Truth Is Costly In Germany The Chronicle Of Trials
A fragmentary excerpt cites many European political reforms and arrests. It references Bern Freie Zeitung reporting on truth costing in Germany and mentions several figures including a former chancellor, Baron von, Lilly Jannasch, Prince Lichnowsky, Dekel, and a dead Socialist. The piece compares political repression in Germany to the American South and notes quotes from the Literary Digest.
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Bern Freie Zeitung
Central
Baron von
Lilly Jannasch
Stall
Iron Cross
Prince Lichnowsky
Dekel
American South
Why Britain Rules the Waves: A Record of Adventure and Achievement
A tribute to Fred S. Clem and British seafaring valor during World War I. The account chronicles Clem's five torpedoed ships, rescue acts, a dramatic escape from Zeebrugge, Dunkirk, and service on coast vessels. It links his deeds to Britannia’s claim to command the seas and honors Drake and Nelson’s legacy.
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Fred S. Clem
Jack Baslorn
Schop South Road
Enfield
Ceme
Enfield Way
Pate Clements
Semmons Ceseeee
von Tirpitz
Lordae
Clements
Teuton
Zeebrugge
Dunkirk
Rea
England
Scotland
Britannia
Drake
Neleon
Toronto Globe
Fragmentary Russia to America tale of aid and peril
A garbled passage hints at aid to the Allies from Russia to America, with mentions of money from sales and interviews with a military attache. It references émigrés or scouts, language barriers, and dangers of watching, robbery, and shootings.
May Force Labor to Work for U S to Farm
A prospect emerges that the government might compel all employers to hire only workmen under a standard six day week. The plan aims to release hundreds of thousands for farm labor and reduce vagancy laws, assuming available men join agricultural work in Oliver and elsewhere in the United States.
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United States
Oliver
United
Start Easy With Tractor
A crisp aphorism notes a tractor’s first week mirrors a car’s break‑in period. The piece urges gentle use during initial miles, emphasizing patient operation to ensure reliability and longevity.
Rural Irish Districts Trust Doctor's Prescriptions
A fragment suggests residents in rural Ireland rely on doctors for guidance. In County Limerick a young man visited undertakers seeking service, prompting a reaction from the undertaker who notes uncertainty about the deceased Pat.
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Ireland
County
Limerick
Colin
Canada’s Water Power and Conservation Report Highlights
The issue reviews a 1917 progress report on Canada’s conservation efforts. It covers peat fuel, power on the St Lawrence and Niagara, railway electrification, pulpwood land regeneration, wildlife conservation, Fraser River salmon, water powers aid, town planning, mining, and farming. It notes a chart on German metal-baying control of world markets before the war.
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Ve National Commissio
Clifford Sifton
Eugene Haanel
Canada
C. A. Magrath
St. Lawrence
A. V. White
Niagara
S . Dodd
General Electric Company
W. F. Tye
C. Gordon Hewitt
J. P. Babcock
Fraser River
War Lords of Germany Contrast Cold Militancy with Human Cost
The piece laments German warlords who value lives only by economic or military usefulness. It cites a Polish population under Teuton control and offers youths as recruits for a price, highlighting the cold calculus behind power and dominance. Democracy's knights fight this in self defense.
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Tha
Ces
Russia
Knights of Democracy
Minneapolis Tri
Allies Reach Out Hands to America War Message
Henry P. Davidson chairman of the Red Cross spoke at a New York meeting after returning from the war zone. He warned that the nation is at war for its lives and stressed the seriousness of the situation while pledging that victory is possible.
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America
Red Cross
New York
Henry P. Davidson
The
Canadians Rescue Squadron in Rare Mounted Action
Lieut G M Flow of the Canadian Cavalry led a squadron in a daring assault on two enemy lines, each about 60 strong, with machine guns in the center. Under Lt Harvey V C, dismounted to flank, the unit swept the position, killed many, and forced a retreat despite heavy casualties. Flow was mortally wounded but continued cheering his men as Harvey’s leadership helped capture the position.
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G. M
Harvey
V.C
Flowerdew
Germans Claim England Starving On War Food Narrative
A wartime report portrays German belief that England is starving, citing alleged food booty including bread marmalade wine tea and tobacco. It claims prisoners confirm shortages while Germans seize uniforms linen leather goods and tent materials. The piece highlights a fear of enemy relief networks and disinformation.
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Ooo
Securing Lands for Settlers and Absentee Ownership
A Toronto Globe discussion during parliament notes the need to curb absentee landholding. It endorses taxing unused land to shift benefits to the government and settlers, proposing either a land tax or a lien on unused plots, with provincial and Dominion powers involved in policy consensus.
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Dominion
British North America
Regulations Limit Sugar Use For War Time Saving
Eight sugar rules take effect to cut consumption by about 1h tons annually. Restrictions aim to retain sugar for fruit preserves this summer. Cuba has sugar but ships are diverted elsewhere. Reducing intake will cause little hardship and aid personal health while lowering foreign expenditure and supporting wartime financing.
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Cuba
Kaiser's Napoleonic Dreams Spur Puppet Thrones
A London writer suggests Kaiser Wilhelm seeks to emulate Napoleon by installing relatives as rulers in conquered lands. The piece notes plans for his son Eitel Fritz as grand duke of Courland and other royal ambitions for Lithuanians Polands Finland and Albania with various princes and potential titles.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
London
Kaiser Wilhelm
Teuton
Eitel Fritz
Courland
Lithuandia
Poland
Oscar
Finland
Hohenzo
Ronnoe
Albania
William
Bates Strayer
Untitled snippet on resistance and learning in war
Fragmentary note from Cleveland Plain Dealer reflecting on resilience and moral lessons during conflict. Mentions no explicit events but conveys an ethic of steadfastness and warning against evil.
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Ukrainia
Ress
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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