Second Lusitania Memorial Endowed Beds for Soldiers
A copy from Mrs. Marybooth of the Cunard Line explains a fundraising effort to provide motor ambulances and beds for soldiers paralyzed or permanently disabled by the Lusitania disaster. A second memorial fund is opened to England and America donations, with stamps accepted for small gifts and contributions sent to Ernest Carley at Cusard Line, 364 Main Street, Winnipeg, Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marybooth
Cupard Steamship Co. Ltd
Cuncra Company
Seversl
Paseenters Etd Cree
Lusitania
Fost Ther
England
America
Cunard Company
Amerca
London
Ernest Carley
Cusard
Main Street
Minards Liniment Advertised Across Regions
An old advertisement fragment lists users and locations for Minards Liniment including Mathias Foley of Old City Ontario Josep Low of Norway Maine Charles Whooteh of Mulgrave Nova Scotia Rev R O Armstrong of Mulgrave Nova Scotia Pierre Landers of Sen Pokemouche New Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Foley
Old City
Ont
Josep Low
Norway
Charles Whooteh
Mulgrave
N.S
R. O. Armstrong
Germans' cotton trade feared by London Daily Express
The London Daily Express notes cotton and cotton goods must be kept from Germany and Austria. Dutch authorities report German women crossing borders to buy cotton goods from Dutch towns and shops, with traffic rising alarmingly. A Dutch crackdown is said to be underway. A worm expelling remedy named Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is advertised as safe for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Express
Germany
Austria
Manitoba Milk Samples Under Inspection
The inland revenue department bulletin reports 21 milk samples from Manitoba towns analyzed across the Dominion. Of these 21, 152 were genuine, 12 genuine but dirty, 17 doubtful, 27 adulterated, and one spoiled and unworkable. In the Manitoba regard every sample was found genuine. Soaking wheat increases feed value only slightly, but grinding wheat raises feeding value about one fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Revenue Department
Dominion
Manitoba
Woman Credits Dr Pierce Remedies For Recovery After Long Illness
In Sarnia Ontario a woman recounts a 27 year ordeal with severe illness and paralysis. After using Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Smart-Weed she recovered, returned to work, and raised two married children. She endorses the medicines and the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarnia
Dr. Pierce
People' S Common Sense Medical Adviser
Mas. J. At
Ontany St
Sarcia
Ont
Ester
Pierce
Lawabds
Buffalo
N.Y
Snyone
Sta. Ape
Sand
Portrait of Admiral Jellicoe and the British fleet leadership
The article portrays Admiral Sir John Jellicoe as the capable, energetic commander of Britain's invisible naval hub. It describes his constant presence on the flagship, sharp leadership, and the tight, disciplined team of young admirals like Beatty and Sturdee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Julicos
Ecelves
London
Admiralty Lords
UiGerk
Bos“Ives
Jéilcoe
Bie
Jeillcoe
Jeilicoe
Fic
John Jellicoe
Admiral Beatty
Peking
Jellicoe
Admiral Seymieur
Joan
Eet
Sir John
Ieet
Prince of Wales
New York
Sir Jin
Admiralty
Beligoland
Iceland
Admirala
Deatty
Sir Joan
Sturdee
Fairhind Islands
Beatty
Navy
St. John
Healthy Children Through Stomach and Bowels
A health note urges regular and pleasant digestion for children. Baby's Own Tablets are advertised as a safe gentle laxative, praised by Mrs. David Label of Ste. Perpetue Quebec for easing a upset baby into a healthy child. Sold by medicine dealers or mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont at 25 cents a box.
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David Label
Ste. Perpetue
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
One Hour With Husband After 15000 Mile Journey
A young bride left Tokyo for Vancouver and New York after learning her Canadian husband had joined the army. He obtained three days leave to meet her in London, but his steamer delayed and they spent only one hour together before he rejoined the front. The tale includes a note on post office rules banning individual newspapers to neutral countries to curb enemy information.
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Tokio
London
Ourney
London Evening News
Vancouver
New York
Liverpool
Euston
British Isles
Post Office
Continent
America
You and Jim A Small Town Storekeeper Exposed
A speaker contrasts a trusted town merchant with the lure of mail order catalogs. He notes Jim’s honesty, local support, and daily community ties, then critiques customers who delay payment and demand low prices from Jim while backing distant sellers. The piece argues customers blame Jim for high prices yet profit from his credit and service.
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Jim
Degeneracy Increasing From Alcohol Use Says Expert
A medical letter argues that liquor consumption harms the nation beyond money loss. It cites degeneracy, insanity linked to drinking families, and state comparisons showing higher insanity in wetter regions. The text warns that prohibition or restraint protects future generations and warns about local tax and school declines if funds vanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
H. Arnott
French Expositions Highlight Trade Fight With Germany
The Figaro reports that many French departments plan commercial expositions to showcase local products and industries and to promote French goods abroad. An Anti-German expo at Perpignan is praised for displaying the republics resources and guiding future trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Figaro
Perpiquah
Parmelee's Vegetable Pills Promote Digestive Relief
A cure claim for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills traces relief for biliousness and liver distress. The ad asserts bile buildup and sour stomach are corrected quickly, offering the remedy as the best among pill preparations.
U S Silence on Belgium 1914 At War Reflected as Shame
The piece condemns U S policy for not protesting Germany’s 1914 actions against Belgium, calling it a moral failing and a major wartime embarrassment. It contrasts past courage with present weakness and notes the impact on perceptions of American resolve. The dialogue exchange ends with a quip about grave seriousness and mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
United States
New York
James J Hill and British Loyalty in World Context
The Boston Monitor notes James J Hill used capital and influence to aid allied credits while Britain and France provided key support. It cites Lord Strathcona resisting Schiff-Harriman pressure to prevent a 20 million dollar stock transfer to enemies. Hill’s long association with allies is praised as a lesson in loyalty and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hull
Mr. Hill
United Kingdom
France
Lord Strathcona
James J. Hill
Boston Monitor
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by Local Bank in 19th Century Ad
F J Cheney Co is praised by the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo for honesty and solvency. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall's Family Pills for constipation with testimonials offered free and price listed at 76 cents per bottle.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Joel Aly
National Bank OF Commerce
Oy Hall
Dake Halls Family
Russians Fight for Liberty as Germans Expelled, Petrograd Sees
A well known businessman returning from Petrograd reports Russians now fight for liberty and aim to rid themselves of German influence. In Petrograd German is banned and the retreat in Poland is seen as due to munition shortages. The public remains confident in leaders while many Russians are uneducated and unaware of Allied naval actions at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkland Islands
of the Dogger Bank
John Jellicoe
Petrograd
Daily
News
Poland
Russia
London Shoemakers Struggle as War Severs Patent Leather Supply
War crimes shortages disrupt London footwear makers. West End faces patent leather scarcity as ordinary patent and japanned leathers rise in price. Only Austrian superfine leather remains available for high end shoes, with water and varnish methods cited as factors.
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London
West End
England
Austria
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Bil
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Mike Kinney
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Egbert
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Winnipeg Grain Exchange
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