Scarcity of Food Reported From Central Powers Front
A special correspondent returning from Germany and Austria notes food scarcity is less severe than before with vegetables plentiful in the central powers. In Vienna crowds gather at markets for milk and meat as sugar soap and bread rations remain tight. The piece also promotes Parmee’s Vegetable Pills as relief for dyspepsia after meals.
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Germany
Austria
Trieste
Isonzo
Corso
Vienna
Railways Slash Passenger Trains to Speed War Efforts
U S railways cut passenger services sharply to free crews for wartime needs. Pennsylvania Railroad eliminates 102 trains doubling Canada reductions, saving about 2 268 000 train miles annually. Boston and Maine drops 255 trains saving about 41 000 miles weekly. Efforts aim to speed freight unloading and keep terminals clear to maximize carload effectiveness amid war. Canadians urged not to fall behind in this patriotic effort.
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United States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canadian Railways
Boston
Maine
Canada
Promotion regulations shape Canadian overseas force promotions
The Canadian Associated Press reports new rules governing officer promotion and graduation in overseas forces. Promotions will be by selection emphasizing emergency need, with seniority and length of service considered. Special orders outline drafts training in England and despatch aboard Canadian ships in good condition and ready.
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Canadian Associated Press
England
Proper Canadian flag use urged by Montreal Journal of Commerce
The Montreal Journal of Commerce argues flags should be national symbols and used correctly. It states the Red Ensign is not the Canadian national flag and is inappropriate on land, while the Union Jack is the proper national flag for Canada on land and the Red Ensign suits only maritime use.
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Canada
Dominion
Merchant Marine
The
Montreal Journal of Commerce
Holloway's Corn Cure Claims Root Removal
An advertisement for Holloway's Corn Cure promises removing corns by the roots with a testimonial urging readers to try the remedy and prove its effectiveness.
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Holloway
Japan and United States trade steel for ships in wartime deal
The Japanese government negotiates with the United States to exchange steel shipments for ships. The plan includes expediting U.S. steel for Japanese shipyards in return for about 50,000 tons of ships to carry U.S. troops and materiel to Europe. Japan goals include urging Gen. Goethals to order ships from Japan and expanding steel based steamers, leveraging cheap labor to reduce costs. Also noted is Japan sending more warships to Mediterranean and Atlantic zones.
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United States
Japan
Europe
Gen. Goethals
Shipping Board
Mediterranean
Atlantic War
Forgetful youth joins the Aviation Corps
Uncle Ezra learns his son has joined the Aviation Corps. Uncle Eben jokes that the boy is so forgetful he might take the machine up and come down without it, in a light Puck cartoon caption.
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Ezra
Aviation Corps
Eben
Puck
Crown Council in Berlin Sparks Public Unease
A Crown Council meeting called by Emperor William in Berlin lasted three hours and drew both imperial and kingdom ministers along with military and naval cabinet members. Reports suggest a Prussia franchise bill for universal direct suffrage and secret ballot may be introduced.
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Crown Council
William
Berlin
Amsterdam
Prussia
Counter Check and Sales Book Supply from Appleford
Appleford Counter Check Book Company in Hamilton Canada offers counter check and sales books with carbon back or coated leaves, triplicate and duplicate sets, plus waxed papers and parchment for butter wrappers. They promote large and small orders, swift service, and connections with a major Canadian paper mill to ensure high grade stock and prompt shipments. Offices in Toronto Montreal Winnipeg Vancouver.
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O.rk
Canada
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Ltd
Hamilton
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Bread Card Thieves Active in Berlin Reported
Bread card thieves have resumed activity in Berlin after a quiet period. Reports reaching London indicate a raid yielded 18 000 weekly bread cards, representing over twenty tons of bread. The item appears in a New York Sun edition.
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Berlin
London
Three Mammoth Improvements for Britain Plans Channel Tunnel and More
Britain weighs three grand projects a Channel tunnel to France a England Ireland link and a Forth and Clyde canal a London writer sketches a model village for 5 000 workers near the tunnel end and a six year timetable the scheme hinges on government approval and French capital while early work would employ 1 500 plus laborers with temporary sea front facilities a hospital and phone linked workshops and military coordination also notes an advert for Dr Thomas Electric Oil for healing persistent sores.
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Great Britain
France
English Channel
England
Ireland
Forth and
Clyde Trivers
London
Sangatte
Wissant
Channel Tunnel
Brazil Joins US in Naval Efforts Against Germany
Brazil cooperates with the American fleet in South American waters to hunt German sea raiders and submarines. A diplomatic mission to Brazil is discussed to deepen military coordination. Brazil has seized war-bound German ships, boosting its merchant fleet by over 150000 tons, aiding Allied supply efforts.
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Brazil
United States
Germany
Rio de Janeiro
Caperton
South Atlantic
Europe
Reichstag Opens With War Aims Debate In Speech
The Reichstag president urged continuation of the war and defended Germany and its allies against Allied aims while lamenting the misery of enemy proposals for peace. He warned of disrupted Germany and pledged steadfast resistance cost what it may. Clip pings notes the Bentleys moving after just a year in residence.
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Reichstag
Germany
William
Munich Paper Opposes Move Toward German Parliamentary Regime
The Bayerische Staats Zeitung denounces efforts to establish a parliamentary regime in Germany as dangerous to the empire. It calls for strong opposition, while suggesting limited measures that respect the empire’s federal character and enhance cooperation between imperial authorities and the people’s representatives.
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Bayerische Staats Zeitung
Munich
Germany
German Aviators Afraid of Capture Reported by Front Line
A French American unit details German airmen fearing capture and torture as morale sags. A German biplane was shot up by Avia tor Gailer and allied pilots, forcing a clamp down to land behind French lines. Captors note the crew feared prison camps with worse treatment.
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Lafayette Esecadrille
Gailer
Escadrille
Germany
Cost of Preserving Greatly Exaggerated
The article argues that higher sugar prices do not greatly raise preserving costs. It cites sugar at 81-2 cents vs 51-2 prewar, estimating an extra 1 1/2 to 2 cents per quart for jams and jellies. It urges Canadian homemakers to preserve to boost food supplies for troops and Belgian children, framing preserves as economical and patriotic.
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Canada
France
Belgium
Canada’s Trade Rises in First Two FY Months
Canada’s total trade for April and May reached 408,606,875 compared with 269,509,815 a year earlier. Imports were 194,404,188 and exports 214,202,685. May imports stood at 107,596,379, up nearly 40 million. exports at 152,000,000, up 55 million. Notable gains include 25 million in agricultural products and 25 million in manufactured goods revenue up four million.
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Canada
Won't you give me a kiss to remember you by
A witty exchange between a man and a wise girl ends with the man complying to memory through a kiss not given, leaving a lingering impression of affection and clever banter.
Why Don’t Restaurants Use Sticky Fly Paper
A retired column urges restaurant managers and soda clerks to use sticky fly paper to quietly control flies in dining rooms. It argues flies signal poor housekeeping, and improving screens and cleanliness will let patrons eat in peace.
Farm Train A Draws 20,000 Visitors Across Saskatchewan
A four week tour of Saskatchewan by the Better Farming train run by the Department of Agriculture attracted about 20,000 attendees. Demonstrations focused on farming methods suited to local conditions. Officials report the tour was entirely successful and plan another train next year as similar trains gain popularity in the west.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Summer heat dangers for babies and remedies
Summer heat threatens infant health with stomach upset and diarrheal illness. The text urges prompt aid and promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a remedy to regulate bowels and soothe the stomach, sold by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. for 25 cents a box. The ad targets mothers during hot months, stressing swift treatment.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Golden Hen Auction Fetches Record Egg Prices
A hen that lays a golden egg was found in Middleton Ohio and donated to the American Red Cross by a poor widow. The sale raised 2002 266 for Biddy and 1734 for the eggs at 14466 each, the highest price ever paid for eggs.
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American Red Cross
Middleton
Ohio
Biggins Courts Golf as Route to Business Ties
The Washington Star quotes Biggins saying he spends all his time playing golf and has little chance to make valuable business acquaintances by sitting in the office. He favors on course networking over deskwork.
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Biggins
Washington Star
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