Edison’s Industrial Mobilization for War Effort
The article recounts Edison rallying American industry to rapidly substitute materials, build new facilities, and organize a sprawling production effort to outpace European rivals. It notes plans, a seven day mobilization to select processes, 168 hours of work for key teams, and a resulting plant capable of early output within weeks, signaling a decisive wartime industrial push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Edison
Nature
Weise Heer
Eedicon
Bina
Eason
England
War Diary Fragments From Antwerp Battle Fronts
Eyewitness letters reveal the brutal reality of the Antwerp siege with vivid scenes of shelling, evacuation, and personal tragedy. A son of a noble family describes operations with Naval Brigades and the impact on civilians, while a parliament member reports injuries and amputations from exploding shells and the grim aftermath of bombardment.
War lessons and patriotic cures advertised in old text
A fragmented wartime periodical page extols the second lesson of war and praises Allied resolve. It includes a long patriotic riff on soldiers, nerve, and scientific prowess, interspersed with colonial era medical ads touting remedies for colic and diarrhoea and urging homes to keep trusted remedies in stock.
Saturday closing becomes common rule in Victoria
From Saturday January 2 a new half holiday era starts in Victoria requiring shops to close at 1 pm on Saturdays except fresh meat dressers and a few other categories. The rule will affect country and metropolitan areas with emphasis on tourist areas and suburban suburbs. Some towns have petitioned for exemptions while others await ministerial decisions on future Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Sunside
Alain Dred
Furnirive
Wis
Ine Peymiller
Meules
Eising
Ceunei
Ace
Iwi
Meduay
Apen
Cma
Cael
Hampton
Sandeimshamn
Dandenans
Aspendaly
Chelson
Morvinson
Lukins
Frankston
Hastings
Akig
Healesville
Jones Evidence Promotes Heals Essence Remedy
An advertisement testimonial extols Hea’s Essence as a cough and cold remedy used at home for asthma bronchitis croup and whooping cough. The writer claims strong results and urges readers to obtain the product, noting it is free from dangerous drugs and widely sold.
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Quinn
Edgecombe
Priday
Ara
America
Ilane
Gompere
Toreign
Reyort
Hy Filison
Mar Sa
Eti
Blocescus
Rene
Tia
Nie
Foyelond
Iy Aleighbour
Jm Jones
Mrs. Jones
Castleral
Sydney
The Golden Rule in Business Critiqued in Era Series
Miss Ila Tarbell examines workplace care in The Golden Rule in Business. Articles note factory estimates for a Wisconsin facility and discuss humane treatment for workers, from rolling mills to textile plants, with references to management aims and practical remedies for children’s ailments.
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Ila Tarbell
Miss Tarbell
Chicago
Wisconsin
Cane Haste
O.red
Steel Corporation
International Harvester
McCormick
Harvester Trust
Unclear text on factory work and dust hazards in twin departments
Fragmentary report describes a supervisor urging heads of twin departments to push for 66 days to a project. It mentions a dust issue in the shop, a nervous worker in evening rooms, and references to wages, shop conditions, and workers’ concerns amid unclear names and dates.
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Ashich
Slatiesia
Anil
Ste Ander
Cure for dandruff and scalp misery advertised in 1900s ad
An old advertisement claims Citic Sn and Olntme ointment relieve severe dandruff and itching. It recounts dramatic scalp irritation, repeated scratching, and cosmetic routines, praising Curicura products and Diamond cleansing with instructions and testimonials attributed to a Sutton Parker and others. The tone imitates period medical advertising.
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Sutton Pareer
S. Wi
Cuvienra Romenies
Cieidiva
Leen Baker
Siguor
George Aue
Romo Caimites
Mallee
Shia Rooke
Towns & Con
SHUM
Veterinary Surgeon H.R. N. Fans at Dusivester Incimate
A veterinary service listing for H.R. N. Fans, operating from Dusivester Incimate that offers equine dentistry, foaling care, and care for cattle, sheep, pigs, and other domestic animals. The Dowrithorne Street hospital location serves Daylesford, Woollend, Lanes Romeo, Trentham, Tykden, and surrounding areas.
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H.R. N
Glovs
Mel
Dowrithorne Street
Stallisameth
Daylesford
Lanes Romeo
Trentham
Tykden
Sacred Heart Ladies College Kyneton Convent Report
Sacred Heart Ladies College at the Convent of Mercy in Kyneton records 1915 pupil successes across senior and junior divisions. February exams show multiple groups achieving results with total prize funds and numerous distinctions. students excel in singing violin shorthand penmanship drawing painting and physical culture. Second term begins April with applications to the Mother Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred ‘Heart Ladies’ College
Convent OF Mercy
Kyneton
Unsure About Your Live Stock Insurance Plans
A fragment discusses the Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society with references to R Sutherland Kyneton Angaralivy Sharslichiers and compares Muteys Investment terms to other companies. It questions why borlasura with the Australian Mutual Live Stock Insurance Society and notes similarities in rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Mutual Live
R Sutherigid
Kyneton
Angeralivy
Sharslichiers
Muteys
Australia
Tates
Bor Lasura
Sdutist Live Stock Insurance Society
Diuited
Clarke's Blood Mixture Promises Cure for Impure Blood
Advertises Clarke's Blood Mixture as a cure for a range of ailments said to stem from impure blood. Claims the medicine cleanses poisonous impurities, restoring health and offering testimonials from grateful patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Gifts for the Children and Educational Titles
A list of children books and school items including Girls Own Annual Boys Own Annual Our Soldiers and Sailors Wonder Books and Childs Own Magazine. Also notes fancy pencil cases skivning ropes rubber and various toy and book titles such as The Chummy Book The Jolly Book and The Children's Friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Soldiers and Sailors
Wonder Book
Child's Own
Child's Companion
Partridge
Rodgers
Gifts for the Adult A Present Day Will
An auction style listing describes varied items for sale including books by Burns Shakespeare Stevensant Longfellow Dickens and poetry by Chopin Beethoven Mendelssohn. Also offered are art works calendars autographs purses and stationery sets with pricing and availability hints.
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Pennyson Welders
Burns Thaelowsy
Shakespeare Stevensant Longfellow
Dickens
Chopin Beethoven
Mendelssohn
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Sintden
Exon
Ruil
Fulnesen
West Oramze
Bavneriy
Sterog
Prac
Hapall
Eylisoh Vanke
Chamberlain
Sieeteer Heurists
Ryne
Marthywag
Tony
Wiliam Westen
Lard
Ladly Rosmore
Ancwerp
Oatend
Antwerp
Fez
Lough
Busasa
Eaton
Thaiml
Norrow
Yenidon Bridge
Lyn
Lartiament
Gorphinone
Siciler
Ehatterel
Huen
Iip
Dipalder
Fariape
Indy
Feyery Houe
Iikaativy Cooitiel Sale
Clements
Kye
Che
Jones
Carlie
Kyneton Angchas- Matthews
Malmsbury
W. C. Fawkes
High Street
W. & Fawkes
A. Watkinson
Mollison Street
Kyneton Ye
Jobn Danke & Conb
Billabong Windmills
Separator
Telford
Mikadog
Richter
Grocers
KY Netor
Bet Fashions
Mehanics
Theatreland
Rindings
NEW Story
Everybody's Magazine
Cosmopolitan
Smith's
McLure's
the Argosy
Munsey
Cavalier
Popular Mechanics
American Life
Woman's Home Companion
Ladie S
ELITE
Armstrong Bros
Neecham
Beecham
Cordner
Reynell & Go
Aelbourne
Bourice Street
Bendigo
Rochester
Elmere
Clues
Kaondrask
Carle
Stic Shmore
Genley
Snesp
C. Bechuci
Cairo
Rachioat
Fia
Koondroolarham
Murray
Xmas Goods
Hearne
L Stredwick Central Pharmacy
Meilison Street
Kyneron
Trlenhawe Ain
Mars
Clarke’s
I. Benson
Cate 'P
Bigb Street
Eyneton
Market Street
H. W. Bromley
I'roprlatc
Berssasema
Aera
Bay
Mrchas
Everrebels
Books Rielly Wiverwares
Minden
Children’s Treasury
Brien
Auird
Limberlost
Shelley Tennyson
Bruwhing
Assortmont
AML
Mies
Hovsys
Lauros
ASES
Lalit Vail
Nea Sauls Dougall
Vistail Bates
Guardian” Book
Kynetor
Aygyrideors
James
Skynetun Guardian
Mullison
Victor Stuet
Rye
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