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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
4
A discussion on integrating town and country life to boost both areas. It argues towns depend on surrounding farmland for trade while farmers need town services. It calls for joint development plans, shared schools, churches, libraries, and better roads to foster mutual confidence and growth.
A second appeal on behalf of the Red Cross Society honors Dr James W Robertson known to farmers as Professor Mabertaon. He began service at the Ontario Agriculture College and 25 years ago became dairy commissioner for the Dominion. His work extended from dairy stations to seed and fruit trials, market extensions, and rural education, shaping Canada’s agricultural services and conservation surveys.
In Alberta the province reports one mile of railway per 126 people. Bonds guaranteed last year covered 2496 miles, with 1239 miles completed and in operation and 347 graded for laying. Canadian Northern trails with 656 miles noted.
A Hull master mariner recalls a Tunis cafe scene where three German captains toasted Der Tag before the war. He cites the awkward moment as Tirpitz denies reports of such customs, noting the Germans’ confidence and the war’s changing pace.
Fragmentary text recalls Nathaniel Rothschild as a famed 19th century financier who allegedly carried Waterloo battle news to Dover by boat to profit from the Change market. A later speech by Leopold de Rothschild is cited describing Napoleon’s defeat arriving by Dutch cable, with garbled details about ships and prices.
The Red Cross asks Canadian farmers to contribute during the first week of May to aid wounded soldiers and hospital beds. Jus. Robertson, chairman in Ottawa, urges gifts from $1 to $60 to fund care for those serving at the front and those aiding the war effort.
Prince Albert of Belgium abandoned royal titles to travel as a reporter visiting France Australia Britain Scandinavia and North America including Canada to study foreign commerce and broaden his mind. He wore a beard glasses and altered hair to avoid recognition while employed in the United States by a Minneapolis newspaper earning 15 dollars weekly, as stories of his undercover reporting reveal.
An altered war diary passage describes the emotional surge before a bayonet charge and the brutal clash with German troops. The writer notes nerves on edge, a surge of urge, and a dizzy, protective scramble as the fight begins and ends within about 15 minutes.
A cabman surveys a stalled cab with a gleam of delight while the chantrar opens the scene to an unfolding sequence. The narrator hints at a turning point as the action shifts from quiet observation to developing events.
Ex governor J. W. Leady, farming near Edmonton, argues for rural banks modeled on Kansas to extend credit to homesteaders. He cites stalled Canadian banks and a 10 000 dollar minimum capital, noting how Kansas expanded bank access, aided livestock, and boosted wealth when smaller banks served local needs.
The potato originated in South America and spread worldwide by the mid 16th century. Sir Walter Raleigh is credited with introducing it to England and by 1586 it was grown in Ireland. Its global cultivation grew as reliance on the crop increased and famines followed European crop failures.
Fragmentary text shows a statement about not calling people for anyone and mis-spelled words. Limited readable content provides no clear event, names, dates, or places.
Industrial Canada argues tariffs help manufacturers while farmers face limited gains and price rises. The piece notes stamp taxes burden manufacturers and claims farmers benefit from protections on horses live stock poultry vegetables and pipes products. It calls for exploring land tax or income tax as revenue alternatives if needed.
The Department of Natural Resources in Calgary Alberta issued a booklet highlighting Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba resources and land offers for home-makers. It includes price averages rainfall livestock data regulations roads telephones tax voting and educational facilities with 40 photos and two color maps. Free copies available by writing Palettell Branch Calgary Alberta.
Dr W C Rucker, surgeon general and committee secretary, urged stopping legal interference with marriage and urged eugenics supporters to fund hereditary research and public dissemination of hereditary knowledge to guide youths toward suitable mates.
An old soldier's garbled note to his colonel shows a failed attempt at formal English. The missive asks for a letter to be received and a proper official method, with references to a 327 area and copy of related material.
Mr Barron head of the Wall Street Journal speaks to the Montreal Canadian club on the war’s origins. He argues economic factors, Franco Russian trade tensions, and German Kultur underpinned the conflict while warning governments must honor treaties and protect small nations.
An analysis notes Germany faces copper shortages for cartridges and machine gun ammo as blockade limits imports. It cites existing stockpiles of life cartridges, machine guns consuming many rounds, and trench warfare waste. The piece mentions U S practice of reloading spent life cartridges to extend useful life and save costs.
The article describes two patriotic appeals in Canada over higher tariffs designed to raise revenue for public business. Organized manufacturers urge Canadians to buy Models Canada goods to support home industry and employment. The Avance minister asserts citizen patriotism will bear the tax burden, while critics warn the approach may backfire by skewing patriotic sentiment. World War era references and political letters abound as readers weigh loyalties to government and industry.
In a speech before the Imperial Club Mr Know Rowell argued for Canada to pledge 160000 additional troops to Britain, invoking Cromwell's overthrow of kingship and the empire's duty to support the mother country and front-line allies. He framed liberty as tied to victory in the great war and urged immediate action.
The article extols the evolving farmer who blends intellect with labor and embraces scientific methods. It contrasts past youth training for farming with today’s opportunities where hard work and intelligent effort can elevate a person from laborer to a skilled, proud practitioner.
A Canadian trade commissioner detained in Mamierg has been exchanged for a German representative in South Africa. The official left for Russia to pursue further trade discussions.
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