French Brigadier Blion Mistaken Mobilization Stirs Lorraine
A telegraph misread order prompts Brigadier Blion to mobilize ten Lorraine communes overnight. Soldiers march to garrisons amid alarms, then a counterorder halts many. The episode boosts Franco morale, triggers bank runs in nearby German towns, and tests regional patriotism. Local ads note Panama hats for cleaning by The National Clothing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arricourt
Luneville
Lorraine
France
Blion
War Department
M. Defaut
Elion
Saint Nicholas
Nancy
Toul
Eiion
Warmsdorf
Germany
Panama
National Clothing Co
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Promised Relief
An advertisement touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills as a cure for heart troubles and nervous debility. A testimonial from Alfred Male of Eloida claims the pills relieved years of symptoms after medical aid failed, noting they are sold at 60 cents per box or three for a dollar by The Milburn Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Alfred Male
Eloida
Obscure Irish Petty Sessions and World War Era Notes
A collage of short items from Lisburn and beyond including relief for a poor woman, a Boer War Victoria Cross recipient jailed, a 101-year-old death in Ireland, a Belfast coroner's verdict on pancreatitis and gas, and minor legal notes. Also possible naval defense talk, Titanic hero painting, child neglect case, and a dramatic Irish coast tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisburn
Belfast
Albert E. Erwin
Erwin
Royal Handy Man and Prince Arthur's European duties
The narrative highlights Prince Arthur as a royal envoy: attending the Italian throne ceremony in Madrid, the baptism of the Prince of Asturias, Germany for the Crown Prince wedding, and representing the King at King Oscar of Sweden's funeral. His Japan mission earned high honors for the late Emperor and Togo, Yamagata. He reportedly returned with over seventy cases of gifts and earned the nickname hangman of the family for his duties. He once wished to be a clockmaker and remains keen on mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilcurry
Dundalk
Kiernan
Mullin
Mary
Terry
Ballymacart
Waterford
Ayr
James Sr
John Knox
Oliver Cromwell
Scotland
Prince of Asturias
Madrid
Germany
Oscar
Sweden
Japan
Order of the Garter
Togo
Marshal Yamagata
London
Prince Arthur
Loved His Violin Musician Ends Life Over Instrument
An impoverished English violinist William Keiser died by gas poisoning after repeatedly abandoning pawnbroker doors rather than part with his cherished violin. Once a noted German violinist with pupils, he faded after his wife’s death and losing work, eventually accepting a factory model violin from his former employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keiser
Keiser
Germany
Putnam's Corn Extractor Ad Targeting Married Men
Advertisement urges men to buy Putnam's Corn Extractor from dealers at 25 cents per bottle. Claims wife can help relieve corns with a painless method, presenting the product as the only painless cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s
Paris Chemist Discovers Hair Growth Remedy Salvial Leaves
An article claims Henna leaves contain ingredients to grow hair and dandruff cure. It states French shoppers favor a Salvia Salvia preparation extract marketed for hair growth and dandruff treatment, priced at 60 cents, sold by Hughes Drug Store in Charlottetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Hughes Drug Store
Charlottetown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rexall
McKinnon Drug Co
Great George and
Kent Streets
Rex
Brackley Point Road
Breckley Point Road
James Thomson
Velace Road
Milton I
Hugh McLean
M. C. Mackinnon
John Stewart
J. Martin
Hotary Public
Ste Morris ‘Block
J.harlotte Town
Warburton
Shaw
Ne ‘Ary Public
Cameroun
P. Island
Brunswick Moncton
N. B. Ne
McSweeney
D.O. McLeod
K.O. W. HM. Bentle? McLeod
Bentley
Clift
Ledwell
Richmond Street
St.Pau
A.A. Mclean
K. C
Donald McKinnoe
McLean
McKinnon
Brown Hock
Charlottetos
Everett @ Barron Co
Ambersi, NS
Rogers Bros
Hallowell
Silverston
Queen St. At
Rt. Patrick’s
Thomas W. Mciivig
J.J
Leer
Bunter Ricer
A. A. Murphy
St. Ann’s
MacCoubrey
Bulman
General Commission
Sydney, N.S
Alexandra
A.G Judson
Secy
R. R. Nor
Ottawa
Elmsdale
Prince Edward Island
Post Office
John, F. Whear
Ouro
Dead OF Wight
Maloon
Ireland
Margaret Johnston
Jom Johnston
Dunarvon
May McKay
Agnes Robinson
Manchester
Admiralty
Titanic Wireless
Godalming
Corporation
Godalming Grammar School
Jack Phillips
Charles Elworthy
Michael Campion
Celbridge
Lane
Campion
Danae
Naticga Clothing Company
Royal Handyman
Count Yamamoto
Boston
Mass
Guardian
Falconwood
Goodwill
Great George Bt
Richmond St
Floyd
Prince St
Queen Hotel
The
Martin Pinaud
M. P. Hogan
Sydney
McIntyre
J. J. Lacey
Tracadie Cross Farmer’s Institute
Grafton Street
Mayfield
School St
Charlotte Town
Ork
H. B. Weeks
Fredericton
Sara Ee
Brackley
Peters Hosdle
Woodstock
Ib B
Sara
Silver Fox Ranchi Company
Fred
Rogers
Albert
Portland Auto Co
Kennedy
Portland
Bedford
P. B
J. D. Campbell
Benj. Carter
Great George
Benj. Carter &Co
Mii
FOX
Sile
North Shore Silver Black Fox CO
North Shore Co
North Shore
Messrs
Warburton & Shaw, Solicitors
Umwimett
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