Smuts Speech Praised Amid Imperial Reform Debates
The speech of General Smuts is hailed as a masterful imperial statesman address. It warns against a new imperial parliament and taxes, noting risks and urging careful, gradual Dominion voices in reconstruction plans.
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Climate and Efficiency in Varying Temperatures
The text argues that whites under tropical climates deteriorate physically mentally and morally due to monotony of weather rather than heat. It cites the 40th parallel as a zone of significant temperature variation linked to high human achievement in cities around the world. It concludes with a quip about wealth and fools.
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Speak Of Them In The Highest Terms About Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mr and Mrs G West of St James Manitoba report remarkable results from Dodd's Kidney Pills Mrs West says the pills cured her husband lumbago and she herself gained weight and feels renewed She recommends the remedy to friends noting its kidney cure and blood benefits as the best tonic in the West.
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Quote on pain and profession from a shoe salesman
A historical snippet notes a speaker claiming women endure pain better than men, asking if the other is a doctor and receiving the reply No a shoe salesman, illustrating a humorous exchange about roles and expertise.
Keep Minard's oiniment in the house
A fragment from a domestic exchange mentions keeping Minard's oiniment at home and jokes about determining the wife’s endless wishes. The dialogue between Mr Moon and Mrs Moonline hints at household remedies and humorous marital banter.
Length of Revolutions Quickest Yet for Size and Bloodshed
The Observer notes the Russian upheaval as one of the fastest and least bloody revolutions for its scale. It contrasts six days to end the Russian upheaval with longer French, British, and Portuguese precedents, highlighting astonishing speed across varied regimes.
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Butois Philippe
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Portugal
Simple Truth About Jim Taking Time Off
A casual note worries Lizzie about Jim's ability to get a week off next month. The writer believes he likely can, but clarifies the trip isn't for leisure or a vacation.
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Healthful routines for bright children with Baby's Own Tablets
Thousands of mothers rely on Baby's Own Tablets to keep infants comfortable and bowels regular. Mrs Hiliaire Desmarais of St Joseph de Sorel Que reports her baby recovered from severe constipation after using the tablets, which are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Wil Fors' Medicine Co Brockville Canada.
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Loss of British Guns Highlighted by Lloyd George
The London press notes Prime Minister Lloyd George stated that by June 1915 British forces had lost 84 guns and since then have lost none while capturing over 400. He also claimed German prisoners taken by the British outnumber British captives ten to one.
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Judge jokes with defendant in southern town court
Atlanta lawyer recounts a newly qualified southern judge presiding over a criminal hen coop robbery case involving an old negro. The prisoner had previous acquittals and says he will represent himself this time, noting the judge was once his lawyer.
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Asthma Cure Promoted By Dr Kellogg Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a cure for asthma. It promises relief from years of suffering, restoration of comfort and peace of mind, and sound sleep with regular use. Drugstores can supply the remedy.
First Aviators Began With a Hooped Petticoat Tale
The origin of the Montgolfier balloon traceable to a fashion influence as Montgolfier noted his wife s hoop petticoat near a gas retort. The first ascent used a cock a duck and a sheep all returning safely to earth in 1783.
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Italy Grows Potatoes to Feed Navy and Civilians
The Italian ministry orders all usable naval lands to be cultivated for vegetables to feed the navy. Venice land is scarce yet soldiers have grown potatoes well. This year’s crop should meet naval needs and surplus will be sold at low prices to civilians.
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Venice
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Suggested For Camp Use
Explorers surveyors prospectors and hunters will find Dr Thomas Electric Oil useful in camp. When feet and legs are wet and cold rub freely to prevent muscle pains and to dress cuts contusions or sprains with its dressing action.
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Germany Strengthens Doctrine and Weighs on Hemisphere Policy
The Providence Journal argues Germany’s aggression strengthens the Monroe Doctrine by pushing South American nations toward the United States. It contends Germany seeks a permanent foothold in the western hemisphere and that its actions provoke closer ties between South America and the United States.
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Western Hemisphere
South America
Providence Journal
Ontario Baby Made Strong
An Ontario advertisement touts Dr Cassell's Tablets claiming to cure a five month old's illness and malnutrition. It describes a dramatic recovery from near death to a twelve month weight of twenty three pounds and promotes free samples for five cents.
Alberta Sheep Census Counts 245 000 Sheep in Province
Alberta reports a total of 245000 sheep with 158000 owned by members of the South Alberta Wool Growers Association headquartered in Lethbridge.
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Sunburn Relief Promoted at Tusket Falls Camp
At the Yarmouth M Connan Camp held near Tusket Falls readers praise Minard’s Tint Men for sunburn relief and for easing colic and toothache, noting its usefulness in their camp experiences.
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Met His Match The Actor I Say Old Thing
The fragment shows a stage or dialogue exchange with a self referential line about a new citar named after the speaker and a manager comment hopeful that it proves better than the speaker expects.
Maces Through Time From War Tool to Symbol of Power
The piece traces the mace from its martial origin in steel and iron used in sieges and wars to its modern ceremonial role in the Canadian House of Commons. It notes historical shifts from iron to copper silver gilding and finally gold as its value and meaning grew, with references to Milton Chaucer and Walworth.
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Tyler
London
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