Fire Loss Reports Urged by Commission of Consecration
A recent annual meeting of the commission of consecration passed a resolution urging provincial governments to secure complete fire loss reports within their boundaries and to assess the extent of property covered by insurance. At Givencis Keep, battalion orders require regimented cleaning and the moat battle to retrieve a floating safe as soldiers watch and drop items back for the next regiment to fish out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Consecration
Frozen Meat Trade Imports of Frozen Mutton in 1915
Import totals show 6,465,268 carcases of frozen mutton into Great Britain in 1915, down 285,411 carcases or 42 percent from 1914. Australia and New Zealand increased shipments, while South America fell sharply by 491,802 carcases. Uruguay and Patagonia rose by 126,524 carcases, but Argentina's exports dropped 727,727 carcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
South America
Uruguay
Patagonia
Argentina
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised to Cure Pimples and Tired Blood
An advertorial claims changes from winter to spring cause pimples eruptions and rheumatic pains. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to purify blood, revive appetite and energy, and restore health. Sold by dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr. Williams
Brockville
Ont
World Potato Crop Yields and Uses in Early 20th Century
The article reports global potato production totals across 20,000 acres yielding 4,275,000,000 bushels with Germany and Russia as major contributors. Norway leads in yield per acre, while Germany uses only a fraction for human food and heavily for animal feed. It notes starch, alcohol production, and Japan’s rising starch output from potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
France
United States
Norway
Great Britain
Ireland
Holland
Canada
Japan
Freedom versus Prussianism in conscience and responsibility
A Round Table London essay contrasts free men with Prussianism. It argues freedom rests on individual responsibility and resists coercive authority that suppresses conscience and voluntary choice. It cites Luther on liberty and critiques the German political system where individuals abdicate personal accountability to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
the Round Table
London
Noted preacher praised for unity Sunday sermon
The report notes a black preacher praising a white minister who agreed to welcome a black brother to the congregation next Sunday. The crowd hails the divine as a great man who understands the unknowable and can “onscrew” the inscrutable. Also mentions Liverpool Mercury and Minard's Liniment ads.
Trespassing on Railway Tracks Warning and Casualties
The railway warns the public against trespassing on tracks and right of way as a dangerous habit. A report notes 11 killed and 44 injured on Western Canadian Pacific lines from trespassing, a slight drop from two years earlier. Parents should warn children. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a worm remedy.
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Constanly
Sheefer
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trees Increase Crops in Western Canada
A study cited by Farm and Ranch Review notes that in Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and Kansas one fifth of farmland could be in trees without lowering crop yields. Trees protect crops and wind reduce weed spread and soil erosion while adding homelikeness and stabilizing snow. The logic mirrors European plans to reserve one third of land for forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Europe
North Lakota
Canada
Western
Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Port Hood Island Reader
Amos T. Smith of Port Hood Island writes that a serious knee injury with severe pain and swelling was quickly relieved by Minard's Liniment. He praises its fast action and swelling reduction and recommends the product highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Amos T. Smith
Port Hood IslAnd
Birthday Speech Urges Alcohol Cuts for Nation
Thomas Addison marks his sixty ninth birthday by urging a policy to reduce beer alcohol to one percent over twenty years, then remove whiskey altogether. A Japanese coronation gift horse is praised. a San Francisco society sends a cavalry major to help select the fine saddle horse in America. In a pictured scene a cook uses a gas stove while two housemaids joke about a gas range as a stove.
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Thomas Addison
United States
Japanese Society of
San Francisco
America
Anaphe silkworm potential boosts empire trade
The article discusses prospects for wild Anaphe silkworm silk from Uganda and other African regions as a new, cheaper raw material for British silk manufacturers. It notes progress on domesticating the insect, planting trees for feed, and the Uganda export in light of policy shifts in German East Africa, with Imperial Institute testing and public exhibit references.
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German East Africa
Upe
Nritsa
The
Silk Association
Beat
West
South Africa
Uganda
Imperial Institute
Radium Energy Seen As Future Cheap Power
Sir Ernest Rutherford, speaking in Manchester, described radium and other radioactive substances as sources of immense energy potentially cheaper than coal. He explained unstable atoms releasing matter’s transformation and noted radium’s extraordinary activity and its growing medical use, with demonstrations of radiation and effects on photographic plates.
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Sir Ernest Rutherford
Manchester
Ernest
Ernest Rutherford
Sir Ernest
Manchester Guardian
Parmelees Vegetabl Pills Highlighted As Liver Regulators
The excerpt promotes Parmelees Vegetabl Pills as a superior liver regulator for liver disorders arising from poor diet and irregular habits. It claims gentle yet effective action suitable for the most delicate patients.
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Parmelee
Union Jack cited as shield against Mexican outrages
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph report notes American fears of Mexican violence and cites a woman recalling how Mexicans defer to the Union Jack. She says the flag is not bullet-proof but the only banner Mexicans showed deference to amid crises. An English citizen's mistaken burial led to consul contact attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pittsburg
Worm Exterminator Promises Health for Children
A bold claim victory for a product named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator claims to expel worms and restore child health, presenting itself as the best medicine for parasitic issues.
Save Your Eyes With Born-Opte Tablets Now
A city physician warns readers to protect eyesight and prevent blindness classes, promoting Born-Opte tablets from Valmas Crue Co Toronto. The ad claims the remedy clears inflammation, restores vision quickly, and can be mailed if local drugstores lack stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex Wikeaweke Drwe
Never again must Britain permit arms trade with Germany
The Loudon Daily Mall laments prewar UK policy that funded German armament including dreadnoughts and Zeppelins. It argues Britain allowed Germany to choke British industry and monopolize coal tal dye and optical glass needed for explosives, periscopes, submarines, and gun sights. It urges firm resolve to prevent a repeat.
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Germany
Loudon Daily Mall
Preservation Reserve for Pronghorn Antelope Created
An order sets aside a large western land area for pronghorn antelope preservation. Some lands were already settled and provisions grant settlers new selections in the cancelled stock watering reserve. An extra half section is allotted in exchange for existing buildings and improvements.
Samoa Thrives Under Drought Despite Imperial War Strains
Despite a long drought Samoa flourishes and is described as the first German colony added by New Zealand to the British empire. The Bank of New Zealand branch is profitable. Government and courts function smoothly, with high copra prices supporting healthy business conditions.
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Samoa
New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
Young man and father discuss appearance and propriety
A dialogue between a young man and his father touches on dressing well. The son worries about looking shabby, while the father contemplates expectations and social perception. The exchange hints at family attitudes toward status and presentation.
Disease Spreads Among German Horses Prompt Official Advice
Germany faces a horse disease outbreak with authorities issuing guidance to farmers and horse owners. Newspapers report health measures, vaccination questions, and steps to prevent further spread across stables and farms.
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Germany
Bagdad Railway Progress and Allied Notes
The Bagdad Railway details from Hamburger Fremdenblatt outline finished sections between Mostemie Ras FAin and Samarra, with 2466 miles from Ras-el Ain to Samarra yet to complete. Amanus tunnels edge toward branching Islahle Mamure by February 1916, main line linking to Constantinople after Taurus work. Also notes crowded by disease and a patent cure advertisement for catarrh, touting Halle Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co.
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Bagdad
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Asia Minor
Aleppo
Mostemie
Ras+FAin
Samarra
Ras-el- Ain
Mossal
Kosra
Constantinople
Amanus
Taurus Ranges
Gaghtshe
Islahle
Mamure Tmay
Taurus
German painter joins Crown Prince publicity drive
Professor KR Junker arrives at the Crown Prince headquarters for a series of sittings. Swiss papers say the visit is part of a large propaganda campaign favoring the Crown Prince. Berlin sells photos showing the Prince aiding French children. Kaiser’s throat illness fuels the campaign.
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KR. Junker
Germany
Berlin
Reign of Terror Inaugurated by German Military Tribunals
Report from Germany via Switzerland describes a terror regime established by military tribunals. Citizens face accusations of impossible crimes such as supplying Russia and Japan to provoke fear. Laborers are courtmartialed for distributing Socialist leaflets calling for peace.
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Germany
Switzerland
Russia
Japan
Ten Years for Hitting Kaiser at Potsdam
A magazine recounts an 18th or 19th century incident in Potsdam where Kaiser Wilhelm struck a servant who refused to leave a writing room. The servant struck back after a delay, leading to the man’s arrest and a later sentence of ten years hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainer
Potsdam
Young
Australian land settlement scheme for veterans support
Under the Australian plan to settle soldiers on the land and aid dependents of war dead, the States will fund the farms while the Commonwealth provides financing for the scheme.
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Commonwealth
Brot Fails to Pay Debts Shifting Liability
A report notes the Brot company defaulted on debts to avoid payment. The situation centers on creditor claims and potential legal action, with officials preparing follow up steps to enforce repayment.
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Excelsior Life Ingborance Company
NATO
Dewlee Feeer
Imperial Oil Company
Srancher EN Ali
Cameron Highlandnrs
J. A. Cantile
Camaros Highlanders
Minto Street
Winnipes
Kestle
Ali Jewellers
Wow U. 1
Liverpool Mercury
Minard’s Liniment
Wise Acd
Jose No Timce
Miller
Radium
Gia
Haidar Pasha
Konia
Tse
Beience
Halle
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Fiy
Tanglefoo
Journal of the
Michigan State Medical Society
Michigan
O. & W. Thum Co
Grand Rapids, Mich
Wood
Pisia
Edicine CO
Toronto
Fermeriy Wadeer
Dr. Cassell
Cassell
Britain
Cawell
Harold F. Ritchie & Co. Ltd
McCaul Street
Dr. Cassels Co. Ltd
Eng
Cassells OM
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