Soldiers to Keep Poultry in Canadian Training Programs
An excerpt from the Fruit and Farm Magazine notes development in training disabled soldiers in British Columbia. It cites varied trades taught by the Military Hospitals Commission, including rabbit farming, beekeeping, and pigeon-keeping, with examples from Esquimalt Victoria where a partially paralyzed man leads a three-person project building a house.
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Fruit and Farm Magazine
Vancouver
British Columbia
Victoria
Militaryospitals Commission
Sreerrmees Club
Excellent Medicine for Little Ones From Dr Williams Co
Tiby s Own Tablets are an excellent remedy for babies aiding digestion regulating bowel movements and easing constipation They claim to help teething and stomach upset Mrs E Quis of Que writes her child was helped after using Baby s Own Tablet Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 2s cents a box Brockville Ont The Dr Williams Medicine Co
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Tiby
E. Quis
Rame
Baby
Dr. Willians' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Barrage described by a Field Ambulance unit writer
A letter from Phc. F. H. Malone abroad details a barrage and air supremacy during service. He recalls sightings of two enemy planes shot down, constant air activity over the lines, and a fireworks display from artillery and balloons. He vividly describes a trench strip two to three miles long and shrapnel stings.
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Phc
F. H. Malone
Tita
Pritz
German Submarine Tactics and Terrorist Strategy
The article argues German submarine use has grown not from necessity but from a political mindset favoring terrorism. It links U boat tactics to Zeppelin warfare and Belgian oppression, suggesting such methods aim for victory through terror rather than conventional force.
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Cod
Commercce
Nakaeen
Buffalo, Express
Cleaning Skin and Health Myths in Early Advice Pages
A fragmented old text argues for skin purity as a health basis, warning against external cleansing alone. It cites a “Golden Medical” remedy to purify the stomach and bowels, claiming it draws out poisons and improves vitality.
Monument to a Poet Built After His Death
An old woman claims locals killed a poet to honor him with a monument. A new arrival questions the statement, prompting a tense exchange about the supposed act and the reasons behind the monument.
Fighting in the Clouds and Trenches in Mountain Warfare
The report describes fighting in Planders Wen with underground trenches and dugouts on mountain sides. In Italy troops fight atop peaks while shells and explosions shake the high passes. Wounded are removed amid harsh weather as clouds and snow blanket the area.
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Italy
Hairpin Found Before Button Claim Cited by Yale Professor
Professor Charles C Torrey of Yale reports hairpins were found in a rock layer before buttons appeared in the same region. The remark, made in Washington Valley near St Louis, links early hairpin discovery to ancient button usage as cited by the Kansas City dispatch.
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Charles C. Torrey
Yale
Washington Vally
St. Louis
Assor Torrey
Kaneas City
Afr
Old Time Reflections on Simple Living
A London Advertiser piece recalls how future ages might laugh at early comforts. It notes scarce luxuries like bacon, tea, or tobacco and suggests ancestors endured lean times with nearly free milk and modest prices.
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Lon Fe
H. C
London Advertiser
The Cult of Militarism in German Thought
The piece argues that decades of militarist doctrine and violent world conquest literature influenced broad German culture, not just a fringe, shaping a collective readiness for war. It suggests German readers consumed aggressive writings unchecked, leading to ruthless acts once conflict began.
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Germany
Soldier Mail and Anticipated Box Content
The piece recalls letters and reels from relatives to soldiers awaiting care packages. A large item, wrapped, sparks curiosity as comrades gather to share in the box’s contents while jokes about “Smokes” and a phony Scotch claim circulate.
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Tommy
Jon Bee
Ates
Blenoett
Laon
Montreal News
Interesting Alternatives Swiesbaker Statement Urges Restraint
A garbled quotation from Swiesbaker urges calm and patience amid a detected threat. The speaker warns that enemies are regrouping and chiefs are weakened, implying upcoming actions or further developments.
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Paris Gauleia
Swiesbaker
Minard’s Liniment Cures Garget in Cows
A garbled report notes Minard’s Liniment curing garget in cows. The text references a coast to coast water survey of Alaska, California, Washington, Oregon, and vague figures for years to complete the survey. It mentions Freddie and a governess Wak pase alongside scattered straw outside a house amid unclear events.
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Minard
Alaska
California
Washington
Sean Tens
Lesters
United States
Comet
Lee
Castle
Freddie
Tere
Legislative Test Awa draft mirrors a sobriety clause
A fragmented excerpt mocks a proposed amendment to the 1916 beer restriction act. The text parodies legislative drafting and exposes alleged plagiarism by the brewers' commission, noting confusion over which brewery's output should be deemed beer. The passage signals political satire amid regulatory reform.
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Peter Piper
Commissio Tee
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Harmless Worm Cure
An ad copy claims Miller's Worm Powders destroy worms without harming the child. It describes worms being ground up and passing away, cleansing the stomach and bowels, and preventing any revival of pests.
Catherine Moran's Careless Charge Sparks Family Quarrel
The scene centers on Mrs Moran leaving Catherine in charge of the children. On return she asks how they behaved. Catherine replies they behaved beautifully but later fought over who was the elder or more suitable guardian, illustrating a simple domestic dispute.
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Catherine
Medical Use of Alcohol and Medical Supervision
The passage argues that narcotics like alcohol must never be self administered and should only be used under strict medical supervision. It notes a generally accepted view that alcohol may be desirable for advanced age, while warning of habits and life consequences. The text cites T. N. Kelynack and critiques the idea as an old age saying.
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T. N. Kelynack
Early 20th Century Automobiles Improve Electrical Safety
A fragment discusses a switch controlling a car's electric lights and acting as an automobile overcurrent protector, reducing fuse use. The speaker mentions a personal engagement and a whimsical remark about love making the world round, with disjointed thoughts on balance and travel.
Extraordinary Scottish Thrift
Glasgow workers show remarkable wartime thrift in round the clock effort to save funds for Britain. The Lord Provost received a commemorative souvenir from Savings Scotland, highlighting the public savings drive and its record contributions to government coffers.
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Glasgow
Strathclyde
Scotland
Fragmentary note hints at investment caution
The readable lines warn against investing in a suspect scheme while urging a better plan. Names, dates, or places are not provided, leaving the warning as a general precaution about financial risk.
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