West cattle hogs and sheep show sharp rise in quality
Cora Hind notes Alberta's livestock boom with a 75 percent rise in cattle hogs and sheep since before the war. Hogs and sheep lead both in numbers and quality, beef cattle dominate the Calgary fair focusing on Herefords. Alberta now boasts three Hereford bulls costing 11 000 17 000 and 20 000 with scores from 5 000 to 1 500.
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West
Calgary
Alberta
Cora Hind
Journal of Commerce
Handwashing Quip Sparks Maid and Boy Exchange
A brief exchange features Robby and Miss Smith about hand washing. Robby retorts that he has washed, inviting Miss Smith to inspect the towel as proof. The dialogue is presented in a playful newspaper tone typical of the era.
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Robby
Miss Smith
Puck
Unique Alarm Crane Sentry Tale and Catarrh Cure Ad
A wildlife anecdote describes sand hill cranes guarding their camp with pebbles as alarms, noted by a game warden. The text includes an embedded sales pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure from J Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, with a 100 dollar reward claim and a consumer pill recommendation.
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Hemters
Arso
Informaton
Saving Campaign Cuts Boston Waste By 530 Tons In June
The food controller's call spurs a notable decline in refuse. Boston reports a 530 ton decrease in waste for June, underscoring the campaign's impact on urban food waste.
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Boston
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief for All Sufferers
Advertises Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a universal cure that never fails to provide relief. Claims individual cases will experience the same success and urges everyone afflicted to try it.
Record Potato Crop Reaches New U.S. Peak
United States potato production for the year is estimated at 467 million bushels, 47 million above the 1912 record. Buckwheat yields are the largest in years and oats match the 1915 level.
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United States
Prophecy of Mother Rita Foretells Vienna Fall
The Balkans prophetess Mother Rita of Monastir predicts Vienna will fall the day Serbia’s King Peter dies citing her past forecasts including Balkan wars and Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. The claim invites skepticism as ever-strange events have occurred before.
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Francis Ferdinand
Rita
Monastir
Balkans
Vienna
Peter
Serbia
Wekerle Named Hungary Premier Aims Universal Suffrage
Dr Alexander Wekerie the new Hungarian premier is of German descent and Protestant faith. He has previously served as premier in 1892 and 1900 and is chosen to push universal suffrage, giving non Magyar races a voice in government amid Magyar minority dominance.
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Alexander Wekerie
Hungary
Philip Lamberg
Francis Joseph
Hatter
Vienna
Austria
Charles
Budapest
Tisza
Berlin
Kingdom of
St. Stephen
Royal Italy enters war in austere wardrobes
The Royal Family of Italy keeps to simple wartime dress with unadorned outfits for Queen Mother Marguerita and Princesses Mafalda Giovanna Yolanda and Maria while Prince Umberto wears a plain Boy Scout style suit. King’s formal uniform seen only on official business in Rome.
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Elena
Marguerita
Italy
Umberto
Yolanda
Mafalda
Giovanna
Maria
Freezone Promises Quick Relief for Corns and Calluses
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a cheap remedy that stops corn and callus soreness within moments. A small bottle allegedly removes all hard or soft corns and calluses by applying directly to the affected area. The ad claims minimal irritation to surrounding skin and urges doctors to stock Freezone if unavailable locally.
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Cincinnati
Dialogue duel remarks between Silicus and Cynicus
In a sharp exchange Silicus laments that the best things about us go unsaid while Cynicus retorts that would prove them dead then when confronted by the judge.
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Silicus
Cynicus
Auto totals in World War show 300000 in use
A Japanese compiled study reports about 300000 automobiles in use on both sides of the war. Entente powers total 161425 with Britain 30000 for supplies and France 80000 for supplies. Central Powers total 130000, led by Germany 100000 and Austria Hungary 30000, with smaller roles for others.
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France
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Roumania
Serbia
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Holloway's Corn Cure Removes Corns and Warts Safely
The Holloway's Corn Cure treatment is reported to remove corns and warts without scarring. No additional details or context provided.
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Holloway
A Marvelous Medicine for Little Ones
Mrs. Delvina Pelletier of Ste Perpetue Quebec praises Baby’s Own Tablets as a miraculous remedy for her child. She claims four years’ use with no equal, and notes a government analyst confirms they contain no opiates or harmful drugs. The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario sells them for 25 cents a box by mail or locally.
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Delvina Pelletier
Ste. Perpetue
Que
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Soldier in France Finds Solace in Ragtime and Popular Song
A British soldier in France writes that army life narrows musical tastes to ragtime and popular songs. He notes music calms the mind amid trivial duties and questions whether taste stems from temperament rather than quality. He argues for individual musical liberty and tolerance for mass tunes.
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France
Farmer Giles Solves Hen Cackle Question
A debate over whether a hen is setting or sitting ends with Farmer Giles noting the cackle reveals if she is laying or lying. The humorous exchange appears in Tit-Bits as a practical farmer’s remark on poultry behavior.
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Giles
Silent clash over child abuse case erupts in court
The exchange reveals a tense moment as a child testifies about an alleged assault. The accused, Solo, is questioned over the timeline and physical injury, while prosecutors seek clarity on the child's statement and surrounding events.
Progress of Japan from Viscount Kato on civilization
Viscount Kato argues against the view that Japan was uncivilized a half century ago. He says Japan possessed its own civilizational base before opening to the world. He notes Japan’s progress in fifty years is not remarkable and compares it to other nations, acknowledging a remaining gap with leading powers.
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Viscount Kato
Japan
Germans Believe Allies Began War
Army nurse de Winne, Belgian prisoner returned after 34 months in Germany, reports German belief that Germany was attacked and must defend its existence. She notes Germans, including intellectuals and officials, are convinced of victory but fear blockade and economic strain delaying peace. They detest England, admire France, despise Russians, and see Americans as limited help. No revolutionary signs seen in towns visited.
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Wilson
de Winne
Germany
Munster
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Hottingen
Soltau
Aix-la- Chapelle
Karlsruhe
England
France
Paris Letter Describes Pershing at Lafayette Tomb
An American resident in Paris writes of General Pershing arriving with officials at the tomb of Lafayette. She recalls his brief speech allegedly saying Lafayette, nous voici or Lafayette, here we are, noting imperfect translation and the crowd’s reaction in New York Tribune coverage.
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Paris
General Pershing
Lafarene
Lafayette
New York Tribune
Polish demands presented to German government in occupied regions
Cra cow report says Count Roniker of Warsaw leading prominent Russian Polish group calls for abolishing frontier lines between German and Austrian zones in Russian Poland. He asks end to requisitions, 6.5 billion marks for war damages, and appointment of Count Maronffsky to head the new administration of occupied districts.
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Cracow
Roniker
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Poland
Count Maronffsky
A War Time Thought on Inequality and Hardship
A wartime reflection argues that people endure discomforts if they believe all must fare alike. It notes an intolerable sense of inequality when some suffer while others, with less claim, feel no burden. An irresistible urge to blame a hidden corrupt influence is suggested.
Bavarians and Prussians Clash in Captive Rout Report
From Baris and Jassy dispatches the New York Herald notes German prisoners in Roumanian custody quarrel with Prussian captors over battle loyalties. At Sereth Bavarian prisoners assault Prussians as Roumanians restore order. The piece mocks German unity and warns of a collapsing central European coalition.
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New York Herald
Baris “& Jassy
The
Sereth
Officers Create Spirit of Antagonism
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany discusses German military arrogance toward civilians. He cites incidents in Berlin including being denied a box at the races and an usher’s fear of officers. He argues such abuses bred antigonism toward Prussian military authority.
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James W. Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Jockey Club
Gerard
Prussia
Buy Idols and Motor Coats From Savings Brighten English Women
The London Daily Mirror reports English women invest savings in varied items post wealth rise. One bought a silver teapot for display, another a Chinese idol, a third a motor coat without a car, and a fourth a complete Balzac set though unable to read French.
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London Daily Mirror
Honore Balzac
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