Australian Premier Hughes Speech Sees World Fate Tied to War
Premier Hughes of Australia urged Canadians and Britons to unite in a global struggle to defeat Germany. He praised the British navy for protecting empire supplies and warned that liberty and national rights depend on ongoing defenses. He framed the war as a test of liberty and imperial unity across the British Dominions.
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Ottawa
Hughes
Australia
Germany
Empire
Great Britain
Gallipoli
Balaclava
Canadians
England
Dan
Beerssheba
Canada
Commonwealth
Temperament Cited as Reason for Retaking
A brief note quotes a colleague saying the refusal to retake stems from temperament rather than technical issues. The comment suggests a personality factor underlies the decision, aligning with broader discussions on workplace behavior and standards.
British Officer's Ruse a Success in France
Private Burridge of a gun battery recalls a British ruse during a bombing mission in France. Damp fuses failed to explode until instantaneous ones were used, causing German troops to blow themselves up while the attackers remained unscathed. He notes lighthearted exchanges across lines and instances of friendly banter ending with bombs.
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Burridge
France
Fritz
Real Farmer Class In Rural Life Says Plato Inspired View
The article defines a real farmer as one who values living a life of helpful deeds over mere profit. It cites H C Taylor of the University of Wisconsin, describing the farmer who finds happiness in farm life, aiding animals, children, and neighbors, and provisioning the world.
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Wisconsin
H. C. Taylor
University of Wisconsin
Breeders’ Gazette
Cost of Living in Canada Rises in January
The Department of Labor report shows a material rise in Canada's cost of living in January. The wholesale price index gained ten points due to hikes in metals, chemicals, grain, potatoes, textiles, coke, gasoline, and other goods, with flour and beans also higher. The weekly family budget cost increased notably from December and compared with January 1914.
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Canada
Department of Labor
Typographical Errors In Publications Questioned
The Richmond Times-Despatch notes frequent typographical slips persist despite repeated proofs. It cites the Oxford Bible edition with a 50 pound reward for typos and a Lord’s Prayer proof reader who went insane over mistakes, reflecting common errors even in dictionaries and newspapers.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
United States
Richmond
Money in Poultry Boosts Winter Farm Profits
A farm writer notes winter laying hens can reliably pay, with examples from 1,600 acre farmer and others. Hens give steady egg income even when not pampered, supporting grocery bills and family needs, as free range in summer and warm housing in winter yield steady returns. The piece emphasizes practical care over fancy breeds, showing egg money as a key cash stream for settlers and small flocks.
Milk Fat Testing Affects Dairy Profits and Cow Evaluation
Dairy farmers hear of milk testing fat percent but often miss day to day variation. The article notes fat content varies by milking and month, affecting value whether selling cream or pooling milk. It emphasizes the need for regular cow testing to know if cows produce real milk or skim milk and to ensure both quality and quantity.
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Blossom
Best Prairie Soil Yields Linked To Moisture and Rotation
The 1885 railway link spurred prairie agriculture and a thirty year growth era. Droughts, pests, and variable moisture shaped fortunes as settlers endured cycles of hardship. Experiments at Saskatoon show fallow and rotated crops raise yields. late breaking sometimes outperforms spring work, with oats, barley, rye, potatoes, and wheat all influenced differently by prior crops and timing.
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Prairie Provinces
Kansas
Union
Gideon
University Farm
Saskatoon
Bracken
Dominion Railway and Canal Expenditures and Revenues Report
The Dominion government reports railway and canal expenditures reaching 648 million for railways and 150 million for canals to end of last fiscal year. Revenue from these systems since Confederation totals about 222 million. The year ending March 31 1915 shows railway outlay of 42.75 million, canal outlay of 7.31 million, and total railway and canal spend of 56.06 million with government earnings of 12.58 million. Intercolonial Railway profit stands at 49,965 on earnings of 11.44 million.
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Dominion
Department of Railway and Canals
Prairie
Quebec
Intercolonial Railway
Prince Edward Island
British Order Ten Curtiss Triplanes for Zeppelins War
The British government has ordered ten Curtiss triplanes described as air dreadnoughts. Each aircraft weighs about 21,000 pounds fully equipped with eight crew, 2.5 tons of fuel and a 3,000 pound bomb load. At light load speed reaches 100 mph with 750 mile range.
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Curtiss Company
Three Years War Looms in German Struggle
The London Standard notes a three years war forecast with Lord Kitchener's view cited. It argues Germany may yield to economic pressure or face military defeat, though the war remains undecided. It predicts Allied victory momentum by next winter and holds optimism about dominance in arms.
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Lord Kitchener
London Standard
Germany
Doctor Bills Tie Up Old Man After Grip Attack
Dialog notes the aftermath of an illness as the old man recovers from a grip attack but still owes the doctor $16, highlighting lingering health costs and financial strain.
Quinine Shortage Reported Hushed Across Town
A murky passage notes quinine supply fading and a doctor confirms the bitter drug is hard to come by. The snippet hints at a wider shortage affecting medicine and patients seeking remedies.
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