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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
7
The London Spectator argues the British Navy is stronger now than at the war’s start. It rebuts German dreadnought rumors, praises Mr. Balfour’s Commons speeches, and notes improved ships and stores despite lingering uncertainty and past criticisms.
A historical Minnesota cow census found one herd earned 28 per cow in profit after feed, versus an average of 5.15 per cow across 100 herds totaling 1 092 cows. Total gross from the creamery was 32 815 with feed costs 27 191, giving 5 624 profit. The best herd consumed slightly more feed yet yielded far higher profit. If all herds matched the best, potential net would rise to 41 496 instead of 5 624. Portugal's population and colonial Asia area figures are also noted.
General Henri Philippe Petain, famed defender of Verdun, rose from colonel to command in nine months of conflict. The article notes his close ties with Joffre, steady leadership, and rapid promotions driven by wartime needs. Petain, 60, is described as energetic, fearless, and respected, with a long career from Saumur to higher command.
A Japanese cavalry major visited San Francisco to choose the finest saddle horse in the United States for a world coronation ceremony. The event was organized by the Japanese society of San Francisco to honor the occasion and showcase expert horsemanship.
A Paris Times piece argues the postwar drop in European male numbers will reshape society. It predicts an enlarged role for women in work from banks to trades, potential voter enfranchisement for war widows, and a lasting shift in social and political norms driven by emancipation and economic need.
A Bulletin 44 article by J A Rud Dick and Jon Burgess explains cold storage's rising impact on prices and living costs. It notes how households using refrigerators and cellars emulate modern warehouses, stabilizing eggs and other perishables through controlled temperatures and storage methods.
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