Revision of School Histories Aimed at Reducing International Antagonism
A proposal to revise school histories of Canada, the United States, and Britain to remove passages that may foster hostile feelings. An international committee would oversee the effort, with J Penrose Anglin and J Armitage Ewing leading a plan to launch an educational campaign through universities and public figures. Internal parasites threaten children, and Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a preventive remedy.
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Canada
United States
Britain
Club
Montreal
J. Penrose Anglin
J. Armitage Ewing
K.C
Modern Trojan Horse Camouflage Deployed in War Drama
An ancient Trojan horse concept returns in a January Popular Mechanics illustrated article. During fighting near Craonne on the western front a dead horse was replaced with a papier mache dummy under cover of darkness. Observers watched German movements from the dummy and relayed intermittent reports to headquarters for three days.
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Durin
Craonne
No Man's Land
Bra Ter
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and More
A humorous wartime note features a conversation about a “Fine Sight” musketry instructor. Private Jones explains a fine sight as a plate of beef and potatoes with a tankard of beer, illustrating morale and slang in service chatter.
Not Your Boy Believe in Santa
Fragmentary dialogue mentions belief in Santa with references to letters and Louisville. The readable portions imply a casual, uncertain exchange about a letter and Santa, but lack a clear event or outcome. The text presents a conversational snippet without identifiable people or organizations.
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Santa
Louisville
Casrisc Sousant
Wonders of the Air and the Future of Global Flight
The piece cites Lord Montagu and Mr Graham-White on future air routes linking continents. It highlights the Handley Page machine flying 2000 miles in eight flights totaling 31 hours from England to a Mediterranean base as proof of rapid progress toward civil aviation and a world network of air travel.
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Lord Mont of Beaulieu
Graham-White
Admiralty
England
Mediterranean
Lord Montagu
Manchester Guardian
Best British Asset and America in War Effort
Excerpts from London Daily Telegraph praise Britain and America uniting against enemies with American forces joining next spring. Emphasizes American arms augmenting British and French strength and a steadfast British resolve to persevere. Also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a versatile remedy with wide claimed uses and low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Italy
Russia
U S Needs Bigger Army to Win World War One
The piece argues for a massive Allied force with the United States raising a five million strong army to match Britain and France. It contends that manpower will decide the Western Front battle and that coordinated Allied action can defeat Germany, with Russia's exit easing German pressure.
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England
France
United States
Germany
Russia
Money Tends to Cloud Judgment in Early 19th Century Report
A fragmented OCR note discusses money influencing judgment and behavior, noting tendencies toward intoxication and impaired decision making. The text references cautionary observations from a historical report, without clear names or dates.
Sick Leave For Bass Drum Player
A bandsman visits the M O with a sore throat and is prescribed a fortnight of sick leave after a doctor’s certificate. The man returns to the parade ground and informs the M O that his throat is well and asks which instrument he plays, answering bass drum.
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M. O
Aes
Venice Bombing Legend Sparks Hardy Jokes Across Town
A chaotic collage of clashing clippings notes a German air raid on Venice with a Palazzo da Mula target, a shattered kaiser visit slab, and a prized All High est painting. Odd ads and legal memos mix with comic bits about tardy parade excuses and a cheeky photo quip.
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Venice
Palazzo da Mula
Adriatic
William
Morosini
Our Boys in Europe and Home Protection
An warped fragment argues for protection and health tips. It cites Dr. Pierce of the Surgical Institute Buffalo New York promoting Anuric to flush uric acid, claims of backache relief, and advises high water intake and limited meat.
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OUR
Europe
Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Headquarters Explains Re Attestation Ruling
A discharged soldier with a recurring disability due to service is eligible for re attestation on pay and allowances while in a military convalescent hospital. The Ottawa MH C clarified that the Order in Council does not distinguish between overseas veterans and those disabled in Canadian service if the medical officer states the disability arose from service.
Backache Cause Tied to Blood Health Not Kidneys
Consumers are told that back muscle pain stems from thin blood and mis nourishment rather than kidney disease. The ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for the blood as the best remedy and offers mail order access from Brockville Ontario.
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Wiles
Dr. Williams’ M Co
Brockville
Ont
Waste Costs and Forestry in Paper Reuse Discussed
Canadian authorities estimate that wasting 500000 pounds of paper weekly cuts at least 2000 trees per week. Reclaiming one ton of old paper saves eight mature trees. Reusing woollen rags preserves land for sheep farming. Re employed materials conserve capital and labor. Holloway's Corn Cure promises safe effective treatment for hard and soft corns.
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Portland Oregonian
Holloway
New Grain Route Opens From Vancouver To Britain
A British 8,800 ton ship has sailed from Vancouver with Canadian wheat bound for Great Britain. The voyage uses the Panama Canal marking the opening of an important new grain route via Pacific ports. Rail haulage is reduced and grain no longer needs winter storage at the head of the lakes, cutting costs by about five cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Panama Canal
Pacific Ports
Lakes
Lumber King Endorses Minard's Liniment in Letter
A Nova Scotia lumber proprietor lauds Minard's Liniment as the hairline choice for his operations. The misspelled note signature reads T. G. McMullen. The letter emphasizes satisfaction with the product and its usefulness in his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Minard
Jaramad Onsy
T. G. McMullern
Special Flour for Cakes Triggers Home Kitchen Talk
A Louisville Courier journal note mentions a young housewife asking if the special flour for cakes makes light results. The exchange reflects everyday domestic questions about baking reliability and technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Eeeht Wo Bee Ate Toe Aw Toc iate Aly
Eeeht Wo is recorded as a garbled fragment with no coherent events or identifiable persons or organizations. The readable bits suggest little beyond disjointed words.
Electricity From the Wind at Kansas Agricultural College
The engineering department at the Agricultural College of Manhattan conducts windmill power experiments. The generator is mounted on the mill head and geared directly to the power source, replacing base belting. A key aim is a mill that starts at lower wind speeds to avoid long idle periods and excessive storage battery use.
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Electrical Engineering Department
State Agricultural College of Manhattan
Millicent Refutes Claim of Family Dispute
A fragment shows Millicent denying any argument at home. She says Mother and Alice are merely upset with Dad and that he is wrong again.
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Millicent
Mother
Alice
Dad
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Tee
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Frank J. Cheney
W. Gleason
J. Cheney & CO
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