Coal drives Britain to victory in wartime appeal by Lloyd George
Prime Minister Lloyd George warned that coal is the lifeblood of the war effort and economy, stressing labor shortages, rising casualties, and the need for all Britons to endure sacrifices. He framed victory as essential to freedom, urging unity, production, and resilience across classes to mobilize materiel, ships, and shells.
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David Lloyd George
London
Germian Coail
Mine Sky School
Grey
England
Sing Cosi
Germany
Beachy Head
South Wales
Lloyd George
Blue Water School
Blue Sky School
Allowance for Canadians for POWs in Germany
British and German talks yield seven shillings weekly to British and Canadian prisoners in Germany. The money, about 1.75 dollars, will be sent via American Ambassador Gerard in Berlin to reach the captives. Canadians will receive the funds while British soldiers previously paid stop upon capture.
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Germany
Gerard
Berlin
Militia Department
Armentieres tradesman bares eerie likeness to Sir John French
A respected Armentieres tradesman named Henriot is identified as a remarkable double for Sir John French. Known as le pere French, the man shares height and manner with the general and longs to meet his celebrated counterpart one day.
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John French
Armentieres
Henriot
M. Henriot
le Pere French
Ang
Canadians Save While Prisoners Earn Credit in War Bonds
Canadian soldiers at the front including prisoners in Germany pile up savings and invest much of their pay in British war bonds. While prisoner pay continues, forwarding to Germany is impractical, so credit is kept in London and a shilling per day is mailed via the British war office and U S consul general at Berlin.
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Germany
Upa
London
Militia Department
Britsh War Office
United States
Berlin
War Office
Russian grain surplus limits Odessa exports and price support
Petrograd report from Commercial Attache Baker notes Southern Russian estates overloaded with last harvest grain. Movement restricted to local districts to curb speculation. Odessa shipments discouraged by bullion markets and rail constraints. Domestic demand strong. banks help hold unsold grain. no forced sales. If Dardanelles route opens, offshore exports unlikely to surge. government aims to keep grain prices high as Russia’s key cash asset.
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Petrograd
Baker
Canaries
Russia
Odessa
Dardanelles
Kipling on French War Spirit and Endurance
Excerpts from a private Kipling letter describe France’s fighting resolve and high heart despite hardship. He notes women and men, no self pity, a shared aim to defeat the enemy, sturdy trenches, and a rare parade review of 40,000 marching fighters.
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Rudyard Kipling
French Front
France
Bosches
Weeds Costly to Manitoba Crops Warns Winnipeg Globe
The article notes that weed loss rivals crop loss, with couch grass, Canada thistle, and perennial sow thistle as major threats. It cites prairie fields in Manitoba where grain may not be worth harvesting due to infestations, urging systematic eradication to prevent escalating losses.
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Canada
Manitoba
Winnipeg Tribune
Toronto Globe
A Homestead Suggestion to curb absenteeism in the west
A Toronto Globe opinion notes that absenteeism hurts progress in the Canadian west by isolating settlers and hindering road, church, and school work. It discusses a Lethbridge board of trade idea to count farm service or certified schooling toward homestead duties, warns it may worsen the issue, and urges tighter enforcement and possible taxation to curb unused land holdings.
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Marnock
Lethbridge Board of Trade
Toronto Globe
We Had to Fight England and Belgium in Europe War
We could not remain neutral without betraying obligations to allied nations and the cause of civilization in Europe. The Westminster Gazette argues that England must act as Belgium is ravaged and Germany unleashes wrath, ensuring a united front against despotism.
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Europe
England
Belgium
Germany
Po Jon
France
Westminster Gazette
Trees Protected From Animal Injury By Clean Surroundings
To shield trees from animal damage, maintain a clean surrounding area and apply protective coatings as needed. Cleanliness reduces attractants and deterents, supporting tree health and longevity.
Saskatchewan Livestock Boost Aids Farm Herd Improvement
The livestock branch of Saskatchewan's agriculture department distributed over three hundred cattle to farmers in July and August at a cost exceeding $30,000 to improve dairy and purebred stock. Seventy five purebred bulls from Ontario cost over $14,000 and head new herds. Sheep distribution is set to double, with a 190 percent rise expected from last year as grade ewes and purebred rams are imported to strengthen flocks. The push includes premium horses, notably top Clydesdales, and signals a move toward diversified farming and higher wool profits.
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Department of Agriculture For
Saskatchewan
Ontario
P. F. Bredt
Canada
British Isles
Glass of Otters Scene Captured by Scotch Doctor
A Scotch doctor built a concrete tank with a window and achieved a motion-photo effect showing otters in glassy water. The unusual device aimed to observe otter behavior up close, blending experimental technique with wildlife study.
Sea power of Britain deemed the war’s greatest lesson
The New York World argues British sea power shaped WWI, claiming without the Royal Navy Germany would rule the world. It credits blockade, convoy, and maritime superiority for looming Allied victory, noting German trade cut off and colonies falling away while British and French commerce endure under sea control.
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Mahen
Germany
Baltic
North Sea
von Tirpitz
Kiel Canal
France
Dardanelles
Russia
New York World
Lightning Rods Offer Practical Protection for Farm Buildings
The article argues that farmer installed metal rod conductors can protect houses and barns from lightning. It notes Franklin's early idea, improvements by Professor Day, and the need for a continuous rod with the lower end sunk deep in moist ground. A Toronto Globe anecdote describes a farmer’s water-course theory for city hall protection.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Day
Toronto City Hall
Globe
Toronto Globe
Strong Flavored Vegetables Improve Cooking Method
Miss Oberlin of Colorado Agricultural College advises cooking strong flavored vegetables such as cabbage onions cauliflower and turnips in a large amount of water to reduce indigestion. Creamed cabbage is made by boiling coarse cabbage in salted water until tender, then mixing with white sauce and baking with buttered crumbs. This method keeps vegetables white, reduces odor, and improves flavor.
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Miss Oberlin
Colorado Agricultural College
Young Men Move Toward Land to Start Farming
The Farm and Ranch Review argues young men with 1,000 to 2,000 dollars in the bank should pursue land ownership through rented lands with possible purchase options. It urges Canada’s agricultural departments to publish practical, economical plans detailing steps from acquiring land to securing equipment, crops, and farming systems for reliable, quick returns.
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Canada
Americans Know Canada and Its Finances, Says Cleveland Leader
The Cleveland Leader notes Americans are deeply informed about Canada, with thousands visiting Canadian cities since the war began. It explains the rush to buy Canadian government notes in New York and asserts Americans do not rely on second hand information about their neighbor across the border.
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Canada
Dominion
New York
Cleveland
Tomato canning method for winter preserves
Some households prefer canning tomatoes in autumn to use later for preserves. To prepare one can, use equal weight of sugar and one sliced lemon, then cook until the lemon rind becomes transparent.
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Wan
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