Threshermen and Weeds Act and Forestry Notes
An 1870s style item lists sub provisions of the Threshermen and Weeds Act including penalties and duties for threshing machines. It notes Forestry in Europe and Wales with British Government branches managing forests and land. Also mentions Empire reconstruction debates and Montreal Mail commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Wales
Forestey
C. Ieabscartiey
Puppurer
Cerrain and Ducult
Montreal
Treating Seed Grain Against Smut in 1914 Crop Yields
Article discusses seed grain treatment to control smut in grain crops. It explains that smutted heads spread spores year to year and outlines a field method: drop a hoop to sample stalks, count smutted heads, and observe heads during peak heading to assess infection. It notes cost and effort may be less than expected and promotes vigilance in timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormany
World potato production and asthma remedy notes
The article lists 1914 potato crop figures by country with Germany leading initial yield and the United States posting large totals, followed by notes on starch production from potatoes in several nations. It also advertises Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a relief for asthma sufferers, promising an end to attacks and renewed life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deren
Rield
Russia
Germany
France
Norway
Great Britain
Ireland
Japan
J.D. Kellogg
Uruguay receives aid to Shackleton crew from Elephant Island
The article notes Uruguay’s decisive act to rescue Shackleton’s expedition members, highlighting Uruguay’s generous response amid international attention. It also mentions Parmeter's Vegetable Pills as a widely used standard medicine praised for digestive support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmeter
English Breeders Prepare for War Aftermath Trade
Recolored stock continues to be shipped globally. A Yorkshire from an English herd went to a Russian estate, a Berkshire boar exported to South Africa won a breed medal, and Oxford rams were bought for Chillam account. English breeders expect a surge in French demand and a postwar expansion of pasture land and sheep breeding in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
France
Farner
Russia
War Geometry and a Scottish legal query at Harrow
Fragmentary notes describe a Harrow geometry contest and a Londoner seeking a criminal lawyer in Scotland. A Scotsman responds in a confidential whisper about proof and a suspect, implying a local legal chase or suspicion amid odd schoolroom jargon.
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Scotland
Benan Spinone
Bay Ab
Life of the gun shows erosion limits and relining costs
The article explains how gun bore erosion from hot gases degrades accuracy, requiring relining at about 30 percent of gun cost. It notes wear limits: small arms 5,000–?00 rounds, naval guns 1,000 for small calibers, 150–200 for 12 and 14 inch guns. howitzers last longer due to lower pressures.
Royal women lead wartime hospital efforts in London
Queen Mary and Princess Victoria oversee hospitals staffed by nurses and Red Cross helpers. Princess Henry of Battenberg runs a Hull Street hospital in Mayfair, while Princess Christian and Princess Alexander of Teck assist at Windsor and Grosvenor Crescent. The piece notes a dramatic rise in Poland's Jewish population from 400,000 fifty years ago to about 4,000,000 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Mary
Princess Victoria
Grosvenor Crescent
Red Cross
Princess Henry of Battenberg
Hull Street
Mayfair
Princess Christian
Windsor
Princess Alexander of
Teck
Poland
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Digestive Help
The ad asserts pink pills cure obstinate indigestion and stomach woes, promising relief from pains after eating, heartburn, and better digestion. It lists price details and distribution through dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
de Niles
Ny Dealer In Medicine
Snail Post
Dr. Willliams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured
Fragmentary medical notice discusses catarrhal deafness and claimed cures. It mentions conditions of the ear, tube treatment, and references a company name CHENEY ACO. with possible drug claims and cures.
Air Fighting Near Laven Report From Front Lines
A World War I aerial duel near Laven sees British planes engage a Fokker at close range. Reports describe a Fokker dive to within forty yards and a later fall from the sky as Allied antiaircraft eyes observe a machine tumbling and another British craft joining the combat before the Fokker vanishes.
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Wes D. Wich
Bors
P Server Corp V
Apnay Ob
Fatrards
Fokker
Get More Vim Renew Your Strength
An old advertisement touts Dr. Hamilton Pills promising quick relief from tiredness nervousness sleeplessness and headaches. It claims stomach tone aid digestion and immediate vigor with a 25 cent box available at all dealers. A stray golf anecdote from London adds humorous local color about a misplayed ball and eggs.
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Dr. Hamilton
Dr. Hamton
Minard's Liniment and a Scots farmer at the Kirk
A Scottish farmer jokes about Minard's Liniment curing colds while recounting a misstep at church offering. He slips a two-shilling piece instead of a penny, the beadle overlooks it for twenty three Sundays, and on the twenty fourth the plate is finally taken. A note extols Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a potent vermifuge safe for children.
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Kirk
Chicago News
The Battle for Talcum Hill in a Wartime Scene
A fragmented war diary recalls Fusileers charging Talcum Hill and facing fierce defense by Powder Pot Guards. Artillery and bombardment from Organdy gunners influence skirmishes as Lisle Foot soldiers and Georgette crepe battalions engage. Prisoners are captured amid heavy casualties and noise.
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Talcum Hill
Tea House
Rouge
Lisle
Fusileers
Gsters & Strail
Tar Hill
Manicure
Saskatoon
Surcot
No Greater Example in War Regiments Report
Fragmentary note reports Russian regiments formed for wartime service. It mentions a 4,000 soldier regiment and claims one regiment grew to 36,000 men after a year, reflecting wartime manpower exaggeration.
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V Ranks
Holland Aids Belgians with Dutch Relief Funds
The Washington Herald reports Holland increases Belgium relief with 504000 from the Dutch government and 2 million dollars for the coming year. Refugee camps are organized with churches schools shops and necessities. Belgian teachers are employed as a neutral humanitarian effort continues amid war. A reimbursement offer from Belgium was declined. Wheat prices and farmer concerns are noted as postwar trends loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truilia
Hielgiumn
Dulci-Heletan Commission
Rainy Day Prophet Meets Parental Duty At Circus
Fragmentary text shows a narrator recalling a rainy day prophet and a child’s weekend plans. Mentions Sunday school Jones and Mrs. Jones. A parent contemplates taking a circus trip or going alone while Georgia makes socks for soldiers.
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Lisa Acs
Threshermen and Weeds Act
Manitoba Weeds Commission
Inard
Empire
Cholly Ayres
Eddy
Sinty
Hull
Nou. Ane
Uruguay
Shackleton
Bi Shackleton
Elephant Island
Britain
New York Times
Harrow
Asquith
London Daily News
The
Rei
London
Minard
England
Maor
Middlesex
Kamerad
Fane
Holland
Washington Herald
Icnic Weather
Noon
Georgia
the Alles
Seck
Cotten
Arlington
Arlington Company
Pease A
Beecham
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