Lyons versus Leipzig fair battle reshapes world trade
The article argues Lyons fairs may supplant Leipzig as buyers seek safety and efficiency. It notes Leipzig’s wartime blockade and Lyons bold promotion, citing a past wholesale volume over 10 million dollars and 8.09 million dollars unpaid. It suggests habit and convenience will push buyers to Lyons if war prolongs, reshaping markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lyons
Leipzig
Bayers
Saxony
Leipzic
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Taps Child Health
Worms sap the strength and vitality of children. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is promoted as a remedy to drive out intestinal parasites.
British Navy Record of Heroism and World Security
The British Navy is praised as a historic force protecting Great Britain, the Empire, and the English speaking world, with naval power credited by U S officers for preventing German expansion and upholding the Monroe Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
United States
Germany
Montreal Mail
Britain and Germany Wool Trade Outlook in Postwar Era
America Sheep Breeder notes Britain increasing wool card stock for postwar needs while Germany faces tight supplies. Germany’s last Australian purchase reached 425 275 bales at over 16 dollars per bale, with imports from New Zealand Tasmania and South Africa. Direct South American buys run 30 000 to 47 000 bales annually. Antwerp sales moved 50 000 South American bales yearly. London takings and a Paris deal loom, else Germany’s wool future looks dire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
South America
Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
South Africa
Antwerp
London
Paris
Great Britain
America
Saskatchewan Co operative Poultry Stations
Saskatchewan operates two co operative poultry killing and marketing stations at Regina and Saskatoon. Last year 27 038 pounds were marketed under the plan with one station. Advance payments are made on receipt at 15 cents per pound for chickens and the balance is payable on a monthly statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon
We All Must Take Our Medicine Sooner or Later
The Rural New Yorker essay argues that every person faces a personal dose of medicine to counteract life’s sugar or fortune. It notes men over 50 see life as settled, and the courage shown when taking the medicine reveals character and philosophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promote Rheumatism Cure
An advice piece argues rheumatism must be cured from the blood not by topical remedies. It cites Dr Williams Pink Pills as a root remedy and shares a testimonial from Mrs. F. M. Simpson of Blenheim Ontario who improved from bedbound to walking with aids after using the pills. The firm offers pills at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 via mail from Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Canada
F. M. Simpson
Blenheim
Ont
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Alberta Inland Fishing Emerges Toward Mackenzie Trade
Alberta shores witness growing fresh fish trade via Mackenzie river tributaries. Over the past few years nets and gear sales from Edmonton supply houses reached above ten thousand dollars, more than doubling prior outputs, signaling expanding markets across prairie provinces and U S centers.
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Alberta
Mackenzie River
Prairie Provinces
United States
Edmonton
Windsor chairs appear in Philadelphia by 1730
The Windsor chair first appeared in Philadelphia around 1730 and is repeatedly advertised in newspapers through about 1800. Early chairs were commonly painted green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Germany Repeats Ancient Deportation Methods from Assyria
The text compares Nazi Germany's deportation policies to those of ancient Assyria and Babylon, noting mass relocations of conquered peoples. It cites Tiglathpileser, Sargon, Sennacherib, Nebuchadnezzar, and the Judean exile, arguing that forced resettlement and assimilation echoed across eras and warnings about repeating history in Belgium and the modern conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Assyria
Babylonia
Tiglathpileser
Sargon
Sennacherib
Asia Minor
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Palestine
America
Belgium
Cyrus
Tigris
Euphrates
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted for Internal Use
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile remedy usable both inside the body and on the outside. It claims relief for sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and many related ailments with a low cost per bottle and constant readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Governor-General Victor Cavendish’s Full Titles Listed
Montreal Herald reports the proclamation naming His Excellency Victor Christian William Duke of Devonshire Marquess of Hartington Earl of Devonshire Earl of Burlington Baron Cavendish of Hardwicke and of Keighley Knight of the Garter Privy Councillor GCMG GCVO Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Dominion of Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Christian William, Duke of Devonshire
Marquess of Hartington
Earl of Devonshire
Earl of Burlington
Baron Cavendish of
Hardwicke
Baron Cavendish
Keighley
Order of the Garter
Privy Council
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Royal Victorian Order
Dominion of Canada
Montreal Herald
Best of St Agnes Fight Postponed In Ring
Edith asserts resilience in the ring after a confrontation with her fiancé. She remains undeterred and ready to continue despite tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
Edith
Parable of the Large Man and the Return of a House
A tall, proud man misuses his strength, steals a neighbor’s wife and harms children. Bystanders intervene but the man wrecks the house and extorts damages. He proclaims reform while threatening more violence and the neighbors, alarmed, rush to buy weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Well-Known Ontario Woman Praises Favorite Prescription
A Welland Ontario woman testifies to the effectiveness of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for tired and run-down women. She says after one bottle she feels stronger, eats better, and is less nervous, and endorses it as a first-class remedy for weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mars
Geo
Franian
E. Main and
State Sts
Welland, Ont
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription advertisement
An 19th century style drug ad promotes Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women with hot flashes dizziness hysteria headaches and nervousness. It claims 50 years of sales and offers liquid and sugar coated tablet forms at $1.00 or 50 cents. Mail order and free medical consultation are advertised from Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty of the Invalids’ Hotel
Dr. V. M. Ca
Main St
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce's Liver Pills Promoted for Liver Ailments
Advert shows Dr Pierce's Pellets as the smallest easiest liver remedy. One tiny sugar coated pellet per dose claims to cure sick headaches bilious headaches dizziness constipation indigestion bilious attacks and all derangements of the liver and bowels.
Heroes of the Clergy in The Red Watch
Col J A Curzine lauds Canadian chaplains who served under fire in the war. He highlights Rev Canon Scott of Quebec whose poetry is admired and notes clergy across all ranks answering the crusade with holy zeal for justice. The Montreal Mail reports the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Watch
J. A. Curzine
M.P
Toronto
Canon Scott
Quebec
Canada
Must Conquer Or Be Conquered
The article cites German actions in occupied Belgium and Poland, portraying forced labor and seizure of civilians as military necessity. It compares Germany’s conduct to barbarian times, condemning destruction of food, killings by Zeppelins, and mass enslavement as expressions of a conquer-or-be-conquered ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Poland
France
Bernhardt
Nietzsche
Germany
Cusitania
New York Globe and Comercial Advertiser
France Supplied Allies With Major War Material
Official figures show France diverted substantial war production to allies despite severe losses. By October 16 France had provided Russia with over 600,000 rifles and 300,000,000 cartridges and sent heavy artillery, aircraft engines, and specialists. France also armed Italy and Serbia, including shells, helmets, mortars, and trench gear, while maintaining its own army and transport needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Russia
P ¥Ot
Europe
Italy
Venice
Serbia
Corfu
Great Britain
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Bond for Cure
Frank J. Cheney and Co pledge to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason certifies the oath in Toledo, Ohio dated December 6, 1886. Product advertised as internally taken and blood driven to mucous surfaces. includes testimonials offer and usual druggist price of 75 cents for Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney, & Co
Sach
Hall
A W. Gleason
Concerts Through the Air from DeForest Radio Lab
A nightly wireless program from Dr. Lee DeForest’s High Bridge laboratory blends operatic selections popular dance music sentimental songs Hawaiian medleys stirring band and orchestra phonograph offerings with war bulletins and world news. The xylophone and accordion are noted as strong wireless transmitters though brass and singing voices can also transmit clearly to listeners. Voice transmission uses a microphone at the operator’s end while musical selections use a cabinet phonograph microphone for full volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Experimental Laboratory
Lee DeForest
Highbridge
N.Y
Barbour Chides Waterman Over Exercise Rumors
Barbour questions Waterman about warmth and fitness and Waterman replies he attended the mutes dance and danced with women all evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour
Waterman
Predicted German Revolution and Liebknicht Rallys
A columnist foresees a forthcoming German upheaval as Liebknicht rallies workers against war. Thousands gathered in Liep sigerstrasse and Potsdamperplatz cheered peace while police guard Liebknicht. Stuttgart reports 400 prisoners as peace meetings spread under the Social Democratic faction. Three days later Germany's chancellor issued peace proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Madeline Z. Doty
Liebknicht
Reichstag
Social Democratic Party
Liepsigerstrasse
Potsdamperplatz
Liebknidht
Stuttgart
Parmelees Vegetable Pills Promoted As Inexpensive Cure
The advertisement touts Parmelees Vegetable Pills for ailments from dyspepsia indigestion rheumatism and digestive derangements. It claims the trial is inexpensive and effective leading to new customers and numerous cures where other pills failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee
Reading as a scholar's refuge in idle hours
The passage argues reading is for scholars in idle times while direct reading of God is precious. When darkness falls, people seek guidance from their own inner lamps and return to the east where dawn lies. An Emerson quote about a fig tree becoming fruitful is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
No Danger Fond Father My Son Takes Algebra This Term
A humorous exchange between a father and a high school teacher about algebra enrollment. The father jokes about his son taking algebra this term while the teacher notes exposure but doubts commitment. The line reflects a light classroom conversation from a school setting.
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Mullion
Scott
Scott & Downe
Toronts
Out
Call of the Navy
Minard
Co-operative
Turkeys
J. McEwen
Dundas
Zam-Buk Co
Prof
E. D. Prince
The
New York Times
Redpath
Ontario
F. J. Cheney & CO
Dodds
Ww. N. U. Iiti
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