The Squire's Sweetheart Continues in Comfort
Hilary delivers a telegram for Larney’s shop as Mayfair news reaches the cottage. The sick woman speaks of fear and love while Langton arrives to aid, and Hilary vows to care for the dying mother as his own life moves toward an uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary
Larney
Iage
Mr. Langton
Mayfair
Marry Langton
Pepes Tae
Margaret
Gions
Mavis
Syres
War Food For North America Encourages Blackout of Beef
An appeal urges households to cut meat by one ounce per person daily to aid overseas needs. It warns that reluctance by some to sacrifice shifts the burden to others and promotes conserving beef through corn, fish, poultry, and vegetables. Canada shows strong declines in beef use in public and homes, with ongoing vigilance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housaholds
North
Canada
Toronto
The Assault on Italy Issue of the War Must Be Decided on the West Front
The piece argues World War II's decisive theater lies in France and Western Europe not Italy or the Balkans. It asserts Germany must win on the West Front while America ramps up operations and pressures Berlin.
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Serbia
Romania
Italy
Germany
France
Fran- Gere
America
Eedt
Incident at Home Leaves Two Injured in Bon Masher Area
A domestic incident in the Bon Masher area left two people injured. Police responded to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital for treatment. No further details were released pending investigation.
Dominion Entomologist Report Highlights Pest Control Drive
The annual report of the Dominion Entomologist for the year ending March 31, 1917, outlines insect pest programs across provinces. It emphasizes protecting crops and health, establishing stations, and extending parasitic pest control, with inquiries directed to the Department of Agriculture in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Ture
Roess
Agricus Ottawa
Dominion
Department of Aature
Ottawa
Mind Over World Turns in a Tiny Verse
A clipped lines speaks of perception and exploration in a terse paradox. The fragment hints at a puzzle of meaning and self despite rough phrasing and incomplete ideas.
Untold Agony Hidden in a Woman's Secret Burden
A reflective piece argues that the greatest suffering is the private pain a woman must endure unseen. It emphasizes gendered silence and the weight of withheld experiences shaping identity and resilience.
Berlin Theft Case Sparks Debate Over Decent Dress
An incident in Berlin features Jae Sores challenging social norms as Frauken confronts officials with a ringing box. The court is drawn into a dispute over propriety when a woman is accused of impropriety by treading into visible attire and a skirt length debate. Councillor Bath supports a relaxed view while Gowares urges stricter modesty standards, prompting broader talk on dress and public behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae Sores
Jon Ion
Frauken
Councillor Bath
Gees
Judy Gowares
Hurrah for the British shout in wartime poem fragment
A fragmented wartime cheer praises Britain and urges bold action against German threats. The speaker mocks pacifist theories and urges decisive support, promising triumphs and a loud cheer for every German smash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farragutt
Kansas City Times
Wireless station the Eiffel Tower linked to Canada
An historical exhibit noted the Eiffel Tower as a wireless hub in 1800s, later outlasting its initial fame as a tourist site. It now serves as a direct radio link to Canada about 2,500 miles away, highlighting its enduring value in long distance communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiffel
Canada
Fragmentary memoir of escape and peril in war
An incomplete narrative describes a tense escape through shifting lines of territory. The speaker recalls clouds serving as a compass, uncertainty about safety, and a perilous moment before French women and children appeared signaling safety.
King John Visits Bampton Fair Among Wild Midlands Ponies
The article notes King John visited Bampton during a fair held on the day, a rare royal event in the realm. It mentions wild ponies bred on Fxmoor and their use for mining districts in the Midlands, highlighting the era’s rural economy and royal interest in regional fairs and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
John
England
Bampton
Midlands
Watery Blisters Reported After Eruptions
A fragment describes watery blisters following eruptions causing burning sensation and sleep disruption. The text mentions several patients and a medical setting, with limited readable details on location or exact cause.
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Katharine Tynan
Covent
Pai
Centro
Insect Pesta
Berlin
The
Berliner Tageblatt
Pleford
Saniwrabbers
Appleford
Appleford ‘Counter Check Book Co., Limited
Hamilton, Canada
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