War comes to Eagle Mines as empire declares conflict
In August and November conflicts spread from Europe to Eagle Mines. Workers face rising coal wages while locals debate the war's meaning. An English recluse known as the crazy Englishman despairs at patriotic fervor as a distant conflict activates town and mine life.
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Maine
Helmi
Jack
Old Sim
Dixie Land
Georgia
Canada
Nehanna
Sam
Helms
Eagle Mines
Peter Hamilton
Simpson
Large Federal Highway Outlay in Canada 1926
Acting Federal Commissioner George W. Yates reports for year ending March 31 1927 highway work under the Canada Highways Act covered 7436 miles completed with 872 improved. Total 5783 miles were improved in 1926 at 29585000 dollars, combining Federal Provincial and Municipal costs. Canadian road improvement and maintenance spent about 45500000 dollars in 1926. 24708 miles were eligible for the 20000000 Federal subsidy, of which 18775604 has been paid. This year will end Federal subsidy. unlikely any further grant.
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George W. Yates
Fox Farming An Established Industry
The report quotes Minister of Agriculture Mr. Motherwell asserting silver fox farming is a firmly established national industry. During the year 37 000 foxes were tattooed for registration, a notable rise from the prior year. Prices for live foxes held steady while pelts sold at higher average prices, with strong export demand in the United States and several European nations. The pine marten note follows.
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Motherwell
United States
Zam-Buk balm advert warns of neglected minor injuries
A Canadian investigation shows deaths from blood poisoning after minor injuries were neglected. The ad urges applying Zam-Buk balm to wounds to stop bleeding and destroy germs, claiming quick relief and no work loss. price listed as 60 cents per box.
Miami Scientist Plans Venus Rocket Flight
Professor Robert Condit of Miami unveils a rocket like device aimed at reaching Venus in a single jump. He envisions a central explosive chamber as the main propulsion, with polarized magnetic controls to steer through meteor streams, while facing questions of return and air friction risks.
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Jules Verne
Robert Condit
Miami
Earth
Condit
Venus
Cream Rice Pudding Recipe Improves Texture and Flavor
A historical recipe instructs washing 4 tablespoons rice and mixing with 13 cup sugar 15 teaspoon salt and 21 cups milk diluted with water. Bake in a buttered dish for three hours at 300 degrees F in a water bath, stirring early to prevent clumping. Finish with a nutmeg sprinkle and serve hot or cold.
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Borden's
St. Charles
Small Town Theatre Plans Julius Caesar Substitution Debate
The manager questions a performance choice as an actor insists he represents Julius Caesar. The manager rejects substitutes, demanding Caesar appear in person or cancel the show.
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Small Town
Juilius Caesar
Engaged to Two Suitors Sparks Dilemma
Virginia asks which fiancé Alice will marry while Alice remains pledged to both Harry and Bob. Fred intervenes.
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Alice
Harry
Virginia
Fred
Little Helps For This Week
A collection of moral maxims and quotes on self control kindness and leading a better life. Notable voices include Epictetus Sir John Lubbock Dorothy Pattison Madame Swetchine George Eliot and brief promotion for Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claiming it offers relief to sufferers.
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Epictetus
John Lubbock
J. D. Kellogg
English Prisons For Sale Picked Among War Surplus Facilities
English jails with gallows and grounds are on the market after a drop in population since the war. Twenty prisons are for sale and bids vary. Stornoway sold for 25 dollars, Newcastle 135000, Carlisle 80000, Downpatrick 100, Brecon 4000 with no sale.
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Home Office
Stornoway
Hebrides
Newcastle
Carlisle
County Down
Downpatrick
Brecon
Wales
The Horrors Of War And Odd Advertisements
War realism clashes with romantic notions as soldiers endure mud and blood instead of glamour. Miller's Worm Powders claim painless purification of worms and restored strength for children, marketed to worried mothers. A dry wit exchange about a lecture underscores social humor, while a Siberian fable hints at a valuable fur.
Diary of Haig Said to Reveal War Years Secrets
London Daily Express reports a diary left by the late Field Marshal Earl Haig and deposited with the British Museum under seal to remain unopened until 1940. The diary allegedly contains frank criticisms of war chiefs leaders and politicians and is expected to disclose sensational revelations.
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Earl Haig
London Daily Express
British Museum
Confidence for Young Mothers with Baby's Own Tablets
A safe home remedy for common infant and child ailments. Baby's Own Tablets are a mild laxative, act without gripping, and are guaranteed free from opiates or harmful drugs. Sold by druggists or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
The Great Columbia Icefield
The Columbia icefield in the Canadian Rockies covers 150 square miles and serves as the source of streams feeding three oceans.
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Columbia
Canadian Rockies
A Remedy for Earache and a Newspaper Career
A brief on relief for earache using Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil drops applied with lint. The Oklahoma editor inheriting a quarter of a million dollars illustrates the newspaper field offers opportunities to young men.
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Thomas
Oklahoma
Inaugural Women Representatives Across States
Minard notes animal remedies and mentions one woman representative in Congress from California Kentucky Massachusetts and New Jersey. A 25 cent piece dated 1876 is valued at zero cents.
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California
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Antacid Endorsed by Physicians
An advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick effective antacid. It claims fifty years as a trusted medical remedy and urges purchase of genuine bottles with full directions.
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Cragsturs
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