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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
7
L. Jacks argues in Land and Water that democracy shows both strength and weakness while autocracy demonstrates efficiency yet moral flaw. He warns against assuming automatic democratic victory and urges every democrat to commit fully to winning the war for democracy.
The Indianapolis News quotes remarks after a conference with the Kaiser asserting that there is no longer any international law. It notes Germany’s infringement from Belgium’s invasion to submarine warfare and argues the will to power clashes with any universal rules guiding civilized nations.
Conservation of Food Ontario reports rapid progress with community canning led by Parkhill Women's Institute. A five hundred can daily plant uses a simple setup with steam heated vats enabling three minute boiling. Chickens within ten miles are solicited for contribution while women provide their own canned fruit for convalescent homes and hospitals.
The contable reviews a hole in Mrs Parkingtons parlor window then notes a four o'clock crash. He questions the lady and files details while hinting at progress in the case. A later remark suggests a mistaken suspect since Bill Higgins was killed by a car before that time.
A recruiting officer asks a motorist about dependents and questions potential enlistees. The dialogue mentions two garage owners, six mechanics, four tire dealers, and all gasoline agents within a wide radius.
The Associated Press presents approximate German manpower figures during World War I including front formations, depots, and losses. It shows 4,000,000 killed or disabled or prisoners, 500,000 wounded, totaling 10,650,000 called up to date, with a grand 14,000,000 male resources since hostilities began.
The speaker argues that neutral nations favor war as a path to peace and urges following Lincoln's creed to finish the work for a just and lasting peace. He believes Germany is not ready to heed this moral demand and asserts a national course toward peace through determined action.
A Philadelphia Ledger dispatch quotes German prisoners praising British morale and discipline while noting German doubt about victory. Letters from the dead and captured men reveal a changing tone. the government aims at total destruction, contrasting with the soldiers’ stubborn optimism.
A brief quip contrasts New York city life with country living. Uncle Ezra jokes that country nights leave you tired at dawn while city nights end with fatigue despite feeling fine in the moment. The exchange frames rural calm versus urban hustle in a lighthearted mood.
A discussion highlights democracy’s rise amid war, calling for equal rights and duties, government direction, and internationalism. It reflects on social changes from conscription to state control of railways and steel, and envisions a world federation beyond nationalism.
The Toronto Telegram notes that despite strong German infantry and artillery, they failed to take the British positions blocking the Calais road. It contrasts the difficult 1915-16 conditions with later Allied offensives at Vimy Ridge Messines Ridge and Hill 70, praising the British infantry and artillery for repelling the assault.
Dialogue records a boy named Tommy arguing with a teacher, claiming he is labeled a nuisance for asking questions. The exchange appears in a Bor ton transcript excerpt.
A medieval anecdote from a fourteenth century collection shows Cardinal de Bari using a mock examination to expose malingerers at Verceil. Petrillo, dressed as a physician, threatens to boil one patient to spur truthful reports, clearing space for those who truly need care. The piece notes physicians today employ similar tactics to uncover hospital slackers.
A brief note records an express agent and judge discussing a prohibition era case. The message mentions leaking books and a telephone exchange as part of the suppression effort.
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