The Glorious Part Played by Great Britain in World War
Frederick Palmer emphasizes Britain’s steadfast effort in World War I, detailing early shortages of guns and uniforms, mass volunteer enlistment, and the nation’s manufacturing resilience. He argues for fair judgment of Britain's role and notes German praise amid criticism at home.
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Great Britain
Russia
France
Eall
England
Jellicoe
Oxford
Cambridge
Rogland
Hall
Lydia E. Pinkham remedy helps Taunton girl work full month
Taunton Massachusetts resident Miss Clarice Monn says monthly pains and sickness kept her from work until she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After one bottle she recovered fully and has advised many friends to try it. Thousands suffer in silence but a physician may help with irregular periods and backache.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia B. Pinkham
Clarice Monm
Russell Street
Losses of Pigs Highlight Winter Farm Dangers
Alberta livestock officials report heavy February pig losses due to cold and poor ventilation. Causes include inadequate light and ventilation, overfeeding sows after farrowing, and extreme outdoor housing leading to thumps and frozen teats among the young pigs.
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W. Stavens
Alberta
Saventons Oemonton
Australian Labor Leader Praised for Courage and Clarity
The London Daily Mail lauds Australia’s Labor prime minister as courageous, decisive, and eloquent. It contrasts him with British ministers, noting his straight talk and readiness to act today, including plans to undermine German influence in Australia.
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Labor
Australia
House of Coramons
Germany
London Daily Mail
Wireless Braking System Demonstrated at 1916 Railway Expo
At the National Railway Appliance Association show in Chicago a wireless danger signal system for trains is demonstrated. A control unit flashes signals to the locomotive crew and can apply air brakes to regulate speed to a set maximum.
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National Railway Appliance Association
Chioe
Contrariness Over Money Mentioned in Macon News
A brief Macon News item notes the discomfort of debts and repayment delays. The piece reflects on social friction when money is owed and not returned promptly, contrasting expectations in lending versus borrowing.
Suffer Most Before the Battle in German Soldier Soul
A German schoolmaster’s account, published in German papers, explores the soldier’s inner life before and during battle. It describes precharge fear, thoughts on immortality, calm during bombardment, and a paradoxical resolve born from patriotism and duty.
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Emer
Hell
Putherland
The Expensive Married Man
A London Daily Mail view notes the government must balance a married recruit’s value against the cost to taxpayers. Each married recruit adds state upkeep, family allowances, and relief for rent and insurance, while reducing national revenue through income tax and other contributions to labor.
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London Daily Mail
Gardener Peer Redesdale Noted Authority on Horticulture
A Gardener Peer Lord Redesdale, famed for his horticultural authority, draws wide attention in Britain for his memoirs. He is connected to a special gardening event with Edward and explains the origin of the word clove from Latin claves meaning nail, noting its profile appearance.
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Lord Redesdale
Britain
Edward
Soudan
Lord Kitchener
Gen. Wingate
Regina
Tribute to Earl Kitchener Shown in Film and Silence
A late Earl Kitchener tribute is recounted with a film showing his portrait and an orchestra playing Nearer My God to Thee as the audience stood in silence. The piece notes varied tributes from Roosevelt, Choate, and British figures, praising Kitchener’s impact in Africa and Egypt and commending his leadership and policies.
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Earl Kitchener
Kitchener
Theope Roosevelt
Leon. Woodson
Choate
Man Ers
Merprise Becaine
Egypt
Africa
India
United South Africa
Botha
South Africa
Pretoria
Chicago Daily News
Reo
Chicago
Middle West
Canada
Roosevelt
Churchill's gold-mounted cane valued as gift treasure
The article recalls Winston Churchill's gold-mounted cane presented by King Edward as a wedding gift. It notes he once left the cane on a Paris railway train and needed a telegram and a special messenger to recover it.
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Churchill
Winston Churchill
Edward
Fire Escape for Horses in Large Packing Plant
A border packing concern installs an automatic stable door system for horses. When a fire risk raises temperature, a weight releases a lever to open all doors simultaneously. An alarm sounds and horses are guided out to safety as doors swing open.
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Heroe
Comforting "T like church" remark cited in chat
A fragment discusses a comment about a man keeping many women quiet, framed as comforting and churchlike. No further context or names are provided.
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War Department
Frederick Palmer
Collier's
Loos
Kerlin
London
Lydia E. Pinkham
Macon News
National & Chemical Co. of Canada
Toronto
Queen's University
Kingston
Ontario
Edwardsburg
THE
Canada Starch CO. Limited
Montreal
Cardinal
Brantford
Fort William
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