Canada Plans for War Revenue Taxation Aims at Profits
Government outlines plan to tax profits of corporations and partnerships over set thresholds to fund war needs. Tax targets large capital firms over fifty thousand dollars, with carve outs for farmers and small operators. Policy seeks to shift burden to firms with big profits, while avoiding major impact on farmers and rural production.
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Bie Thamnae White
Mintetar
Picance
Sir Thomas
Banka
Goliare
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promises Gentle Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative that cleanses the stomach and bowels. It claims quick relief for constipation, diarrhoea, and indigestion, urging mothers to keep a 60 cent bottle for children and adults. It also features an unattributed teaser about fast-money jobs that fit a salary of 19 dollars.
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California
Adv
The Chinese peasant and family life as seen by a Dundee writer
The Dundee writer argues Chinese peasants seek peace over politics and wealth, noting limited ambition and a focus on family. He describes women as uneducated and unvalued, children working early, and respect confined to age. He contrasts Chinese indifference to pain with European reactions and praises honest business conduct amid foreign contact.
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Fitz
China
Grehy
Thorne
Eagé
Centrr Courier
Otharn
Shea
Dundee
Rome
Hongkong
Kidney care via salts and water advice article
An OCR fragment promotes urinary tract health using lemon juice grape juice salts and water with warnings about bladder discomfort. It references four ounces of salts dissolved in water as a treatment and notes dangers of kidney and bladder irritation. The piece also includes stray, unclear quotes and unrelated civic notes about a pharmacist and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heya
Nature Keeps Her Secrets Evolution Essay Fragment
An excerpt discusses evolution as an unconscious process and reflects on ancient peoples. It imagines the descent of the Israelites toward a promised land and the spread of monotheistic ideas, ending with a harsh depiction of oppression and injustice toward African peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Old Cities of Western Asia and Myth of Civilization
The piece surveys ancient Western Asian cities and the Roman map view of Byzantium, noting Chalcedon and Troy, and contrasts myths about civilization with modern experiments in artificial methods for conceiving new pearls. It mentions distorted historical maps and a California coast experiment with a clay bed and birdshot.
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Western Asia
Byzantium
Constantina
Europe
Bosporus
Thrace
Chalcedon
Troy
California
Lesson From Acts The Ethiopian Eunuch Sermon
In Acts eight Philip preaches to an Ethiopian official near Gaza highlighting guided outreach beyond Jerusalem. The discourse centers on Isaiah prophecy fulfilled by Jesus, baptism, and the call to personal faith, urging believers to seize God’s Spirit led opportunities and to share the gospel. The piece frames Christ as central to Scripture and Christian duty.
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Jerusalem
Paul
Philip the Deacon
Samaria
Simon Magnus
Philip
Egypt
Gaza
Isaiah
Bath Lake
Christ
Iealah
Jesus of Nazareth
G. A. Smith
Israel
Jesus
Philippe
Caessrea
Salvation by Personal Faith Not Principles Or Programs
The sermon argues salvation comes through personal belief in Jesus Christ not adherence to doctrine or a conduct program. It contrasts Jesus with Buddha, Confucius, and Mohammed, urging direct personal contact with Christ, guided by scripture and the Holy Spirit, leading to a surrender of the soul.
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Peter
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Buddha
Confucius
Mohammed
God
Heaven
Earth
Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Chris
Saul of
Tarsus
Damascus
Prize Historic Pens End War Signing Pen Quest
A review of the rush for signing pens used in peace treaties notes that the pen used to seal a historic agreement often fetches high prices and is preserved as a symbol. The article cites past instances from the Treaty of Paris to Lincoln gifts, and mentions collectors and officials seeking such artifacts from major nations and leaders.
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Europe
Japan
United States
Spain
Ben
Impress Hugenne
Queen Victoria
Mme. Albani
Dickens
Lincoln
George Washington
Old Horse in the Biltmore Ice Gardens Story
A quirky slice from the era describes a pampered old horse at the Biltmore hotel tasked with dragging an ice machine through the ice gardens. The animal, treated kindly by skaters and guests, endures gentle caresses yet is weary of the spring return to work.
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Biltmore Hotel
Biltmore Ice Gardens
New York Times
Ald Stork
Sebastian
Avenue Forty- Three
O'Brien
Board of Public Works
Los Angeles Times
Dr. Pierce
Anuric hailed as kidney cure amid old time ads and quips
A collage of vintage medical testimonials and product pitches appears with Dr. Pierce Anuric claims and trial offers. The page mixes physician praise, satire about a lion tamer, Castoria and Cuticura ads, home hair dye tips, literary notes, jokes, and brief social observations reflecting era advertising and humor.
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Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Anuric
Henry A. Love
Dr. Pierce's Hospital
Man Smokes Cigarettes Wears Passionate Socks Joke
A quirky line notes a man smoking cigarettes and wearing passionate socks, presenting a humorous image without a clear event or outcome. The odd pairing reads as playful verse rather than a reportable incident.
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Wen
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Apung
Sonud
Tw Moody Brule Tnsesaire Sr Gapriel
Weatwry
Philip and the
J. H. Ralston
Tohesae
John
Wogt
Gortor Stevenson
Ilvy
Indiana State Blanc of
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Henry Ward Treecher
Pwinam County
Henry
Father
Indianapolis Star
England
Sherman
Mletcher
Cuticura
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Boston
France
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Ieeoren
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Sean Ry
Blondine
Brunetta
Gertrude Giddigad
India
Prince Joachim
Sepiace
Oneida
Paul Fr Skinner
Skinners
Rich River
Richmond
Mein Raab & Co
AB &Co. Inc
Lelioy
Eacme
Entea Bank
Spokane
Wren
Semple
State Sentinel
Birmingham
Asa
N. U. Fort Wayne
General Roofing Mfg
Schaab Roofing & Supply Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Rock Island Lines
St. Louis
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Rock Island
Southwest
Colorado
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