Daughters of Britain Aid War Effort at Woolwich Arsenal
Hall Caine describes Woolwich Arsenal where thousands of women work beside men in heavy industry. He details vast forges and a 4000 ton press, the silent power of machinery, and the new all female shop with 2000 workers. Women’s uniforms and pay, daily shifts, and the perilous environment are noted as part of the wartime effort.
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Britain
Woolwich
London
Thames
Albert Hall
Nasmyth
St. Mark's
Venice
Trafalgar
Caliban
Inspection Board
Hall Caine
London Daily Chronicle
Canada urged to boost cattle supply via structured stats and export setup
H S Arnoll, assistant livestock commissioner for Canada, told Ottawa’s Royal Commission that Canada must build an intelligent livestock system. He called for regular neutral statistics on cattle numbers quality and conditions, a planned marketing year, field officers in Canada, a trained export leader in Britain, and comparison with Argentina and the United States to boost exports.
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Canada
H. S. Arnoll
Dominion
Royal Commission
Ottawa
Argentine
United States
Great Britain
Illinois Man Buys Big Alberta Ranch
W. J. Alexander of Lidell Illinois closed a land deal purchasing a large ranch near Lethbridge Alberta. The 4640 acre property includes about 1500 acres of arable land ready for planting next spring. Wheat yielded about 42 1 2 bushels per acre on one field this past year.
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Linois
Alberta
W. J. Alexander
Lidell, Ilinois
Lethbridge
Allies Aim to Crush Germany and End Tyranny
The piece argues two great forces push toward a decisive victory. One seeks to crush Germany and end its arrogance, while the other notes German rulers fear the war's end and the burden on the ruling classes. The writer claims the dynasty and military elites fight for themselves, not the German people, and anticipates a reckoning after defeat. Source: New York Times.
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Germany
Ana
The
On York Times
Russia
Rumania
Brussiloff
Stanley Washburn
London Times
Carpathian
Galicia
Great
Italy
General Fled On A Donkey In Wartime Beaumont
Story from Fr. de Penques in Petit Parisien recounts a German general hiding in a Beaumont cellar amid bombardment He breakfasted in pajamas with beer and a larder of German food before escaping on a donkey toward his lines The tale, shared by a Silesian orderly, ends with the general and his Kaiser's portrait captured by the British forces
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Fr. de Penquieres
Beaumont
General von Pajamas
John
Victora
Alberta Coal Output Set To Rise in 1916
Alberta coal mines are projected to produce 4 1 4 to 4 1 2 million tons in 1916, up from 3 400 000 tons in 1915. Nova Scotia tops Canada with 5 to 6 million tons, while British Columbia totals 2 209 289 tons, making Alberta the second largest producer.
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Alberta
John Stirling
Nova Scotia
Canada
British Columbia
Coals to Newcastle: nurse visits on child welfare
A householder questions a visitor at the door as Miss Smith the school nurse arrives to offer guidance on child welfare. The scene underscores concerns about large families and child welfare in a domestic setting.
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Miss Smith
Gwen
Canadians and Russians Map War Resolve Across Empires
Lord Shaughnessy credits Canadians with strong imperial unity and wartime sacrifice while warning Britain will pursue total victory. Brussiloff describes Russia's pledged support for Romania and a rising war effort, predicting Russia's power growth and continued Allied offensives into next year.
New Canadian Training Camp in South England
A new Canadian training command is formed in southern England with four widely separated camps around Brighton. The arrangement reduces compactness but secures a favorable training site. General Macdougall of Ottawa, famed at Shorncliff, will lead with Lieut. Col. John A. Gunn as first grade general staff officer. Col. Spry becomes chief administrative officer.
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England
Shornclife
Brighton
Macdougall
Ottawa
Shorncliffe
John A. Gunn
Col. Spry
Said Something Pleasant Mother and Miss Applegate Party Exchange
A dialogue snippet shows a mother advising her child to compliment Elsie's mother before departing. Marjory confirms she smiled and told Mrs Applegate she enjoyed herself and ate more than she expected.
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Elsie
Marjory
Mamma
The prettiest feet say a Swiss professor
A Swiss professor claims no woman in a score has a price foot due to high heeled boots and pointed toes. He says Russian German American Austrian Dutch women have broad feet while care men are too narrow for healthy conditions. Latin race women especially Frenchwomen have the best form and prettiest feet.
Sign of Mr. Credit’s Death Hits Local Shop
A framed black placard in a shop announces the death of “our good and generous friend, Mr. Credit.” It laments his passing after a period of faulted service and ends with a plea to pay cash, reflecting financial worries.
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Credit
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