Jerusalem Seen as Last Target in Palestine Campaign
Military experts say Jerusalem is a secondary objective in the Palestine campaign. The city’s high ground and surrounding mountains, ridges, and valleys would make a direct assault costly, likely delaying capture until the coastal region is secured. April to June offers favorable climate for the British entry into the Holy Land.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Holy City
Kingdom of
Judah
Israel
Egypt
Esdracion
Beersheba
Es Sant
Es Sur
Antiochus V
B.C
Sorck
Holy Land
Jyne
Philista
Gaza
King George Visited London Fuse Factory Crowd Cheers
The king toured a London fuse factory where 800 girls on the second floor halted work and cheered. A worker recalled the king’s kindness and noted a brother who died in France, praising the monarch as a worker who serves the people despite parliamentary laws.
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King George
London
Hammersmith Way
Windsor
France
God
Queen Mary
Germans Ordered to Quit United States Amid Spy Net Tightening
The State department asked all Germans tied to embassies or consulates in America to leave. Clerks and servants are among those departing while some higher risk figures are watched. Dr George Barthelee remains in Washington under biweekly reporting. Turkey and Bulgaria still maintain envoys despite pressure to depart. The move signals harsher controls on German military intelligence.
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America
United States
State Department
Heinrech Schaathausen
Count von Bernstorff
Legation
Schaufhausen
George Barthelee
Cologne
Washington
Germany
Abdul Hak Hussein Bey
Constantinople
Bey
New German Gotha raid over London described
Official circles conclude twenty two German Gotha bombers raided London moving at 76 to 80 miles per hour. The large planes appeared slow but sustained hits from anti aircraft guns, yet none were shot down over the city. British pilots returned with wounded and punctured machines. The raiders flew in a tight goose formation amid improved London defenses.
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London
Interesting Letter From Front Trenches
A Saskatchewan reader shares a long letter about the 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion and its split origins, tracing how Saskatchewan mounted men joined the 1st division, the lack of provincial enthusiasm after Ypres, and the regimental funds and canteen issues as the unit endured two years at the front. The piece emphasizes local identity and funding challenges faced by the Saskatchewan contingent.
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Regina
Almoft
W. M. Martin
Saskatchewan
Maritin
Sth
Valcartier
Militia
Cavalry
Western Cavalry
5Th Canadian Infantry Battalion
Manitoba Dlagoons
Saskatchewan Light Horse
British Columbia Light Horse
Alberta Horse
Corps of Guides
Manitoba
British Columbia
Alberta
France
Eingland
Lth
Canada
Moose Jaw
Yorkton
Ypres
Festubert
Givenchy
England
Campane
Canadian War Contingent Association
Belgium
Germany
Million Dollars Worth of Autos Ordered in Canada
A Lethbridge Alberta firm signed what is described as the largest single order for automobiles in Canada. The deal calls for delivering one million dollars worth of cars within fourteen months. The moderate priced models target farmers, signaling strong farmer prosperity in Southern Alberta and optimistic crop prospects for 1917.
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Canada
Lethbridge
Alberta
New Groom Paddy Provokes Gentleman With Blunder
A gentleman loses patience over a blunder by his new groom Paddy. He exclaims he won’t have things done this way and questions the groom’s judgment. Paddy replies he only arrived yesterday and cannot speak to the fault.
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Paddy
Daring French Bomber Attacks Krupp Plant at Essen
A French squadron led by Sergeant Maime Gallois bombed the Krupp munitions works at Essen guarding the heart of German armament. Gallois and Lt Ardisson de Perdeguir plus Sergeants Durand and another comrade flew seven hours by moonlight using stars and compass, dropping bombs on Treves then Essen.
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Krupp
Essen
Associated Press
Maime Gallois
Gallois
Ardisson de Perdeguir
Durand
Sergt
Metz
Thionville
Moselle
Rhine
Ardisson
Treves
Coblenz
Bonn
Dusseldorff
Cologne
Sergt. Durand
Cheaper Poultry Feed From Wheat Cleanings Amid Shortage
The poultry industry faces risks from feed scarcity and high grain prices. Canada’s Department of Agriculture asks mills to sell cracked and shrunken wheat cleanings and buckwheat screenings to feed young birds while preserving milling wheat. These mill cleanings include weed seeds but are considered a viable backyard and professional poultry feed. farmers should coordinate with local mills or dealers to secure supplies and prevent weed spread.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Canada
Poultry Division
Central Experimental Farm
Fort William
Critic Calls Your Picture Art An Untamed Gaffe
A witty exchange unfolds as a critic dismisses the artwork as poor art while the artist defiantly proclaims its artistic merit in blunt banter. The one-liner captures a clash of opinion over creative work.
Dutch Dairy Exports to Germany and England Revealed
The Dutch minister reported official figures for the first quarter of 1917 showing dairy exports to Germany totaling 14 506 tons with butter 1 847 tons cheese 9 216 tons eggs 3 443 tons. To England the quarter's dairy exports were 4 617 tons with butter 21 tons cheese 3 493 tons eggs 592 tons. Germany last year received 138 063 tons of Dutch butter cheese and eggs. England 9 758 tons. Germany also took 122 009 tons of potatoes and 49 314 tons of meat, while England received 3 137 tons of potatoes and 9 957 tons of meat.
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Washington
Netherlands
England
Germany
the Times
Holland
Dutch Shipping At Critical War Moment Demands Independent Route
The Handelsblad reports Dutch shipping in the most dangerous wartime period as Dutch vessels fall under beligerent danger zones. It urges the government to design a separate channel to remove mines and defend ships by armed force.
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The
Handelsblad
Holland
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