Turtle Auto to Shield Allies in World War I
The Turtle Auto is built for the Allies to France and Flanders. Its curved shell design deflects bullets and a periscope lets the driver see while remaining protected. Four soldiers operate rifles through small portholes and fire a four inch pin from angled mounts.
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France
Flanders
Saskatoon Winter Fair to Boost Livestock Prizes 1917
The Saskatoon Winter Fair board led by Hon. W. C. Sutherland plans prizes totaling 14 X 1 ? for horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry at the Dec 4 5 and 6 event. An expanded circuit of fall fairs Regina Saskatoon and Calgary aims to draw exhibitors to all three venues with graded stock and a boys call feeding competition for Canadian boys.
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Saskatoon
WC. Sutherland
Regina
Calgary
Canada
Food Shortage in Germany Reveals Widespread Hunger
Reports from Berlin and other German towns describe bread ration protests by workers, smashed bakeries, and shortages of butter milk and cheese. Berlin allocates 250000 to send 300000 children to the countryside for nourishment and air. prices rise and food is scarce in Munich with mothers fined for over small rations.
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Tris
Cts
Berlin
Strick
Lanshut
Silesia
Munich
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Cure For Thin Blood
An Ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anaemia and thin blood. It features patient testimonials from Mrs J McDonald of Hay Ontario and urges purchase through dealers or by mail from the Williams Medicine Co. Broce Ont.
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J. McDonald, Jr
Hay, Ont
Dr. Williams
Ann Williams’ Medicine Co
Broce
War and tuberculosis cures in military and medical opinion
A Gadiey News item notes early British journal reports of tuberculosis recoveries among soldiers in France and cites New York Academy of Medicine views. It argues that tubercular individuals need not be exempt from conscription unless severely affected and reflects on air, sunlight, and indoor disease concepts.
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France
New York Academy of Medicine
William Osler
Hat Mark Sparks Odd Debate at Local Graveyard
Fragmentary report notes a hat mark causing confusion at a graveyard gathering. The noisy exchange centers on a stray symbol the speaker questions with humor despite unclear context or date.
Conscription Debate Sees War Time Expediency
The New Republic argues conscription in wartime shows emergency power and quick adjustment. It notes Congress has not embraced universal service, only wartime expediency, and that postwar recruitment will be debated again based on international conditions and U S responsibilities.
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Congress Hip
Congress
United States
New Republic
Pill That Leads Them All Fills Portable and Popular
London Sunday Telegraph discusses the appeal of convenient pills and brands Parmelee’s Vegetable Pills. It argues their portability and fake resistance, noting their claimed accuracy and digestive regulation power as the basis of popularity.
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Parmelee
A Bang From Bangs Burleigh I Nearly Died
A brief personal report recalls a near fatal moment during a late night launch attempt. The speaker notes fear and uncertainty while referencing a joking exchange about the moment.
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Burleigh
Asthma Relief Promises Quick Airway Relief
Ad high urging use of Kellogg's Asthma Remedy cites rapid action on air passages to ease breathing. The ad claims the product brings help and comfort and asserts homes with even slight asthma should have it.
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J.D. Kellogg
Not All Gone Reporter
A bank official notes the trusted cashier has left the bank while the president expresses relief at starting anew in the building, implying a turnover or disruption in operations.
Viviani Appeals to Canadians Amid War Sacrifice
The speech portrays Viviani urging Canadians to see the shared struggle between autocracy and democracy. He appeals to mothers and freemen, stressing that liberty and peace depend on the sacrifices of those at the front and influencing future generations.
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Viviani
Britain
France
Minards Liniment and Graves Worm Exterminator Ad
An ornate ad touts Keep Minards Liniment for home use and assures relief from child suffering with Mother Graves Worm Exterminator. The copy promises sure, lasting effects to ease anxieties of mothers.
Le I am thinking of writing some
A terse remark dismisses an idea for writing. The speaker voices disbelief that anyone will pursue the project or chase after it. The line hints at doubt about public interest or motivation.
Woman Could Hardly Stand at Fulton Woman
Mrs N Luie Puies of Fulton New York says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her severe female weakness after doctors warned for an operation She reports she is now perfectly well and capable of any work This testimonial urges other women with similar troubles to try the remedy.
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Fulton
N. Y
Lydia Pinkham
Tors
Mra
N&luie Pueis
R. A. Rider
R.F.D. No
Fulton, N. Y
Wheat from the Canadian Wheat Belt Described by Sir George Foster
Sir George Foster, Canada’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, says the prairie belt west of the Red River and Lake Winnipeg contains vast land with the potential to meet a large share of global wheat demand. The area is described as the largest continuous expanse of rich soil on the American continent by scientific agriculturalists.
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Prairie Country
Red River
Lake Winnipeg
George Foster
Canada
Minard's Liniment Claims Cure for Various Ailments
An advertisement cites individuals including Mrs A Livingstone of Lot 5 Ple I and John Mader from Mahone Bay reporting cures from bronchitis asthma and rheumatism using Minard's Liniment. Joshua A Wynacht of Bridgewater also attributes relief to Minard's Liniment. The ad promotes a broad range of ailments as responsive to the product.
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Minard
A. Livingstone
Mahone Bay
John Mader
Joshua A. Wynacht
Bridgewater
Buying Hogs and Post Mortem Standards
Dr John R Asm chief US Bureau of History argues that packers will pay more for healthy hogs after post mortem inspection and careless breeders using tuberculous material should bear losses from their indifference. He urges strict accountability to protect discerning hog raisers and the industry.
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John R. Asm
U.S. Bureau of History
Setting a Good Example by Mr Charles H Webster
Mr Charles H Webster secretary of the Live Stock Section of the Winnipeg Industrial Bureau reports a notice from C R that their menus and services are discontinued on all their lake, Pacific, Athlon and coast steamers. The move reflects a drastic step affecting a range of meals and stock related provisions.
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Charles H. Webster
Winnipeg Industrial Bureau
C. R
Areau
Pacific
C.R.R
P. A
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