Germany's postwar trade drive despite defeat and disarmament
An editorial argues Germany will press to reclaim influence in global commerce after the war. It cites disbanded army, collapsed monarchy, and reparations but predicts organized German efforts to export, leverage Spain and Syria routes, and rebuild its industrial might to threaten future peace. It calls Allied nations to a policy of self-protection and a boycott of German goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Fater
Spain
United States
Geraimny
Syria
Krorp
Sweden
Thas
Ecupice
Allied
German Finance
Germanrade
Commence
Geran
Herr Bauer
Asthma Not Fading Without Aid Says Dr Keloge
A medical note warns that asthma worsens while untreated and stresses early intervention with Keloge remedies to prevent chronic attack and reduce suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Canada Gift to Princess Patricia Amid Wedding Gifts
A message from Lady Borden to Princess Patricia notes Canada will forward Victory Loan bonds as a wedding gift in a silver box. The Princess replies with thanks and appreciation for Canada’s warm wishes. The document also references taxes and patriotic fund figures, including $613,200.47 and other totals from supplementary acts.
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Lady Borden
Patricia
Igram
Ram Ottawa
Canada
Victory
Patriotic Fund
Estieke Rpd
Unclear Source Fragment About Russian Trouble
The readable portion presents a garbled line about Russian trouble and an assurance but lacks coherent facts, names, places, or dates to anchor a news item.
Nerve Relief Story From Dr Chase’s Nerve Food
George Hall of Meadow Brook Farm Saskatchewan recounts severe brain nerve pain after surgery in Montreal. He credits Dr Chase’s Nerve Food with easing his pain restoring sleep and reducing noise sensitivity after a long recovery. He urges others to try the product and avoid substitutes.
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George Hall
Meadow Brook Farm
Westasta
Crase
Wing
Montreal 1
Royal Victoria Hospital
Anreal
Howe
Fen
Saskatchewan
Dr. Chase
de Chase
Edmanison, Bates & Co
Toronto
Saskatchewan Heaviest Buyer of Alberta Coal 1918
Alberta produced 6,148,620 tons of coal in 1918, of which 440,020 tons were sold within Alberta. Saskatchewan was the next heaviest buyer with 1,372,439 tons, Manitoba took 511,268 tons, and shipments to Seattle and Spokane totaled 133,276 tons.
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Saskatchewan
Calgary
Asia
Alberta
Manitoba
Seattle
Spokanie
Minard's Liniment Beliefs About Newtalgi Shopping
A fragmented Detroit Free Press passage questions whether Newtalgi shopped enough, suggesting a dialogue about shopping around. The garbled text hints at a discussion between a papa and another person on whether broader comparisons might have helped.
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Papa
Deetroit Free Press
Attack Premeditated Yarn In Paris Court Action
Emile Cottin, four wounded, faced by Captain Bourchardon head of the Paris military court. Proceedings reveal Cottin planned to refoaded his and fred again if not halted, with testimony describing his intent and actions.
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Emile Cottin
Tho
Bourchardon
Paris
Jared
Fred
Sweden Cancels Treaties To Reset Trade Rules
The Swedish government cancelled the 1911 treaty with Germany, effective from 1920, signaling readiness to discuss new commercial regulations for the lapse period. It also indicates broader changes as treaties with England France the United States and Russia have been cancelled to allow Sweden to reshape its trade relations amid current coalitions.
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Germany
Sweden
England
France
United States
Russia
Education council seeks federal funds for immigrant schooling
The recently organized inter racial council in New York endorses a bill for Congress to educate both foreign born and native illiterates and asks for a $12,500 appropriation to support the work.
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New York
Inter-Racial Council
Congress
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative for Children
Classic 19th century ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant tasting laxative for children and adults. It claims rapid relief from constipation, ending with a warning to avoid imitators and to seek the genuine bottle with full directions.
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Ben Tomes Cross
California
Sale of Royal Air Force equipment in Toronto marks end of force
Large sale opens as 154 carloads of Royal Air Force gear from Canadian camps are disposed of at the Aeroplanes plant in Toronto. More than 5,000 people attend the event as three days are needed to complete the clearance. A novel root loosening harvester is also described, with a wheel carried sharp point system for soil penetration.
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Uante
Poren
Minard's Liniment Burns Cures and More
A scrambled report notes western crops under the average last year and farm values higher than 1917 through acreage and livestock gains. It records horse numbers rising to 1,000,076 and Saskatoon district handling 125 cases last year.
Children Love Cascarets 10 Cent Candy Cathartic
An ad touts Cascarets as a harmless candy cathartic for children to relieve constipation and stomach trouble. It claims quick action without talomel, cleanses bowels, and improves mood and liver function with Parmele Vegetable pills as an added remedy.
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Hess
Willy Sotinte
Labor Charter limits work hours for youths and children
The British draft adopted by international labor leaders at Paris outlines a labor charter restricting child and young worker ages. It bans under eight hours daily for youths, forbids night work on Sundays and holidays, mandates two hours daily of technical or regular education, and requires a 36 hour weekly rest with maximum eight hours per day or 48 per week, including safety in dangerous trades.
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London
Paris
SAVED BABY LIFE PROMISES FROM TABLETS CLAIMS
An advertisement by The Dr. Williams Medicine Co promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a safe cure trusted by thousands of mothers. It claims the product relieves fevers and stomach issues and can be obtained from dealers or by mail order from Brockton, Massachusetts.
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Mra
Alfred
Tranchemontagne
Statterel
Des Saints
Chey
Ty Baby
Dr. Willams
Jstdishe Co
Brocka
General Pau Appreciation Letter Sent to Winnipeg
Winnipeg hosts a French mission with a warm reception. General Pau thanks the lieutenant governor and Manitoba authorities for a delicate and charming display of friendship and sympathy from Canada for France. He expresses gratitude that the goodwill will endure in peace.
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General Pau
Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Canada
France
Rifles to Russia From Bridgeport to Aid Bolshevik Fight
Sixty thousand rifles have left Bridgeport bound for Vladimirto form allied troops fighting Bolshevik forces. The shipment is part of a six week wave of armaments, contributing to a total value of about 2100 dollars and a larger cumulative sum.
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Russia
Bridgeport
Manitoba plan to aid horse breeders and stock
The Manitoba Department of Agriculture outlines steps to assist horse breeders by using improved stock from Italy and other regions. It proposes a survey of prices and breeder needs, with farmers supplying stallion details and numbers. Competent horsemen in Eastern Canada and the United States will select and purchase the horses, then ship them to Winnipeg for distribution to buyers paying cash to cover costs and expenses.
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Tare
Italy
Department of Agriculture
Acts
Canada
United States
Winnipeg
Aneuity for Lady Laurier debated in Parliament
The report notes an oral understanding that the government tentatively advances an annuity for Lady Laurier, though Lady Laurier’s acceptance is unclear. It adds that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, though not wealthy, held substantial life insurance.
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Ias
Lady Laurier
Cen
Wilfrid Laurier
Unclear request on Magnesia and health claims
Fragmentary prompt discusses magnesia and digestion with distorted wording. Mentions confusion, trial usage, and alleged safe effects but lacks concrete facts, sources, or verifiable details. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or locations are clearly stated.
Record of 27 winters kept by Port Essington resident
James Adams of Port Essington along the Skeena River has kept a personal record of 27 winters. He notes unusually mild weather with little rest and many days without a true break, reflecting a rare season in the area.
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Prince Rapery
James Adams
Port Essington
Skeena River
Prince Rupert
Premier Lloyd George Warns Wales Festival Crowd
London speech warns small nations against emulating great empires by annexing others. Lloyd George cautions that such actions are a fatal error for any people, big or small, at a Welsh festival dinner in London.
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London
Lloyd Gi
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