Was Seal'd Ann Entered the War And British Resolve
An excerpt from A.R.C., in the Philadelphia Public Ledger, praises Britain's massive war effort and resolve. It lauds British contributions on land and sea, including troop convoys, control of strategic routes like Suez, and support to allies. The piece frames Britain as unwavering against German aggression and emphasizes unity behind victory.
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Hindenburg
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Lord Northcliffe
England
Seven Seas
Suez
Pacific
Russia
Dardanelles
Tigris
Saloniki
Adriatic
Africa
Archangel J
Vladivostok
Britain
A.R.C
Phia Public Ledger
Origin of Bolshevik Name Traced to 1903 Russian Party Split
Various explanations are given for the origin of the name Bolshevik. A Russian doctor noted the split at a 1903 conference of the Russian Democratic party during debates on revolutionary lander, with the majority becoming Bolsheviks and the minority Mencheviks.
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Russian Democratic Party
Menchinstvo
Discordant Trumpets Roil Westminster Abbey Scene
A comic tale recalls Sir Frederick Bridge testing a trumpet in Westminster Abbey during preparations for a coronation. The scene sparked noise and a dispute with staff threatening to strike if the pandemonium continued, while organ and trumpets clashed in the famed building.
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Sto
Pegecress Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Ge the
Georges
Frederick Bridge
Spanish imports fall in first seven months of year
The Official Gazette shows a sharp drop in Spain's imports for seven months compared with 1916, especially raw materials, petroleum products, and foodstuffs. Exports also declined but less steeply, from 908,000,000 to 506,000,000 pesetas.
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Official
Pardons of Mercy Born From Crime Contexts
A compact note discusses mercy pardons linked to crimes and the idea that mercy shown to some could set others free, reflecting on justice and forgiveness across cases. It mentions unnamed authorities and philosophical implications without detailing specific individuals.
Darky Regiments Band Impresses Europeans with Ragtime Serenade
In Europe during the war a regimental band of forty black musicians captivates crowds and troops. The writer recalls a moonlit night near trenches, native towns cheering, and a drummer’s finale that moved even an elderly peasant to tears.
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Europe
Tawrs
Barytone
Joan of Arc
It Makes New Friends Every Day Eclectric Oil Praise
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil widens its circle of friends daily with orders from distant western and northern regions. The product is praised for its humanity aiding effects and affordable price.
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Dr. Thomas
Gateway Mule Prank Delights Bluecoats Watching Driver
A khaki-clad driver persuades a mule at the gateway to forfeit a gate, drawing amusement from watching blue-uniformed onlookers. The mule refuses to move, and the driver shouts for help as a momentary pause follows.
Spruce Timber Moves From Forest to Airfield
The article traces the journey of Sitka spruce from British Columbia forests to aircraft production. It explains scientific naming as Picea sitchensis and lists other names Aero plane spruce Sitka silver and jant spruce. It notes trees reach 150 to 200 feet tall, 5 to 11 feet in diameter with minimal taper, prized for straight grain needed in wings and long stock.
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British Columbia
Europe
Thoughtful Will of Sechuania Soldier Dictates War Aid
A 1917 will by a Kent-born nephew of Lord N provides for wartime relief, bequests totaling 5 000 to education for children of killed soldiers and aid for disabled veterans, 250 to close friends and servants, and appoints his father as executor. Probate issued after the November 22 1917 document.
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Thenadle
Sechuania
Kent
N Lruary
Coronel
Sone
Fells
Smith
Hines
Gibsons
Tanner
Kenny
Howe
Nolan
Cure for cross sickly babies with Baby's Own Tablets
Mrs ag Paradis of St rene Que reports her infant lad, previously cross, fretful, vomiting, and constipated, improved after using Baby's Own Tablets. The Dr Wm Medicine Co Brockville Ontario offers the tablets by medicine dealers or mail at pennies per box.
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Ag Paradis
St. Rene Que
Dr. Wi Medicine Co
Brockville
Oat
Allies Share Our Sugar Shortage Shifts Trade
Before the war allied nations in Europe sourced most sugar domestically. Now about one third of the sugar from these sources goes to the war effort, altering trade and supply for the continent.
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Europe
Allied victory certain says Massey at Toronto lunch
New Zealand premier Massey declares victory for the Allies is certain with Germany unlikely to intervene, urging imperial unity and a future imperial cabinet. He emphasizes strengthening the empire, preferring imports from within and calling for lasting peace after the war.
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Royal Palace
Berlin
W. F. Massey
New Zealand
Toronto
Germany
Mr. Massty
Belgium
Camila
Must Keep On Going Sounding a Keynote Speech
Fragmentary OCR text presents a wartime keynote asserting no negotiation without action by James W. Gerard and referencing peace terms and Entente troops. The readable fragments suggest firm stance against concessions without force and the involvement of Gatesman in the discussion.
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James W. Gerard
United States
Entente
Wallaby Pest Threat After Rabbit and Fox Arrive
In Australia prior to modern predators the rock wallaby dwelled along the Snowy River cliffs in Monaro. As rabbits and foxes spread the wallaby faced habitat loss and became a pest due to dwindling numbers and hunting for skins, while locals recall the shift from valued fur to little profit amid relentless predators and grazing pressures.
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Australia
Snowy River
Monaro
N.S. W
Wallaby
Reynard
Rabbit
Why Animals Feel Fear From Sight to Inner Fight in Man
The passage explains fear as a mental reaction aiding survival. It contrasts protected animals like the skunk porcupine snake and turtle with animals such as rabbit bird deer horse antelope monkey and man. It notes fear and the urge to flee or fight as central to self preservation and discusses the inner struggle in humans between instinct to fight and fear to run.
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George W. Crile
Parme Lee’s Vegetable Pills Promoted as Stomach Regulators
An advertisement extols Parme Lee’s Vegetable Pills as a faultless stomach regulator from long study of vegetable compounds. It claims sustained stomachic function stimulation and years of use proving faultless character and a longstanding high reputation.
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Parmelee
Two Independence Days for Bert Across the Americas
The piece notes a rare local tradition with Bert celebrating two national days. The August 10 and October 9 holidays mark revolutions, one failing but sparking later uprisings against Spanish rule, influencing regional independence movements.
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Bert
Little Republic
Rage and exemptions blamed in odd city column
In a clipped quarrel between editors, a protest over a civilian with an exemption card sparks blunt remarks. The exchange, cited by the Vancouver Province and the Buffalo Express, hints at newsroom tensions and editorial wrangles.
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Alf
Vancouver
Sloan's Liniment ad promises quick relief for aches
An ad copy touts Sloan's Liniment as a clean, economical remedy for sore joints nerves and headaches. It targets both men and women suffering from weather exposure and general aches and claims rapid soothing relief.
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Sloan
Canada
Will Avenge Dead When War is Over
J Havelock Wilson, head of the International Seamen's Union, says no postwar treaty can fully punish Germany for its crimes. He claims allied peoples should indict German leaders and Britain will avenge provinces harmed, citing thousands of seamen and civilians murdered. The French will assist in avenging the dead. A newspaper ad promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator for infants.
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J. Havelock Wilson
International Seamen's Union
Seamen of
Great Britain
Germany
Tea and coffee use in Canada invites sugar saving
The note claims 12,000,000 cups daily in Canada with an average two teaspoons of sugar per cup. It warns that about one third of home sugar goes to tea and coffee and urges using only as much sugar as needed until dissolved, inviting readers to consider saving at home.
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Canada
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