American medical officer reports wound treatment progress
Major J F Goldthwait says 1 350 wounded men were sent to a London hospital for crushed broken bones with one man able to return to active service. He arrived from Europe to recruit surgeons and study new methods so the American army can adopt improved wound treatment.
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London Hospital
J. F. Goldthwait
United States Reserve Army
Europe
Goldthwait
France
England
Pink Pills Claim to Restore Nerve Health
Public readers are urged that Dr Williams Pink Pills restore blood and nerves for nervous weakness. The ad claims thousands cured and describes symptoms including sleeplessness, fatigue, poor appetite, and memory loss. Sold by dealers or by mail from The Williams Medicine Co Brockville at 50 cents a box or 2.50 for five.
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Williams
Pink
Aasers
Ae Medicine
Brockville
Conservationists Fight for Fair Farm Prices in War
Gifford Pinchot argues the nation must guarantee farmers a fair price for crops and ensure labor at harvest to win the war. The farmer should raise food to aid victory over Kaiserism, a view echoed across Canada. Max F. Wolff vows to serve in the U S draft, seeking no exemption and readiness to fight.
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Gifford Pinchot
United States
Canada
Max F. Wolff
German Herald
New York
Stars and Stripes
Battle of Jutland doubts and German triumph claims
The piece questions German war year retrospectives praising Jutland as a great victory and argues delays by the Grand Fleet suggest mistrust of the official narrative. It cites German newspapers and critiques Kaiser and admirals while noting ongoing uncertainty about why the decisive blows were not repeated.
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Jutland
Germany
Meaning and origins of the term Boche for German soldiers
The article explains Boche as an old French label for Germans meaning thick headed, likening it to bonehead. It traces the word to Italian boccia and notes its usage arose amid WWI depictions of German warfare without inherent bitterness, contrasting with other national nicknames like Tommy, Yank, and Johnny Reb.
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France
Tommy Atkins
Johnny Rebs
Gersten
Europe
Waste Not Food and Fight Famine With Thrift
A call to conserve food and reduce waste urges households to use every crumb and avoid excess. The piece cites Chicago’s drop in daily bread consumption and stresses practical economy, warning of famine risks and urging mothers to keep infants worm-free with Mitler's Worm Powders as a health aid.
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Chicago
Mitler
French Kindness to German Prisoner Returns Century Later
The 1870 prisoner of war story follows Marcel Richard a young French officer whose German captors granted lenient treatment. Now the former prisoner, aged and retired, is commandant of Meister camp and recalls how he and companions have benefited from that mercy. Richard has written home about tennis gear bought with his own money to play while serving as officer in charge.
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Marcel Richard
Meister
Roy
Richard
Faris
Eee
Ennis Onthit
Minard Liniment and Economic War Lessons
The note argues that peace time needs food control lessons from war and predicts nations will demand state food leadership amid fierce industrial competition. It warns against America surrendering social economy gains and cites the New York Tribune on the issue.
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America
New York
Tribune
Millions of tins for the boys at the front
A wartime appeal notes large quantities of tins sent to soldiers abroad, emphasizing that readers need not purchase biscuit as the supply will meet the troop demand. It stresses efficiency in provisioning and boosts morale by highlighting widespread support.
Smallest Fighters In The Great War
The article describes Annamite volunteers from Indo China in World War I, noting their small stature led to initial non fighting roles in France. It credits their conversion to combat troops after a year of auxiliary service and cites respect for ranks among diverse communities. It also mentions fever andHealth concerns and a Toledo Ohio patent medicine advertisement.
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Nawatay
Indo- China
Auinedeet Moe
Heros
Ot Geeal
Vba
France
Bet on Dying A War Hero’s improbable recovery tale
A company officer noted for military honors experiences a mania in the trenches. He overhears a doctor and nurse debating his fate. The patient wagers with the medical staff, finally declaring he will live and does recover, despite grim odds and dismissive talk.
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M.o.*s
Contempt and Guilty Verdict Highlight Odd Courtroom Moment
A man with a prior record was charged with a minor offense. Law and evidence favored the defense but a guilty verdict and fine ensued. The defense lawyer, seated with his back to the magistrate, quipped please fine me for contem pt, while remaining silent and unaddressed.
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Judee
Rangeeme Agary
Aviator Caught the Bullet London Gazette Tale
A British aviator flying low over German lines dodges a hail of bullets. He spots a bullet rising and stopping briefly, then pockets it with quick reflexes. The narrative links wartime daring to a remedy touted by Dr J for asthma relief and future life quality.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Aviato
Where Did It Go To Painful German Reichsbank Holdings
A fragment describes the Reichsbank’s 1916 to 15 June holdings shrinking as it lost 15 marks in a month. It notes loss tied to neutral trade pressures and weakened exchange, referencing discredited Reichsmark notes and Russia’s impact. The passage cites the New York World as a related source.
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Reichsbank
Germany
Pemmeny
Russia
York World
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Minard
North-West Biscuit Company
Linited
Edmonton
Aba Agundas
Baten
Sudator
Calgary
Indo-China
Toledo
Ohio
Ky & Co
Tiatt
Meres Liniment
Eddy’s
Eddy
Fesmerty
Deekman
Drager
Therapion
Pacaare
Ano Teer
Otto Higel
Dominion Express
Dodds
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