Strength of the British Navy Amid Wartime Doubts
London Spectator reviews Mr. Balfour's House of Commons assurances that the navy is stronger now than six, twelve, and nineteen months ago. It notes efforts to recall skilled labor, expand ship types, and improve efficiency, while debunking rumors of doomed dreadnoughts and German superships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muring
Board of Admiralty
Kiel Canal
Hindenburg
Balfour
House of Commons
Navy
Admiralty
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Hussar
Europe
Orient
Germany
London Spectator
Minnesota Cow Census Reveals Exceptional Herd Profit
A Minnesota census of 100 herds with 1 092 cows shows one herd earning 38 dollars per cow over feed cost, well above the average 5.15 dollars. Total gross 32 815 with feed 27 191 yields 5 624 profit, while best herd’s performance implies even higher potential profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Portugal's Colonies by Population and Area
Portugal and its colonies span Africa Asia and Atlantic islands with populations and areas noted. Africa portion includes Angola Congo Guinea and East Africa among others totaling about 8.2 million people and 823334 square miles. Asian colonies cover about 956000 people and 8854 square miles.
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Portugal
Azores
Madeira Island
Africa
Asia
Angola
Congo
Guinea
East Africa
Defender of Verdun A Remarkable War Leader Petain
The article profiles General Henri Philippe Petain of France, the Verdun defender, highlighting his rise from colonel to commander of a formidable force in nine months of war. It notes his close relationship with Joffre, cautious temperament, and reputation for physical fitness and decisive leadership during key offensives and the Verdun defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Philippe Petain
Verdun
Joffre
Petain
Frante
Poincare
Petit Journal
Paris
Brooklyn Eagle
Arras
Champagne
Cauchy-la-Tour
Pas de Calais
Charleroi
France
Women Workers New Chances One Result Of War
The Paris Temps article argues that Europe’s male population losses will shift society toward a postwar era where women gain work opportunities in banks firms libraries and trades. It predicts extended courtship norms wider widow enfranchisement debates and a stronger female social role as men return from conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Temps
Europe
Arthur Girault
University of Poitiers
Anl
Poitiers
Japanese Cavalry Leader Chooses Finest Saddle Horse in U S
In a San Francisco ceremony a Japanese cavalry major was invited to select the finest saddle horse for the emperor in honor of his coronation. The event involved Japanese representatives presenting gifts and arranging the selection of a premier horse in the United States.
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United States
Japanese Society of
San Francisco
America
The Value of Cold Storage and Its Rising Cost of Living
An article discusses how cold storage improves food prices and availability. It highlights eggs, dairy, meat, fish, and fruits, noting that widespread use of refrigeration stabilizes markets and can prevent drastic price swings. It promotes Bulletin 44 by J A Ruddyck and Jos Burgess as a guide to storage methods and temperatures for perishables.
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J. A. Ruddick
The
Dominion
Jos. Burgess
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
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Mr. Balfour
Colone
Silve
Ream
Ali Jewellers
Eddy’s
Eddy
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