Old Noyon Remains of a Once Rich Town of Heritage
The piece recalls Noyon in Picardy once rich with fine medieval structures like the Hotel de Villa and a twelfth century Cathedral. It notes Calvin’s birth there on July 10, 1509 and mentions Noyon’s historic role as Noviodunum and residence of Charlemagne and Hugo Captet, with months of conflict and Hun occupation in living memory.
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Noyon
Colum
Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence
Picardy
John Calvin
Crown
Department
Oise
Paris Y Ra
Hi Caesar
Charlemagne
Hugo Capet
Asthma Remedy Promises Universal Relief From Kellogg
The advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's asthma cure as reliable and effective for every patient. It claims guaranteed relief and urges all sufferers to try the remedy without delay.
White Corn Sump for Canning and Syrup Use
White corn syrup yields best results for home preserving in canning. Golden syrup is common but less suitable for white corn preparations. Prepare fruit with raw fruit and cover with syrup before finishing as usual.
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Sereer
War Sharpened His Wits
A wartime anecdote recounts a cabby and passenger exchange as a man refuses a bag and a traveler offers payment in awkward bartering terms. The scene captures quick wit and practical humor on a busy street.
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Latchford
Tommy
Cold Feet in Germany Warned Berliners At Blockade’s Peak
Berlin residents are warned to prepare for winter bootless days as the blockade tightens and leather shortages reveal Germany’s industrial weakness. The piece argues Britain’s sea power proves decisive, underscoring postwar supply fears.
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Berlin
Unter den Linden
Germany
England
Guard Baby's Health in the Summer
The summer months bring cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery which can strike quickly. Mothers should guard infants and use Baby's Own Tablets which regulate the stomach and bowels and are safe. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Automatic coin handling speeds up Detroit street railways
Detroit street railway offices use a bank of coin handling machines averaging 200000 coins daily. Machines powered by one third horse power sort worn coins from fare box returns, count each denomination, and wrap rolls, saving labor and reducing errors.
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Detroit Street Railways
Minard's Liniment Cures Colds and World Coal Area Map
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Minard's Liniment claims and attempt to present a world coal area map by country. The legible bits list United States figures and scattered foreign references, but are incomplete and lack coherent context.
Feet of Birds and Their Locomotion Features
The text explains how different bird species use their feet and wings for movement. It notes that highly developed wings accompany certain feet, cites the swallow and swift as examples, and describes aquatic birds like loons and sea snipes. It mentions the partridge developing a snow shoe-like growth on toes to walk on snow.
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Famed Cure All Across Homes
For years the public has trusted Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable remedy for pain. It is widely available in households nationwide and long use has made it a familiar medicine across the western world.
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Dr. Thomas
German Efficiency Outwitted by Censor Policy
American prisoners in German forts face strict censoring of letters. Messages claiming good treatment mask harsher reality, as evidenced by a Philadelphia heir’s son who wrote of satisfactory conditions but preferred Laurel Hill cemetery, hinting at danger. The Wall Street Journal notes the deception in forced optimism.
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Germany
Laurel Hill
The
Wall Street Journal
Mocked servant Nora haunts the parlor dispute
A mistress warns Nora she will hire another servant if misbehavior repeats. Nora responds with a wry grin and implies double the work would suit them both.
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Nora
Holloway's Com Cure Removes Corns and Warts Safely
Advertisers claim Holloway's Com Cure makes corns and warts vanish without scarring. The claim emphasizes a painless treatment and quick results for skin conditions.
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Holloway
Novel Target Used in Aerial Gunnery Practice
Cadets at flying schools fire streams of bullets at a ground target while in the upper atmosphere. The target is a water-filled shape resembling an aeroplane, set within a limestone circle. The water splashes indicate a hit to the gunner.
Wood substitute for cotton from Neenah mill
A Neenah Wisconsin paper mill produces a ground wood product as a substitute for cotton batting. It is made at a rate of three to tons daily and touted for low cost and easy shipment and sale despite rough form.
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Neenah
Wis
Pilot Caleb Reaches Record Altitude in 1917 Flight
The article notes Caleb achieving a peak altitude in 1917, surpassing prior records. It mentions a 25,180 foot mark by Guidi, an Italian aviator, as a comparison in height.
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Caleb
Guidi
Furs fetch strong prices for natives in Arctic areas
Officers report good fur prices at Herschell Island and Fort McPherson with large pelts taken by natives along Reesaman. In the delta foxes martens and caribou are plentiful while American traders from Fort Yukon boost prices by paying cash for pelts and driving up uptake of furs to United States territories.
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RN. W. M
Herschell Island
Fort McPherson
Reesa
Fort Yukon
United States Territory
Cheering Him Up Sergeant Instructor Exchange
Cadet hears a blunt rebuke from a sergeant instructor about becoming an officer. The wartime training banter implies persistent effort and doubt whether the cadet will master the fundamentals.
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief with Drops
An authority promotes a new drug named Freezone that relieves painful corns by direct application. A few drops dry and shrink the corn, lifting it out with root and all without irritating surrounding skin. A small bottle is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Desert Trench Tactics Against Khamseen Winds
Mr W T Massey in Desert Campaigns describes trench building in sandy regions to protect stores. When the khamseen wind comes between March and May trenches fill with sand, forcing reconnection work. Heat reaches 115 to 120 degrees, skin cracks, lips parch, and water remains scarce.
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W. T. Massey
Rain Delays and Fruit Grower’s Struggles Highlighted
A garbled account recounts a fruit grower named Gry genson rejoicing amid an abrupt downpour. The narrative voice hints at confusion and uncertain outcomes as rain disrupts plans and practical work continues despite the mess.
Women Squeeze into Small Shoes but Hats Remain Unchanged
The remark notes that women fit into tiny footwear yet hats never become too large, implying sturdier headwear standards. It reflects fashion constraints and social expectations about attire.
The Sword in Irony and Metaphor
The passage notes the ironic fate of the sword once a weapon of war now seen as a parade piece while modern weapons render it symbolic. It argues the sword remains a vivid metaphor despite obsolescence and its picturesque bite endures in language.
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London Daily Chronicle
Pat Makes Small Savings From Odd Jobs
A Boston Transcript snippet shows a speaker noting improved earnings and savings after walking to work. The quotation frames the shift as a fourteen cent gain from choosing frugality over transit. The tone reflects early 20th century urban life and labor in a Helpful Corporation setting.
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Helpful Corporation
Pat
Boston Transcrip
Minard's Liniment cited by Captain on voyage
A captain from Maewey St. Andre Kamoura endorses Minard's Liniment Co limited product, stating he would not embark without it even if it cost a dollar a bottle. The note reflects a testimonial on the liniment's perceived value for sailors.
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Minard's Liniment Co
F. R. Destardin
Maewey” St. Andre
Kamouras
Chicken Raising Costs and Farmer’s Market Surplus
Fragmentary note discusses poultry raising costs and selling surplus fowls by a farmer. Appears to reference prices, margins, and self-supply questions with unclear figures and garbled phrasing.
Remark on Ears Growing with Age and Notable Big-Eared People
A brief remark notes that ears may continue to grow through life and that older individuals often have larger ears. It mentions that women admired for size and people like the Wades are cited as having big ears, with the very old showing overgrown ears.
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Ivested
Canada Food Board
Old Noyon
Hun
Minard
United States
Americe
Ingram
F. P. Ingram
KS Veola
Bovril
Arctic
Wood,weiller & McCarthy
Winnipeg
Edmonton
W. N. UL
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