Frost Bites Mex Emps and German Steel Output War Time Strains
The article cites German coal mine labor drops from 404 183 to 1 4 852 in late 1916 and notes iron ore output declines for leading companies amid wartime strain. It highlights rising female employment in iron and steel, lack of training facilities, and ongoing supply anxieties impacting German industry. It also advertises a laxative pill with mixed claims about stomach and bowel relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Gribble
Army Sleepwalking During Mons to Marne March
An account describes troops marching from Mons to the Marne with extreme sleep deprivation. Soldiers reportedly slept while moving, collapsed, and even died or were captured as sleep overpowered them. Comrades awakened men in danger as lines of advance and enemy pressure flowed along the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Marne
War’s romance exists in real Adriatic clash report
The account describes a real Adriatic fight between an Italian torpedo boat and an Austrian submarine. Both vessels were sunk and survivors of the torpedo boat captured the submarine crew, a stark wartime scene far surpassing fictional exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adriatic
Sone Com
Londyun
Kidney Pills Promoted as Remedy by For One Family
An advertisement recounts using specific kidney pills for kidney disease. It cites Adolphe Sawyer and others seeking relief with limited offers of remedies. The copy claims the pills cure kidney ailments from the kidneys and are presented as a simple cure for related diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphe Sawyer
Sault Ste. Marie
Selena
Coles
German air superiority myth questioned in wartime report
A wartime dispatch questions the idea of German dominance in the air urging readers to doubt claims of constant German control. The piece emphasizes personal initiative and contrasts aerial losses with expected German mastery, noting balloons and captured craft as related factors.
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Pom
Noth
Catarrh Inflammation Examined In Medical Note
A garbled medical note discusses catarrh and its symptoms. It notes inflammation and potential destruction of affected tissue, mentioning contagious aspects and unclear treatment outcomes. The fragment references general conditions and possible cures without precise details.
Fortune in Seaweed Deposits on Newfoundland Seaboard
Sir William McGregor notes seaweed riches along Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. He argues seaweed could boost potash supply and agriculture, suggesting Germany’s demand and trade potential amid scarce Newfoundland resources. The notice also promotes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as a cheap, effective remedy for sores.
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William McGregor
Newfounland
Labrador
Newfoundland
Germany
Newfrendland
Thomas
Deer Plague Strains Scottish Farms Across Highlands
Reports to land agents describe hundreds of deer herds devouring crops on farms. Deer compete with sheep and cattle for pasture on large tracts of Scotland, with landlords fencing to protect land. At a chamber meeting, some landlords were praised for upkeep while many were criticized for mismanagement.
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Scotland
Defining the Great Struggle Between Autocracy and Democracy
Fragmentary wartime prose contrasts a global fight against oppression with naval and diplomatic maneuvers. It references Britain, Canada, forces mobilization, and військовий themes, noting a long history of nations resisting slavery and the stakes of liberty.
Women Embrace Silk and Satin Overalls in New Trend
A chaotic clipping notes a fashion craze with overalls for women in various fabrics and patterns. It mentions a bifurcated garment and odd phrases about adoption and household use, but the readable portion confirms a push toward women wearing overalls and their proposed fabrics.
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Sprickle Ages Weesen
Caen
Seed Cleaning Urged at Annual Conservation Meeting
Report notes farmers neglect seed cleanliness, risking weed spread. A speaker describes encountering weed seeds clinging to a sack and stresses thorough seed cleaning as a key preventive measure discussed at the annual conservation commission meeting.
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Commission Conservation
Cure Stomach Trouble Prominent Patient Testimonial
A patient reports relief from gas nausea vomiting and abdominal discomfort after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits renewed appetite and energy within three months and notes prior rheumatic pains also improved. Pills sold by The Dr Williams Co Brockville Ont 50 cents a box by mail.
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Erie
Indi
Williams
Dr. Williams Co
Brockville
Ont
Tersest Language in Europe
A Manchester Guardian note discusses debates on language use in Europe, citing a French newspaper and various language leanings. It mentions English and French as common choices for correspondents in London to cut cabling costs during wartime.
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Resolutons
Foglich
Europe
Odon
Manchester Guardian
Britain and Freedom in War Time Reflections by H Arnott
A wartime commentary argues that liberty in Britain is eroding under state controls and private trade restrictions. The author laments diminished parental control over schooling and the tension between individual freedom and national effort, urging restraint against excessive prohibition and state overreach.
Proposal to Raise Over One Million for Western Lands Irrigation
The plan, presented to the Treasury and Department, proposes amalgamating western landowners into a single district to enable irrigation. Alberta involvement and a Canadian canal project are mentioned as impediments and aims. The proposal forecasts capital needs surpassing $1,000,000.
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Department For
Perte Palen
Western Lands
Alberta
Bee
Farmers debate moving to town for comforts and labor ease
A farmer writing to a farm paper argues retirees should be allowed to move to town to enjoy modern conveniences and social facilities. He contends a well funded retiree can afford a house with heat hot water and powered appliances, while still maintaining farm duties as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrer
Lumbenman
Union Bank Assets Jump Twenty Percent in 1916
Union Bank reports a twenty percent rise in assets for 1916 compared with the prior year, with overall profits funded by cash operations, enhanced loans, and tax provisions. The bank continues dividends and bonuses while expanding business scope and reserves, awaiting normal conditions to lift earnings.
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Union Bank
Tameor al md
Erga
Banko Canada
Dogs and boys learn democracy through shared spaces
The article notes dogs prefer worn items over fine furnishings and suggests boys, like dogs, reflect on social order. It argues that dogs and boys are apt pupils in democratic behavior, with dogs showing tolerance for shabby surroundings and humans resisting luxury.
Matchless London Report On Declining Match Sales
A garbled London article notes a drop in match orders and production impact. It mentions home market strains and concerns about future demand, with vague references to reader reactions and external factors affecting the match trade.
Death of Buffalo Bill Ends Noted Wild West Era
The article recalls Buffalo Bill Cody’s life from his Civil War service to his nickname and the famed Wild West Show. It notes his fame derived from his frontier exploits and global tours, marking the end of an era for American frontier mythmaking.
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Buffalo Bill
Lee Neate
Kansas
Old Time Medicine Praised in Provo Chronicle
A reader letter extols MINARD'S Liniment as a time tested remedy that has remained a household staple in Provo. The writer claims it outlasts competitors and imitators, noting its enduring effectiveness.
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Hest Pagmer
Minard
Unclear fragment prompts dating and visitation note
Fragmentary text references unnamed individuals and dates with unclear meaning. It mentions weeks and visits but provides no full context or identifiable events or organizations.
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