Canada Attracts Immigrants With Heavy Spending
The article notes large sums spent to draw immigrants to Canada from the British Isles and Europe. It cites promotional campaigns, pamphlets, exhibitions in Britain and the United States, and incentives. Immigration totals over 15 years reach about 5,060,000, with the British Isles and Americans largest groups. It mentions rejections, occupations split between farmers and laborers, and Chinese head tax receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Great Main
Europe
Dominions
Afy
He Ogres
Saint Frees
Dominion
Continent
Navy squadron can pass Panama Canal in a day
The Naval Academy practice squadron of twenty one ships including the Missouri Wisconsin and Ohio passed through the Panama Canal in one day. The fleet’s four divisions and flagship were moved through the locks at Pedro Miguel and Miraflores in parallel, demonstrating the canal’s capacity for large warships en route to a Pacific exposition.
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Panama Canal
Naval Academy Pracee
Pananm Pacific
Yadron
Battivafipe
Missouri
Miraflores
Ohio
Wisconsin
Patriotism and Prices Campaign on Farming Profits
The piece argues for a patriotism and production approach to teach farmers better crop prices. It warns the farmer should not receive the same or less money in 1915 as in 1914, citing supply and fair price concerns and the role of outside wisdom in marketing crops.
Economic Boom Predicted Despite War Warnings
The article argues that large wartime orders totaling hundreds of millions and major contracts will flood the economy. It predicts total inflows near a billion dollars as Western wheat adds unprecedented value, signaling a strong, if uneasy, financial outlook for the Dominiar system into winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freech
Nalsan
Messina
Smalta
Muuch
Impetus to General Trade in Canada Noted by London Observer
The London Observer lauds Canada's financial position and prospects. It cites strong harvests lifting prices, rising demand from country districts, and increasing orders. It highlights progress for Canadian Pacific and other rail securities and signals confidence in future crop conditions and continued trade growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Wolves Aid Germany A Parle report on an unlikely alliance
A Paris correspondent describes wolves near Chateau de Monjustic between Veesoul and Villersexel near Belfort. Wolves attacked a herd at night, chased by troops, leaving several dead or exhausted. The event highlights wolves as a wartime oddity in France once again.
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Parle
Germany
Chateau de Monjustic
Veesoul
Villersexel
Belfort
Chateau
Ie Argonne
Ventges
France
Light-hearted Tommy Awe and War Duty Amid Casualties
A wartime reflection notes Allied morale as British soldiers endure heavy casualties and looming danger with smiles, while expressing disappointment at misfortunes and the broader war burden. The fragment references Dickens and a sense of distant lands.
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Prench
Dickens
Canadian Soldiers Helped Calais Roadbeat Germans
A brief tribute notes the promptness and courage of Canadian soldiers who assisted the Allied advance toward Calais, enabling movements that would have stalled under stronger German resistance. The text highlights wartime valor and strategic impact.
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Calais
Western Canada Farmers Urged to Store Grain for Better Prices
A public statement urges farmers in Western Canada to store a portion of their grain on farms to spread marketing over eight to ten months. Banks and businesses are asked to extend payment terms and offer advances secured by farm grain to avoid selling at a sacrifice this autumn. The aim is higher monetary returns and steady grain flow for the empire, with support from national farm organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Europe
Jas
Speaktian
United Farmers of Alberta
P. P. Wooller
Bec
Majamne Cy Grain Growers
Astion - Museelman
Sec
Sank
Grain Gases’ Association
FC. Henders
Manitoba Grain Growers’ Association
R. McKenzie
Grain Growers’ Association
C Rice Jones
Alberta Farmers’ Co
Aelerator
Basic
Co-operative Elevator Co
Eegree
Grain Growers’ Co
World War Facts and Figures Amid Global Conflict
The world population is estimated at 1.6 to 1.7 billion with over 963 million at war or under protection of warring states. About 421 million are under British protection or subjects of King George, while land area totals 56.6 million square miles with over half the globe affected by hostilities.
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George
Potar
Ehud
Egypt
Soudan
Ypich
Farmer With Golden Grain Faces Uncertain Harvest
Fragmentary OCR notes a farmer tied to a favorable crop yet hints at an uncertain season. The text mentions golden grain and fortunes for this year, but lacks full details or identities.
Allies Play Gigantic Game in World War I Outlook
The article discusses Allied and German strategic aims in World War I. It claims Germany and Austria aim to seize key Russian and French positions, with Western front plans and rumored English supergun capabilities. It notes a tense, prelude to a second winter campaign and a coordinated Allied effort to balance moves across fronts.
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Petrograd
Paris
Calais
Germany
Austria
England
Ie Alee
Wat
Thor. Lough
Russia
War Named Babies Spread Across England and Canada
The Montreal Star reports wartime naming trends as seafaring fathers name daughters Lusitania and other war themed labels. Children receive names like Shrapnel and Langemareg while couples in Canada, England, and France reflect fronts from Ypres to Marne in newborns.
British Columbia Shipbuilding Scheme Proposed by Vancouver Resident
Vancouver resident Hugh McLean proposes BC enter shipbuilding to develop resources and boost export trade. He outlines a government scheme to make the province known worldwide through a state fostered shipowning industry.
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B.C
British Comm
Fnhig
Hugh McLeen
Vancouver
McLean Bag
British Columbia
Responsibility for the War Shown To Rest On Germany
The document summary traces blame to Germany for the outbreak of war. It cites Grey and Lichnowsky discussions, an 1914 Russian mobilization threat, and Germany’s refusal of a conference. It notes Germany’s 12 hour demobilization ultimatum to Russia and the July crisis leading to war with Austria and Serbia.
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Germany
Hustas
Peesen
Osal
Austia
Goschen
Hritiah
Her- Nie
Austria
Hursia
Mussis
Russia
July Meies
French Airmen Use Liquid Air Bombs
A famed French aviator describes a 100 pound liquid air bomb created by a science professor who joined the air service as sub lieutenant. The professor, an Academy of Science member, directed a raid near He buterbe and claimed the bomb is tenfold more destructive than dynamite for its weight. He now leads production aiding recent French air raids.
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Flow
Scfence
Air Service
Academy of Science
The
of Dionor
Hebuterbe
Chateau
Germany
Vrench
Canada Sees Growth From Tourist Traffic Amid War Travel Limits
The Sundial report notes Canadian Pacific Railway evidence that American tourist traffic to Canada rose as European travel faltered. Growth is linked to prying interest in the Pacific exposition, Rockies scenery, and grain belt tours. Canada aims to sustain this advertising-driven influx to bolster national development.
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canada
Ban Pranelaco
Rockies
Roosevelt
Almericane Canada
China
Montreal
German government sets $1000 per ton for copper imports
The German government now allows holders to claim $1000 per ton for copper objects presented at metal depots. London quotes $960 per ton for bulk copper as a contrast. The London Daily News urges Germany to use collection drives for copper tin and fine metal from households to aid the war effort.
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Germany
London
London Daily A
Leh
Ign
Dominion Role in War Effort Highlighted by George Vester
An interview with George Vester, Canada’s minister of trade and commerce, outlines Canada’s war contribution. He notes that 150,000 Canadians are on the battle line and that Canada has trained and sent thousands to the front, with 80,000 more recruited at home. He argues Canada’s duty to the Empire and its ideal of close Overseas Mother Country relations, while praising Canada’s agricultural strength and willingness to bear wartime burdens without complaint.
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Fir George Vester
Sayar
Canada
Baes
Burgee
Sir George
Nccne
Perila
Thia
Phosphates of Lime Deposits Found in Canadian Park
McGill University Dean Ph. L. Adama and mining engineer W. J. Dick report a valuable discovery of phosphate of lime in Koffy Mountain area within North Kootenay National Park Canada. The find could impact Western Canadian agriculture by supplying a potent fertilizer source.
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Nations Park
Gani Wrouk
Adama
Faculty of
Applied Science
McGill University
Koff National Park
W. J. Dick
Commission of Conservation
Canada
Western Canada
Wdaho
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Korky
Kootenay
Adame
Bouth Kootency
Fragmented Ontario note on weather and crops
A garbled excerpt discusses Ontario weather damage to crops and ongoing debate about blame. The text mentions a man criticizing governments but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete details.
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Ontario
Iate
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Wolves Aid
Lusitania
Kitchener
Jotire
Louvain
Mons
Marne
Calgary
Ypres
Shrapnel
Flanders
Trench
Point St. Charles
Langemareg
Chese
Marie Joffrine
Sir Grey
Ayance
Edward Grey
Lichnowsky
EK. Grey
Tterman Gazette
Agai
Greatin
Bervia
Maree
Hosea
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