Dr Saunders and the promise of scientific farming in Canada
The Winnipeg Tribune argues for continued support of agricultural education and scientific farming led by Dr Saunders who helped spark wealth growth through wheat science. It warns selling the Agricultural College would delay progress, urging parliament and citizens to weigh all facts before cutting education funding.
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Canada
Ceittda
Saunders
Agricuturg
Hiijoba
Agricultural College
Pualdi
Toiher
Picced
Manitoba
Winnipeg Tribune
Aeroplane Clears Long Range Gun Threat in Wooded Area
An aircraft with a forward observer and camera locates a concealed 25 inch long range gun emplacement in a wooded area. Photographs reveal a concealed barbette and a rail spur under construction. A coordinated air and artillery strike follows, silencing the gun after repeated corrections from the observer.
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Ita
Amd
Dima
Alice
Notable WWI Canadian Heroism Amid Canal du Nord Battle
Reports detail multiple acts of valor by Canadian forces near the Canal du Nord. Soldiers from Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver distinguished themselves with leadership, reconnaissance, and brave action under fire, including battlefield casualties and the recovery of prisoners.
Match famine hits London and Britain centers
An official notes a Britain wide match shortage with an average six matches per person per day. Rationing is deemed impractical due to varying needs between heavy and light smokers and non smokers. About 100 million matches distribute yearly, a third to military and Red Cross, with supply blamed on rising demand and holiday smoking.
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London
Great Britain
Match Control Board
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Witter Montis
Ace of the American Air Aids Allies and Captures Enemies
A report credits John Russell with heroic actions during a night fight with twelve German planes. He shot down two, helped British crew escape, crashed into Hun infantry, knocked out three Germans with a grenade, captured one, and rescued a wounded French soldier. He landed safely with both trophies but refused to name himself for fear of blame.
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Winnipeg Rifle
Canal du Nord
Hay
Netoum
Copany
Epinop
Edmonton
Vancouver
Cuvillers
Skiliuily
Eveces
John_ Russell
American Public Information Committee
Swamy
Canada sugar control praised by Food Board head
Henry B. Thomson of the Canada food board warns of widespread sugar hoarding and waste. He notes that since last May manufacturers have followed rulings, but households could cut about 50,000 tons by reducing a second sugar spoonful daily, easing overall demand.
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Canada Food Board
Henry B. Thomson
Canada
Food Board
Food” Board
Life Insurance on a Noble Holstein Bull by Brady
Patterson New Jersey businessman Paul T Brady tied a 25000 dollar life policy to a prized 75000 dollar Holstein bull Mighty Monarch. Brady, vice president of Westinghouse Electric, sought higher coverage but insurers capped risk at 25000 dollars. The animal also has heavy fire insurance and Brady pays 8 percent premium to maintain the policy. He has avoided cattle shows to prevent transit harm to the prize bull.
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On & Bull
Paul T. Brady
Patterson
New Jersey
Brady
Westinghouse Electric Company
Canadian Corps Courage At Cambrai Highlighted In War Dispatch
A report from Major General Sir David Watson details the Canadian division's stand at Cambrai facing 84 German battalions. He lauds the division’s grit under heavy assaults, noting reinforcements joined late operations and earned high praise for gallantry and steadiness.
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Cambrai
David Watson
Ourth
Sir David
David
Gure
Sugar in Vegetables and Its Food Value
An article notes vegetables vary in sugar content and that poor cooking reduces sugar intake. It lists onions, pumpkins, carrots, parsnips, Jerusalem artichokes, peas, beans and other legumes as rich sources, while cereals potatoes and leafy greens are less sugar rich but offer other nutrients.
Sodium Deposit Claims Filed Near Whiteshore Lake
Farmers and others near Whiteshore Lake have staked claims on the lake bottom and shore for potash bearing minerals. Claims cover townships 37 and 36 and ranges 16 and 15, with notes of sodium sulphate and other minerals.
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Saskatoon
Ana Mill
Ake
Svs
Saskatchewant
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France
Amence
United States
Feod
M. Boret
Chamber of Deputies
Bore
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Eway
Queen Oa Nook
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