British Polit es General Election in East Fife
London reports that two East Fife Coalitionists will oppose Mr Asquith over free trade and frame duties. Sir Alexander Sprot contests again and Mr H W Asquith also faces Independent Pritchard Morgan. Mrs Hope, widow of Colonel Hope, backs widows and orphans and calls for retriation of German rulers.
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Lloyd George Speech Calls Voters to Choose Among Parties
Mr Lloyd George spoke in New Castle urging the country to choose between the Labour Asquithian and Coalition parties. He urged for a better group to aid reconstruction in God’s name and accused rivals of scornful remarks about the Tory party’s recent stance. He warned a split Liberal vote would harm reconstruction.
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The Soldiers' Vote
London reports expect four fifths of soldiers to vote in elections. The inclusion of women and men makes elections open. For example Putsey constituency, where J G Jenkins stands, has 31,000 voters including 11,000 old register, 18,000 women and 7,000 new men voters.
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South Australia
Hodge advised to quit Government by steel union
Me Join Hodge, minister for pensions, referred his position to the Steel Smelters' Union. The union's executive has asked him to resign from the Government.
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London
Hodge
Steel Smelters’ Union
Burns A Candidate for Pontefract Miners Federation
The Pontefract Miners Federation has adopted Mr Jobe Burns, formerly of Battersea, as its candidate. Burns represented Battersea for 26 years but retired due to his objection to signing the Labour pledge. London reports discuss government attitudes and Labour representation in Parliament.
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Kipling Suggests Inscription For War Graves
London November 37 Rudyard Kipling submits a suggestion to the Imperial War Graves Commission for the central inscription in the great war graves stone. He writes that the praise should be simple and without bias, enduring in value for all men and nations, to stand outside the value of any single nation.
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London
Rudyard Kipling
Commission Approves Memorial Phrase For Fallen Soldiers
After review across ranks and many races in our armies and navies, it was concluded that no line better closes the tribute to Famous Men in Fetlysiasticus than Their Name liveth for evermore. The Commission has approved the recommendation.
Uniform headstones proposed by Imperial War Graves Commission
London reports the Imperial War Graves Commission adopting a uniform headstone design for all ranks. The stone would be 10 by 18 inches, listing the fallen soldier’s rank name regiment and date of death. Next of kin may add three lines of inscription.
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London
Imperial War Graves Commision
Northampton Jockeys to Race New Year's Day 1919
Jockey club items detail several handicaps and stakes for residents of Northampton and Upper Chapman Road districts. Races include Flying Handicap, Publicans' Purse, Northampton Cup, Hurry Scurry, Forced Handicap with distances ranging from about 5 furlongs to 1 mile 5 furlongs. Entries require stewards' approval, with nominations and acceptance fees listed.
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Geraldton Express Political Advocate and Policy Push
The Geraldton Express announces its Monday Wednesday and Friday publication with one penny price and claims a long, active role in Victorian district affairs. It stresses democratic policy, public works advocacy, open Crown Lands, mineral wealth focus, and calls for prompt subscription payments while warning against unreasonal re arrears and urging factual local correspondence with real names.
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Express
Nominations Open for Northampton Jockey Club Events
Conditions under the Northampton Jockey Club rules set nominating deadlines for events. Nominations close by 5 pm on Saturday December 7 1918, weights announced around December 18, 1918, and acceptances due by 5 pm December 23, 1918. Non-scratched horses deemed acceptors. owners liable for fees. The club may reject any nomination or entry with no reason given. Income tax deductions and exemptions apply. secretary signed E. L. Snowdon.
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Mable
Northaroptan Jockey Club
Geraldton Express Ad Proclaims Longstanding Popularity
Advertise in the Geraldton Express founded in 1878. It boasts steady publication and large well paid interstate advertising. Rates are fixed, affordable, and the paper credits loyal advertising clients. Delivery is not from the office. copies available via local agents and dealers.
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Glyco Bacteria Promise Anti Old Age Cure
Professor Metchnikoff cites a sugar producing Glyco Bacter as the key to counteracting intestinal decay linked to old age. A diet supplemented with Glyco Bacteria reportedly reduces harmful intestinal poisons, creating a sugar source in the colon to battle aging.
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Metehnikof
Academy of Before of Rest
Metchnisell
Soraci
Metchmikell
Edison’s First Cheque and Deafness at the Bank
A reminiscence recounts Thomas Edison’s early invention offer to the telegraph company. He accepted a $5,000 deal despite doubt, but feared a Wall Street trick. After signing, he faced bank jargon due to deafness, doubting he would receive the money. A colleague arranged identity verification and the payment was finally made.
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Rairon
Telegraph Company
New York
Edison
Wall Street
Com
Mysterious Cure Patent Mention Sparks Health Query
A garbled OCR passage suggests a supposed cure named Peppermixt for bronchial coughs, with unclear author and location references. It mentions daily costs, travel requirements, and living expenses, hinting at an alleged incurable condition and a dubious medical claim.
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