Britain’s War Effort Praised Amid Global Struggle
A sweeping tribute credits Britain with sustaining the Allied cause through naval dominance, troop transport, and global diplomacy. It praises Lord Northcliffe, Britain’s sea power, and Allied logistics from the Severn to Salonika, asserting British action kept commerce, seas free, and morale high in the face of German aggression.
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Origin of Bolshevik name explained by Russian doctor
A Russian doctor explains the origin of the term Bolshevik dating from 1903 at a Russian Social Democratic conference. He notes a vote created a split between the bolshevists and the mencheviks, naming the two groups thereafter.
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Bolshevista
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Sloan's Liniment touted for rheumatism relief in ads
An old ad text promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism muscle soreness and joint stiffness. It claims quick relief for aches and lame backs and mentions druggists and Canada as part of the production and distribution notes.
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Sloan
Gah Vodey
Canada
Zeebrugge Harbor Repairs Hampered by Air Attacks and Sandups
Thousands work under German engineers on the Mole locks and canal walls to clear Zeebrugge for submarines. Air raids wreck repairs at Zeebrugge harbor and the canal remains closed as sand fills and ships sink deeper, hindering a return to service.
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Zeerugge Ca
Telegraaf
Mole
Zeebrugge
Streve
Weissbach Hotel Attracts Solitude Seekers Worldwide
The extract notes Weissbach as a premier resort favored by those seeking solitude. It states visitors come constantly from around the world to enjoy a quiet retreat at this Swiss location.
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Switzerland
Weissbach
Prostration and Recovery Through Nerve Food Testimony
A woman recalls years of overactivity leading to prostration and nervous exhaustion. After trying many remedies she credits Chase's Nerve Food with restoring appetite, digestion, and energy, noting improvement and eventual full recovery. Sold 50 cents a box at dealers.
Fashionable Advances in Artificial Feet Prompt Warning
A Canadian department warns against improvised artificial limbs. It notes that veterans wearing army boots may delay healing as a narrow last increases strain, and Ottawa will not cover adjustments to limbs modified by users. The piece stresses professional orthopaedic fitting over makeshift solutions.
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Ottawa
Parme e's Ens Pills Tout Flawless Preparation Record
An advertisement touts Parme e's pills as faultless stomach regulators. The copy claims decades of safe use and a strong reputation for maintaining stomach function and leading standard preparations.
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Parmee
War Time Cookery cash prize recipes guide
Judges select best practical recipes from our prize competition to aid food conservation and savings in home cooking and baking. The book provides guidance for households on efficient wartime meal preparation and resource use.
Dealerships Barred Without License Under 1918 Order
The Canada food board warns licensed dealers against using agents in distant regions to buy and ship produce for a commission. From February 1 1918 wholesale dealing in fresh fruits or vegetables requires a license from the food controller, with penalties from 100 to 1000 dollars for violations.
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Canada Food Board
Insult to Injury Plays on Exemption Card Mention
A Vancouver Province item crafts a sharp exchange about a civilian waving an exemption card near a woman. The dialogue hints at anger and social tension as the male character reacts to the perceived slight.
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Alf
Vancouver
Minard’s Liniment Cures Distemper and Sugar Use
Promotes Minard’s Liniment for distemper cure and urges sugar conservation in Canada. Claims 12 million daily cups of tea coffee and cocoa waste 120000 pounds if sugar remains undissolved. Advises using only needed sugar and stirring until dissolved and notes one third of home sugar is used in tea and coffee.
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Canada
Quartered battalion to line up facing northeast
The general asks Lieutenant Tompkins how to move a battalion from quarter column facing south to line formation facing northeast. Tompkins reflects on a method he has often used under pressure.
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Tompkins
Must Keep On Going troops push into German heartland
Mr. Gerard urged the fourth Liberty loan in San Francisco and warned there must be no negotiation without occupation. He championed forcing deep into enemy territory until Germany bows to Allied will and opposed allowing Germany to increase manpower by Germanizing Baltic provinces where Germans influence local populations.
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Gerard
San Francisco
United States
Germany
Baltic
Sugar diverts to allies as war disrupts imports
Before the war the allies in Europe drew little sugar from local sources. Now about one third of that sugar from these sources is going to the allies, signaling a major shift in supply during wartime.
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Europe
Shoes for Hire in German Papers Advertises Hiring Shoes
Advertisements in German papers invite gentlemen to hire shoes for a period due to business travel. Rates vary from $2 to $3 a week based on the age of the shoes.
Baby's Own Tablets Claim Quick Cure for Sickly Babies
Mrs. Jean Paradis of St. Bruno Quebec reports her infant recovered after using Baby's Own Tablets. The ad says cross fretful babies with digestive troubles are quickly helped. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Brockville
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British Officer's Thoughtful Will.
British officer Harold Northcote, eldest son of Lord Rothermere of Hemsted, died from wounds in Cambra. His will, dated November 22, 1917, grants 5000 to Irish Guardsmen disabled or in need, 5000 for education of sons of killed fathers, 5000 to aid disabled servicemen, 250 to named friends and soldiers, and small bequests to several NCOs and a private.
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Harold Pts
George Harmswee
Yash Guards
Lord Rothermere
Hemsted
Beneden
Lord Northcue
of Cambra
Fells
Smith
Hines
Gibson
Peggs
Tanner
Gorbey
Kenny
Howe
Allies Victory Foreseen In Massey Ottawa Toronto Speech
New Zealand premier W. F. Massey declared victory for the allies is certain and urged a united imperial policy. He spoke at a Toronto luncheon, noting a future imperial cabinet and stronger empire ties beyond the current war.
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Berlin
W. F. Massey
New Zealand
Toronto
Germany
Mr. Massey
Plane Spruce Timber Shapes World War Air Supremacy
A historical note details Picea sitchensis known as plane spruce, Sitka or tidewater spruce, prized for aeroplane construction. The mature trees reach 150 to 200 feet, five to fifteen feet in diameter, with minimal taper. Timber yields high weight efficiency and costly price per thousand board feet, with about 125 feet used per plane. Allies count on vast Canadian and U S forests to bolster air power amid wartime material shortages.
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Tidewater
Sitka
Canada
United
Missouri Mule Abroad Scene Draws Blue Circus
A khaki driver struggles to coax a mule through a hospital gate while amused soldiers laugh at the scene. The mule refuses entry. the driver questions how Noah’s blighters managed the feat as comic confusion unfolds.
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Noah
It Makes New Friends Every Day Oil Ad Claims Wide Fame
An advertisement for Thomas' Eclectric Oil boasts daily introductions to new friends and widespread popularity across the west and north. It claims the oil’s fame travels far and that it benefits humanity. The copy notes low cost and easy access.
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Thomas
Darky Regiments At The Front Impresses With Music
Wartime diary recounts two days of top tier blackface vaudeville by the Darky Regiments at the front. A self described best regimental band in Europe impressed troops with a 40 piece serenade and impromptu concert. The troupe’s rhythm and ragtime drew villagers near and kept soldiers dancing along the parade route despite war.
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Europe
Memphis Blues
Military terms and ranks explained for easy reference
A clipped, accessible guide defines army units from field artillery battalions to engineer regiments and hospitals. It outlines command structure from major generals to captains and lieutenants, noting typical unit sizes and leadership roles.
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