Russell Banner in Russell, Manitoba

War news and Allied efforts across fronts and home fronts

Reports show postal workers returning to duty as hearings proceed. Britain France and the United States form a committee to manage food and transport. Canada boosts beef pork and butter exports significantly. French and American armies push German forces away from Paris while Germany’s gains are reversed. Concerns linger on end dates, peace prospects and Allied resolve. A Roman pavement discovery in Italy and a grim anecdote from the front accompany notes on the Spanish grippe sweeping Switzerland.