Soldiers to Keep Poultry in Training Plans
The Fruit and Farm Magazine from Vancouver notes development projects for disabled soldiers. Training focuses on trades suited to each man, with progress at Esquimalt Final Victoria and a club program. Beekeeping and potential pigeon farming are also being considered as productive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit and Farm Magazine
Vancouver
British Columbia
Victoria
Militaryospitals Commission
Sreerrmees Club
Excellent Medicine for Little Ones Tiby’s Own Tablets
Mrs E. Quis from Ques? te says Baby’s Own Tablet cured her baby’s constipation after other remedies failed. The tablets are marketed as an excellent stomach and cold tonic and are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 2s per box from The Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Tiby
E. Quis
Rame
Baby
Dr. Willians' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Barrage described in WWI letter from field ambulance unit
A soldier’s letter from Phc. F. H. Malone overseas describes a barrage and the big push. He notes air supremacy with two enemy planes brought down and frequent air support despite shelling. He recalls fireworks from the enemy balloon and a long strip of land exposed to shrapnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phc
F. H. Malone
Tita
Pritz
German Submarine Tactics and Terror as War Policy
The article argues German use of submarines and surface raiders reflects a deliberate terror strategy rather than necessity. It links this approach to a broader mindset behind Zeppelins and Belgium oppression, suggesting victory could come only through terror. A quoted jail scene notes a prisoner receiving a life sentence.
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Cod
Commercce
Nakaeen
Buffalo, Express
Unclear fragmentary text on skin and health remedies
Fragmentary prose discusses skin cleansing and health benefits. References to purifying skin externally and internally, doctors, and a Golden Medical book imply remedies. No clear event, dates, or identifiable people are present.
Monument Built in Memory of a Poet Killed Here
A local old community member claims the town killed a poet to create a monument. An arriving visitor questions this, noting the claim of murder to honor the poet.
Fighting in the Clouds: Trenches on Italian Mountain Fronts
Reports describe alpine warfare with trenches carved into rock on mountain slopes in Italy. Soldiers defend passes while heavy shells and sudden blasts disrupt the high altitude combat amid snow and cloud cover.
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Italy
Hairpin Existed Before Button, Yale Professor Suggests
Professor Charles C. Torrey of Yale argues hairpins preceded buttons in ancient use. He cited finds in rock layers near Washington Valley in St. Louis and noted that bone buttons appeared much later, with evidence dating back to distant moments in history.
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Charles C. Torrey
Yale
Washington Vally
St. Louis
Assor Torrey
Kaneas City
Afr
Old Time Markets and Prices in Times Past
The piece reflects on scarce goods such as potatoes tea coffee tobacco and meat in earlier eras. It recalls ancestors living with limited luxuries and discusses prices and access during those times as noted by the London Advertiser.
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Lon Fe
H. C
London Advertiser
The Cult of Militarism in German Literature and War
The article argues that Germany long fostered a doctrine of force and world conquest through a cultured circle of writers and readers. It claims German literature reinforced brutality and pride, leading to wartime atrocities revealed by the conflict.
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Germany
Letters From Home Bring Soldiers Joy At Camp
Letters and reels from relatives and friends arrive for lucky soldiers during a mail day. A large parcel sparks chatter as comrades gather around to share the contents and the scent of smokes and wrapping. Auntie Laon’s gift brings smiles though some growl at the teasing. A Montreal News note praises Dr. Ke’s Asthea Remedy as relief for sickness.
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Tommy
Jon Bee
Ates
Blenoett
Laon
Montreal News
J. D. Ke
Interesting Alternatives Swiesbaker Statement Warns Against Rash Acts
A garbled Paris Gauleia text quotes Swiesbaker urging calm as a low mood spreads. He claims enemies plan moves and chiefs are weakened, urging restraint amid rising tension and uncertainty.
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Paris Gauleia
Swiesbaker
Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
A garbled OCR piece notes Minard's Liniment curing garget in cows and mentions a survey of waters in Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon. It references a long survey timeline and an expedition by “Lesters of the United States” with unclear details and stray local scenes.
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Minard
Alaska
California
Washington
Sean Tens
Lesters
United States
Comet
Lee
Castle
Legislative Bill Draft Mockery of Beer Output Act
A satirical critique notes clause 2 of a proposed measure amending the 1916 beer restriction act. It mocks the draft by embedding a tongue twister and garbled text, suggesting plagiarism and confusion in wording as the commission months unresolved.
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Peter Piper
Commissio Tee
Miller’s Worm Powders Said To Destroy Worms Safely
An aged advertisement claims Miller's Worm Powders destroy worms without harming the child. It asserts the worms are ground up and pass away, cleansing the stomach and bowels with no revival of the pests.
Catherine in charge as children fight over solution
Mrs Moran left Catherine to supervise the children. On return she asked how they behaved. Catherine said they behaved beautifully but eventually fought to decide which was Sophian.
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Catherine
Medical Use of Alcohol and Cautions in Therapy
A historical note asserts alcohol should never be self administered and must be used only under strict medical supervision. It warns of addiction risks and frames wine as potentially beneficial only for the elderly under professional guidance, citing T. N. Kelynack Jr.
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T. N. Kelynack
Automobile light switch doubles as fuse saver
The text notes a clever invention where a switch in an automobile handles electric lights and also acts as an over circuit breaker saving the use of a fuse block. The writer muses on balance and love.
Extraordinary Scottish Thrift in Glasgow War Effort
In Glasgow the working classes mobilize for wartime thrift, keeping shops open around the clock to stretch scarce goods. A government savings appeal receives strong public support as locals fill coffers with wartime savings and send a souvenir to Lord Strathclyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Strathclyde
Scotland
Fragmentary fallacy notes spur cautious investment advice
A garbled quotation warns against investing in a scheme. The speaker cautions readers to avoid trusting unclear plans and to seek clearer terms before committing funds.
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