Americans Will Fight If Needed Says German Outlook
The text recalls hesitation by the German foreign office over papers for Ambassador Gerard and notes German belief that Americans will resist. It foresees millions of U S troops joining British French and Italian allies to push into Europe and mockery of German military bias. It argues democracies lack warlike leadership and warns of impending conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Foreign Office
Rhine
Winnie Free Press
Not Guilty Quote Reflects Courtroom Tepidness
A brief quoted line from the Baltimore American hints at a courtroom mood as a narrator notes a master’s change in Spain and mentions victims without fatal outcomes. The fragment emphasizes uncertainty and informal bravado surrounding a legal matter.
Crop Prospects Good After Western Tour
C. E. McPherson, assistant passenger traffic manager of the CPLR, says extended western tour shows crop prospects favorable. He notes Alberta and Saskatchewan face drought in spots but rains boost yields, Manitoba wheat acreage up with bright hope for abundant yields. Passenger business in the west also strong. American tourist prospects remain hopeful. McPherson plans to return to Winnipeg soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P.R
Canada
C. E. McPherson
CPLR
Winnipeg
Montreal
McPherson
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Far West
Rocky Mountain
Make Prussia hate war says Secretary Lansing
The letter quotes Secretary Lansing urging heavy conflict to deter future war. A southern editor suggests reshaping Prussia and region to fit Belgian and northern French landscapes as a lasting deterrent, predicting the plan could be carried out if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Lansing
Belgi
France
Herald
Holloway's Corn Cure Praised for Easy Wart Removal
The ad notes the ease of removing corns and warts with Holloway's Corn Cure and claims it seldom fails as its strongest recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Bennie and the Harp Learnings in a Parade Tale
The Montreal Herald quotes a musician praising Bennie for his wit while noting Bennie studies the harp. The elder musician says Bennie will not march eight miles in parades, contrasting his “trom bone” past with Bennie’s new instrument.
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Bennie
Montreal Herald
Ingram's Face Powder and Zodenta Toothpaste Ad
An old advertisement notes Ingram's Velveda Souveraine Face Powder in shade 501 and Ingram's Zodenta toothpaste sold for 25 cents at the druggist. The short item reflects typical early 20th century consumer goods marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram
Comfort For the Horse Fly Blankets and Fly Knockers for Work Horses
A burlap fly blanket tied over the harness provides comfort and keeps flies off the horse’s body when hitched. It suggests trimming frayed edges and using a simple fly knocker made from pine tar crude carbolic acid and kerosene to boost the animal’s value as farm power.
Freezone Promises Pain Free Feet With Corn Remedy
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a quick cure for corns and calluses. A few drops relieve soreness and lift the entire corn from the skin, leaving no irritation to surrounding tissue. A small bottle from a drug store offers inexpensive relief once applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mining Expert Cross-Examined On Ore Form
A mining expert testifies in a case under cross-examination by a young barrister. The exchange centers on the ore lumps size with a dramatic question about their dimensions, leading to a concise, pointed answer from the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B
Advertising ideas in wartime market strategy
The piece cites Bradstreet claiming 84 percent of failures occur among non-advertisers and argues advertising remains essential. It notes the wartime impact on supply and quotes George H. Charls of American Rolling Mills about committing to advertising to preserve brand and client goodwill despite current shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
George H. Charls
American Rolling Mills Company
Eare
Oat Field Marking Causes War Time Speculation
In Scarboro and Markham Ontario farmers note embossed letter B on oat blades. Rumors spread that B stands for Britain as oats are grown for the war effort. Most observers dispute the claim, awaiting official clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarboro
Markham
Markham Township
Ontario
Britain
Nery Neenae
Two thirds of German doctors in the army
The report states that about two thirds of Germanys medical professionals have been drafted into military service. The statistic highlights the burden on civilian healthcare and the emphasis on medical manpower in wartime.
Beland A Canadian Hero Remembered For War Service
The Brockville Recorder and Times honors Dr Beland as a notable Canadian hero who tended wounded in Belgium, was prisoner in Berlin for three years, aided prisoners including Russians and Poles, and endured isolation from his wife during illness and death while remaining nobly devoted to others. Canada should welcome him home with wide respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Beland
Belgium
Berlin
Brockville Recorder and Times
Man With Asthma Seeks Relief Through Kellogg Remedy
A man with asthma expresses a wish for death to end his suffering and envisions years of torment. He is urged to try Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, promising complete relief if used faithfully and claiming his asthma will be a thing of the past.
Naval Situation: Britain Faces Submarine and Mine Evasion
The Fortnightly Review argues that with the collapse of Russia the naval balance shifts and Britain must expect more submarine and mine activity. Evading ships can raid commerce and harass undefended coastlines, while admirals must stick to time honored sea power principles despite public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Archibald Hurd
Heligoland
Russia
Board of Admiralty
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promises Quick Corn Removal
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a painless, scientific remedy that shrivels and peels away the toughest corns. It claims easy removal in a solid salt state and notes a cost of a quarter, with sales advertised nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s
Putnam's
Canada Food Board Campaign Boosts Fish Consumption
Canada food board efforts raise fish intake among Canadians. Army training units saved about 200000 pounds of beef in May and June by substituting fish. In the west a train load of flat fish from Prince is sold at open prices under the board. Toronto sold 100000 pounds of mackerel in a week due to the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Food Board
Canada
West
Prince
Toronto
Fragmentary Dialogue Between Professors and Student
A partially readable exchange shows Professor Nutworthy objecting to English usage while Bugge questions teaching. The text appears to capture a late night discussion about a thesís and pronunciation. The source provides only scattered phrases with no clear event or outcome.
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Professor Nutworthy
Missionary Doctor in China Seeks Postgrad Study in Toronto
Dr C W Service of the Canadian Methodist mission in Chengtu western China is in Toronto pursuing postgraduate medical studies. He compares China to Russia and Mexico noting robbers revolutions and dangerous travel. He traveled 20 miles from Chengfu to Shanghai through bandit-infested districts and says missionaries are variably harassed.
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C. W. Service
Chengtu
China
Toronto
Russia
Mexico
Chengfu
Shanghai
Dr. Service
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Praised for Sprains and Contusions
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the best remedy for sprains and contusions. It claims rapid swelling reduction cooling of the flesh and pain relief that seems almost magical as the injury disappears quickly.
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Thomas
France's Fonck The Nerve and Skill Behind Forty Ninth Victory
The French ace Rene Fonck, famed for perfect nerves and lightning reflexes, wins his forty ninth victory while sharing fighters with newcomers. He swaps planes, improvises tactics, and signals enemy lanes before others spot them, earning praise from Commandant Brocard and journalist Georges Prade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Commandant Brocard
Brocard
Georges Prade
Fragmented Note on Daily Life Items
A fragment lists items such as butter tobacco and match use with references to daily needs. It reads like a stray note mentioning supplies and routine purchases.
In England Germans Face Aliases and True Names
The Winnipeg Free Press notes widespread suspicion of art and policy against Germans in Great Britain. It cites Vernon, a German born Sheffield cutlery maker, whose espionage reports to Berlin were found, with an English clerk using the German name Karl Kahn. It questions compelling Germans to take English aliases and revert to German identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Vernon
Joseph Jonas
Germany
England
Sheffield
Jonas
Berlin
Vickers Company
Sir Jonas
Charles Sme
Karl Kahn
Winnipeg Free Press
Summer Heat Hard on Baby
Summer heat endangers infants causing stomach upset and potential fatal diarrheal illnesses. Using Baby's Own Tablets is advertised as a remedy to regulate bowels and soothe the stomach, sold for 25 cents a box by Dr. Williams' Medicine Co of Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Publicity and the Meat Industry Elevates Government Oversight
The president's proclamation aims to publicize stockyards and commission men under agriculture secretary guidance. The move favors regulation over government management, arguing full publicity curbs speculation, manipulation, and extortion in the meat supply, per the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Commission
Agriculture
New York World
Minard's Liniment Recovers Hurting Traveler
A letter from St. Joseph Levis dated July 14 reports a rider badly kicked by a horse in May. After using three bottles of Minard's Liniment the leg healed enough to walk and resume travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Levis
Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Bas Jet
Jos
Naturalized Imposters and Citizenship Claims on the Rise
A garbled report discusses naturalization and imposters in New Jersey. The New York Herald quotes that the principle has great importance and notes many persons have acted to gain citizenship of the same kind, reflecting on legal scrutiny and potential court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cametasia
New Jersey
Foie
New York
The Safe Packet Mystery in Edinburgh and Newcastle
Foster discovers a warm dry hollow where the stolen packet hid. Daly and Lawrence loom as suspects while Alice Featherstone hints the packet ties to high stakes. Foster plots to reclaim the letter and expose deceit before blackmail or violence erupts.
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Foster
Daly
Newcastle
Carmen
Edinburgh
Hidewcastle
Great Britain
Case
Dal
Alice Featherstone
England
Canada
Lawrence
Dalyas
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Excelsior Life Insurance CO
IPEG
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Vancouver Cabs
Minard’s Liniment
James
Spain
Baltimore American
CMU
Gudonel
Ick
F. Incaar
F. F. Ingram Co
Windsor
Enti Pan
Minard
KE Tuckett
Et Pune
Douglas
Douglas & Co
Nay
Baby
Dodd
Cpt
N. U
Harold Bindl
N. WU
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