Finding Enemy U Boats Important Progress
Secretary Daniels said progress has been made on submarine problems since the U S entered the war. He noted 40 000 plans were submitted to the naval consulting board and asserted submarines will be overcome not by miracles but by persistent hunting with armed service boats and modern torpedo boat destroyers. Foreign authorities admire American designs.
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Secetary Daniels
Washington
Naval Consulting Board
United States
Germany
War front risks and medical care compared to home life
Military experts compare front line danger to civilian life noting twenty nine to one odds of returning home versus death and claims of longer life due to training. They contrast disease and wound risks with historic wars and mention government re education for disabled soldiers. Also ad claims Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a trusted worm treatment for children.
Accents of Overseas Soldiers Baffle London Scribe
A Westminster Gazette note discusses how Allied troops in London speak with distinct accents. Australians and New Zealanders mimic flagrant Cockney despite no prior Britain residence, Canadians display a Scottish burr, and many possess Gaelic knowledge. The piece suggests emigre parents preserve and emphasize homeland speech patterns.
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Britain
London
Westminster Gazette
Freezone Offers Painless Corn Removal Claim
A Cincinnati authority promotes Freezone as a painless method to lift corns. Drops applied to the corn allegedly remove it with no irritation, and a small bottle is available at drug stores. If local druggists lack Freezone, readers are advised to have wholesalers supply it.
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Cincinnati
Excursions East and West Daily December Rates
December round trip excursion rates allow travel to Eastern Canada with low round trip fares to Vancouver Victoria and New Westminster on selected dates through February. The two trans continental trains run daily both east and west over the Canadian Pacific Railway and promise travel without transfers or checked baggage worries until arrival. Travelers are urged to arrange early and request full information from CPR officers or any company agent to secure reservations.
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Canada
Vancouver
Victoria
New Westminster
Canadian Pacific Railway
Knitting in Church Attracts Sunday Morning Crowd
The Sermon by Rev L B Longacre at Cantion ar Ses of Wepew Colorado focuses on inviting congregants to join a Sunday knitting class. Sammi members, reluctant to abandon sweaters, were persuaded to recruit and participate during the service.
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L. B. Longacre
Wepew
Colo
Sammies
Tol Beem
A Western Admission of Monarchy and Term Limits
The Washington Post argues that tyranny of monarchial England is a misperception. England’s government is more responsive to public opinion because the prime minister lacks a fixed term and serves only while the House of Commons supports him, allowing MPs to change governments when constituents back home speak up.
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England
House of Commons
Washington Post
Pink Pills Claim Disease Prevention and Vital Strength
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to enrich blood strengthen nerves and boost energy. Warns blood disorders precede serious illness and touts appetite improvement complexion clearing and headache relief. Promotions urge trials and mail order from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Calamitous general deficiency threatens global shortages
The Contemporary Review warns governments will face a calamitous general deficiency of principal foodstuffs and valuable commodities. It cites potential quiet starvation, large gaps in ores coal timber hides oil wool rubber potash and more, plus severe transport wagon and shipping shortfalls worsening the crisis.
Germany Aims to Dominate Industry in War Time
The Buffalo Express reports that the president argued the war is not only about political power but a battle of industrial systems. Germany seeks to control global industry by compelling other nations to pay tribute and secure an economic dominance that justifies the war's costs.
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Germany
Montreal letter touts remedy cited by Ernest Leveille
A dated January message from Ernest Leveille of Rue Ontario East Montreal praises a remedy he calls very good. He claims wide success and urges others to tell them about the cure with a confident, personal endorsement.
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Monsieurs
Patty
Pieter
Ernest Leveille
Ontario East
Montreal
Witness Describes Man's Character in Police Court
A witness testifies in a police court asking what is known of the defendant's character and declares, with emphasis, that his character is unbleachable.
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Complete Disease Cure
An advertisement proclaims a catarrh cure that allegedly treats all stages of the disease by constitutional means. It asserts internal use strengthens the blood surfaces and promises a $100 reward if it fails. The offer is from Fr. 7 Ohio and sold by druggists.
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Ffche & c
Ohio
Marvellous cures and curious quips in old papers
The excerpt cites Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a powerful remedy with six ingredients. It also notes a pompous statesman avoiding press remarks and praises Miller's Worm Powders for infantile worm complaints. The text includes snippets from Washington Star and Boston Transcript about reading and adventures like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
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Thomas
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper
Distemper remedy claims by Minard’s Liniment. The passage condemns German colonial methods as unworthy of trust in native governance. It compares colonizing deeds to depredations of a tiger and criticizes historical deportations as proof of inhumanity.
Blunder Label for Count von Luxburg in Argentina
A German paper calls Count von Luxburg’s conduct in Argentina a blunder while noting prevailing critical tone. The piece reflects contemporary diplomatic unease and labels the actions a misstep amid tensions.
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Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Threats Warn Norwegian Press Over Seamen Murder
A leading German statesman warns Norwegian newspapers to end protests over the murder of Norwegian seamen by German cruisers on the high seas or face a sudden calamity to Norway. The ominous statement frames Norway as a target and hints at punitive action beyond mere censure.
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Norway
Washington
Hét
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