Treaty to protect migratory birds of United States and Great Britain
Uncle Sam signs a new treaty with Great Britain for the protection and conservation of migratory birds. Originated by John M. Wallace of Alabama, it seeks mutual protection across borders as birds travel annual routes. The U S Senate must not ratify it. British envoy instructed for royal approval.
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Sam
Great Bri
United States
Great Britain
John M. Wallace
Alamo
Washington E
London
United States Senate
Bee Chronicle
Germans impose clothing rationing with permit cards
Under the new German clothing ration system men need permits for morning suits up to 18 dollars lounge suits up to 15 and shirts up to 1.20 whether ready made or tailored. Women require permits for a frock or tailored suit up to 20 a wrap up to 15 a nightgown up to 2 or a blouse up to
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Germany
The Newest Remedy for Backache and Dropsy
An 19 th century advertises Anuric as a cure for backache rheumatism and dropsy linked to kidney weakness and uric acid buildup. Claims include relief of pains chills and nerve distress with a trial package offered. It notes digestion releases uric acids from meat and vegetables and urges purchase through mail.
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Anuric
Inc
Ea Company
Esomiee
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German Food Supply Critique By Von Oldenburg Jannschen
Maximilian Arden quotes Herr von Oldenburg Jannschen criticizing German organization for stifling individual economics. He argues monopolies harm life and notes vast food waste from cereals to meat and dairy, with home supplies destroyed or diverted abroad while prices soar. Miller's Worm Powders claim to purge worms is described as thorough and effective.
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Herr von Oldenburg
Jannschen
Maximilian Arden
Die Zukunft
Holland
Wearing Down the Enemy in Northern and Western Fronts
A wartime broadcast urges continued combined offensives against Russian forces, claiming 800,000 enemy casualties since June 4. It stresses unity, unrelenting pressure through the remaining fighting season, and renewal of vigor after winter, to exhaust Prussia and its allies.
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Prussia
Out of Bounds Incident At Folkestone Restaurant
A correspondent reports a Royal Canadian Regiment soldier recovering from Ypres wounds entered a Folkestone restaurant with his nephew and a private, who challenged the scene and claimed the space was out of bounds. The establishment housed both officers and private soldiers, prompting calls for prompt action.
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Jas
Folkestone
Royal Canadian Regiment
Ypres
Ees
Sir Sam H
Dope Habit Increases in Canada Report Warns
An annual report on Canadian prison management notes a rising dope habit among convicts over fifteen years. Many admitted criminals claim innocence, stating crimes were committed under drug influence, complicating punishment and rehabilitation efforts. The report urges action to counter the growing menace before it spreads further.
Health booster pills touted for debility cure
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for debility and anaemia, claiming to restore energy, blood flow, and vitality. It cites a West Hill Ontario testimonial and warns of broad availability by mail and medicine dealers. It also notes Worm Terminator and a bird scam anecdote.
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Dr. Williams
Canada
Williams’ Medicin Rock
Dr.e Co
Bville
Ont
Ottawa delegate J W Robertson to visit ravaged Belgian lands
Scheme for rehabilitation led by Dr J W Robertson of Ottawa crosses to France as delegate to the agricultural relief of the Allies fund. He plans to visit ravaged areas and report on relief efforts including seed, implements and money to aid Bel Sicsiom of hostilties.
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Belgium
J. W. Robertson
Ottawa
France
Allies
Portland
Bel Sicsiom
Simply Wonderful Nerviline Cures Chest Colds Overnight
Public notice extols Nerviline as a miracle cure for chest colds and coughs. The claim praises rapid relief, suitability for children, and skin safety, urging readers to use the liniment to prevent pneumonia and painful coughs.
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Ailments at Home
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and other pains. It claims mothers can prevent troubles by keeping Nerviline on hand with a 50 cent bottle as best value and a 25 cent trial size. Dealers in Kingston Ada.
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Catarrhozone
Kingston
Ada
Women in Munitions Challenge Anti-Suffrage Beliefs
The piece argues that combat roles and munitions work by women undermine the old claim that only men should vote. It notes Lloyd George’s speeches highlighting women in British munition factories as effectively fighting the war, likening them to grandmothers loading muskets. The quote is drawn from the N Y Independent.
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America
Lloyd George
War Department
N. Y
Record Price for Wheat Crop Hits 164 Per Bushel
George Frank, ex-re of St. Clements, received 1.64 dollars per bushel for his 100 acre, No 1 Northern wheat crop at the Wm. Frank farm in Steelkirk. The 25 bushels per acre yield earned a bonus above the standard spot price from the milling company for jerop.
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George Frank
St. Clement's
Frank
Wm. Frank
Steelkirk
Jerop
Patient Recovery After Horse Kick Cited by Commerical Traveller
A letter from Jos Dubes of St Joseph Levis dated July 14 1903 recounts a severe leg injury from a horse kick last May. He credits Minard's Liniment Co Limited with curing the leg after other preparations failed and notes he was bedridden for a fortnight before becoming able to walk and resume travel duties.
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St. Joseph
Levis
Minard’s Liniment Co
JOS, Dubes
Ontario Rural Population Decline Signals Shifts in Demographics
The fragment notes Ontario saw a rural population decrease during the ten years before 1911, with a figure around 392,000 rural residents mentioned. It hints at broader provincial population shifts and changes in rural areas.
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Ontario
HeoCo
New
Bec
Fears for Safety of Russian Arctic Explorers
The Russian consul in Montreal reports two explorers from 1912 are missing while pursuing Arctic research toward Behring Straits. V. A. Housanoff sailed the Hercules for polar studies. Lieut. G. L. Brousiloff commanded the Anna to assess navigation from the Sea of Kars. Fear they perished grows as no news arrives and August 1914 word claimed the Anna was abandoned near Franz Josef Land.
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Montreal
Department of Naval Service
Behring Straits
V. A. Housanoff
Ageol It
Hercules
G. L. Brousiloff
Il.r.m
Anna
Sea of Kars
Franz Josef Land
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Pervish
Mother Graves
Minard’s Liniment
Carter
Teena
Eddy
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