Von Beulow Notes on War Start and Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Beulow recounts his chancellorship and war choices in a Fremdenblatt letter. He says peace was desired by Bethmann-Hollweg but lacking political skill, and that grave weeks saw serious German political missteps blamed on the people.
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Berlin
Prince Bernhard von Buerow
Riting
Fremdenblatt
Hamburg
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Bucow
Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Bu
Germany
War Ribbon by the Mile
London awards two hundred fifty miles of war medal ribbon to men and women entitled under recent royal edicts. The issuance marks a recognition of service and honors recipients across official directives from the King.
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London
Bolshevik Attack in Armavir Executes Persians
Details arrive of a serious Bolshevik assault at Armavir Armenia. Tadullabeg, agent at Armavir, and 310 Persians including 270 Mob Christians, faced slaughter as the Bolshevik force evacuated Armavic on July 27. Survivors were struck with swords bayonets and machine weapons. many were buried in consular and common graves.
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London
Tadullabeg
Armavir
Armenia
Armavic
Madullabeg
Snow in August Shocks Hornell NY Residents
In Hornell New York light snow briefly fell for five minutes despite bright sunshine. The rare event marked the earliest recorded snowfall in the area, as the fragile flakes melted almost immediately upon hitting the ground. Howell, referenced in the report, noted the odd weather occurrence.
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New York State
Hornell
N.Y
Howell
Tough Luck Clerk We Can't Pay You the Money Order
A tense exchange unfolds as a clerk refuses a $25 money order until proper ID is provided. A man counters that only one person in town can identify him, claiming a $20 debt, while noting a common married life challenge of accounting for absence from home.
Monument in a School Yard in Ontario Farmers’ War Heroes
A granite statue of a young infantryman overlooks grain fields in Huron County Ontario. The monument in a school yard honors local soldiers of the great war, listing those who died enlisted and were wounded. Former pupils of the nearby white brick schoolhouse are named, with farmer homes shown as the backdrop.
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Huron County
Ontario
Tums
London Free Press
Ukrainia Says It Will Protect Jews in Occupied London
Ukrainia authorities declare the national government has taken measures to prevent persecution of Jews in territory occupied by troops. Advices received here indicate official action to safeguard Jewish residents amid advancing or stationed Ukrainian forces in London area.
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London
New Corn Removal Method Claims Instant Drying
A Cincinnati man introduces a topical treatment he says removes corns quickly by applying a small amount of liquid that dries out the corn including the root. He claims it relieves pain as the corn withers and can be removed with fingers.
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Cincinna
Ian
France's forests to be restored quickly and effectively
Fragment from 1920s era press notes highlights France’s plan to reforest war ravaged areas, urging government led restoration and future conservation lessons for America. It contrasts French pragmatism in wartime with postwar rebuilding, stressing reforestation where forests vanished and careful management to offset industrial impact. The piece also references tobacco industry shifts and a medical claim about Holloway's Corn Cure.
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France
America
Memey Circulating Medium and Worm Powders Ad For Infants
Ad copy notes Memey as the circulating medium. It claims gastrointestinal irritation from worms deprives infants of nourishment. Miller's Worm Powders are said to destroy worms and correct morbid stomach and bowel conditions, ensuring full treatment and encouraged development.
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Miler
Alberta Mines About Normal
Alberta and district 18 around Fernie and Edmonton show mines resuming work. Thirty-one mines, about 60 percent of the total output, are now operating as reports reach Ottawa from the Labor Ministry. Opposition to One Big Union grows. officials of the United Mine Workers face strong resistance, though waning. G D Robertson discusses the situation after a personal tour of the difficulties.
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Ottawa
Fernie
Edmonton
Alta
Mine Workers’ Association U
G. D. Robertson
Provinces Share Money for Highway Construction Conference
An Ottawa conference on highway development opens in the office of J A Campbell as provinces prepare to divide 20 million dollars voted by Parliament. Legislation sets 80 000 paid to each province and remaining aid based on population. Attending are A McGillivray Manitoba Ontario highway officials and Me Carpenter Saskatchewan highway department.
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Ottawa
J A. Campbell
Department of Rail
A. McGillivray
Manitoba
MfcLean
Ontari Hway Department
Me. Carpenter
Saskatchewan, Highway Department
Genuine Bayer Aspirin cross branding alert in Canada
A warning notes that genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin carry the Bayer Cross and must be plainly marked. It claims there is no German Bayer stake in Canadian production and urges consumers to buy Bayer branded aspirin in Canada, noting its monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid formulation and available tin boxes of 12 tablets.
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Bayer
Canada
Regise
Chalk Box Mystery Ends Train Ride Farce
An old farmer hurries into a crowded coach with a box under his arm. A dandified passenger asks what is inside. The farmer quips it is chalk and adds a sly line about chalking up for mil at the young man’s house, prompting amused reaction.
Simple Cure For Bad Colds Inhaled Catarrho Claim
A brief notice describes a simple remedy to stop colds and catarrh early by inhalation Catarrho allegedly reaches the trouble quickly and clears it from the system The text emphasizes preventing spread into the lungs and promoting rapid relief through inhalation of the product.
Catarrhozone Promises Cure for Winter Ills
Cure claims. nostrils cleared and headache relieved by Catarrhozone. Discharge cured and bronchial throat issues vanish with a safe doctors’ prescribed remedy used in hospitals and endorsed by thousands. Two treatments offered. 1 dollar for large size and 25 cents for small/social size at dealers everywhere.
Airman Decorated as Air Force Cros for Shipboard Gallantry
Airmen aboard the airship are among those honored with the Air Force Cross for bravery. Brigadier General Maitland and Captain Te.fcackse were among representatives from the British Air Ministry. In Canada the Liverpool to military districts transport of wounded soldiers has finished, Major Jeffs reports. The Aragtaya will make a final trip to Halifax with 200 wounded men.
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Telos
Ecg
Caer Baur
EM. Mait 2Land
British
Air Ministry
G. Te Fcackse
Cere Omer Lest Gey. Hara
Air Force Cros
Vortland
Maine
Liverpool
Canada
Howard Jeffs
Jeffs
Esequibo
Aragtaya
Hifax
Arctic Ice Rescue Marks RN.WAMP Inspector’s Return
Inspector Phillips of the RN.WAMP Herschel Island arrived in Belleville after a two year absence on leave. He and two sergeants endured eight miles on ice near Herschel Island, swimming 24 open heads in frigid water, before reaching depot exhausted yet grateful to survive. All three recovered fully.
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Arctic
Regina
Phillips
Wamp
Herschel Island
Deent
Belleville
Ontario
Herschell Island
Vewibing
Perr
Alleged Betrayer Of Edith Cavell to Face Court Martial
Paris France—Quien accused of having intercourse with the enemy and betraying Edith Cavell, will appear before the sixth court martial of Paris. Prosecution asserts he traveled to Holland then Brussels as a German agent with English nurse aid. defense seeks postponement until Kaiser and other blameworthy parties are brought before an international tribunal.
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Paris
Georges Vastor Quien
Edith Cavell
Quien
Holland
Brussels
Miss Cavell
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones
At the first sign of illness in hot weather, quick care is urged for young children. Babs's Tablets are promoted as a safe, effective remedy to prevent or relieve summer complaints, guaranteed safe by a medical analyst. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr. Willian Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Babs
Dr. Willian Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Minard's LinimentAdvocated by Dr Aug Ross
A letter from August Ross of St Isidore Quebec praises Minard's Liniment as the best all round liniment for patients and personal use. The note appears among a mixed set of historical notices and official items from the era.
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St. Isidore
P. Q
Minard’s Liniment Co
Minard
Agreements Reached With The U S A On Troop Transport Rent
Washington as Brigadier General Hines and Mr Reading reached an agreement with the United States government to pay Britain 5175 per man transported overseas in British ships. Secretary Baker approved the plan. The total tonnage cost for troop transport is estimated at 83757 250 dollars with 1 207 200 men carried. Similar negotiations are under way with France and others.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Hines
War Department
Baker
Prudent Girl Jack Exchange Inquiry
A fragmentary line shows a character asking if a confidential remark was shared. The sentence hints at trust and secrecy within a tense interpersonal moment without providing additional context or resolution.
Britain to Set Fair Prices Under Profiteering Law
London reports a central inquiry into cost and profits of production and distribution of goods under the profiteering act. Local committees may investigate complaints on food prices and railway distribution. Tribunals will handle appeals, with authorities able to form local committees if needed.
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London
Wade
Cold In the Head and Acute Attack of Nat Catan
Fragmentary medical note discusses cold symptoms and an acute attack attributed to Nat Catan. Mentions Hall’s remedy and J Cheney & Co Toledo, Ohio, with references to testing and medicine efficacy.
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Nat Catan
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obie
Civilians to be evacuated from North Russia
Several thousand children and aged and infirm civilians will be moved to points on the Murmansk coast and later transported to southern Russia as British troops withdraw. The task of removing those desiring to leave is assigned to the Ministry. ships will convey civilians northward before withdrawal.
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London
Ministry of
Russia
Murmansk
The Bowels Must Act Healthily
The passage asserts that proper bowel function hinges on timely action and effective medicines. It mentions Parmelee's Venet Wie Pilly and claims ingredients in them solely stimulate healthy bowel activity and digestive balance, presenting them as the best remedy for maintaining digestive health.
A Wife’s Yearning Capacity Versus Husbands Earning Capacity
A remark contrasts a wife’s yearning capacity with her husband’s earning capacity, highlighting a gendered view of desire and financial prospects. The line suggests expectations about marriage economics and emotional prioritization within domestic life.
Smugglers Reach Switzerland With Booty After Frontier Attempt
A news agency reports smugglers and investigators followed the 0,000.00 marks across the German Swiss frontier and both parties arrived in Switzerland with the loot, claiming the authorities were victimized in the incident.
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Switzerland
Berlin
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