First Written Message and Toll Bridge Anecdotes
A fragmentary account recalls Dr. BE Richards noting early communication with Inhambane natives and a missionary teaching symbol on a board. Another anecdote describes a Washington motorist finding a new toll-bridge keeper, asking about the former guard and being told he joined the majority.
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BE Richards
Washington
Virgiers
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Married Men Get Furlough in Canadian Division Return
Announcement in London cable says married noncommissioned officers and Canadian Division men will return home once arrangements are made. They must report back by a set date with no time extensions. the move provides a respite amid wartime wastage concerns and military strains.
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London
Militia Department
Ottawa
No Halfway Measures Under a Sketchy Titth Thing
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a printed card bearing the warning Do pot touch with cames of um brellas and an afterword noting uke an axe attributed to a small boy. Mentions Minard's Liniment for Sale Livery and a location hint.
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Exeo
Jones
Jockey George Archibald Reads German Peace Talk
An American jockey fleeing Austria offers a pithy critique of German psychology amid wartime moves. The Philadelphia Ledger cites his blunt view on peace talks and the risk of annexations if a win streak is pressed, noting satirical tone and clipped phrasing.
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George Archibald
Austria
Philadelphia
To Curb Enemy Ambitions and War Vision
The text outlines a strategic view of curbing enemy ambition and securing permanence in the war. It asserts that control and power depend on decisive actions and future plans, with a focus on threats posed by Germany and broader imperial ambitions. The source reflects wartime rhetoric and foreshadowed outcomes.
Minard's Linkment Cures Burnt Yesterday and Today
Fragmented OCR notes describe a historic concept called fallacy and a sea trade with Van Buren Maine. It mentions a sawmill turning wood waste into boards and the enduring value of the mill amid industrial change.
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van Buren
Maine
Pain? Not a Bit! Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from a Cincinnati chemist touts a new corn and callus treatment named tree cow. It claims painless removal by applying drops of a liquid to the affected area, loosening the corn so it can be extracted root and all without discomfort. The ad emphasizes affordability and easy access at local drug stores and warns against lingering pain.
Skin Treatment Brand Names in an Old Advertisement
An OCR fragment lists multiple skin care products such as Sed Seow weed an ot roe fund ae and Tierra Soap Ointment with a torn line about effects. It mentions individuals Ned Orte C, Heock, Glen Sottum, andCutheura Soap 2, suggesting a medical or cosmetic ad segment from a historical page.
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Heock
Glen Sottum
Cleaning Seed Emphasized For Safe Crop Growth
A pamphlet from Ottawa's Department of Agriculture stresses cleaning seed to prevent damage to crops and mites during harvest. It advises readers to use proper tools and procedures for cleaning grain and green seed and offers the pamphlet free by writing to the Publications Branch, Ottawa.
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Morea
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Publications Branch
Breakfast in a remote land and strange notes of Malaysia
The narrator details a breakfast of tiny Mongolian finches in a distant Malaysia setting near the Wengalow in Kwala Kuba. He contemplates an expedition, remarks on mountains and caves, and mentions a looming apocalyptic struggle with beasts and a distant end of all things.
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Kwala Kuba
Malaysia
Yajre
Practical Pig Cabin Design Circulation Promotes Home Econ
A fragment discusses a cheap table style pig shelter and a cabin plan. It mentions a writer named Rothwell and a pamphlet or circular offering diagrams and concrete steps. The tone suggests practical guidance for livestock care and basic construction.
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Deanimal
A Splendid Laxative for the Baby
An old advertorial promoting Baby's Own Tablets as a mild thorough laxative for infants. It claims ease of use and no residue, with testimonials from P. Moulton of St Stephen and mentions mail order at 2 cents a box from The De Willen Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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St. Stephen
Wettess
Raby
Cme
Willen Medicine Co
Brockville
Ons
War and shortages blur in wartime public notices
Fragmented OCR text references German conquest, British ration cuts, and food shortages. Mentions Holloway's Car Core urge, wartime policies, and tightened meat, bread, and sugar limits with dire economic strain across Britain and allied nations.
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Britain
Mixed Farming Loans Boost Cattle Herds Said by Local Sorority
A misread report notes a program for mixed farming loans at six percent interest, claiming Bingham area lenders have issued about $590,000 in loans. Proponents say the scheme enlarges herds and supports animal housing, while some stock is diverted to slaughter or export.
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Morehall
Bran and Shorts For Work Horses
Bran and shorts for work horses are discussed as feed options. Bran can be wilted to advantage and saved for use, though oats remain superior in value. shorts are sticky and clumpy but eaten by horses, with satisfactory results in practice. The passage praises no prep other than Homer’s preparation and notes benefits for working animals.
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Miller
Modern Solomon Chooses Quick Split Over Court
A canny leader likened to King Solomon resolves a dispute between two brothers over farm ownership. Facing a deadlock, President Kroger directs a simple division without court action, choosing a masterly yet plain remedy.
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Kruger
Solomen
Ketomen
War Literature Exhibit in Berlin Draws London Interest
Report from London notes a Berlin display titled Library of World War Literature. It gathers war novels and propaganda items produced in the last three and a half years. Included are enemy trench notes, ration tickets, and letters from cobblers, compiled under an anonymous German sponsor.
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London
Berlin
Medgion
Weillemeine
Canadian in the Air Prompts Proud War Message
The report notes that more than twenty five percent of the men in a Revel ling Corpse unit are Canadians and praises Canadian manhood in a hazardous frontier service as described by the Globe.
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Bowell Wathes
Cervier
Terdnia Globe
The Raw Recruit And How He Was Given Advice by a General
A fragmentary tale from Camp Custer recounts General Penn admonishing a recruit who sat smoking as an officer approached. The scene illustrates military discipline and the general’s blunt instruction to the soldier, depicting a moment of corrective guidance.
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Camp Custer
Penn
Nervous Breakdown Reported in Newark
A Newark report describes a three year struggle with nervous breakdowns bringing persistent pain and weakness. The source notes extreme distress and impaired ability to stand, reflecting ongoing mental health challenges.
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Newark
N. J
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