Germans in Britain Few Wish to Return Home in Exchange Plan
About 4 000 Germans are interned in Britain and 700 British civilians are interned in Germany. Only 2,200 Germans in the UK expressed a desire to return to Germany, with many preferring America if possible. The exchange depends on finding a neutral steamer for the transfer and on breaking up camps on the Isle of Man and in Germany.
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United States
United Km
Germany
Admiralty
Isle of Man
Germains
United Kingdom
America
Confetti Weddings in China Explained by Go-betweens
London Answers describes Chinese wedding customs with gossips acting as go-betweens who collect commissions, the red dressed bride carried in a sedan elmir, seeds thrown at her, and critics from the husband’s family. The couple shares rice from one bowl and guests contribute to a low cost feast.
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China
London
Czar of Russia Is Richest Man in World
The article claims the Russian czar is the wealthiest person, with daily income near a million dollars and possessions totaling billions. It says he controls vast land, church property, royal households, and a large workforce, financed by state salaries and mined resources.
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Rockefeller
Rothschild
Morgan
Krupp
Russia
Siberia
Streak of Luck Brings Inquiry into Accident Policy Payout
A fragmentary notice notes Mrs Exe claiming a policy pays $50 weekly after an accident. The tale mentions a broken leg and a dispute over affording a gown this fall, with reference to a man named Wyg and a family member.
Eliminate Waste on Farms Urged by President Creelman
President Creelman urged cutting farm waste at a luncheon in Ontario describing vast manure waste and grain losses. He compared Ontario and Switzerland noting every particle of animal drop saved and argued for more productive feeding of children with oatmeal rather than excess meat.
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Créelman
Leth
Raymond
Ontario
Creelman
Switzerland
From Another Angle Alice No man will ever dare to life with my affections
Fragmentary dialogue cites a speaker declaring independence from suitors and mentioning five brothers, with a tone of defiance and family ties. The text appears as a quip from a New York era source, reflecting social language and youthful sentiment.
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Alice
Cures Reported for Gout and Ailments Across Regions
The notice claims several cures using MINARD'S LINIMENT and MRUS LINIMENT. It lists names Andres King and C. S. Bliling and places Sussex Markham Ontario Lakefield Quebec with dates in October 1907. The wording suggests anecdotal testimonials rather than verifiable medical evidence.
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Mrus Liniment
Markham
C. S. Bliling
Lakefield, Que
Oct
Behind the Timer Describes Writers Jumping to Films
Quote notes that writers are leaving magazines for movies while countering that the clever writers have not been in magazines for some time, implying a shift in creative employment.
Stop the Cough With Dr Themms Electric Oil
An old advertisement claims coughing stems from irritated respiratory passages and obstructions. It touts Dr Themms Electric Oil as a remedy to reduce inflammation and relieve congested feelings, promising relief from colds with this preparation.
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Themms
The Neutrality of Scandinavia Examined in War Time
The article argues Norway Sweden and Denmark remain neutral as war freight and markets shift. It notes Norway's stock exchange activity and ship purchases surpassing wartime losses, Sweden's trade with Germany, and Denmark's craft ties. It highlights mixed sympathies among the three nations.
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Norway
Bette
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Serbia
Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper and Other Oddities
A fragmented notice recounts a railway project in Haiti with an Irish engineer and a workforce of Haitians. It mentions Minard's Liniment curing distemper and hints at a dramatic incident amid heat, labor, and the chief engineer’s arrival, leaving key names unclear.
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Nfishoim
Ort Au Iinee
Haiti
The High Cost of Living in Rural Canada
A farmer recalls ten years of wage hikes from $15 to $50 for hired help and board, while rail freight, merchant wages, rents, and building costs rise due to higher wages for tradesmen. Taxes add to prices as farm products flow through weight, delivery, and midmarket costs, echoing Ottawa Journal observations.
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Prom
Catia
Ottawa
Relief at Last Did Veck Leave His Widow With Inch
A terse exchange underlines relief that Veck did not leave his widow with an inch to spare. The remark reflects a somber tone amid a broader discussion of the case and its human cost.
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Veck
Lnch
Miller's Worm Powders Help Kids Recover Health
Children show worm symptoms and mothers can detect parasites by the child’s fretful behavior. Prompt treatment expels worms and clears the system, restoring health. Miller's Worm Powders are promoted as efficient for eradication and as a tonic for weakened children.
Costs of Newsprint Spark Newspaper Price Pressures
The Ottawa Journal notes a sharp rise in newsprint costs, up to 100 percent on some contracts, triggering cost cutting and price hikes in the U S and Canada. Canadian mills currently export about 80 percent of their output, prompting calls for government action to curb exports.
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United States
Sualor
Canada
Otawa Journal
No Hurry
A brief exchange shows a stubborn elder resisting reform while a younger voice urges change and patience, emphasizing the idea that one is never too old to mend. The dialogue hints at a moral about self-improvement and timeliness.
Persuasive Uncle Tobey remembered as hospitable judge notes
A judge describes Uncle Tobey as a hospitable soul who invited guests courteously to the table. He joked that guests would be sent to the pigs anyway if they lingered, emphasizing his generous but blunt hospitality.
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Tobey
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Royaly Haa
Eddy
Gillette
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Gillette Building
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