Centenary of John B Gough England and his temperance work
The article recounts the life of John B Gough an English temperance reformer. It notes his early drift from virtue and ascent to alcohol abuse then his reform resolve. Despite setbacks he pursued anti drink efforts with a long career in public speaking.
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Sol Gore
J. HH. Hazlewood
Social Servier Department
Convicted Murderer Neigel Found Guilty Despite Defense
The court heard that a chemical analysis of the stomach showed strychnine. Witnesses testified WN was involved with another woman who claimed to have seen Clara Neigel die. The defense argued she lied for revenge after her husband was told of their relationship, but the jury rejected the conspiracy claim and held Neigel guilty.
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German Atrocities Recounted From Western Front By Yale Student
An American college student recalls German killings on the western front as described in Yale Lit Magazine. He describes towns bombed by German forces, corpses displayed with messages, and the grim task of recovery and burial. The account cites a political satire verse linked to the circumstances and notes historical references surrounding the von Horner lineage.
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Boches
Itel de Ville
Coches
Waenen
Uruguay’s City of Roses Impresses With Exotic Varieties
A travelogue extols Uruguay and Montevideo gardens noting 800 rose varieties and flamboyant displays. The author praises climate as ideal for roses, compares to Rio de Janeiro and California, and lauds gardeners for their labor of love in showcasing blooms.
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California
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Porue Urban
Silent Tommes Kept Secret and Byng Attack Incident
Fragmentary text describes a British soldier figure and General Byng surprise attack. It mentions German ignorance and tanks, with garbled phrases about fidelity and a tire. The passage is incomplete and unclear on specifics.
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Byng
Farm Profits and Returns across States and Markets
The article discusses farm profits as a percentage of capital invested and compares different farming conditions. It notes variations in profitability with rising costs and references data from the United States Department of Agriculture. It mentions Bavaria and other regions in relation to profit levels and production scales.
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United Staes Department of Agriculture
Escaping From the Turks Officers’ Remarkable Breakout
A letter to an Ottawa staff officer recounts three British officers who escaped Turkish custody and crossed a battlefield frontier. After a tense parley they learn their captors are Turkish deserters, who escort the trio toward a Russian camp where they receive a warm reception.
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Ottawa
Pacific Coast Excursions Reduced Fares Offered
Reduced fares on Pacific coast excursions to San Diego Los Angeles and other Pacific destinations. Tickets valid from January 12 1917 to February 3 1918 with return by April 1918. Tickets allow return from any Pacific coast city to the purchaser’s origin.
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el Orthers Railway
Diego
Los Angeles
Potatoes Used in German Munitions Claim
A wartime dispatch reports potatoes diverted to munition production in Germany. It notes German rationing reducing potato allotments to seven pounds weekly while authorities assert crops are needed for weapon-making. The Rhenish Gazette quotes a letter warning of petrol and weapon material shortages.
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Rhenish
Weatphaljian Gazette
Portmouth Incident Recalled In Martyr Byng Tale
A historical fragment recalls the death aboard a vessel near Portsmouth. Bystanders discuss an admiral's murder as a political act while the crowd disperses after the event. The wording suggests a public reaction to royal or naval leadership.
Railway porter’s remark at Aberdeen station sparks tip question
A railway porter helping a tourist at Aberdeen station responds to a tip inquiry by pointing to a distant inn, claiming it shows why porters receive tips, revealing a local custom tied to a whiskey-house proximity and porters’ status.
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Aberdeen
Poe
Distemper Cure and Food Dependence in Postwar Europe
The piece argues Minard's Liniment cures distemper and discusses Europe’s postwar food reliance on the American continent. It notes soil depletion, long recovery after shipping normalizes, and Europe’s need to import breeding stock to restore cattle, sheep, and swine production.
Belgium's Army Rebuilt by Allied Help and Local Effort
The Belgian army, after heavy losses, relied on French and British support but rebuilt largely through its own efforts. By August 1917 it had far more machine guns, field and heavy guns, and ammunition than in 1914, and began producing cannons, powder, and projectiles domestically.
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Aero
Belgium
C. P. R. Announces December Excursions to Canada
The Canadian Pacific Railway unveils December travel deals to the East and to Vancouver with two daily trains under the banner Canada's Finest. Special excursion dates in December January and February to Vancouver and Westminster are offered with no transfer and comfort guaranteed.
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A. Wilson
Saskatchewan Plan for Hog Production in Saskatchewan
Government announcement outlines hog production plans with details on breeding and sow management. It emphasizes breed choices and methods for raising hogs in Saskatchewan while noting the aim to improve efficiency and health of herds.
Wisdom Falls From Time The War Mother Remembers
A fragmentary passage notes a Kansas scene with a fish mother who lost four sons in war. A sympathizing friend asks how she endures, hinting at lessons of folly and future wisdom amid wartime loss and distant memories.
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Wing
World Shortage Looms After War In Livestock Decline
The article warns that regardless of war outcome there will be a world shortage of meat and stock. It notes vast consumption and shrinking production stock as belligerents struggle to feed armies. It predicts a long postwar period before livestock recovery and urges breeders to use all available power to rebuild the industry.
It Must Be a Knockout War Cry Echoes in North
A fragmentary wartime line stresses resolve to defeat rivals in the North region. The wording conveys urgency and a call to action amid ongoing conflict.
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