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Newspaper
Wilkie Press
Location
Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
16
A speech argues Allies must win World War I to preserve democracy. It warns a military autocracy would override liberty, law, and individual rights, urging unity and persistence in the fight as the sole path to safeguarding independence and constitutional principles.
The U S food administration launches a nationwide free outdoor ad campaign to urge saving food with the slogan Food Will Win the War Dont Waste It. Cities civic authorities and electric light firms authorize and install large daytime signs illuminated at night on public buildings and streets with no cost to the government.
The London Times report recalls twelve cases of German attacks on sinking ships and lifeboats. Belgian Prince incident shows how crews were trapped on decks after surfacing the submarine. Three of forty four crewmen survived. Professor Lovejoy comments on the phrase spurlesigkeit and the German notion of murder.
An American war correspondent in London recalls the troops marching past King George and the salute to Old Glory. He reflects on democracy, unity among diverse recruits, and the pride stirred by witnessing the ceremony and the Great Cause.
Secretary M. Stephenson of Scranton urges farmers to plant more in wartime. A single vine yielded both ripe tomatoes and attached potatoes, with five grafted tomatoes thriving and a cluster of fine potatoes found at the root, as noted in the Philadelphia Record.
A fragmented report urges Jewish Americans to show loyalty to the United States during a time of national strain. The piece emphasizes civic duty and unity, calling on communities to contribute to the war effort and public life.
A fragment reveals a speaker contemplating buying a little place and living a life of love. The voice remains hopeful yet uncertain about future plans and personal direction amid doubt.
The New York Tribune recounts German savagery in Lorraine and Afence villages. Details include mass killings of elders, mutilations, sexual violence, burnings, desecration of churches and hospitals, and a panorama of horrors verified by photos, affidavits, and soldier diaries.
Major-General Pershing asks for thousands of carrier pigeons to aid American aeroplane observers by carrying reports and maps of German positions to headquarters. French fortresses use pigeon lofts, with birds bred nearby and returning to them for fast relays.
Fragmentary text describes a girl regaining sight after a frightful event. It mentions a rushed moment toward her mother and a sense of relief. Names, places, and precise details are missing from the readable portions.
The document alleges German schemes to destroy ammunition works and assassinate generals including Korniloff and Brusiloff. It details money payments, agents, and methods such as poisoned coffee and staged accidents. It notes uncertainty over the authenticity of Le Queux's disclosures.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fourteen room Tobolsk apartment claimed by Nicholas Romanoff and family with vague references to rooms and royal figures, lacking coherent dates or events.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger contends Austria faces near collapse as Trieste evacuation and military failures mount. It notes internal despair among loyal Habsburgs and Slavic subjects, doubts of soldier loyalty, and German influence driving Austria toward a separate peace or dissolution.
Analysis by the Navy notes improved Allied tonnage through efficient use of ships and labor. Moses coordinates between departments and the Admiralty to reduce delays. Berth shortages persist in parts of the kingdom, but industry aims to accelerate shipbuilding and reallocate vessels for food and munitions transport.
A garbled excerpt shows a sentry story where a guard recalls a tense night and a commanding officer’s outraged demand. The incomplete text hints at miscommunication and fear as the scene unfolds.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled punctuation and unclear dialogue. The readable bits hint at a misread exchange but reveal no coherent event, names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller summary. More legible source text is required for a proper card.
A wartime account describes severe abuses of prisoners, including starvation, torture, and executions. It details inhumane conditions in camps, the morale and physical toll on captives, and theBet tactics employed by captors amid systemic brutality.
A London Times editorial argues that wartime strain has fused Anglo American ties and warns a future crisis could recur if the two great democracies fail to sustain unity. It urges shared policy informed by informed opinion and broad cultural ties between the United States and British empire.
The Petit Journal recounts a British sergeant who quietly led his unit at Langemarck. He refused grandiosity, ordered to halt, yet guided the advance until the third line pierced. A fatal bullet ended his life as a fellow soldier carried on to complete the assault.
National boots will be supplied in France in the Gret week of October, retailers promised a fair profit margin. Vendors must display one purchaser name or test goods with labels attached, ensuring traceability and compliance with official pricing.
Readable content unavailable. OCR text incomplete and nonsensical. unable to extract identifiable entities or a coherent event.
Fragment from Frederick the Greats remarks on governance stresses religion as private, warns against overreach in peace, and treats justice as a flexible instrument. It urges bold, prudent moves in statecraft, warning against forward shown by pride and favoritism.
Fragmented OCR mentions discussion of withdrawal and heavy losses, referencing Germany and New York Times context. It hints at British or Allied retreat and heavy casualties, with unclear names or precise dates.
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