True To Type Would Have Approved of Present Brutal Methods
An opinion piece contrasts historical brutality from the Thirty Years War with modern warfare. It cites Frederick the Great and Saxony to argue past leaders would endorse harsher actions today. An asthma suffers relief ad promotes Dr J D Kellege’s Asthma Remedy as miraculous.
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Frederick the Great
Sith
Saxony
Andrew
Mitzhiel
Frederick
Tarsi
Sax
Germains
Belgium
France
CPR Sees April Profit Rise Amid Rate Increase Talk
CPR reports April net profits rising over the same month last year by 0 SUL percent and hints at possible freight rate hikes. For the first five months of the year profits total 12,523,822, up 990,005 from the prior four months, suggesting stronger earnings but unclear need for higher rates.
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CPR
Alberta Butter Sets North American Standard At Calgary Exposition
Experts at the Calgary Exposition praised Alberta butter quality as superior to all North American rivals. Judges including Manitoba Dairy Commissioner Le A Gibson cited high grade cream and a uniform standard that could lift trade with Great Britain, signaling eventual expansion and a move toward a unified provincial benchmark.
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Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Columbia
le A. Gibson
Tairy
Toronto
Ustagaty
Sibson
Sal
Appetite revival with Williams Pink Pills
The ad claims loss of appetite signals weak digestion and fatigue in hot months. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a summer tonic that restores appetite and energy, urging readers to start at first symptoms and order by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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de Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Turkish Army Faces Gravest Plight From Manpower Losses
A wartime briefing warns the Turkish army suffers severe strain due to epidemics starvation and mismanagement. Mutiny among Kurdish troops is reported while Enver Pasha moves to Mesopotamia to quell unrest and reinforce fronts.
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Enver Pasha
Mesopotamia
Patriotic Offer Opens Labor Pool For Four Weeks
The Journal of Agriculture reports a plan by the Dominion Service Commission the farmers association and the Department of Agriculture of Quebec to place factory workers with laborers for about four weeks. Workers would receive eight dollars per week plus board and lodging and would be paid half their wages during the absence. The initiative aims to aid farms in need of labor.
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Jromal Service Cormenssion
Fanatacivers
Department of Agrilture of
Quebec
Imade Board
Journal of Agriculture
Big Business Voices Advertising as Public Relations Policy
Edward Mott Walley argues in Scribner's Magazine that large corporations must openly shape public opinion via disciplined advertising. He cites Armour & Co and United States Steel as examples of brands using publicity to correct misinformation and build goodwill, asserting big firms should inform and persuade the public directly.
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Express
Bettehem Steed Company
Armour & Co
Armour
United States Steel Company
Edward Mott
Walley
Scribner's
Magueine
Local Hotel Keeper’s Questionable Horse Trade in Quebec
In St Phillippe Quebec Moise Derosce, a hotel keeper, bought a horse for 3000 dollars with a purported incurable ringbone. He then applied liniment worth 100 dollars and sold the horse for 5 dollars, alleging profit from liniment sales.
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St. Phillippe
Makes a Difference in Trench Warfare Says Tommy
Tommy explains a shift from static trench fighting to mobile actions as troops enjoy a perceived advantage. He notes fewer guns for the enemy, faster advances, and a new, curtain of fire enabling easier bayonet work while acknowledging ongoing scrapping and risk. A reader’s stray exchange follows about health and humor.
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Tommy
Hindenburg Line
Ravaged Sea Loot Spurs Coastal War Salvage
East Coast towns face hard times as U boats wrecked ships shed timber margarine and fruit. locals salvage goods from wrecks and cargoes, each man claiming a share of proceeds, with two thirds of value going to the gatherers. Timber and salvaged food drive a small wartime profit for villagers.
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England
Fachan
Admiralts
Notable Bluff and Fraudster in Central German Garrisons
A bold impostor posing as a captain led a tour of garrison towns in Central Germany and Saxony Heland with a glamorous companion. He issued war vouchers, collected payments, and ferried recruits before authorities exposed the scam. He is Joseph Spal, a Berlin youth, sentenced to six months in Cassel. Miller's Worm Powders touted as remedy for infant digestion issues linked to worms.
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Nory
Gerthans
Saxony
Heland
Berlin
Joseph Spal
Cassel
Premier Hughes Urges 7000 Men Monthly For Australia
In a stirring address opening the new recruiting campaign Premier Hughes appeals to patriotism urging Australia to enlist 7,000 men monthly. He warns of disgrace if the nation fails to meet the target and stresses voluntary service as vital to Britain Canada and the war effort.
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Hughes
Australia
Imramy
England
Canada
Confidence Grows as New British Army Proves Themselves
Peery Robinson reports from British HQ that initial doubts about the new British armies have faded. He notes diverse troops from Scotland Wales Ireland Australia and South Africa have shown remarkable resilience. Officers and drafts reflect steady faith in the war machine's growing strength and capability.
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Peery Robinson
Jen
Germany
Tree Zone and Freezone Corn Remedy Warned as Fraud
A dubious advertisement from a Cincinnati chemist markets Freezone as a cheap cure, claiming it dissolves corns and calluses with a few drops. The pitch promises instant relief and painless removal, urging readers to ask druggists for the product or obtain it from wholesalers.
Real Mermaids in Hamilton Brings Ocean Myths Home
1B. Smith of Hamilton Ontario owns two alleged mermaids described as fictitious by dictionaries. The larger is aged about 300 years and the smaller is considered the mother. Both have human-like hair and facial hair, fish-like bodies, webbed fingers, and monkey-like arms. Smith has been offered $700 for the curios, said to be found in a shipwreck in the Arabian Sea.
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Smith
Hamilton
Ont
Mr Smith
Arabian Sea
United States Has Power Over Exports Says Lord Cecil
Lord Cecil argues US control of exports to European neutrals gives America immense power today. Lord Robert notes the policy is America's business, not Britain’s, while warning Germany relies on Holland and Denmark foodstuffs and Scandinavian mineral and fish exports.
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United States
Lord Cecil
Lord Robert
Germany
Holland
Denmark
Tragic Air Raid Fallout at Folkestone Cemetery
At Folkestone a memorial graveyard marks an air raid tragedy with 150 German sailors buried with full naval honors. Survivors received tributes from townspeople and the Emperor. German rescuers were thanked as the German government bought grave space and a monument listing victims was erected.
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Folkestone
Konig Wilhelm
Folke
Janda
Kaisee
Distorted Praise in Schoolroom Doodles
A teacher collects essays from young girls in a city classroom and hears a girl write she would like to be a dancer on a tight rope if it is the will of the Lord or, if not, a missionary. The scene mixes early piety with a hint of worldly ambition as students imagine future roles.
In Bad Repute The Heathen Its Understood To Be Pretty
The Ohio State Journal notes a sharp shift in public opinion toward Chris tan Prussia with the heathen theme gaining notoriety. Admires dwindling to a few critics, described as hyenas, amid social backlash.
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Christan
Prussia
Ohio State Journal
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Wirance
Pelmam
Peleas Nursery CO
J.D. Kellege
C.P.R
Fashionplate
Upperton
Los Angeles Times
Ofer
Big Business
Mr. Chronic
Gruffy
Veara
Puck
Kultur
New South Wales
Holloway
Mr. Peck
Eversee
Department of Agriculture of Ontario
University of Toronto College
Inard’s Linimen
Minard
Crisp
North-West Biscuit Co., Limited
Edmonton
Alta
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