French Guns Factor in Balkan Victories
The article argues French artillery shaped Balkan triumphs over the Ottoman forces, noting Schneider guns and Creusot manufacturing led to decisive victories at Kirk Kilisse and Lule Burgas. It credits French training and munitions with aiding Bulgarian, Serbian, and Greek armies against the sultan, while contrasting German artillery and tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescumen
Kirk Kilisse
Lule Burgas
Creusot
Hose
Balkans
Europe
Savof
Servia
Greece
Kaiser Wilhelm
Prescuevo
Alevis
Ferisovie
Peter
Military College of
St. Cyr
Ecole Superieure de Guerre
Cermany
von der
Krupt
Creuset
Cenerale
Germany
Frrone
France
Dysentery Cordial Promoted By Dr Kellogg
A 19th century ad-style note claims spring dietary changes upset weak stomachs causing inflammation, dysentery and cholera morbus. It advises using Dr J D Kellogg’s Dysentery Cordial to clear irritants, counteract inflammation and restore healthy stomach and bowel action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
King Raises Wages in London Granted 31 Cent Increase
The king has granted a 31 cent weekly wage increase to all Frormore garder laborers due to higher living costs. The raise was issued on the king's initiative and applies broadly to the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kine
Absent Minded Bridal Pair Miss Appointment
A Geneva couple who had arranged a ceremony with local authorities in Clarus Switzerland failed to appear at the appointed time. They admitted forgetting the planned nuptials and the occasion remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Eiiil
Clarus
Switzerland
Ancient Gothic Priory of Rochefonauld Reborn as Pig Farm
In Fractine dating from the year 1000, a butcher plans to repurpose the very ancient Gothic Priory of Rochefonauld into a pig breeding establishment. The move sparks questions about preservation and use of historic property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochefonauld
Divorce Doubts Rise After Court Dress Picket
The speaker notes a shift toward ending the marriage as alimony practices waver this season. A sense of resolution appears distant as memories linger and the court scene influences opinions.
Roosevelt Dam Dedication Marks Major Arizona Irrigation Project
The Roosevelt dam in Arizona was formally dedicated March 18 by Theodore Roosevelt in the presence of territorial officers and engineers. It stands 284 feet high, 1080 feet crest length, with 326000 cubic yards, completed Feb 5 1911. The reservoir will sustain up to 250000 acres, support 15000 families, and generate power and food via a $9.9 million project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Arizona
Reclamation Service
Theodore Roosevelt
Southwest
Delaware
Baby's Own Tablets touted for infant stomach cures
An advertisement urges mothers to use Baby's Own Tablets for sick babies to regulate the stomach and bowels and restore health quickly. Testimonial from Mrs. Lanora M. Thompson of Oil Springs, Ontario claims the product aids infants and should not be without it. Sold by medicine dealers and by mail for 25 cents per box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanora M. Thompson
Oil Springs
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Verbal Confusion in Household Dialogue
A caller asks Mrs. Malaprop about satisfaction with a splendid cock and the response notes Mary’s procrastination at work. The speaker reveals giving Mary a three weeks vaccination to avoid effective ruin of tasks, claiming concern over her being infirm.
Distemper Cures and Caddie Banter at Morning Club
A humorous exchange from a club scene describes Mirnard's alleged distemper cure heard first, while a caddie Billy suffers a head crack this morning yet responds with exclamations. A second caddie notes he has caddied a week for a preacher not yet joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
The Deeper Hurt and Mocking Wind Exchange
A fragment excerpt contrasts harsh winter wind with ingratitude and flattery. The speaker likens the cold to a lack of visible hurt yet notes its rude breath, while denouncing a flatterer who mocks behind the speaker’s back.
Fragmented Verse and Limericks in a Local Page
A noisy collage of couplet lines and jokes appears on a historical page. It includes a flirtatious marriage proposal, a pun about tuberculosis, and scattered dainty rhymes. The readability is poor with garbled phrases and stray characters.
Mutiny and murder in a French prison
In Rochefort prison Paris mutineers killed the chief warder and his wife and wounded others. After a three hour siege the outer doors were forced and the mutineers were captured or killed. The ringleader Drahonnet hung himself. several warders and civilians were injured.
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Paris
Rochefort
Navy
Drahonnet
Drahonne
Arcinard
Archinard
Mme
Bonnet
Drabonnet
Colonial Infantry
Perrin
Jarsine
Poace
Mme. Archinald
Cel
Cat
Magnaud
Persistent Asthma and a Notable Remedy
A descripting note on persistent asthma stresses constant exhaustion and recommends keeping Dr J D Keinge's Asthma Remedy at hand as a potent cure for eradicating the disease from the tender passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Keiinge
Fragmented family exchange on trusted news and suspicions
A reader conveys a tense exchange where Mith Benn accuses Uncle George of secrecy while others doubt the claim. The dialogue hints at illness and distrust within a family, with questions about who holds the truth and potential corroboration from a sick girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Catei
Wonderful Discovery Planned Cure All Through Therapon
A promotional piece touts Therapon as a major medical breakthrough sold in Canada and promising relief for kidney and bladder issues nervous diseases ulcers and skin conditions. It urges readers to request more information by sending a stamped envelope to Dr. Le Clerc Mave Cofiaverstock and Wampe stead London England for New French Remedy No 1 No 2 or No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Clerc
Home Study Course For Commercial Positions Promoted
An offer for a home study course to prepare for commercial fields such as tilghe accounting drawing and illustrating. Sent to readers to request particulars and preferred positions, directed to W H Shaw president Shaw Correspondence School Toronto Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilghe
W. H. Chaw
Shaw Correspondence School
Toronto
Canada
Economical Wife Questions Shoes for Children
The letter laments the cost of shoes for the children and accuses the husband of misusing funds. The writer suspects shoes bought for the kids have been misapplied or given away, and claims to have punished them by meat chopping for future meals. The note ends with a plan for the husband to return early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Tiaie
Fragmented OCR piece on remedies and storage riddle
The readable lines hint at a discussion of cold cures and a joke about a magazine. It references hiding a message and missing elements, then mentions storage eggs and an easy riddle after years. The text is garbled with stray phrases and unclear context.
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Balkan
Dodds Kidney
Pells
Dodds Medicine Company, Limited
Canara
King
Waces
Roosevelt Dam
Humare
Mirnard
Lake Moses
Erry
Scomervitves
Warder
Arante
W.h.ltorey & Son
Acton, Ont
Sanol
Sanol Mfg CO
Winnipeg
Man
M. R. Edgar & Co
Victoria Street
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