Famous Battlegrounds and Centuries of Picardy History
Fragmentary article recounts Picardy’s role in the Hundred Years War with Crecy and Agincourt, describing English victories, French resistance, and regional heritage. Mentions towns like Amiens, Abbeville, and Soissons, plus chroniclers and shifting rulers across centuries. Includes aside on weaving industry and a humorous Yonkers note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Ono
Vermont
Somme
Pirardy
France
Souime
Oiler
Fasde-Cataly
Andisnectias
Battlefelds
Creey
Peters
Henry V
Mir
Calais
Dieppe
Abbeville
Micardy
Tate
Edward
England
Onis
Rover Filip
Valois
John King
Eto Aiboush
Prince of Wales
John
d'Albret
Aaris
Foot
Picardy
Am Sousons
Beasyns
St Quentin
Portant
Petonne
Hicardy
Merou
Gouis
Soissons
Charlemagne
Noves F
Laon
Arras
Somme Valley
Burgundy
Charles the Bold
Cours XI
Horses and Power on the Farm in the Modern Era
An article argues horses remain essential on farms alongside engines and tractors. It cites US Department of Agriculture estimates of horse numbers and notes motorized tools replace some tasks, but the horse’s role persists for labor requiring finesse and mobility. It also reflects on broader tech shifts and historical notes, including asthma remedies and ancient agricultural practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime
United States Department of Agriculture
Theii
Rulli
America
Howe
Bertain
Europe
Peru
Persia
Health Advice and Product Ads Highlight Digestive Wellness
An advertisement urges health seekers to focus on stomach liver and intestinal health as the root of disease. It promotes Dr Hanson's Pills and Hamilton's Wills for cleansing the bowels and regularity. The text also notes a rise in female street railway workers and describes their roles and reception by passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaleh
Borgard
Schalch
Board of Ordnance
London
Woolwich
Parmelee
Hanson
de Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Cassell
Castel
Absurd Uniform Surrender Noted By Prisoners
In a London Times excerpt, German prisoners are described as looking despicable while an officer’s parade like behavior diminishes his gallantry. Mentioned are gloves, rations, badges, and a contentious view of officers among their men amid captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomy
London Times
Distemper Cure and Wartime Echoes
A fragmented collection notes Minard's Liniment remedy for distemper and animates anti German wartime sentiment. It cites disapproval of Kaiser and Crown Prince, plus a lighthearted farmer tale and Paddy on the job with a comic misdirection about climbing.
Minard's Liniment and the New Era of Prophets
A column notes how daily lines of thought reveal self styled prophets, often youths, who claim inherited experience and real relations surpass common newspapers. The piece critiques accepting these self assessments as leading to bedlam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Well known woman seeks long lost memory in Ontario personals
A fragmentary personal notice from Hain Ontario mentions a well known woman seeking support after years of weakness and illness. The item shows garbled lines but indicates a plea for assistance and recollection of past events. No clear names or dates are recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fea
Ee Ieee Soccrma
Seton Ara Ra Pee
Stops the Twinges of Rheumatism and Eases Joints
An ad describes relief from rheumatism with improved muscle flexibility and joint comfort. It markets a remedy claimed to lessen pains and stiffness, promising smoother movement and reduced twinges for readers seeking quick topical relief.
Belgians in England and wartime cross nationals themes
The article discusses Belgians in Britain during wartime, noting their roles as workers in munition plants and the wider refugee presence. It mentions Scotsmen becoming French citizens through wartime alliances, and references historical figures and events shaping national loyalties, plus a brief nod to a Canadian product’s prominence.
Strikeless Country Proposes Industrial Disp Act Details
A proposed Industrial Disp Act aims to curb strikes by granting the government power to impose settlement terms and broadcast inquiries. Supporters argue public opinion will shape outcomes, while critics warn of government overreach and suppression of labor action.
Labor Exchanges proposal to form regional system in prairie provinces
A plan to establish labor exchanges in Winnipeg Brandon Moose Jaw Saskatoon Calgary Edmonton and Lethbridge with provincial funding was discussed. Attendees included Thomas Molloy Ald J Baillie Daley and others from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and Winnipeg. A winter meeting is planned for full government and labor input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Weld
Eer Neilts Terse
Counci Grain,’ Growers Association
Trades “and” Labor Council
Wennipes
Thomas Molloy
Department of Labor
Saskatchewan
Ald
Winnipeg Free Press
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Ivation Vai
Keardy
Axiocourt
Crecy
Times
Cincinati Enquirer
Annions
Bacon
Ghort
Yonkers
Germany
New York Evening Post
J.D. Kelloge
Woolwich Arsenal
Cena and Ste
Ottawa
Maritime
Quebec
Atte
Mie
Euphrates
Tian
Russia
Phoros
Dardanelles
Russa
London Chronicle
Tomen
Berlin
Tholsand” Femle
Lie
Minard
Philadelphia
Robbie
New York Times
Paddy
Allies
Dickens
Yorkshire
Bimmselt
Nick
Tally
Greta Bridge
Bowes Academy
William Shaw
Shifer
Bachenye
P Dent
Amrade
Spee
Helstin
U Kingdom
Allims
Bele
Scotland
Rheims
Charles VII
Joan of Arc
Orhood
Khris
Thomaseen
Canada
Casgell
Torpit Ulver
Neale
Dr Cassels
Acie
Harold
Winnie
Dr. Cossette
Sola Propristers
Dr. Camelis Co. Ltd
Momchaster
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