British General Sees War Progress and Wounded Smiles
General Sir William Robertson, chief of the imperial staff, speaks from army headquarters about the war front in France. He notes upbeat wounded soldier photos, praises empire shipping of troops from Australia to Newfoundland, and emphasizes the need for precise gunnery and training.
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William R. Robertson
Imperial Staff
Army Headquarters
Associated Press
War Office
France
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Canada
Newfoundland
Ypres
Sir William
A Hero of France General Gouraud Inspires Army
A London News interpretation praises General Gouraud as a symbol of endurance and humanity. He lost an arm and legs in Gallipoli and now leads with a distinctive presence, his blue eyes reflecting the soul of France and its struggle between humanity and power.
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Gouraud
Gallipol
Africa
Mauretania
Morocco
France
A.G.G
London News
Demand for Livestock Drives Strong Pure Bred Cattle Sales
The demand for pure bred shorthorns rises across Calgary and Edmonton with large sales. Buyers include T. B. Ralph Elnora Alta and George Field Hutton. several head fetch high prices, including a 3 year old Gainsford Marquis son and a $1,000 King of Diamonds. At Lacombe experimental farm, cattle averaged 358 pounds of gain on grass, finished on grain for spring market.
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Calgary
Edmonton
Yule
Bowes
T. B. Ralph
Elnora
Alta
George Field
Hutton
Field
G. W. Gilles
Gadsbury
Glengarnock Aberdeen
Duncan Marshall
Alberta
King of Diamonds
Gainsford Marquis
Mildred
Watt
Mershall
George Anderson
Bougour
Ont
Sultan
Lacombe
Hatton
New York
Winnipeg
Omaha
Chicago
Department store requires swimming lessons for staff
The store manager mandates all employees take swimming lessons before vacation. A critic argues it may be wiser to limit swimming prowess to avoid risky behavior. A Mr Dalton notes the best swimmers often take chances, linked to a recent death of Miss Lee, urging caution and avoiding contests.
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Dalton
Lee
The Greatest Asset of Democracy in War Effort
The article extols Great Britain's enduring front and national solidarity as the war’s most vital asset. It argues the nation’s stubborn tenacity outweighs technical tactics and munitions, asserting England would endure alone if allied support faltered.
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Great Britain
England
New York
Serbian Army Arrives at Saloniki after Sea Transit Feat
Reuters reports the Serbian army has been transported from Corfu to Saloniki with over 100000 troops in French and British transports escorted by British warships. The men, recuperated and re equipped in new uniforms, display discipline and high morale, enjoying camp entertainments and Balkan dancing despite four years of war.
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Reuter
Saloniki
Corfu
Mediterranean
Albania
Serbia
Balkans
Russia’s War Time Reform: People, Not Government, Lead
In Petrograd 1914, Pastor Wagner argues war fosters spiritual growth and national unity. He notes Russia’s masses, aided by the Zemstvo and cooperative bodies, are working with, not against, the government, forming two armies of skilled labor and soldiers for victory.
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Charles Wagner
Paris
United Press
Petrograd
Briste
France
Germany
England
Russia
Europe
Zemstvo Union
Ah-Russian Municipality
Wagner
Unthreshed grain fed to hens for winter exercise
R.B.S. suggests feeding unthreshed oats wheat and rye in sheaves to hens during confinement. Store autumn supplies enough for 25 fowls per day to provide scratching activity that promotes health and production.
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R.bs
Why Prussia Makes War and the 1866 Conflict
The 1866 war was not about Prussia’s survival or popular will but a long planned action by the cabinet. It aimed not at land gains but to establish Prussian power and Germany’s hegemony, forcing Austria out of influence without demanding any conquered territory.
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Prussia
Wcs
Austria
Germany
Moltke
Soldiers as Good Citizens After Cromwell’s Army
This excerpt notes Macaulay’s tribute to Cromwell era soldiers who were disbanded after war. It claims fifty thousand veterans, feared to beg or pillage, did not cause misery. Within months they integrated into civilian life with exemplary honesty and industry.
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Macaulay
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver
Germans Pick France Over Britain in Defiant War Stance
The Hartford Courant reports Berlin prefers facing France to Britain, while German strikes against England continue. Paris and London note stronger German resistance to the British offensive, with reinforcements and guns shifted to that front as France advances.
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England
Paris
London
Great Britain
Berlin
Germany
Ernst Lissauer
Hartford Courant
Puzzled German People Anger Grows Over War Privations
Toronto Star notes German citizens grow angry as wartime deprivations bite. Rulers face awkward truth claims of victory while British sea power remains intact. Rioting erupts in many cities as press hints at an eventual peace with shameful terms.
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Germany
Belgium
France
Poland
Berlin
Toronto Star
Naval Heroes Remembered By British Flag and Fleet
The London Telegraph recalls naval casualties as officers and sailors who died serving Britain, praising their sacrifice and noting ships lost are not decisive, while the fallen officers and men become part of Britain’s enduring sea power record.
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London Telegraph
Let No Mistake Be Made in the Times of War
A visionary warning condemns actions that threaten global security and civilian life. The speaker insists on foresight beyond present conflicts, noting that sinking ships and assassinations imperil every nation and threaten civilization itself. The message cautions against urging others to think in a certain way during emergencies.
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Atlanta
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