War time retirement ends for Calgary native
A Seattle interview quotes Ben Snowden a 55 year old retiree from Calgary who plans to return from California to help farms this summer and fall. He believes his labor can aid the war effort despite his age and no recent manual work. The Nebraska State Journal notes many will follow similar patriotic service before the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ju Ben Snowden
Seattle
California
Calgary
Can
Nebraska State Journal
Indian Vegetable Pill restores regularity phrases
Advertising copy notes Wright's Indian Vegetable Pill restores regularity and claims to ease disordered stomach liver and bowels without sniping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Ship Anchor Weighing Explained With Binnacles
A father explains to his son why a ship weighs anchor before leaving harbor. The binnacles cling to the anchor when staying long in port, increasing its weight, so it must be weighed to ensure safe departure.
Conscription of Wealth and War Time Finance Debate
The Monetary Times of Toronto argues against wealth conscription on this continent. It says western civillization needs investment capital after the war. The piece references Thomas Catt and a speaker asking about repeated misfortunes, plus a casual remark on Algeria’s forested land and Philadelphia’s garbage collection shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monetary Times
Toronto
Beloved by Many Friends Outweighs Riches and Strength
A reflective aphorism from Euripides notes the value of friendship over wealth and power, asserting that being cherished by many is a greater good than riches or strength. The quote emphasizes social bonds as the ultimate measure of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euripides
Varied Sandwich Fillings From Cheese to Sardines
A lengthy list of sandwich fillings and ideas. Includes roquefort with French dressing, cottage cheese with chives, minced eggs and sardines, tongue with dill pickle, ham and chicken curry mix, mutton with capers, figs with peanuts, salmon with olives, baked beans with lemon, cucumber with onion, watercress, banana with nuts, almonds with maple sugar, and cheese tomato toast. Also recipes for peanut butter with rice, walnut loaf, cheese fingers, and baked tomatoes with peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keen
A Wise Bird
A robin asks a Bla youngster about flight progress and inquires if the bird can manage the tall spines. The young bird replies that it is fine with its training continuing under the elder robin’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bla
Compact Fire Escape Inventions For Dwellings
An invention describes a collapsible fire escape adapted to window sills. A hinged container holds a metal ladder that unfolds when the window is opened and drops out. A mechanism then keeps the ladder at a distance from the wall for safe use and quick exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isddera
Cuticura Comp ions and Exporter Notes
Advertising for Cuticura Soap and Ointment promises clear complexions and soft hands with free sam ple requests. Also reports a needle factory shipment to Aleppo rejected over green twine tied to religious custom, and a China shipment refused over mourning white packing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Aleppo
Turkey
China
Allen's Foot Ease promoted for workers comfort and efficiency
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for workers who spend long hours on their feet. It claims the powder reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents tiredness and blisters and notes wide usage by women. A separate note criticizes Von Hindenburg's boast about driving the English into the sea, drawing a parallel with Soult in the Peninsular War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Mar Shoal
von Hindenburg
Soult
Wellington
Haig
Christian Science Monitor
Roman Eye Baleam Aids Nighttime Rest For Tired Eyes
An admonition notes that using Roman Eye Baleam at night helps prevent and remove tired watery eyes and eye strain. In other excerpts a quote about borrowing from Peter to pay Paul is followed by a humorous exchange about finding Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Sesuri
East St. Louis
RN CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Peter
Paul
Mr. Duthwaite
Potato bug echoes egoist in rural chat
Kamerads quotes an aggressive egoist admitting he lacks worthwhile testing. Farmer Corntessel counters that a potato bug shares the same view, adding a rural perspective to self evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamerads
Farmer Corntessel
Not in Indiana Caveman Quote Inspires Candid Retort
The remark “Funny, isn’t it? A man can’t preserve his health by getting pickled” surfaces amid reflections on courage and honor, contrasting pacifism with personal valor. The phrase, linked to masculine pride, echoes debate about peace versus duty in gritty public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Sold As Kidney Remedy
A vintage advertisement claims Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules relieve back pain lumbago sciatica and kidney bladder ailments. It promises quick cleansing of kidneys and blood, urges purchase from a druggist with a money back guarantee, and warns to accept only the original product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Unclear Local Opinion Voice on Park Cop
A reader comments on noisy street language and complaints about a park officer. The note adds a warning about inappropriate behavior and mentions avoiding interaction with an electric fan as a learned precaution.
They All Have Quote Ends In Matrimony Style
A brief humorous exchange about marriage as the definite aim for a educated daughter. The dialogue contrasts Howe style wit with Hobbs and Dobbs quips on clothing reuse and life plans.
Patriot gardens and self sufficiency in wartime
Charles Lathrop Pack argues that true patriotism lies in feeding oneself and supporting home gardens. He notes that a nation of gardeners shows a nation determined to win the war, highlighting the link between self sufficiency and national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lathrop Pack
The
People's Home Journal
Too Awful-Nowadays Paterfamilies in Panic
A London Opinion line mocks modern panic in households with a quip about a cat in the larder. It reflects public unease as voices urge duty in national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Watch Your Stomachs In Hot Weather With Eatonic
A promotional notice urging farmers to protect health in heat by using Eatonic after meals. touts quick relief for indigestion and stomach discomfort, claims guaranteed results, and provides ordering details from H L Kramer of Baton ic Remedy Co Chicago with price 50 cents per box and mail order option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Eatonic
H. L. Kramer
Ike
Batonic
Web& Postal
Kramer
Pres
Batonic Remede CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erea
Factory Surplus Tire Co
North Broad St
Philadelphia,Pa
Daisy Fey
Pei Poncern
MFG. CO
Easton. PA
Thomas Catt
Clarence Kittin
Algeria
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
W. S. Nethery
Reem
Interurban
Sta. Bidg
Columbus
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Ehogigis
Ford
New York
Paneer Aera
Joe
Hobbs
Dobbs
Castoria
ALWA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!