War strain seen in Germany as shortages bite
The Louden Daily Chammie reports that Germany faces shortages of clothing and blankets amid wartime strain. It notes evidence of rationing, prohibitions on imports, and efforts by munition groups to promote cabots for substitutes. A petition from socialist and union bodies describes near famine among front families and widespread malnutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Civ
Federal Council
The
Socialist Party
General Committee
Cube Front
Cure for Corn Yields to Holloways or Cure
A concise note asserts that regardless of corn age, the simplest remedy to tie public is Holloways or Cure. The line emphasizes a preferred remedy approach without additional context or details.
Fibre flax differs from seed variety in Canada study
Saskatoon Board of Trade notes letter from Lyster H. Dewey of the U S Department of Agriculture on the differences between fibre flax and seed flax. The discussion explains fibre type selection, potential to develop fibre from seed flax, and the impracticality of obtaining fibre flax from ordinary seed. A sample from Ireland was sent to Saskatoon for trials with results to be watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Maclare Adasdere
United States
Department of Agriculture
Sclaniers
Dewey
P. J. Dorsett
Office of Seed and Plant Introduction
Riga
Dorsett
Higa
Russia
Moscow
Lyster H. Dewey
3Olanders
United States Department of Agriculture
Earrent of Agriculture
Ireland
Saskatoon
Sclanders
Solanders
Saskatoon Daily Star
Too Evident Nervous Oh Lady On Small English Railway
An unreliable passenger remarking on a nearby train frets about an imminent incident. An elderly Aboriginal man notes staffing shortages with skilled workers, claiming his son volunteered to drive to help and doubts the driver’s experience.
Philosophical Travel Quip From German Scientist
An eminent German scientist touring the country praised rail travel for its speed safety and luxury but noted an exception that wives dislike the upper berths. The remark highlights cultural humor about travel accommodations during a past era.
Magnetic remedies and Dr Pierce medicines promovio
In England new surgical magnets draw shrapnel from inches and bullets from two inches. At the Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY are high frequency currents X ray and violet rays. Dr Pierce's cures include rup ture without pain, Gravel removal, and treatments for skin diseases. Pierce offers Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, plus Pleasant Pellets.
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England
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
BR. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Baby's Own Tablets Gentle Laxative for Little Ones
A Dr Williams medicine ad promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a gentle safe laxative for children. It claims pleasant action, avoiding harsh castor oil, with mothers reporting their babies take them willingly. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams' Medicine Co Brockle Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockle, Ont
Graves Markers and Kissing Bans Across Nations
An office of the British secretary of war notes grave marker logistics in war zones where crosses are destroyed by shellfire, delaying permanent markers. The piece also surveys historical kissing bans in Britain and abroad, including railways and health concerns, ending with a stray personal finance query.
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London
Henemy
War Office
England
France
Great Britain
New York Central Railway Company
Milwaukee
British wartime justice Cavell case and trial rights
The home secretary discusses military and civil trials for women and men accused of offenses during wartime. He cites the Cavell case, outlines due process, emergency wartime measures, and international inquiries. He emphasizes civilian courts for women, civil judges and juries in espionage cases, and the right to appeal or mercy.
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Tale Country
Boman
Cive
Home Secretary
Belgium
England
Cavell
Batts
Iussela
Miss Cavell
Sir John
Great Briiain
Tere
Usit Competition Restorer Promises Youthful Complexion
An Ottawa area ad touts Usit Manufacturing Company Limited claiming its complexion restorer restores freshness and smooth skin for thousands of Canadian women. It asserts consistent, splendid results and high recommendations for a universal beauty aid aimed at troubled complexions.
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Comet
Rou
Usit
Usit Manufacturing Company. Limited
Roncesvalies Avenue
Te Fonte
Brutal act cements sympathy between England and Belgium
The text laments German brutality in Belgium, noting it both inflames English sympathy and strengthens Belgian ties. It also advertises Burns and Scalds antiseptic with claim of rapid pain relief and no preparation needed, to be kept in kitchens.
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Belgium
England
Thomas
Courage and fleet rally on Trafalgar Day amid war fears
Churchill and Balfour salute the British fleet as a shield for Britain against peril. They contrast grim whispers with confident praise of naval power since Elizabeth I, noting Germany would not win the war without a crippled fleet.
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Winston Spencer Churchill
Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Bafour
Churchill
Admiralty
Edward Carson
Ian Hamilton
Germany
New York Herald
Maintaining Germany's Army While Restricting Its Navy
A Contemporary Review argues for allowing Germany to keep a strong army as a universal civilizational need, but denies letting Germany maintain a navy. It suggests barring any German merchant ships from allied ports, removing Germany's excuse for a war fleet, while global shipping can supply its goods.
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Germany
Contemporary Review
Costly Words in a Lunchroom Verbal Puzzle
A customer orders verulam and ova as a test of wit, prompting the waiter to serve a plate of eggs and bacon while a college phrase myth looms. The scene plays on linguistic puzzle language and a seedy waiter’s reaction in a quick lunch room setting.
Turnover Time and Grape-Nuts Aids Digestive Health
A reader describes relief from dyspepsia and weight loss after switching to Grape-Nuts, noting improved appetite and strength. The letter urges hurried eaters to choose predigested, concentrated foods and ends with a promotional tag about Postum Co. and genuine reader letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Ont
Wireless Telephony Gains in War Stimulus
The Toronto Globe notes Sir Oliver Lodge praises wireless telephony as the practical line spurred by war. It cites AT&T’s record wireless link Arlington Virginia to Paris 3400 miles and earlier feats California to Virginia and Berlin to Vienna.
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Fis Oliver Lodge
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Arington
Eitel
Paris
Arlington
California
Virginia
Telefunken Company
Berlina
Vienna
High Seas
Count Arco Eral
Marcon
Colin
Jeanne
Yorkshire
Lr Varmi
Rome
Tripol'ii Ag
Oliver Lodge
Toronto Clobe
Zam-80K Praised By Great Chemist For Zam-Buk
A historic testimonial extols Zam Tuk and Zam-Buk as pure vegetable preparations with germ killing powers. The statement by a renowned British chemist Mr W Lae es Scott claims strong antiseptic benefits for skin injuries and disorders. Mothers report profits from Zam-Buk and it is advertised as available from druggists at five cents a box or three boxes for 1.25.
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W. lLaee
Scott
Lewis
Age of Military Leaders Compared with German Counterparts
The article lists ages of British generals led by Sir John French and Sir William Robertson and contrasts them with German leaders such as Hindenburg Mackensen Kluck von der Goltz and von Falkenhayn. It notes youngest German general Duke Albert of Württemberg and mentions Zeppelin and Tirpitz. It ends with an advertisement for Parma eice’s Vegetable Pills claiming digestive benefits and popularity.
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John French
Ian Hamilton
William Robertson
Herbert Plumer
Gen. Monro
Douglas Haig
Hindenburg
Mackensen
Kluck
Paris
von der Goltz
Turkey
Liman von Sanders
Beseler
Antwerp
Novo-Georgievsk
Hansen
Emmich
Liege
Heeringen
Albert of
Parma Eice
Wiping Out Military Persecution
A Providence Journal editorial condemns German militarism and the fusion of civil and military power. It cites the Lusitania disaster, Belgian atrocities, and the Cavell case as examples, urging the twentieth century to end military persecution and hold armies to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
Cavell
Providence Journal
Proper Care For The Cream Separator In Daily Use
The cream separator requires careful operation to ensure best results. It runs at high speed so bearings must be well lubricated to prevent overheating and premature replacement. Start the separator slowly and allow the bow to run down before full operation.
Canadian in last World Series ties life to baseball
Vean Gregg from Hiahowe Miller Alberta near Edmonton is the lone Canadian in the final World Series. He farms 480 acres 30 miles from the railway with 30 cattle 14 horses and other stock. He says organized baseball has paid him well and will support him for life, more than plastering ever would.
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Vean Gregg
Hiahowe
Miller
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Greggs
Gregg
Pricey Peace Lectures Demand High Fees
A terse exchange notes lectures on peace come with a steep price. The speaker counters that the rate is 200 dollars per session, signaling a businesslike stance in a discourse on pacifist topics.
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Hobson
Mies Cove
Ghrly
Mae Beer
Tively Young
Eddy’s
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Tarrapion
Arlington Company OF Canada Limited
Frese Avenue
Toronto
Tremain
Tremain Supply Co
Hallas
Guise
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