German War Plans Echo in British Press Review
Toronto Mail and Empire notes a German officer Baron Freytag Loringhoven argues in a book that future war is inevitable and urges mass militarization, universal military training, and seizure of neutral resources. The piece warns any peace without German disarmament would be mere armistice, enabling another bid for world dominance.
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Germany
Baron von Bretag-Loringhoven
Bernhardt
Ludendorff
Wilson
Prince Bulow
Prussia
Baron Freytag-Loringhoven
Universal League For the Preservation of Peace
Aeys
van Eke der
Leason
World Dominion
Toronto Mail
Empire
Beards Through War and Technology in History
The piece contrasts ancient warriors who used psychological ferocity with beards to modern combat where the safety razor reduced beard use. It notes beards turned political and military momentum, then argues the beard’s ferocity faded as razors and efficiency rose, citing Russian prevalence.
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Crimea
Stengele
Russia
Gun Range Shortfall Prompts Kaiser to Build Longer Gun
The Kaiser plans to develop a gun capable of much greater range after failing to achieve the target distance of miles in testing. The discussion centers on the challenge of extending the weapon's effective range.
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Philadelphia
Nelson to host Western Canada Irrigation convention
Nelson British Columbia will host the Western Canada Irrigation Association annual convention next summer. The group promotes irrigation to aid crop production and explores irrigation challenges with recognized agricultural authorities. The region has shifted from denying irrigation to embracing artificial water use across many districts.
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Nelson
British Columbia
Western Canada Irrigation Association
Western Canada
Sch
Con
Nelson to host Western Canada convention in 1918
Members of the executive urged the association to meet in 1918 at the Kootenays city. Delegates would tour the mineral north of Nelson and the Trail smelter, with Nelson promising open gates to visitors during the last week of July. Eminent speakers from Western Canada and nearby states would address sessions, which would span two to three days.
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Vention
Maple Creek
the Kootenays
Nelson
F. H. Auld
Saskatchewan
F. H. Peters
Dominion
A. 5. Dawson
CPR
G. H. Marnoch
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Robert J. C. Stead
Calgary
Nelson Board of Trade
F. A. Starkey
British Columbia
J. E. Annable
Nelson Fruit Growers
Trail
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Japan Navy Plans Big 1918 Expenditure Amid Steel Shortage
Japan aims to spend close to £15,000,000 on the navy in 1918 despite steel scarcity. Much of the outlay will come from surplus funds and higher revenue, with income tax rising about 20 percent on average, hitting the wealthy hardest. Seven Japanese shipyards offer to supply 134 tons of shipping to America for every ton of steel shipped from America, pledging about 300,000 tons of shipping to the United States.
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Japan
America
Provincial agricultural societies aid continues in 1917
A fragment notes 1917 activity of agricultural societies within a province. It mentions a prominent woman involved in war efforts sustaining injuries in a motor car accident but implies injuries were not severe.
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Agricultural Societies of
S Province
Assiatchetee
Bald
The Kaiser's Challenge and the World Peace Debate
The article argues the war is about preventing Prussian militarism from destroying freedom. It states Allies seek self-determination for Germany and smaller nations, rejects conquering aims, and recalls responses to historical threats. It emphasizes unity against German imperial aims and upholds democratic peace.
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Germany
Wilson
America
Belgium
Serbia
Philip of Spain
Napoleon
Price Rise Bill Aims Higher Compensation for Livestock
A bill by the agriculture minister proposes increases in government compensation under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act. Maximum payouts would be 200 per horse, 80 per cattle head, and 20 per pig or sheep for grade animals, with higher limits for pure bred stock. Provisions would apply for three years.
Permits linked to Canadian soldiers families in English food control
The article explains a new food rationing rule for Canadian soldiers and their families. Officers and households will hold three month permits to buy food at regimental institutes, listing household size and, for women, a declaration they do not receive separation or dependents allowances. Purchase limits will follow the food controller's periodic orders.
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England
Grain Screenings and Feed Value Studied
A Canadian grain study notes seed scarcity raises focus on screenings to reduce waste. Lower grades now include small weed seeds hard to grind and unpalatable unless blended. The Livestock branch conducts further tests to maximize by product value. Bulletin Grain Screenings available from the Publications Branch.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Experimental Farm
Publcations Branch
Department of Ag
The Superiority of Civilization Over Barbarism
Toronto Globe notes Hilaire Belloc’s view that civilization advances while barbarism falters in World War I. It cites developments in munitions, airpower, mobility of artillery, and gas defenses, plus the submarine threat and Russian Revolution, arguing civilization slowly but surely outruns barbarism.
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Hilaire Belloc
Ypres
Europe
Britain
Belloc
Armans
Prussia
Eile
Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco Popularity Claim
One reason for Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco becoming popular is its discreet use. The ad notes no visible chew and describes placing a pinch in the mouth between the lower teeth, suggesting a subtle chewing experience.
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Copenhagen
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