Britain’s New Dreadnoughts Land in London Dearest in World
The Providence Journal reports from London that Britain's new dreadnought battleships are nearly ready for sea. Twelve ships of the type boast 50 feet long guns and speeds over 30 knots with twelve 14-inch guns, aimed to alter naval power. The city’s land values are described as among the dearest in the world, with high square-foot prices cited.
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Britain
London
Admiralty
Bank of Fogland
Victoria
Upamica
Stary-at- Hill
Oafht
Lombard Street
King William Street
National Real Estate Journal
Remarkad'e Offer to Canary Owners
A historic notice invites canary owners to receive a free one week trial of a tonic and a book titled Birda Trek's toek oo Birda. The offer includes two copies of Bracks ird Seed ged Treat and is attributed to Nicholson A Week at 21 Francis St Toren.
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Tadey
Should All Pass Examination For Drivers
In the Hamilton Herald the idea is advanced that every motor vehicle operator should pass an examination similar to that required of chauffeurs. The note argues many accidents stem from driver inexperience and incompetence, urging common sense safety standards. Minacci's Liniment is advertised for diphtheria relief.
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Justice Muton Oo
Toronto
Hamilton Herald
British Army to issue two identity discs per soldier
Every soldier will wear two identity discs on neck cords. The second disc, set six inches below the first, will be red and green for preservation of body identity after cremation and casualty reporting. The purpose and exact order are not explained.
Dark Breakfast Miscommunication Confuses Family
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a misinterpreted evening plan. A youth questions a parent about a light supper after a prior demand for a dark breakfast, highlighting household confusion and miscommunication across one night.
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Kidney and Liver Cure
Advertises De Hamilton's Pills claiming to cure kidney and liver troubles for all time. Promises relief from backache dizziness headache and low energy with a 25 cent box and a grand health tonic for better blood and appetite.
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Dr. Hamilton
Co operative Wool Sale Boosts Farmers in New York and Canada
The wool selling cooperative expands in the United States and Canada. In Sussex County New York the Sheep Breeders Association held the first annual wool sale delivering 21 468 pounds. Prices averaged thirty eight and seven eighths cents per pound with reductions for poor sorts. Farmers gained over 772 dollars above local prices.
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Sussex County
N.Y
Farm ‘Bureau
Mothers Value This Oil for Croup Relief
Mothers who know how sudden croup can strike children keep Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil on hand for prompt relief. Experience shows its usefulness in treating this ailment and its various other proven uses make it a valuable medicine.
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Thomas
Cleanliness and Comfort Notion in Conveyed Transcript
A short transcript reflects on cleanliness as a virtue with a sly remark that being cleaned out leaves a lacking sense of well being. The dialogue hints at practical discomfort and ironic tone about personal conditions.
Baptistry Heating Costs In City Church
An eastern city pastor of a colored Baptist church consulted a plumber and steamfitter about installing a baptistry. The estimate covered the tank and water supply but the plumber noted heating the water would require additional work. The pastor faced the extra cost as he planned the project.
Cantonans Carry Vast Flag in Parade
A Canton Ohio delegation led the parade carrying a flag 135 feet long and 80 feet wide. The flag weighed over half a ton and required 117 bearers along the march line. Over 2040 hands stitched the fabric and the stave bore the names of more than 160 local patriots.
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Shemmere World
Canton
Ohio
St. Nicholas
Moarcy
Tabor
Cure for Rheumatism Claims Blood Purity Promise
An advertisement touting Dr Williams Pink Pills as the sole cure for rheumatism declares the condition is caused by poisonous acid in the blood and claims these pills create new blood, remove the acid, and relieve joint pain. The letter from Joseph Crouse of Ninevah, N S, describes lasting relief after using the pills and notes availability by mail from Brockville Ontario.
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Dr Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
First Offer Roy at Jones & Sons Office
A dialogue captures a tense moment as Roy confronts a former boss about his firing last week while an office boy notes the firm’s continuing operation and inquiries if it remains in business.
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Roy
Pa's Temptations in Society and the Car
A Louisville Corner-Journal snippet portrays a family dynamic where Pa, wealthy and indulgent, buys a fine car as a symbol of status. The passage hints at tension as others fear his temptation to pick up paying passengers during his rides.
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Louisville Corner-Journal
Kidney Disease Patient Credits Dr Chase Pills Recovery
L D Griffin of Bulwer Compton County Quebec says kidney trouble ended after using Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. He cites relief from Sherbrooke and Montreal hospitals, then long lasting cure after starting the pills. He urges inquiries and notes pills cost 25 cents per box with Toronto distributors.
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L. D. Griffin
Lower Township
United States
Griffin
Sherbrooke
Montreal
Dr. Chase
Sherbrooke Hospital
Kept His Word Condemned Man Faces Electrocuted Sentence
A condemned murderer tells his lawyer you promised to get me off with a life sentence and asks why he now faces execution in a week. The lawyer replies that life imprisonment is the outcome, not weary years. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
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Mna
Boston Transcript
A Bracer for Daughter Anxious Mother
Clara comes to breakfast looking unwell as a worried mother seeks a tonic for her daughter. The scene portrays concern over health and the search for a remedy.
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Clara
Daughter’s engagement questioned amid parental guidance
A dialogue reveals a father asking if his daughter is engaged to him and the response asserts she was not told of such engagement. The father says she should not pursue relationships unless marriage is intended.
Advertising Pays and Promises in a Market Essay
The piece argues advertising pays by urging advertisers to use printers ink and be frank in outreach. It cites Bradstreets to claim 84 percent of failures are among non-advertisers and extols advertising as a modern creative force driving industrial progress. It also notes remedies for worms as a separate ad claim.
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Bradstreets
Indolent man contrasts fruit with industry in jest
An indolent dyspeptic laments his fate and jokes with a friend about staying healthy. He asks what the other does, and the reply points to "the fruit of industry" while noting his own indigestion.
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Scott
Providence Journal
Parmelee
Minacci
Canedies Postum Ceres Co
Manma
Marty
Co-operative Wood
U.S
EE & MA Bitchell, Rain
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Duluth
Excelsior Insurance Life Company
Excelsior
James Richardson & Sons, Limited Grain Merchants
Western Offices
Calgary
Seskatope
James Richardson & Sons Limited
Highland Battalion
Ronan
Cameron Highlanuers
Canada
Ander
Lieut
Cornell L. B. Osler
Tront
Cameron Badgers
Stitude
J. FP Dunnet
Ionipeg
Steveesen
Arlington
Arlington Company OF Camada, Limited
BS Placer Avenue
Ontario
Dodds
Sete
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