Germany's Schemes of World Conquest
Lord Robert Cecil outlines German plans in the east and asserts the menace to Allies. He claims Germany has already taken Baltic provinces and seeks routes to Baghdad with northern Persia, aided by Bolsheviks. He warns of arms subsequence and urges decisive action to thwart Berlin's aims.
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Lord Robert Cecil
East
Sileria
Asia
Robert Cretl
Tord Robert
Gerrimuang
Baltic
Finland
Russia
Odessa
Stethas
Turkey
Black Sea
Heertlin
Bagdad
Persia
Germany
Holsheviks
Armenia
Great Britain
Awerriva
Trans-aucasia
France
German Sword Saves Kaiser Amid Telegram of Gratitude
A telegram from Pauperot Willianm to the Kaiser praises the German sword as protecting peace and unity. The emperor thanks the Reichstag vice president, stressing victory, reconstruction, and national unity as conditions for a strong, prosperous fatherland.
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Poifin Kleinken
Newh German Lloyd Steamship Fief
Pauperot Willianm
Wyithils
Reichstag
Oul
Steed
Careful Wordplay Sparks Classic Misunderstanding
A professor and his wife volley corrections over fresh water and clock placement. He mishears her request for a bucket of water, she jokes about rhetoric. He then suggests hanging a picture over the clock, she reframes it to above the clock, noting time would be lost.
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Bridget
Buffalo News
Youth Apprentices Enlisted for Farms Amid War Labor Need
The article notes 23 000 boys aged 15 to 19 will be enrolled to help on farms this year, easing labor for farmers and their wives. It also mentions expected large numbers of girls aiding in farm and household work to lighten farm wives’ burdens. The Canada food board contemplates rationing, leaning toward voluntary measures via a "Cine Week's Budget" leaflet.
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Kel
Canada Food Board
Dominion
Cine Week
Corn Freezone Offers Painless Lift of Corns
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a painless remedy to remove all corn and callus types. It claims few drops applied to the corn dries instantly, spares surrounding skin, and requires only a small bottle from drugstores. If not stocked locally, ask the pharmacist to order it.
Son Born to Impress Zita at Baden-Baden
A son was born to Zita of Austria at Baden Baden, announced by Toys Life. The incident follows a tale where an agent asking a boy at a house learns the boy does not live there, highlighting a humorous miscommunication.
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Zita
Austria
Baden-Baden
Grand Advantage of Prohibitory Law Cited
Ottord Expositor argues that prohibitory law deprives the youngest generation of liquor taste, reducing desire. The measure, while imperfect, shapes behavior by limiting exposure and temptation among youth.
Baby's Own Tablets Endorsement for Constipation Relief
Mrs Noel of Vetive Lameque Quebec praises Baby's Own Tablets as a mild laxative that regulates stomach and bowels. The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. sells them for 25 cents a box in Brockville Ontario.
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Ck Noel
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
The Art of Forgetting for a Happier Life
A Southern Churchman excerpt advises forgiving neighbors and forgetting slander to prolong happiness. It urges dropping quarrels and remembering only lovable traits, blotting out daily disagreements to start each day with a clean slate.
New Way to Remove Sore Aching Corns
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a quick method to shrink the corn and sever root from the toe. It promises relief from stinging pain and complete corn removal in a day or two, at a cost of a quarter in any drug store.
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Putnam's
Gain From Russia's Loss Shapes Allied War Material Flows
The piece notes Canada's purchase of 357 miles of rails once meant for Russia as a compensating effect for the Entente. It discusses how allied powers diverted supplies to Russia, the relocation of war materiel, and the shift to producing arms in Britain France and the United States to counter Germany, while some sunk assets cannot be recovered.
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Russia
Democratic Alliance
Archangel
Vladnostock
Atlantic
Pacific
Britain
France
United States
Help Sir William Goode Warns on UK Food Supply Dependence
Sir William Goode, secretary of the British Ministry of Food, warns that Britain still relies on the United States for about sixty five percent of essential foodstuffs. He stresses the need to increase domestic production or risk a shortage.
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William Goode
Ministry of Food
Britain
United States
Coal Resources Growth Shifts Canada’s Provincial Roles
The piece traces coal resource expansion in Nova Scotia Alberta and British Columbia tied to rail expansion notably the Canadian Northern Railway. Alberta overtakes British Columbia in coal output with 1916 figures 4 563 020 tons for Alberta vs 2 582 727 for British Columbia and Nova Scotia 16 894 728. It notes rising coal tonnage carried by the Canadian Northern Railway driven by prairie settlement and Alberta mines. By 1917 expect nearly 2 million tons handled on its lines with Alberta showing strong gains from 81 146 tons in 1910 to 691 261 tons by 1917 eight months. Corns and war ts disappear when treated with Holloway s Corn Cure without leaving a scar.
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Dominion
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Alberta
Rockies
Pacific Coast Province
Canada
Canadian Northern Railway
Canadian Northern
Prairie Provinces
Royal Milliners and Hats Trimming Nobles and Society
Queen Mary and Queen Maude of Norway are noted hat trim makers. Princess Patricia and Crown Princess of Sweden trim their own hats. Lady Cheylesmore and Lady Maitland prize winners in hat competitions. Lady Hervey-Bathurst and Mrs Arthur Weigall are cited as skilled milliners in society.
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Queen Mary
Queen Maude
Norway
Princess Patricia
Connaught
Crown Princess
Sweden
Lady Cheylesmore
Lady Maitland
Hervey-Bathurst
Sloans Square
Arthur Weigall
Dutch Fishermen Report Submarine Debris Off Coast
Dutch coast nets disturbed by floating submarine wreckage and subs evidence. Fishermen entrust finds to coastguard and navy officials. depth charges suspected in destroying the subs. A brain- worker health note promotes Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy for digestive irregularities caused by mental strain.
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H. Mospa
Hol
Mr. Venstra
Clergy Back Food Conservation Drive Across Canada
Clergy from all denominations in Canada pledge full support for food conservation and production. Bishops are sending pastoral letters to their clergy as Archbishop Matheson commits his utmost to the Canada food board.
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Canada
Matheson
Canada Food Board
Proper Copenhagen Chewing Tobacco Described
A description of Copenha Chewing Tobacco claims it is distinct from regular fine cut, made from old rich stock and grains, and offers stronger aroma and fuller flavor than standard tobacco.
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Copenha
Lay 42 Miles of Track
The militia department released a January report on Canadian railway troops in France. It shows nine miles of broad-gauge and miles of narrow-gauge track laid, with averages of about 4 miles broad-gauge and 141 miles narrow-gauge maintained. Canadian workers focused on locating grading ballasting and laying lines, totaling roughly 6,100 on narrow-gauge and 1,100 on broad-gauge.
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France
Militia Department
Minards Liniment and Worm Powders Ad for Calves and Children
The livestock division states prohibiting calf slaughter or restricting exports would risk wasteful prewar practices. The ad promotes Miller's Worm Powders for children, claiming they improve appetite and digestion by acting on the stomach liver and bowels.
Cottage Cheese From Sour Milk Beats Meat Costs
In warm weather the meat supply shrinks and sour milk rises. Cottage cheese is a practical, nutritious substitute with double the beef's value per pound. The method uses skim milk, sour buttermilk, and warm temperatures to form soft cheese.
Farmer Quarrel Over Hitching Telegraph Pole
An elderly farmer clashes with a policeman over a telegraph pole hitching incident. The farmer insists on his right to hitch there while the officer denies the action. The exchange escalates into a heated verbal dispute.
Spring Drive Encourages Health and Vitality
A periodical urges readers to boost health this spring with Dr Pierce’s Medical Disk. It promises to improve stomach and liver function, renew vigor, and combat weakness common in March and April. Available at drug stores, a vial costs fifty cents.
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N.Y
Stupendous Decision on Franchise for 6000 Women in Britain
The Edinburgh Scotsman hails the franchise grant as stupendous noting war time proof of women’s capabilities. It argues women’s work has strengthened national life and that a new dominant political power could emerge as women assert themselves.
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British Isles
The
Edinburgh Scotsman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward in Toledo
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a local and constitutional remedy for catarrh and related diseases. It promises internal relief and mucous-surface action with a one thousand dollar reward for proof of failure to cure. It claims testimonials and circulars from FP J Cheney in Toledo Iowa.
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Hall
J. Cheney
Toledo
Chia
Youle
Darwin on Immortality and Fear of Annihilation
A fragment quotes Charles Darwin arguing that belief in human soul immortality reframes the fear of world destruction. He suggests future humanity may advance and that annihilation becomes less dread in light of eternal consciousness.
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Darwin
Meat Consumption in Britain Drops in Last Peace Year
British meat use declined with beef and mutton totals around 150000 tons per month in the last year of peace. Current year supplies in sight are not more than 48000 tons monthly.
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Britain
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Cimcinnati
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A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
Bes
C.N.R
Holloway
Royal Milliners
Worden
Minard’s Liniment
Copenhagen
Lopenhagen
Thomas Beecham
St. Helens
Lancashire
England
U.S. America
Minard
Department of Agriculture
Darwin On Immortality
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