Comfort from Canada Brought to French Soldiers
A Toronto Globe report describes Canadian contributions in socks, hats, and other woollen comforts sent through Miss Cayley of 26 Elgin Avenue to French soldiers in the trenches. It notes Alsace Lorraine families imprisoned by Germans and the dire need for warm clothing as many French workers lack time and money while women take on men’s duties.
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Baert
France
Miss Cayley
Elgin Avenue
Alsace-Loraine
Frances
Toronto Globe
War of Copper and Nitrogen War Pronouncements by French War Secretary
Albert Thomaz, French under secretary of War and munitions, tells Italian press the war is a race in arms and chemistry. He claims France employs 70 workers, including 126,000 women, and asserts French dominance will persist until peace, envisioning postwar metallurgical and chemical industries free of Germany. He notes exchanges with allies for arms and raw materials and dismisses Japanese mentions. BC farm trade and goods flows cited. Anecdotes on gossiping housecleaning and aircraft lifespans end with a note on planes in active service lasting three to four months.
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Albert Thomaz
Arma
France
Germany
Great Britain
British Canal and Clyde Naval Base Strategy
The speaker argues the Firth of Clyde offers superior maratral protection and access for shipbuilding and repair, better than other British centres, but warns the West Highlands coast is vulnerable to submarines. He says a strong Baltic fleet could use Clyde as a base and stresses Ireland's strategic importance beyond common view.
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Firth of
Clyde
Great Britain
Sceland
Cortish
Ireland
Ottawa Girl's Message of Hope Promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills
Miss Gladys BH of Ottawa reports relief from fatigue headaches neuralgia and rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The letter appeals to other women in Canada suffering similar pains urging them to seek relief from the remedy. Also features a comic scene of recruits learning firing basics and a promotion for Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a year round tonic.
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Ottawa
Dodd
Miss Gladys
Queen Street
Miss Logan
Canada
Chase
Dr. Chase
Changes in Voters Lists Adopted for Rural and City Areas
Saskatchewan select committee recommended rural districts follow Dominion enumeration for voters lists and adopt closed lists for cities and larger towns. The panel includes A Turgeon W Willoughby F Wyte Latta Goren and Larsen with party affiliations noted.
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Saskatchewan
Pe. A. Turgeon
W. Willoughby
Ispanlek
Wyte
Maple Creek
Messia
Latta
Goren
Larsan
Milestore
Sugar Production in Canada at Toronto Meeting
Dr Potrilet chief chemist of the Dominion Sugar Company outlined Canadian sugar production progress from its 18th century beet origins to modern refining. He described the diverse processes and advances shaping the best sugar industry, noting historic yield improvements and ongoing technical developments.
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Canada
Society of Chemical Industry
Toronto
Potrilet
Dominion Sugar Company
Muskox Robes and Protection in Northern Lands
The muskox, valued for robes and warm pelts, inhabits harsh lands with limited numbers. It is generally not dangerous, but vulnerable to hunting and market pressure. The Dominion Government should establish a protected reserve to preserve herds for Eskimo communities and northern resource needs.
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Muskoxen
Parth
Gigh
Lorne
Muskox
Apa
Dominion
Sachs Reserve
Kaiser nabs ambuscade doodles in Luxemburg retreat
An Edinburgh Review account says the Kaiser sought Charleville after ruling from his Luxembourg capital. French forces reportedly staged an ambush as he traveled back in the early hours, causing casualties and prompting comment on the retreat from the Meuse.
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the Lochy
Edinburgh Review
Iast
Charleville
Luxemburg
Meuse
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure for All Catarrh
An advertisement alleges one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure that cannot be found, claiming Hall's Catarrh Cure treats the disease directly through the bloodstream and lists testimonials and a mail order setup, with signature of representatives of a bank and drug firm.
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Hall
Toledo
J. Cheney
Desleve
Tae Lialls
Paper string promises substitute for scarce twine
String made from paper is being produced after experiments by an engineering arm. The new string closely resembles ordinary twine and is usable for parcel tying in sleet conditions. Only one thickness is ready, with more varieties expected to follow.
Prominent Nurse Speaks On Canadian Aid Efforts
A prominent nurse praises De Poe as a helpful remedy for patients in Chatham Ontario and beyond. She notes its positive impact on many and urges continued use, speaking warmly of the treatment’s benefits and accessibility for those in need across Canada and elsewhere.
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Chatham
That Were Back Accompanied by Pain in May Chems
Fragmentary report notes women experiencing pains and spasms with references to chills and accompanying symptoms. The text is incomplete, but mentions a woman and unclear medical or health context.
Nerviline Promised Relief For Neuralgia And Pain
An old promotional piece touts Nerviline as a fast cure for neuralgia and neuralgic headaches. It claims decades of praise from diverse nations and cites a user testimonial about quick pain relief, plus a note on household use for cramps and ailments. It also references Sir Percy Beott directing gunnery defenses in London and the motor car's wartime role.
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Mr. G. C. Dalgleish
Ryanstion
Percy Beott
Loudon
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as neuralgia cure
A medical writer claims neuralgia is a nerve cry for better blood and that Dr Williams Pink Pills supply rich red blood to ease pain. Testimonial from Mrs Onulos describes relief and eventual cure after using the pills, with pricing details and supplier information.
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Hes
Williams
Dr. Williams
Insect That Eats Lead Surfaces as a Lead-Boring Beetle
A Santa Barbara man Albert Schuler announced a slender black beetle that bores through lead sheet and cable insulation at a San Francisco engineers meeting. The creature, about a quarter inch long, is kept in lead boxes for study, with experts noting it resembles the myth of worms eating steel.
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Wonder
New York Engineering News
Engineering News
Santa Barbara
Verdant Erzerum Town and Its Strategic Fortified Position
Erzerum Erserum, a 40 000 strong town in Turkish Armenia near Karate and the Maphraties, sits 6200 feet above sea level amid surrounding mountains. It acts as a commercial hub between Europe and inner Asia, hosting a citadel hall with mosques and officials, and has changed hands between Turks and Russians—surrendered to Russia in 1878 after heavy fighting, then returned to Turkish control eight months later.
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Erserum
Armenia
Karate
Casia
Persia
Kurdistan
Mesopotamia
Anatola
Haleh
Carevaneras
Ercerum
Guam T
Russia
Shorter Trench Duty Reduces Time In Front Lines
Capt McDonald reports trench duty cut from six to four days in France with equal rest in reserve trenches or rest camps. Soldiers prefer longer steady duty but the change aims to curb trench foot and related illnesses, balancing endurance with health. From Livingstone, Rhodesia, news notes Lewlanika, king of Barotseland, dies.
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J. H. McDonald
France
Livingstone
Rhodesia
Lewlanika
Barotseland
Baroteeland
Japanese enlistment exceeds two hundred in Vancouver
More than 200 Japanese in Canada, citizens of the Empire of Japan, are enlisted for overseas service. Japanese personnel are contributing soldiers for the army ranks, reflecting a broad support effort from the Japanese-Canadian community in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Canada
Empire of Japan
Local breezes and old time medicine notes in Masonville
An era fragment from Masonville June archives mentions Minerd's Liniment Co. Limited Yarmouth N S and a testimonial about restoring a paralyzed father to normal condition after 36 uses. The passage also references Miller's Worm Powders and social quips about pessimism and a jest about a father’s reaction to a marriage request.
Minards Liniment and Eds School Day Tale Mix
The text blends anecdotes about Minards Liniment curing colds with a child’s first term at school and a frank uncle conversation. It also discusses farm time saving methods like combining two two-horse outfits to reduce labor and improve efficiency, followed by a playful line about Harold seeking cookies in the pantry.
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Little Eddy
Bis Es
Fartners
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