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Newspaper
Cut Knife Grinder
Location
Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
2
Delusion Afoot Over Troop Mission in France
Springfield Union notes a belief held by many in the United States that American troops were sent to France to enforce prohibition, a claim the piece treats as a delusion within public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Springfield Union
Gift of an Airplane to Huddersfield for Spinning
A gift of an airplane is promised for Huddersfield Yorkshire to honor a famed airman. The gesture includes a medallion and mirrors a prior honor given to another airman. The recipient’s identity will be decided by Canadian headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
Dr Chase Nerve Food Proclaimed Cure for Exhausted Nerves
A London Ontario man recovers from a severe elevator accident after using Dr Chase's Nerve Food. The testimonial claims remarkable nerve strength return, sleep improvement, and renewed social ease. It lists price 50 cents per box and six boxes for 2.75, available via Edmonson Bates & Co Limited Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Detroit
Dr. Chase
Laurence E. Dorsey
Stanley Street
London
Ont
Desort
Edmonson, Bates & Co. Limited
Toronto
Bulgarian Atrocities In Ikans Reported By New York Herald
The New York Herald accounts mention Bulgarian atrocities in Ikans with strong language about Prussian influence. The report emphasizes brutal acts and assigns culpability to Bulgar hands.
Parmelee’s Pills Promised Relief for Digestive Ailments
A promotional note asserts Parmelee's Pills relieve digestive disorders caused by indigestion and misery. It claims long study behind the remedy and guarantees effectiveness where other treatments fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indioon
Parmelee
Howly
War Journal Echoes Axis Confidence Over Russia Peace Talks
Fragmented Chicago eras and dispatches describe Berlin optimistic over potential Russian settlement. Reports cite Italy’s offensive gains and rumors Germany would gain food relief if peace with Russia ends the war on the eastern front. Allies assess impact on U S Western Front timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma M
Berlin
United States
Bast
Italy
Russia
Germany
Rub It in for Lame Back Patent Medicine Ad
A brisk tabbing advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for lame back using fast absorbing liniment meant to penetrate tissues and bring speedy relief. The copy claims magical touch and quick pain relief with repeated use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Fragmented OCR mood piece on war and virtue
The text appears as garbled OCR about European conflict and virtue with references to danger and a moral stance. It does not present a clear event, date, or identifiable subjects beyond vague historical terms and misread phrases.
Minards Liniment For Sale Everywhere The Other Fellow
The ad asserts Minard's Liniment is available widely and implies confidence in its value. It suggests buyers should assume broader knowledge from sellers about the product and promote cautious purchasing.
Hog production notes on feed scarcity and hog use
The article cites Prof H Barton of Macdonald College discussing hog feeding. It notes public concern over high feed costs, yet argues plenty of usable feed exists and pork production can be improved with efficient hog use and household scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Barton
Macdonald Agricultural College
St. Anne de Bellevue
Locomotive Capable of Hauling Vast Freight Trains
A description from Popular Science Monthly explains a colossal locomotive whose four pairs of wheel sets and dual steam cylinders enable a B3-ton pull. It can haul a two mile long freight train weighing about 23 000 tons at roughly fourteen mph on good roads, with only minor slowdowns on bad surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Starting Point of Consumption and Dr Williams Pink Pills
The copy promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for consumption linked weakness and pale health. It claims the pills restore appetite, energy, and vitality, recounting a testimonial from T. Charlton of Ontario who improved after using the pills and regained strength and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
T. Charlton
En Ontario
Dr. Williams
Bolivia Belivia Links with Britain over Coinage
London Chronicle notes Bolivia Belivia uses the English sovereign as a standard old coin minted locally in Paz and the Peruvian half sovereign remains legal tender. The article hints at a new country still forming a coinage image while estate matters create ease in exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belivia
Great Britain
London Chronicle
Paz
Setae
Bridge Miracle: Missouri Span Replaced After Catastrophe
A historic feat describes the removal of a steel railroad and wagon bridge across the Missouri River. The work was completed in a single phase, enabling rapid reestablishment of rail and road access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Arene
Poole
Redpath Granulated Sugar Priced at 6.50 Per Cwt
Advertisement notes Redpath granulated sugar priced at 6.50 per hundredweight. A line about help wanted appears with garbled text reading men wanted in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Dominion Express Money Order Notice
A notice instructs sending a Dominion Express money order for five dollars and three cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Express
Seattle fish market sale amazes public and pulls crowds
Public appreciation in Seattle drew huge crowds as a new municipal shop opened yesterday. The entire stock sold out in a few hours and police were called to manage lines. Fish sold for seven cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Vancouver
Catarrhal Deafness Defies Cure Claims
An ad claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured and will persist until the mucous membranes inflammation is reduced. It asserts a 100 dollar offer if catarrhal deafness is cured, listing Toledo Ohio as the source.
Costly Cure: Municipal Firefighting Ties Up 20000 Men
Canadian cities employ large fire crews in standby to fight blazes, spending over 4 million dollars. The system aims to deter fires by enforcing proper fees and readiness, shifting more energy to prevention and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Penton
To All Women Who Are Ill
Ned McLean addresses women facing illness urging care and resilience in a terse public appeal. The brief note echoes wartime era sentiment encouraging medical aid and personal strength.
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Diles
Zem-Bak
Desler
Fam
McQueen
Alberta
Otto Higel
Hudgesfield
Canada
Departmen of Agriculture
Ottawa
Holhenzollern
Mapsburg
Europe
Minard’s Liniment
Sovereigns
Bolivia
Tre Ask Ter Tur
Marion & Mamgion
University St. Montreal
Albert Boage Limited
Mire
Mosires
Aire Cours Cre
Ieee v. i Cuttiuy’ E Co
Toledo, Oh
Johin E
Pinkhem
McLean
Ned
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