Disarmament calls and fatal risks in world conflict talk
The United States proposes a disarmament conference with Britain France Italy Japan to curb armaments. While World War weariness grows heavy, experts warn complete disarmament is unlikely. Reducing navies aerial forces and submarines could ease war costs, but distrust among nations and new weapons remain potent dangers.
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Harding
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Germany
Britain
Europe
Asia
Russia
Lenine
Vorotsky
Poland
Turkey
Electric Battery Locomotive Aids European Mine Work
An electric storage battery locomotive operates nearly automatically in a European coal mine and delivers excellent results. The report notes the machine’s efficiency and potential impact on reduce manual labor in mining operations.
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Europe
Between meals eating question for Bobbie
The snippet questions Bobbie’s eating habits between meals while noting no between meals consumption. It also claims world population is increasing at a rate of fourteen million four hundred thousand annually.
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Bobbie
Globe
France Receives Radio Photograph Across Ocean Test
Tests at Annapolis naval radio station transmitted a photograph and a facsimile written message to Le Matin in Paris. The first test sent a photograph of a boxing match with imperfect reproduction. a second test sent a written message from C. V. Van Anda of The New York Times, reported as reproduced almost perfectly.
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U.S
Naval Radio Station
Annapolis
Malmaison
Dennsey-Carpentier
France
le Matin
Paris
C. V. van Anda
New York Times
Nerviline claims quick relief for travel pains
An ad touts Nerviline as a universal remedy for travel discomfort. It promises rapid relief for congestion pains, upset stomach, and night cramps with instructions to take twenty drops in water or Nerviline pills, branding a 35 cent bottle as a must-have.
Mistress Mary Breakfast Timing and Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ad
On Schedule Mary explains breakfast eggs boiled soft or hard depending on TL and the down train. The text then pivot to a comparison of humans and animals' ailments and promotes Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for inflammations and injuries in both people and animals.
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Mary
Horman
Thomas
Tantalizing Home Coming and Holloway's Corn Remover Ad
The Havensville Review notes a man is tempted to scold at home but must act agreeable with company present. A remedy for sore feet caused by tight boots is promoted by Holloway's Corn Remover, promising quick relief.
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Havensville Review
Holloway
Strawberries in Cold Storage in British Columbia
Fruit growers in the lower Fraser Valley have stored over 1000 barrels of strawberries in cold storage awaiting canners. Berries packed in sugar will keep indefinitely. The article notes worm indications and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy, claiming quick relief and reduced chances of return.
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Lower
Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Burial by Wireless Off Atlantic Seaway
A funeral at sea was conducted by wireless on the Cunard liner Carmania after a Canadian freighter requested a burial service. While 300 miles west of Fastnet the Canadian Trapper asked for a copy of the service for a fireman who died onboard. a full hour of dictation was sent, and the body was then committed to the deep.
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Liverpool
Carmania
Fastnet
Atheism Cited In Census Question
A census taker asks about religious belief and Mike replies he is an atheist. The exchange highlights personal faith in a formal data gathering setting.
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Mike
Minard's Liniment for Dandruff W. N. VI. 1381
An item notes Minard's Liniment advertised for dandruff care in a 19th century issue. The brief lists product usage claims and catalog details typical of patent medicine notices, indicating consumer remedies and brand prominence of the period.
How To Cook Corn On The Cob And Make Corn Fritters
Corn has long been a staple. this guide explains boiling corn for ten minutes after husking and silk removal, with salt added at the end. It covers serving, cooling, and clever napkin presentation. Additional recipes show corn creole and corn fritters, including measurements for flour, milk, eggs, and optional substitutions.
Western Farmers Benefit From Asthma Remedy Ad
The ad claims Western Canada crop profits totaling 790 million dollars with tillage across 30 623 000 acres and 400 million arable acres awaiting plough in prairie provinces. It touts Dr J D Kelloggs Asthma Remedy as providing relief from asthma and restoring normal breathing and cleared bronchial passages, calling it an unequalled remedy worth its price.
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Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
J. D. Kellogg
Woman Sharpens Pencil Faster Than Man Threads Needle
The statement asserts gender parity in a simple task, noting a woman can sharpen a lead pencil as quickly as a man threads a needle, highlighting equal dexterity.
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Luke
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia Quiet hoax coin on street
The ad promotes Minard's Liniment as a neuralgia remedy while noting the counterfeit coin claim. It presents a blend of medical relief and caution about misleading money. The item reflects period advertising practices and public skepticism toward fake currency.
Tanlac Praised by Winnipeg Woman for Recovery
Miss Mare Reed, a Winnipeg saleswoman, says Tanlac restored her health after rheumatic fever left her bedridden for eight months in Regina. She reports renewed appetite, strength, and energy after four bottles and has not missed work since. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists.
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Tanlac
Mare Reed
Kennedy Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Regina
Taniac
How Labrador Was Named Explores Misreading Labor Motifs
The article traces Labrador’s name to a supposed link with labor expectations by Portuguese explorers, noting the old Spanish word for labor. It mentions Norse discovery by Leif in the tenth century, with a later 1497 sighting by John Cabot, followed by further explorations and settlement.
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Labrador
Leif
John Cabot
Listless Girls Gain Through Dr Williams Pink Pills
Aimed at mothers of teen girls, the ad asserts anaemia signs like pallor headaches and breathlessness warn of trouble. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to restore red blood, boost appetite and energy, and advises purchasing 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Medicine
Soldier Caught With Czar's Jewels
A Budapest despatch reports a Hungarian soldier, recently home from Siberia, arrested for attempting to dispose of jewellery valued at £300,000 once owned by the former Royal Russian family. A Nagykanisza jeweller noted a monogram AITI on items, indicating imperial origin. The soldier claimed he took part in a revolution against Soviet troops and that the jewellery was booty.
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Budapest
Siberia
Nagykanisza
ITI
Alexander Ili
Prince of Wales Wins at Bath and West Show
The Prince of Wales wins most prizes with Shorthorn cattle and Shropshire sheep at Bath and West and Southern Counties Show in England. He plans to ship stock to his ranch near River Alta where a blooded herd already exists. A note hints at plans for the world’s largest wireless station to be erected later.
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Bath
West and
Southern Counties
England
River
Alta
Polka Dot Fashion Origin Traced to Polka Craze
The Drygoods Economist uncovers how polka dot fabrics emerged when a Bohemian peasant dance inspired a new dark silk material with contrasting spots. Fashionables adopted the pattern as polka dots, followed by polka shoes gowns and related items.
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Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Toronto
Drygoods Economist
Setting It Right. Kansas Paper Apology
The newspaper acknowledges a type setter error in last week’s wedding notice. It clarifies the intended phrase that the roses were pink, not the noses, and apologizes for the misprint.
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Kansas
Boston Transcript
Begging Population in Spain Reported Near 250000
A source cites Spain as home to almost 250000 professional beggars, highlighting a large informal economy. The figure underscores social and economic strain and potential policy focus for welfare and urban authorities.
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