfaigy
Sosieton
Sni
Cleveland
Toronto
C.P.R
Canada
Europe
Beginning to Wake Up in a Fragmented Germany
A neutral observer notes German leaders face widespread questioning and rising opposition as Germany loses allies and struggles to maintain peace. The piece hints at shifting mood in Europe and a critical view of Germany’s handling of relations abroad and at home.
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London Times
Germany
Europe
Rouen
Great Britain in the Foremost Position of the War
A historical analysis argues that Britain bears the heaviest burden in the war, due to its defense of Belgian neutrality, naval power, and the decisive role of its army in early battles, tying German ambitions to Britain’s steadfast stance and the collapse of German plans for world domination.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Germany
Kaleer
Great Tri
North Sea
Mill Pond
Biritain
von Kinek
Wesern
Ritalin
Huesia
Rengabo
Great Hinteln
Secordanece
Howe
Britain
Helcium
Resela
Maceeeey
Francs
Husela
Agemhet i
Eritren
Maereesey
Bereelf
Increased Cost of Living Stats Show Food Up in English Towns
Board of Trade Labor Gazette reports food costs up about 35 percent in large English towns and 5 to 9 percent higher in small towns and villages. May German prices indicate Berlin food levels rose 69 percent versus May 1914. Details show beef up 106 percent in April, veal 24 percent, bread 157 percent, lard 61 percent, with other items climbing as reported.
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Board of Trade Labor Gazette
England
Vilages
Berlin
Thaw Fight Costs Rise As Legal Battle Drags On
New York has spent about 1,000,000 in efforts to uphold law and dignity amid Harry K. Thaw family battles over his execution fate. The Thaw case involves determination to spare Thaw from the electric chair after claims of criminal insanity and prison release efforts. William Thaw Sr., once rich, died before the White shooting, leaving a fortune of around 40,000,000. The Thaws’ surviving widow faced income changes tied to Thaw’s affairs and related legal costs reported by the New York Herald.
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Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
William Thaw
Harry Thaw
New York Herald
Plan to Use Waste Heat Boosts Garden Growth
Professor Kuebler of the Technical High School Dresden reports experiments showing heated earth using waste heat from factories and plants yields gardens with 40 to 100 percent larger plants. An engineer proposed heating water from power stations to irrigate fields. spring planting of maize rye wheat beans and vegetables showed significant gains over unheated ground.
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Proftessor
Kuebler
Technical High
Lresden
Vrof
Cave Bie
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