The Menace of Bolshevism in Allied Lands
A British Lords report warns of an international conspiracy led from Moscow aiming to destroy government, religion, and property rights across Britain, Canada, and the dominions. It criticizes Bolshevik influence, socialist agitation, and attempts to subvert public officials, urging vigilance by citizens and leaders alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
House of Lords
Duke of Northumberland
Communist Party
Moscow
David Lloyd George
Labor
Socialist
United States
Clergyman’s Peculiar Death Vault Specified in Minnitt Will
The will of Rev Francis Minnitt of Torrington Square requests burial in a large vaulted tomb with cement and 14 inch brickwork or stone. He directs a drained cellar with slate or polished stone floors and fixed shelves, access from a central passage, and no iron coffin girders. His estate is valued at £14074.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Minnitt
Torrington Square
Whittier’s Dog Honors Robin Adair During Visit
An anecdote from St. Nicholas recalls poet John Whittier during a birthday visit by a famed soprano. Whittier’s dog Robin Adair lingered by the singer, kissed her, and later carried her satchel to the gate, clearly distressed when she left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Robin Adair
Robin
Mr. Whittier
St. Nicholas
Painful Diarrhoea Relief with Wild Strawberry Extract
Fred Funston of Craik Saskatchewan recounts a severe diarrhoea attack after harvest heat and heavy stocking work. He credits Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry, available from The T Milburn Co Toronto, with a quick improvement after use. He notes the product has 76 years on the market and warns against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Funston
Craik
Sask
Dr. Fowler
Chinese Roast Pork Prepares For Table Aromatic Smoke
The passage notes Chinese practice of roasting pork and hanging it in aromatic herb smoke after baking to enhance flavor and reduce the porky taste some palates find offensive.
Summer Heat Harms Baby and Home Remedies
Summer heat endangers infants with diarrhoea cholera infantum dysentery and colic. Prompt aid is vital and Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont are promoted to regulate bowels and stomach for 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
A Successful Family Hero Revealed by a Young Artist
A London Answers report recalls a gifted young artist who humbly tells a patron of his rising path. He recalls being unknown years ago and proudly notes his own work now hangs on the line, then adds a bitter aside about his wife’s similar fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Monuments To "Bobby" Burns Across Cities
Robert Burns has many statues in the United States including New York San Francisco Chicago Boston Atlanta Denver Milwaukee Fall River Albany and Barre. International monuments stand in Edinburgh Glasgow Dumfries London Belfast Toronto Melbourne Adelaide Sydney and Fredericton NB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby” Burns
Robert Burns
United States
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Boston
Atlanta
Denver
Milwaukee
Fall River
Albany
Barre
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dumfries
London
Belfast
Toronto
Melbourne
Adelaide
Sydney
Fredericton
N.B
Drink Water to Combat Fatigue Urged by Dr Mosher
Dr. Eliza E Mosher urged members of the Women's Medical Society of New York to drink a glass of water at 10 am and again at 3 4 and psi to dilute fatigue products in the blood and ease tiredness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza E Mosher
Women’s Medical Society of New York
How To Cook Fish And Shellfish In Camp and Kitchen
Practical curbside guide on preparing fish and shellfish with methods for broiling pan frying and boiling. It covers cleaning gutting rinsing without soaking, handling tender fish carefully, oil or butter rub, salt, and lemon serving. Includes steps for broiled, pan fried, and soft shell crab prep plus boiling live crabs and cracking large claws.
War memorial cross unveiled at Kew Green by Field Marshal Robertson
A memorial cross on Kew Green near the Royal Botanical Gardens was unveiled by Field Marshal Sir William Robertson in memory of 96 parish men who fell in the war. He praised public opinion and gallant service, noting 61 in the football club at outbreak and 59 in the army by 1914 end, urging continued resolve. Archdeacon J B Macmillan offered dedicatory prayers. Robertson, who rose from the ranks, cited England’s strength and unity as decisive in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kew Green
Royal Botanical Gardens
Sir William Robertson
Kew
Sir William
England
Maidstone
J. B. Macmillan
William Robertson
Lapis Lazuli's Value Among Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
The record notes lapis lazuli as the sole gemstone of intrinsic worth recognized by ancient Egyptian rulers. It highlights its unique status in Pharaonic culture and trade, reflecting the mineral's prized position and limited availability for the era's artisans.
London Constable Needs Superior Approval to Marry
A London police officer may not marry without his superior’s consent under department rules. The regulation emphasizes formal supervisory authorization for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Smell Detects Human Presence in Deer From Two Miles
Deer can sense humans by scent from about two miles away. This heightened sense helps them detect and avoid people, impacting movement patterns and safety for hikers and researchers in woodland areas.
Saskatchewan Grain Man Found Operation Was Not Necessary
Jacob Popp a well known grain grower from McNutt Saskatchewan describes his sixteen year stomach trouble and failed hospital care. After taking Tanlac he gained twenty eight pounds and reports improved eating sleeping and working. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Tanlac
Jacob Popp
McNutt, Sask
Taniac
Poultry Keeping Pamphlet From Ottawa
The Dominion Department of Agriculture at Ottawa issues a free pamphlet by F C Elford on poultry husbandry. It covers housing feeding winter and summer care starting small operations choosing breeds hatching rearing and marketing eggs. Includes turkeys geese ducks guinea fowls and pigeons with illustrations and practical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
F. C. Elford
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Putnam's Extractor Cleans Corns and Warts
Ad for Putnam's Extractor touting a painless corn and wart treatment. Claims the product removes corns and warts and promises results with the familiar slogan and price of 25 cents at dealers.
Highbrow talk of pirates and foreign cars
A London Tit-Bits vignette presents a coy exchange where a highbrow girl muses on Spanish pirates sailing 3,000 miles and a profiteer’s wife cautions that not all whispers about foreign cars are reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English botanist Produces Purple Nasturtiums in Shade
A British botanist has cultivated purple nasturtiums by shielding plants from sunlight, creating a new color previously unseen in this flower. The discovery highlights plant color variation and potential sunlight effects on pigmentation.
Minards Liniment and Salmon Skin Use
An early note highlights Minard's Liniment for burns and asserts salmon skin as an excellent waterproof material. It claims Eskimos use salmon skin for shoes and shirts, illustrating versatile waterproofing in traditional practice.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cold Relief
An advertisement explains that Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats acute nasal catarrh by building up the system and reducing inflammation. It claims repeated attacks may become chronic and notes internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces. Circulars free from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Clever Men and Brain Size Debate
A brief statement argues brain weight does not measure intelligence. It notes that heavy brains have belonged to individuals of low intelligence, while many clever people possessed brains smaller than average.
Eclectric Oil Offered For Burns In The Home
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as ready to use with no preparation. Apply to burns or scalds to relieve pain and quickly stop further suffering. Sold for home first aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Edmonton Board to Hire Single Lady Teachers Only
Married women on the Edmonton School Board staff will be held provisionally till year end. No new engagements, and those drawing salaries must yield to single women if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton School Board
Local Dealers Help Town Grow and Thrive
A town cannot grow without business. By helping your local dealer you assist the community and foster economic vitality.
Still Walking Edward Weston at Eighty Two
Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, remains hale at 82. He walks three miles daily and twelve miles several times weekly near Plutarch Ulster County New York to stay fit. Weston previously sang 500 miles in six days and 5,000 miles in 100 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Weston
Plutarch
Ulster County
New York
Weston
A Foe to Asthma Remedy Claim
An advertisement extols Dr J D Kelloggs Asthma Remedy claiming rapid relief. It asserts the remedy reaches the breathing passages and prevents recurrence with repeated use. The caller should have it ready for use.
Kansas Ex Post Facto Towel Law Clash
A visitor inspector at a Kansas hotel complains about a roller towel in the wash room. The landlord retorts that no ex post facto law applies in Kansas, since the towel was installed before the law was enacted. The exchange appears in the Topeka Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Black Cat Seen as Lucky Across Cultures
A long standing belief spans many cultures that black cats bring good fortune. While superstitions vary, many communities view these felines as omens of luck or protection, with customs celebrating their presence.
Stamps Feature Flowers From Japan and Newfoundland
Japan uses chrysanthemum at the center of all stamps and Newfoundland introduces a bouquet of thistle blossoms on its postage stamps reflecting national symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Newfoundland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hecla Furnace
Clare Bros. Western
Winnipeg
Theresa
Senate
Anate Ts
Poet Whittier
Minard
Burns
Dandruff
Dominion Express
America
H. Clay Glover
Cook
THE
Cook Medicine CO
Owt
Windsor
Bayer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!