Extremists in liquor trade influence noted in historic adds
The document cites discussions by liquor trade extremists about raising purchase prices to between 500 and 600 million. It references Daily News and Free Press fragments noting skepticism and wartime sacrifices, with remarks on future generations asking about war shares and ongoing hardships.
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Ttle
England
Daily News
Doukhobirs Ship Ten Tons of Jum to Veta
The report notes a shipment of ten tons of Jum by the Doukhobors to Veta. It mentions the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood at Brillant British Columbia delivering Jum for convalescent soldiers in a western hospital. The piece discusses exemptions from military service and the community’s wartime support.
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Doukhobirs
Veta
Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood
Brillant
B.C
Russia
Violet M. Ley
Baby’s Own Tablets touted as sole remedy for infants
An old advertisement claims Babys Own Tablets are the gentle laxative that instantly relieves infant stomach and bowel troubles. It asserts the product cures stomach woes and is the preferred medicine for babies, sold by medicine dealers or mail order from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
European Milk Shortage Reported in France
The American Agriculturist notes a severe milk shortage in France with none production at 40 percent of prewar levels and Vienna supplies only about 20 percent of former amounts. Milk for children has dropped by a third, reflecting widespread supply cuts across Europe.
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France
Deane
Vienna
Sons
Time Was Up in Court as Defense and Prosecution Conclude
Fragmentary courtroom note recalls a speaker’s line about time running out. The quoted flourish invokes a 19th century sensibility with ornate language, ending with the reminder that fifteen minutes are up.
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Anne
The Fighter Who Captured Jerusalem
General Allenby led British forces in Egypt and Palestine after command in France. His career spanned the Boer War to World War I, earning praise for cavalry leadership, skill in Arras and Aisne, and decisive victories at Beersheba and beyond.
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Edmund Henry Hynman
Mand
Egypt
Biftich
Arras
New York World
Allenby
France
Sir — Iy
Tollo
The
Aisne
Tre
Palestine
Beersheba
Per
Sd France
Bitter German anxieties over postwar economic future
German observers voice concern about relief for returning soldiers. Dr Kareladt argues bread and work are essential, but the country faces shortages of raw materials that stall recovery and threaten stability. The discussion highlights mounting domestic strain despite wartime rhetoric.
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Germany
Breen
Kareladt
Arica Sreching
Patriotism of Railway Employees and Munitions Workers
The article outlines railway employees and munitions workers contributing to the Victory Loan. It notes monthly wages across ranks from stokers and section foremen to conductors and firemen, with pensions and family privileges shaping loyalty and sacrifice amid wartime pressures.
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Coior
Cs Bre
Peta
Hner
Dr Chase's Ointment Said To Relieve Piles
A set of letters from readers claim Dr Chase's Ointment cured chronic bleeding and piles after years of suffering. Testimonials praise relief after using the ointment and recommend ongoing use for continued benefit.
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Brantford
Dr. Chase
Wm. Shantz
Albert Street
Kitchener
Chase
O Brien Relates War Experiences Before King George
Patrick O'Brien of Sannanioas told King George of his wartime escape and service. A San Francisco native, he reached Canada with returning soldiers after heading to London at war outbreak. He, wounded in the throat, endured German aerial combat and long escape before landing in Holland.
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Germ
Nema
Patrick O'Brien
Sannanioas
George
O'Brien
Canada
List
San Francisco
London
Holland
Retirement Hub on Rooftop Mystery
A cryptic exchange unfolds at the Retirement Hub with a host asking about a missing or unseen person on the roof. The fragment suggests confusion over who was present and where, hinting at an unresolved rooftop incident.
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Hiea
Gowler Conversation Hint Appears in Errant Text
Fragmentary OCR hints at a question about Mrs. Gowler and a conversationalist. The line mentions a chance or option tied to someone named Bowon and a person named Thom.
Improvements in German field gun efficiency noted
The report observes German efforts to raise road rate and efficiency, citing a stretch of nearly six miles and improvements in gun effectiveness. It notes performance gains between specific ranges and hints at broader effectiveness of German field artillery.
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Bose
Beeen
War Disabled Farmers Find New Roles in Grain Inspection
Veterans return home disabled and shift to farming support through grain inspection programs. The text notes training programs that retrain workers into new occupations like tractor engineering and agricultural practices, with mentions of Holloway's Ghee as a tonic aiding recovery.
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Eames Sears
Prohibition Reaches Logical Step Toward Total Liquor Ban
The passage notes that prohibition has reached a stage where the next step would be to uproot liquor entirely, as the government moves toward a complete ban and enforcement intensifies.
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Minion
Women of Middle Age: A Community Portrait
A brief feature outlines the experiences of middle aged women in a mid century community. It highlights daily routines, social roles, and evolving attitudes shaping their public and private lives.
Loyal horses and dogs in wartime ethics
The Providence Journal letter argues equine and canine loyalty transcends wars and politics. It condemns crude labeling of animals as mechanism of power and urges humane regard for animals as brave and steadfast companions in both war and peace.
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Lusitania
The
Providence Journal
Fragmentary wartime reflections disturb a woman's conscience
A scratched, partial text shows a woman scoffing at a disturbing wartime topic and beginning to grasp the implications for her life. The excerpt hints at moral unease as raw materials for conflict are mentioned.
Minard's Liniment Co Announces Superior Remedy
Pairville notices a Sept 30 1902 message from Minard's Liniment Co Limited to Dear Shaw addressing Rup's LiniMents vest and claiming a very superior product.
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Pairville
Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Shaw
Rup
LiniMents Vest
Launches Hunt German Submarines
Small motor launches used for hunting submarines protect the army lines in the lower Piave region. They scout the Adriatic and Mediterranean theaters and sometimes attack due to their surprise potential despite their small size.
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Piave
Adiane
M.diterranean
Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows and More
A chaotic report mentions Minard's Liniment curing garget in cows and notes a deserters’ settlement along the Sonora border with diverse inhabitants. It also cites Paris sources claiming Jean Navarre's Atlantic crossing plans and potential 1918 transatlantic ambitions by W. Navarre.
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Minard
Atlantic
Daily Sketch
Paris
Jean Navarre
Stenman
L'Echosone
Wn.varre
Ocean
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