Peace in the Entente style and other war notes
The Gothenburg correspondent reports most delegates favor ultimate peace on a basis similar to the Entente plan. Reports from Petrograd Paris and Amsterdam note unrest, conscription, and prisoner counts as World War I actions accelerate. British, French, and Italian forces claim 76,000 prisoners this spring. U.S. remarks warn on draft evaders amid training plans.
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London
iTuns
Gothenburg
Tines
Schei- Hinman
Stockholw Ig
Tomach
Ententa
Adeth
Kennanshah
Eetuyy
America
Walit
Pesta
M. Loval
Egland
France
Italy
New York
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Geneve
Switzerland
Copenhagen
Kaiser
Kaiserin
von Vindenburg
Karl
Petrograd
Asia Minor
Shekiroglu
Sammun
Ovenia
Ordeh
Trebizond
Amsterdam
Pauline
Cyres
Brit
Therese
Koell
Olga
Gulf of Tothma
Kepelninche Vollerveitung
FREXCH ORLENE Cure Claim Promises Rapid Relief
An old newspaper ad touts "FREXCH ORLENE" as a universal cure for headaches and ear noises. It claims hundreds were permanently helped and lists a Portland address for the seller, asserting dramatic results and a fixed price.
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Portland
View Watling
Dartfurd
Battle over free speech and press in war era notes
A reader letter laments restrictions on expression amid calls for press reform, drawing parallels to Siberian exile and criticising censorship, while a separate poem section honors fallen soldiers with lyrics about marching and sacrifice.
Witty Domestic Quips Mixed With World War News
A humorous domestic exchange about a lazy bride contrasts with scattered wartime dispatches. The piece mentions Venezuelan policy, Italian commissioners, Japanese troops on the Russian front, and U S cable tracing of President Wilson's marriage, interwoven with dental lore and patent remedies.
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Germany
Manama
Yenterday
France
Wilson
Russia
Aitbhossedor
Petrogra
Petrograd
Ogec
Petingrad
America
Ite
Demand for Wool From Imperial Resources Warned
In a London School of Economics address Mr B F Hitchcock of the Raw Materials brands warned of a postwar wool shortage. He noted rising demand for war needs and falling production while the British Empire and its dominions controlled 80 percent of merino wool and 64 percent of the world clip, a potential cornering combination. He warned Germany was preempting resources to monopolize raw material markets affecting 120 million people.
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London School of Economics
B. F. Hitchcock
British War Office
British Empire
Germany
Soldiers Letters No 08 Driver W H L Me Nese
Soldier letters from Driver W H L Me Nese of the Lewis Gun Detachment C Company 41st Battalion describe extreme cold with six inch ice, water melted by sandbags, and parapet watch. He notes French winter,避, mentions Greenough boys distant, Scotties, and requests W Buck Jay’s number. He recalls hospital return after St May, mentions shrapnel and shells, and sends regards to old pals.
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W. H. L. MeNese
Lewis Gun
C Company
41Th Battalion
Vanya
Greenough
Jack
W. Buck Jay
Weiling
Colners
Fran Sarldington
Charlie Pearson
Mt. Erin
St Mays
Wise and Otherwise Laughs From a Rail Town
A collage of quirky exchanges and jokes from a night farce of misheard lines and comic misunderstandings. Characters include a doctor assessing a carbuncle, a curious typewriter question, a tram conductor and passenger fare mixups, a brilliant jab about marriage, and a tailor scolding a customer over castoffs. The vignette tone evokes a bustling station mood with sly puns and social misreads.
Market Report from Dalgety and Co on Kangaroo Skins and Wool Prices
Market notes firm Kangaroo skins with weekly rates and minor brush changes. Quotes cover sheepskins Merinos croas wools pelts hides tallow and wool show completion of the 18th apprise ment with catalogues in printers hands and proceeds from sales pending.
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Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd
Valedictory at Mingenew for Mr Armstrong
On Wednesday 22nd ult the people of Mingenew gathered at the Agricultural Hall for a social evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Armstrong before his departure. Armstrong, longtime postmaster, improved premises and served the community with courtesy and efficiency. He leaves to join the Army at Blackboy Camp after enlisting six weeks ago. Speeches and a purse of money from local friends marked the esteem felt for him, with music and dancing stretching into the early hours. Armstrong then took the train to Perth to spend a few days with family before entering camp.
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Mingenew
Mea Armstrong
Armstrong
Mingenow
Tommship
McArmsrong
Mingenew Aie
MeArmstrong
Blackhoy
ALL
Field
Harris
Lingenew
Soversigny
Armatrong
AM Harris
Thomas
Mingynaw
Perth
War era horse breeding export figures stir debate
A Melbourne writer cites 7000 horses shipped to India this year and estimates 100000 head exported from Australia since the war began. He warns against neglect of mares and criticizes government action, noting costly royal investments and reliance on thoroughbred stock for military needs.
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Melbourns
India
Australia
Hipper
Wigte
Abstralia
Geraldton Express Availability and Local Names
The Geraldton Express may be obtained from town agents T. R. de Lucey J Ryas Geo Laing and J. D. Wolfe. Schnapps reference noted. keep overs in Iowa region.
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Geraldton
Genta
T. R. de Lucey
J Ryas
Geo. Laing
Wolfe’s Schnapps
Iowa
Railways Schedule Update for OS Goods Movements
Government Railways announces daily freight schedules starting October 1, detailing departures from key stations. Monday and Tuesday routes include Meeka, Saxdatone, Ajana, Perth, Walkaway, Wongan Hills, and Cw f P with varied 5 pm or noon times. Wednesday lists Moc katharra and Walkaway at 5 pm, Thursday adds perishable urgent runs to Mockatharra at 5 pm and Northampton at noon. Friday covers Northes tou and Yuna with 12 noon and 2 33 pm times. Saturday routes include Moe satharre to Alans, Mt. Magnet to Sandstone, and Walkaway at 11 am.
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Eralaton
Meekatharrs
Saxdatone
Ajana
Perth
Walkaway
Wongan Hills Tine
Arena
Mockatharra
Northampton
Yuna
Mullewa
Wongen Hills
Northesptou
Bandstone Line
Rim
Moesatharre
Alans
Mt. Magnet
Sandstone
Advertise or Die in a Decade of Fire Sale Aged Storekeeper
A reminiscence of a stubborn old dealer who kept business alive with bold ads on the square. He filled full pages, mocked rivals, and fixed shop windows, while locals recalled his grit during hard times. His shop drew crowds as he hawked Wolfe’s Schnapps and other wares with a wary smile.
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Ga Weil
St Piateel
Tralee
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Castleaenn
Jim
Adlow
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Mrs. Spink
Mr. Spink
Featherstone
Avalan
Teraipy
Resson
Market Reports
Fremantle
Ichy of
HOYAL
Rajkot
Bank
Histraia Oo General Banking
Sutaneae
Anaialia
Cess Simoes
Beema
Crooks & Brooker, Ltd
Marine Terrace
Ironmongers
Poornbuse
FurNisnino
Mape
Geraldton Express
TRON
Wailes Cove Bitumastic Ltd
Newcastle-On-Tyne
Liverpool
Manchester
Gisagow
Osedif
Birmingham
Leeds
Hull
Government Railways
Wolfel Schiedam Schnapps
Holland
Rinth
Charles
Peery
Swan
Fountpen
Mabie, Todd and Co., Manufacturers
Advertigce
Francis Wenry,oritch
Gerealdton Express’ Co
Lttd
Omics
Mering Terrace
Gereisvon
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