Illiterate Tale Mixes Mockery and Disease Advice
A rambling, error-filled narrative describes a political or military figure and a private soldier clashing over recognition at a railway platform, followed by a crowding medical ad about dysentery and a testimonial for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. The piece blends dialogue, garbled names, and patent medicine promotion with seemingly unrelated wartime anecdote.
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Douglas Aly
Gomawhare
Frauna
Douglas Ateppad Fia
Kha
Douglas Maly
Hera
Aly
Vowler
Wadville
Vowles
Ford
Hame
Fowler
Asthma Treatment Claims Cause Public Alarm
A garbled report discusses respiratory conditions and alleged remedies causing concern about safety. It mentions Br. Yhonas and Eclectile Oil, claims of dramatic cures, and medical anxieties about choking and suffocation risks in various regions.
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Saflersy
Muccelar
Mixed World News and Local Incidents Across Canada and Europe
Report covers political moves in Owen Sound council, security actions in Quebec and Ontario, wartime updates from Europe, avalanches of casualties, cholera reports in Tokyo, Nagasaki and Osaka, and various local incidents. Notable items include a new waterway inquiry in Ottawa, Italy declaring war on Germany, a Newfoundland border note, and multiple transport and weather notes from Atlantic and Arctic regions. The piece blends municipal action, military affairs, and public notices from diverse locales.
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Thuiwday
Tokyo
Nagasaki
Osaka
Maying Department
Qedarieh
Ont
Australia
William Dolbsns
Williaw Rowlston
Toronto
Dupont
Ha Weatery Hospital
Viunay
Justha Carrow
Euprecia Court of Ontario
Baltic
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Pth
Getsbar
Jallalea
Renant
William Mackensle
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New York
Montreal
Una
Napoleon Charbonnsau
Monary Vvoapital
London
Hogland
Daniil Wemp
Emerald
Atsherst Island
Tha Poatytica Department Bes
Gelally
Herlio
Ivukon
As I. C. I
Dunstan
Drumondville
Dowliion Tokasca
Burdock Blood Bitters Cured Dyspepsia
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia and related digestive woes. It recounts a testimonial from James R. Burns of Halsoral describing relief after three bottles, praising the product from The Millettina Company of Windsor, Ontario.
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James R. Burns
Halsoral
Willes
Iy Milleiina
No. 1 Beat Lady Driver and Other Horse Entries
A dense entry list from a 1917 horse show recalls bets and cash prizes on multiple horses and animals. Names such as A. T. Brown L. Atkinson J. Livingstone and Wrockfield Saddle appear, with cash sums and goods values noted for horses, cattle, butter, eggs, and produce. The fragmentary OCR covers numerous classes including novelty races and livestock prizes, with extensive prices and donors listed.
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A.T. Brown
Mead
Atkinsoi
Lt Hartead
J. Livingstone
Sally
Halier Ly Ye Decker
Wrockfield Saddle
Jan Wuaband
Michael Grattan
Dr. Toha
Sable Willa
Ou Ye Ms
Srn
Ge i
Senile
Rmsel
Earvice
Gregory
Vatican Rumors and Reprisals In World War Tensions
Reports from Paris and Rome cover Vatican talk on Germany's forced labor in northern France and potential diplomatic moves with France. King Ferdinand of Romania addresses the army urging courage and victory, linking to historic Moldavian rulers Michael the Brave and Stephen the Great.
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Toronto
Hla Madanty
Abyssa
Vatican
Germany
France
Gasparri
Glate
Berdinand
Botulers
Bucharest
Werdlnand
Woumanlin
Michael the Brave
Stephen the Great
Provinena
Germany’s Electros and Conscription Debate
The Frankfurt Zeitung reports that a socialist electrical antenna project for Greater Martin’s deputy position faced prohibition. Kraus Zeitung notes that many previously exempt men of military age are now being examined for service, with officials declaring exemptions invalid.
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Uermany
Vrankfurter Zeitung
Nartin
Nang
Kraus Zeitung
Germany
Gormar Oficiala
Keproay to British Columbia Disease Report
In Victoria British Columbia authorities report a case of the dreaded disease in a Chinese resident of the Clinicas colony. Medical officials had taken charge of one cane as the discovery noted another call, more garish than the first, highlighting health concerns in the area.
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British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
Clinicas
Wall Causes You's Death in Kingston Tragedy
Kingston dispatch reports 11 year old John Anglin son of Edward Anglin Drovers Mill died from injuries after falling on a laborer’s improvised device in operation. The accident occurred September 5 as authorities investigated the cause and conditions leading to the fatal mishap.
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Kingston
Out
John Anglin
Edward Anglin
Milla
Milburn Liver Pills Advertises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Milburn Liver Pills as a superior liver regulator. It claims relief from headaches, bilious issues, jaundice, and stomach trouble, urging readers to mail order 26 cent per vial or four for 81.00 from The Mithurs Co. United, Ontario.
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Millburs
T. Mithurs Co. United
Arouta
Ont
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