Color Blindness Rare Case Reported By University Team
A rare color blindness case, ability to see blue and yellow hues, is under test in Cleveland at Nela Research Laboratory. Dr Mabel Clare Williams of the University of Iowa psychology department leads tests with specialized equipment. About four percent are colorblind chiefly red and green, while this English subject may reveal a new form with theoretical impact for psychology.
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Mabel Claré Williams
University of Iowa
Nela Resea
Cleveland
Ohio
Eliow
U. of Iowa Bulletin
God
Wales
Dr. Chase
Baby's Own Tablets Praised by Ontario Mother
A Brockville drugstore flyer features a mother praising Dr Williams' Baby's Own Tablets for eight years. The ad claims the product is the best medicine for children and notes sales by dealers or mail order at 25 cents per box.
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Hower
Eastberg
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockrilie Ont
Half of Crop Still in Hands of Farmers
Report shows by December 31 1915 railways Grand Trunk Pacific Canadian Northern and Canadian Pacific had handled 4382000 bushels of wheat. The excerpt shifts to a fictional aside about a senator and a major walking an avenue with a joke about a divorce and a wedding present in the dialogue.
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Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
Canadian Pacific Railways
Consumption Takes Hundreds Of People In Suspected Outbreak
Report describes a disease outbreak affecting hundreds of residents amid concerns over illness and overwork. Details are unclear due to fragmented text, but the item notes a widespread health condition and responses from local authorities.
India Gives Generously to War Effort Funds
India continues wartime donations with the Punjab aeroplane fund topping 35 000 pounds while ambulance services and motor cars support a general hospital in Mesopotamia. The Pepaul and Durbar contribute about 80 000 dollars and Nepal’s prime minister adds 40 000 toward the viceroy’s war expenses.
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India
Punjab
Aeneral Hospital
Nepaul
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promote Rheumatism Cure Claim
Advertises Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as best for rheumatism by regulating liver and kidneys. Claims the pills purify blood and reduce pain from rheumatic conditions.
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Parmelee
Description of incendiary bomb design and heat output
The text details an incendiary bomb intended to start a fast spreading fire at a point rather than over a wide area. It describes a 10 inch base, corded round shape with a metal apex handle, a flat cup base, a pierced metal device, and a thermit filled funnel that ignites to molten metal exceeding 5000 degrees. An inflammable resin padding and rope surround the device, with white phosphorus at the cap and traces of petrochemical content.
Minard's Liniment Proved Effective for Head Cold Relief
A Dartmouth user reports 26 years of experience with Minard's Liniment, stating it reliably cures cold in the head and noting occasional use of other liniments without achieving the same effectiveness. The letter underscores consistent satisfaction with the product.
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Minard
Woman Outtalks Man Says German Professor Study
A German professor proves by measurements that a woman can talk longer than a man while using less energy. The study notes the baritone singer expends more energy than either gender and that voice range varies with the percentage difference.
Restricted Navigation in Hudson Strait Details
Navigation in Hudson Strait faces restrictions amid limited utility safety. The report notes hydroaerial operations near wireless stations affecting entry and exit around iceberg barriers. The text references Mr. Anderson and a Tecommidation in connection with the advisory.
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Hudson Strait
Hudson Straits
Anderson
Worm remedies and infant health claims in old ad text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a vermifuge claimed to strengthen the infant stomach and support operation while promoting health. The passage mixes worm treatment with general health benefit assertions and lacks clear attribution or context.
Auction Live Stock Prices in Western Sale
Auction notes indicate expected prices for live stock at North Spring sale. Calves bring about $30, yearling steers about $40, averaging near $60. Petter anticipates prices if sales indicate strong demand and timely sale opportunities.
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Petter
Flour Milling in Western Canada Reaches Global Markets
A Western Canadian flour mill with a payroll of about $100 000 annually and 120 workers outputs eight thousand bags of flour every day. The operation buys large sums of product to feed its processes and ships flour worldwide including China Japan Fiji Australia and Canada.
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Western Canada
China
Japan
Fiji
Newland
Canada
Canadians Are Volunteers in War Unity
The author asserts Canada could have remained neutral in World War I, arguing Canadians were self governing and would not be forced to fight. They state they offered what they could and joined to honor Britain, pledges, and safety, with the Union Jack symbolizing liberty and Christian civilization.
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Canada
Britain
Victoria
Jimeon Noted For Troubled Marriage After Note
Jade Whit reports Jimeon discovered a farewell note from his wife yesterday inside their home. The message stated she had left the residence with the chauffeur, prompting questions about the couple’s strained relationship.
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Jimeon
Jade Whit
Minards Liniment Promoted For Colds In Booster Ad
An old advertisement endorses Minard’s Liniment as a cure for colds and related ailments. The piece features a gleeful, boastful tone about remedies and the imagined benefits of the product.
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Menane
Dartmouth
Miller
Gruggieta
Lucerne Agyrta
Spohn Medical
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Mov
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U.S. A
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Excelsior Life Insurance CO
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New York
York
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