Paramount Importance of a Sound Policy of Immigration
The Regina Leader argues Canada needs a selective immigration policy focusing on quality. It credits the Montreal Gazette's stance and praises U S settlers moving to the Western Provinces for their suitability and resources, predicting American migration will boost Canada's farming regions and overall economy.
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Canada
Montreal Gazette
Montreal
Atlantic
Europe
British Isles
United States
Ottawa
Gazette
the Gazette
Prairie Provinces
Middle
America
Regina
Ottawa official urges more land under cultivation in New Brunswick
Dr J W Robertson of Ottawa urges New Brunswick farmers to raise acreage this season by about five acres per farmer. He notes current cultivation is below other regions due to less grain growing and much land used for dairying.
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J. W. Robertson
C.M.G
Ottawa
New Brunswick
Proverb on Liberality and Temperance
A fragmented quotation discusses frugality and charity. It contrasts the first with the last in earning and spending, linking excess to covetousness and prodigality and urging generosity toward those in need.
Cost of Living and The Value of Maize in Diet
Article discusses living on a shilling a day with simple meals and argues maize as a superior economical staple. It outlines daily menus including porridge, soup, bread, cocoa, and guidance on beans and fats for nourishment. It promotes maize as highly nourishing, digestible, and cheaper than rice for household economies.
Gratitude Letter From General Currie to Colmer
General Sir Arthur Currie thanks Colmer and the Canadian War Contingent Association for its untiring support of troops at the front. He praises the association for updating daily trench life with practical gifts that enhance comfort happiness and health and wishes continued success.
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Arthur Currie
Colmer
Canadian War Contingent Association
Drain on German Nobility Reported in Genealogical Manuals
The Gotha Genealogical Manuals summarized by the Kolmische Volkszeitung reveal wartime losses among German nobility including 270 count family members, 633 baronial members, 843 from the old nobility, and 836 from the patent nobility.
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Gotha
Kolmische Volkszeitung
Kitchener’s Witty Reply Underlines Resolve
A landowner asked what uniform Kitchener would wear to repel a German invasion. He answered that the suit to be buried in would be the one worn by him as a Home League member, illustrating steadfast readiness.
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Kitchener
England
Home League
The Luxuries of War and Air Warfare Advances
A Yorkshire tale of a piano purchase shows wartime scarcity and pride in a grand instrument. The piece notes Admiralty reports praising seaplanes as the eyes of the British navy, detailing ten cases where aircraft destroyed U boats and the air service’s critical role in countering submarine threats.
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Yorkshire
St Lady District
Manchester Guardian
Admiralty
Britain
France
Toronto Globe
Not in Vain: Tuscania Sinking Fuels Allied Resolve
The Tuscania disaster is bitter but inspires renewed Allied fighting spirit. Unlike Lusitania raids, this German stealth act is argued to be lawful warfare but strengthens American recruiting and resolve. Sacrifices are hailed as heroically purchased victory for the nation.
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Germany
Tuscania
Lusitania
London
New York
Bishop Refuses to Back Extreme Sunday Ordinance
Utah minister's wife recalls her son chasing hens with a club on Sunday. The incident is cited as a caution against enforcing harsh Sabbath rules. The bishop declines committee pressure and defends a measured approach to church discipline.
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Paul Jones
Utah
Florida Times-Union
The Future of Russia and German Policy
A London Morning Post article declares Germany aims to keep Russia weak to prevent a future threat. It predicts martyrs, betrayed leaders, and perpetual struggle, with organized exploitation shaping Russia’s fate under Germany’s control.
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Germany
Russia
Samson
London
Canadian group urges food production to combat tuberculosis
The Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis calls for higher food production to curb malnutrition linked TB in Europe. It aims to obtain army records of those rejected for TB and to run an educational campaign among them.
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Canadian Association For the
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