Catarrh Bronchitis Cure Ad Prompts Curiosity
The fragment describes an ad for Catarrh and bronchitis treatment Catarrhozone priced at $1 for three months usage. It shifts to a scene in a Newcastle Northumberland setting with Foster and a mysterious Canadian link and a fashionable tearoom where a Scottish capital’s stylish women appear. The narrative hints at a plot involving a stolen bond and possible police involvement, ending with a continuing tale as Foster chats with a mysterious girl in Edinburgh.
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Newcastle
Tad
Foster
Northumberland
Lawrence
Daly
Kelling
Canada
Sam Fence
Bnd
Hawick Station
Edin
Alice’ Feather
Garth
Foster and Daly chase misleads in cold hotel
Foster endures a dull day in the rain while seeking Daly who may have returned to the Garth. In the hotel smoking room a quiet Canadian stranger hints at police links and a mistaken baggage claim tied to Lawrence Featherstone as Foster recalls Featherstone and Daly’s possible plans.
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Foster
Fainburgh
Daly
Canada
Garth
Alice
Every Saloon an Enemy Fort Quote by Clarence Trae Wilson
This excerpt argues that liquor outlets threaten national security and civil liberties. It claims government power should expand to seize property and regulate alcohol while the war demands consume all resources and labor for a prolonged conflict. The passage labels saloons and breweries as threats and urges decisive action.
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Evtry Brewery
Evtry
Clarence Trae Wilson
D.D
Farm league signs youths pledge for food production
A western farm journal organizes a league to boost food production by enlisting boys and girls aged 10 to 18 to sign pledges promising their best efforts for food production and conservation this year. Prizes will be awarded for the best efforts.
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Pri
Senator Sorghum Quips Through Stumbling Speech
A garbled Washington exchange shows Senator Sorghum delivering a faltering, clipped reply about oration style and self-control, highlighting his tendency to abrupt stops and stumbles in public remarks.
Hard to Maintain Neutrality The Last Remaining Neutrals
A historical survey notes Europe and the Americas with Spain and the Netherlands trying to stay neutral amid German submarine pressure. It cites pro Allied and pro German sentiments across Madrid Amsterdam Copenhagen and Stockholm, and flags propaganda, strikes, and political pressures shaping neutrality in Spain Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland and other nations.
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Spain
Holland
Switzerland
Delmark
Norway
Sweden
Europe
Argentine
Mexico
Madrid
Germany
Walbelonserac
United
Byrmies
General Pershing
America
Netherlands
Bern
Denmark
Ferman
Argentina
Teutons
Hile
Colo
Dominician Republic
Fcuador
Paraguay
Venceu
Freedom of Labor and Capital during the War
The war labor conference report argues strikes and boycotts should be barred during hostilities while conceding gains for both sides. It urges labor and capital to suspend aggressive tactics, with employers not to discharge union members and workers not to coerce others to join unions. The plan could become a lasting industrial order.
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War Labor Conference
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Indus
Hrike
Fockout
Uneion
Wonderful Red Cross Diamond Donated to Christy’s London
A Red Cross fundraising event at Christy’s in London features a newly discovered 205 carat diamond. The pale rimrose colored gem, a perfect square with a Maltese cross top facet, outshines famous stones and can glow phosphorescently after exposure to light. Found in De Beers mines in the West.
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Red Cross
Christy's
London
South Africa
Bor
Regent
Pitt
de Beers
Been
Nam
Fire safety plan urged to save grain in elevators
A grain elevator builder proposes installing trap doors in outer walls to dump grain outside during fires. He argues that quick inexpensive changes to many existing elevators could save wheat and other grain presently stored in facilities.
Securing Her Rights in Dahimore American
A compact brief notes evolving views on domestic workers rights and social norms. The piece cites questions about maid permissions for evenings out and reflects attitudes in the Dahimore American publication.
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Dahimore
Iceland May Seceed and Declaire Republic Rumor
A Copenhagen report via the Vossische Zeitung Berlin claims Iceland may secede from Denmark and form a republic. British influence in Iceland is said to be strong and a new republic could later tie itself to Great Britain. The rumor mentions Danish kings in Iceland being suppressed by England and notes no evidence of large money spending, aside from Britain purchasing Icelandic fishing rights.
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Copenhagen
Vossische Zeitung
Bern
Denmark
Iceland
Great Britain
Leeland
Ematan Rester
Congress and Ireland debate on foreign affairs hearings
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the House Committee on Foreign Affairs decided against public hearings on Irish questions. It argues such resolutions could interfere with co belligerents and burden U S debate. The piece cites Mr Flood and warns against mischief from some Irish voices.
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House
Ireland
Congress
Philedelphia Public Ledger
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Kingston
Ont
Carmen
Harold Bindloss
Englis
John Fos
Tiwrence Featherstone
Easile
Senator Sorghum
Washington
Gillette
Gillette Safety Razor Co. of Canada
St. Alexander Street
Montreal
The
Berlin
Republic
Para-Sani
Appleford Counter Check Book Co., Ltd
McDermot Ave
Eastnipeg
Manitoba
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