War A Struggle For Right Of Government By The People
Dr J A Maconaki urged in Atlantic City that war is a struggle for the right of peoples to govern themselves. He argued the world conflict demands American conscience and will, urging readiness in ideas and national resolve beyond mere military arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Macdonald
Toronto
Canada
J. A. Mac
Presbyterian General
Atlantic City
Europe
France
Germany
Russia
Belgium
Denmark
Holland
Greece
Balkan States
Britain
Ureas
Leas
America
Ten C. P. R. Scholarships Expanded For McGill Students
Beginning in 1917 the C. P. R. Company will award ten McGill University scholarships instead of five. The scholarships benefit employees or sons of employees who pursue the university course in chemical, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. R. Company
McGill
Alberta Legislature Soldiers in War Unity Inspires Canadian Spirit
The Toronto Globe notes Alberta’s wartime record with eleven of fifty five Edmonton lawmakers serving overseas. Two colonels, one major, three captains, three lieutenants and two privates reflect a democratic, patriotic legislature. East and West unite in common purpose to answer the war call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
West
Newsa
Giana
Asl
Edmonton
Dominion
Alberta
Regina Board of Trade backs Saskatchewan commerce committee
The Regina board of trade advocates forming a Saskatchewan committee of commerce and agriculture with representation from all business and farmers organizations. A preliminary meeting will be arranged as secretary coordinates with interested groups. The goal is to discuss issues affecting the province and coordinate to serve its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Commerce and Agriculture For
Saskatchewan
Regina Board of Trade
Council of Commerce and Agriculture
Winnipeg
The Lesson of the Honest Farmer and Son
A tale from Edger L Vincent recalls a farmer who urges his son to return part of a fair sale price to a neighbor. The boy complies after the father’s insistence, shaping memory as a lasting moral. It argues daily acts build character over reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edger L Vincent
Daylight Saving Ideas Reach Europe and Wall Street
European countries adopt daylight saving to save energy and time. The Boston News Bureau notes a proposal to shift stock market hours to two pm local time, extending outdoor leisure after the market closes and boosting health and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Go Wee
New York
Boston News Bureau
Credem fleece A new tree fibre textile named Credem fleece
A newly discovered tree fibre called Credem fleece promises a light warm material for clothing with one to four thicknesses suitable for civilians and military wear. It may provide buoyant life saving properties and could spark a fresh British textile industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Why Do Boys Leave the Farm Why Do Boys Leave the Farm
A farmer’s essay argues lack of early encouragement drives farm boys to leave. It cites long hours and drudgery, then recounts a boy named Johnny whose pig dream fades after his father profits, showing incentive during youth as the remedy to keep farms productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Colleges
Johnny
Papa
Aoa
Fife
John
German Food Shortage Acknowledged by Leading German Journal
A major German publication concedes a food shortage amid growing dis content. It notes supply gaps in major towns reflect distribution failures and criticizes the system, while hoping new Imperial Food Department measures will improve the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlessische Pelterag
Imperial Food Department
Un-Alien Australia Population Shares Germany Austria
A statistical note states that only about one per cent of Australia’s male population was born in Germany or Austria and that females born there comprise hardly more than half of one per cent. The figures come from the latest available data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Germany
Austria
Women Run War Hospitals In London Pioneer Institute
A London hospital staffed entirely by women operates on Andell Street near Covent Garden Market. Eight male patients are treated by an all female medical team including eight surgeons, specialty doctors, and an X ray operator with women administering the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andell Street
Covent Garden
France
Shortage of Meat Worsens in German Cities
Berlin Hamburg Frankfort and Leipsic report meat scarcity due to nitrate shortages and impoverished soils. Imports have long supplied nutrients while wartime damage to farm labor and livestock for the fronts worsens the crisis. Economists in Berlin met to advise on conserving food for a possible harsher winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamburg
Frankfort
Leipsic
Any
Asphodelia Twobble Helps Slum Dwellers at Tenement District
Asphodelia Twobble visited the tenement district yesterday to brighten poor slum lives. She told residents about the goods she has been selling at Palm Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asphodelia Twobble
Palm Beach
Elderly Women Safeguarded By Vegetable Compound Ads
A scanned Durand Wisconsin and Blackstone Massachusetts advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for menopausal symptoms. It cites Mrs Many Riveway and Mrs Prerne CovENOYER endorsing improved health after using the product. The copy mentions hot flashes suffocation headaches backaches and other symptoms and positions the compound as a safe aid for women going through the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
E. Pinkham
Many Riveway
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Spirit of the West
Toronto Globe
Committee of Commerce and Agriculture
Dalley CO
Hamutom
Camape
New Zealand
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Mber
THE
AMIE
Whele
W. Nw
YU Hi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!