Why Submarine Dives Take Minutes Not Seconds
Submarine performance is slower than popular belief. Older and newer models require minutes to submerge as ballast water is admitted gradually to prevent instability. Depth is controlled by rudders and ballast balance ensures a stable, safe dive rather than a rapid plunge. Parmelee's Vegetable Pills touted for rheumatism are also advertised, claiming liver and kidney action improves uric acid balance.
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Pearson's Magazine
Parmelee
British Sea Power Outpaces German Raids in War
The British command of the seas is shown strong as merchant losses total 460,628 tons since the war began. With empire ports registering about 5,000,000 tons, Germany cannot overturn British maritime preponderance. In the past year Britain added merchant tonnage three times the amount captured or sunk by Germans.
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Germany
British Empire
Great Britain
Boston Transcript
Shopper Recall Sparks Grudge Over Cart Cleared
Dialogue shows two girls scolding a salesman for clearing items and not buying. Second girl vents about a man in a car yesterday who did not offer his seat, prompting a desire to get even. The quotes reflect a local retail interaction and a small social grievance.
Putnam's Extractor Promises Quick Corn Relief
An OCR fragment advertises Putnam's Extractor as a pain free corn cure. It touts affordability and overnight relief with a “guaranteed” claim, urging readers to try the product tonight for a morning improvement. The ad mentions a 25 cent price and a magical ease slogan.
Weed Extermination Crusade Urged Across Dominion
A Manitoba open letter to Minister John Kelly highlights weed seeds inflating costs and reducing grain yield. The writer calls for a cooperative, sustained campaign using proven methods to eliminate weeds, noting mixed crops worsen soil and marketing costs and urging action before drastic pest-control measures become necessary.
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Manitoba
John Kely
Winnipeg Tribune
Keily
Ontario
Dominion
Kelly
Toronto Globe
Bulletin No 82 Promises Help For Canadian Farmers
Experiments in Horticulture director J H Grisdale urges minister of agriculture that Bulletin No 82 from the division of horticulture will aid Canadian farmers. Prepared by W T Macoun and branch superintendents, it details results from diverse regions on vegetables fruits trees and flowers, with emphasis on pomology and new apple varieties.
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J. H. Grisdale
Dominion Experimental Farms
Minister of Agriculture
W. T. Macoun
Dominion Horticulturist
Central Experimental Farm
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Artificial Fish Culture Aids Canada Fisheries Restocking
Article notes the need for artificial propagation to restore inland lakes in Canada. It cites overfishing and pollution of spawning grounds, highlights three new hatcheries in Ontario and Manitoba with capacities for whitefish and salmon trout, and stresses the economic and tourism value of fresh water fisheries.
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Canada
Great Lakes
Kenora
Ontario
Thurlow
Belleville
Newcastle
Qu'Appelle Park
Lake of the Woods
A.D
Household Medicine and Kaiser’s Prohibition Zeal
A household medicine claim praises Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a cheap, ready remedy for many common complaints. A wartime reference notes Kaiser Wilhelm’s call for total abstinence to prevent harm to Germany, urging cadets and navy men to steer clear of alcohol, with a warning about drinking and aiming weapons. A playful line jokes about Rankin-Beanbrough’s cold from tipping hats to ladies and a new form of tipping evil by Phyle.
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Thomas
Germany
Army
Rankin—Beanbrough
Phyle
Italy’s Army Seen as Protector at Home and Abroad
The London Chronicle notes Italian soldiers are drilled and expected to aid in protecting life and property, beyond standard duties. It highlights the military role during calamities like earthquakes and Italy’s affection for its army as both domestic guardian and defender against foreign aggression.
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Italy
London Chronicle
Dramatic Critic Roasts Pen Play After Hearing Boss Speak
The manager accuses a critic of delivering an unqualified roast while the author hints the critic overheard harsh remarks about the work. The exchange suggests tension between creator and critic over reception of the performance.
Not Found Wanting Canadian Troops Save Situation
London Daily Mail praises the Canadians for steadiness in battle though new troops, noting grievous losses but their retaking of the guns and saving the situation. The article lauds Dominion valor and gratitude from the British nation as they stood with regular forces.
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London Daily Mail
Lightning Rods Sharply Cut Building Losses in Canada
A 1910s Ontario bulletin notes April lightning destroyed or damaged 61 buildings across central eastern Ontario and western Quebec, most unrodded. W H Day cites rod protection saving 999 of every 1000 dollars in unrodded damage. Records show high rod efficiency in Ontario Iowa Michigan and more, urging farm protection and Bulletin 220 for details.
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Ontario
Quebec
W. H. Day
Ontario Agricultural College
T Ce
Canada
Iowa
Michigan
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Nervous Exhaustion Relief Promised by Dr Williams Pink Pills
A vintage health ad warns of overwork and worry causing nervous exhaustion with headaches insomnia back pain and digestion problems. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a powerful nerve tonic that strengthens nerves by enriching blood and cites Henry Marr of Port Felix N S as a testimonial. The pills cost 50 cents a box or 2 50 for six and are sold by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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N.S
Dr. Williams
Mr. Marr
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Boundary Commission Reports on Inter national Map Discrepancies
The 197 commission report on Canada United States boundary questions was presented to Premier Borden by W J Stewart. The unanimity of findings resolved map discrepancies from the 1820 Treaty of Ghent, with maps bound for Sir Joseph Pope for preservation. Premier Borden praised the work and its diplomatic significance.
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International Boundaries Commission
Canada
United States
Borden
W. J. Stewart
Joseph Pope
Stewart
Ghent
Sir Robert
Pa and son ponder the meaning of efficiency
A terse exchange finds Pa telling his son that efficiency is a much overworked word, inviting reflection on using time and effort wisely.
Notable Women Pirates and Blackbeard in Early Maritime Lore
The piece recounts Mary Read and Anne Bonny as bold women aboard Captain Rackham’s ship, their acts in battle, imprisonment, and Mary’s death. It also profiles Edward Teach “Blackbeard” as a feared 18th century pirate, his Queen Anne’s Revenge, cruelty, and a fiery mutiny scene in which he mimicked hellish siege to test endurance.
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Mary Read
Rackham
Anne Rooney
Mary
Anne
Edward Teach
Blackbeard
Teach
Bristol
Simon Pure
Charleston
N.C
Comprehensive CP railway map dominates directors room
A 100 by 10 foot map in the CP railway general office covers every inch of Canadian railway and every city town and village. The colossal chart shows double tracking and the entire system from start to finish, enabling officers to view rivers lakes mountains and routes at a glance.
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Canada
C.P.R. General Office
Merchants Bank of Canada shows strong cash reserves and steady dividends
The bank reports over twenty one million dollars in cash assets and a one third rise in quick assets, with loans in Canada holding steady despite general shrinkage. Profits declined slightly but dividends were paid, reinforcing confidence in management and reserves. The piece notes outside Canada loans fell by almost two million. A closing jab promotes Holloway's Corn Cure.
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Merchants Bank of Canada
Canada
Object of Study Fossils and the Class of Girls
A fragment notes a class discussing fossils and the speaker’s shift to accepting being labeled as such. The tone hints at personal debate over identity within a scholarly setting.
Silent Exchange Reflects Strained Family Bond
A fragment shows a mother and daughter in a tense exchange about support and affection. The dialogue hints at fading closeness and a power shift in the family dynamic.
Chocolate Soldier image fuels wartime candy demand in Britain
Captain Bean of the British Commissary reports Tommy Atkins strives to live up to the Chocolate Soldier ideal as chocolate sweets run high. The Westminster Gazette notes candy demand is intense with British candymakers busy day and night. Cairo dispatch says Australian troops there have eaten the chocolate supply, and the canteen reports five times the expected demand for sweets and soft drinks, while beer demand is one-fifth.
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Captain Bean
France
Westminster Gazette
Tommy Atkins
George Hernard
Cairo
Minard's Liniment Ubiquitous Choice at Pleasant Bay Store
Harlin Fulton of Pleasant Bay, C B endorses Minard's Liniment as the sole liniment stocked and used by all customers at his store, claiming it is the only one people require.
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Minard
Harlin Fulton
Pleasant Bay
C.B
Western Labor Problems In 1913 Harvest Labor Shortage
The Winnipeg Free Press notes that in 1913 the west needed 25 000 harvest workers from the east and today fewer farm laborers remain due to many young men enlisting for war. With greater work and fewer men, demand for outside help will rise, prompting questions about sources for assistance.
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Winnipeg
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