Potatoes Dried for American Troops and War Food
Wholesale potatoes dried to supply American soldiers in France. One plant employs 200 workers and processes 43 tons daily with plans to dry other vegetables later in the season. The U S Department of Agriculture and a local growers group run a potato to flour demonstration in New York to aid wheat substitutes, with apple evaporators to be shared for vegetables in the district.
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York
France
New York State
United States Department of Agriculture
Baby's Own Tablets for children's summer health
Save the Children notes mothers should keep a box of Baby's Own Tablets to prevent stomach trouble cholera infantum and diarrhoea in hot weather. The tablets are advertised as harmless and effective for curing or preventing these ailments and are sold for 25 cents a box by The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Nearly Buried Alive Witnessed by Servant and Padre
An officer believed dead during the war was saved at the last moment when a servant noticed a muscle twitch during the funeral service. The padre halted the burial and another examination confirmed the officer was alive. The man still fears burial at night years later.
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Master
Ali
Birds and Shells Amid Bombardment Observations
Eyewitness notes swallows flying unconcerned during bombardment. Birds nest near homes and hedge rows, fluttering and twittering as warning of gas approach. Corn fields extend to the east of flowers profusion near Keene.
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Keene
Cartoons Magazine
Germany faces bankruptcy and a perilous war economy
Excerpts from the Magazine of Wall Street argue that German and Austrian finance rely on conquering wealth to erase debt. They warn victory costs, annexation promises, and inflation will ruin Germany unless it wins, predicting a possible economic collapse and bloodless empire if victory fails.
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Europe
Ee Jon Ak
He and I
Ag Sival
Hinden
Germany
Inoer
Hiee
Oy Fa
Ana
Magazine of Wall Street
Pan American nations sever relations with Germany
John Barrett of the Pan American Union says fifteen nations have broken official relations with Germany, listing Bolivia Brazil Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador Guatemala Haiti Honduras Nicaragua Panama Peru United States and others. He notes seven neutrals and eight belligerents and warns war demands may rise as food and supplies notes are sent to belligerents.
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Western Hemisphere
Germany
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
New York
Mr. Barrett
Bolivia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Nicara
Panama
Peru
United States
Tina
Colombia
Tactic
Belvador
Venezuela
Cube
Miehendien U Maternta
Ic Ma
United
R. Barrett
Ames
Vancouver Women Pledge at Mass Meeting
In Vancouver a mass meeting of nearly two thousand women saw a pledge to conform strictly to the routines of the Canada food board and to support the home front effort. The gathering emphasized unity and domestic discipline across households.
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Vancouver
Canada Food Board
Straw and hay prices spur lightweight storage push
Prices for straw and hay remain high with straw at 10 to 12 per ton and alfalfa near 74.80 per ton, prompting calls for U S stock meat supply and baleing at stacking to reduce waste. It argues hay stems evaporate moisture, making baled hay more palatable than stack stored hay.
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Paris
U. S
Magic remedy promises painless corn removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a magic drop solution to lift out corns and calluses without pain. It claims a Cincinnati man discovered ether and that a pharmacist can supply a tiny bottle for little cost. Five drops loosen the corn so it can be removed with no irritation or soreness and no aftercare.
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Cincinnati
Women of France Report 475000 in Factories Under War Aid
Reports indicate 475000 women in France work in factory roles with wages around $2.00, and the government offers 2Se per child if the househead serves in the army. Thrift remains strong as bank deposits rise despite war costs, with $18 billion contributed through subscriptions.
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France
Sort Se Aire
Two New Dairy Products From Buttermilk Condensing Plants
Grand Forks North Dakota hosts a new plant condensing buttermilk to produce 35000 barrels of condensed article using 6000000 pounds of buttermilk this year as part of a regional expansion. A creamery by product called casein butts beened on the market with patents applied for. Several western creameries already manufacture under the new patent. The product uses a pose and a nutritious product, he deals particularly at this time.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Sales Manager Questions Car Purchase After Sale
A terse exchange excerpts a manager questioning a customer about the car sold last fall. The dialogue hints at customer dissatisfaction and a glare at ongoing service or payment expectations.
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Purke Motor Co
Electric Oil Praised as Quick Pain Reliever
An advertisement claims Dr Thomas' Electric Oil quickly penetrates tissues easing pain after rubbing in. It asserts the preparation outperforms all rivals and ranks first among liniments available to the public.
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Thomas
S Ite
Daylight Saving Proposal Gains Briton Support
A London Daily Mail view urges extending Daylight Saving by moving clocks forward another hour through August. The change would cut artificial lighting use, save fuel, and extend evening daylight, benefiting homes and rural areas though some oppose altering tradition.
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Great Britain
London Daily Mail
Highlands
England
Crop Boosters Reported to Expand Wheat Acreage in 1919
The Crop Boosters group concludes its 1919 plans, detailing thousands of acres to be devoted to wheat across Manitoba and nearby regions. Final reports indicate increased production expectations and continued spread of agricultural methods.
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Manitoba A
Gota Desalve
Agricultu
Germany's Only Hope Seen in London Times View
The London Times reports that German observers view the imperial conference with cautious optimism. German outlets discuss the British war effort fragmenting British unity and hint at pacific tensions with Japan and Australia shaping future Pacific power dynamics.
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London Times
E. Tire
Germany
Canada
Japan
Australia
Pacific
Britain
Health Advice Urges Preparations for War and Wellness
An article promotes regular health checks and vitality care for men over thirty. It highlights kidneys and uric acid as risks from aging, recommending daily mineral tonics and Dr. Pierce’s Anurie for joint pain, aches, and blood cleanliness. It notes Anurie as a trial tonic costing ten cents and available at drugstores.
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Theroe
Surgical Institute
Buff. N
Dr. Pierce
Taavelé
Berlin Triumphs Report Capture of American Wagons
A Berlin bulletin claims the capture of several American wagons with pride, suggesting wartime Victory mood and implying cooperation with allies. The wording reflects propagandistic tone and uncertain specifics about the seized items and dates.
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Hohenzollern
Berlin
Frogs Helped German Troops at Chemin des Dames Tale
Newspaper correspondent Karl Rosner reports a conversation with the German emperor and Crown Prince. The prince recalled frogs croaking during preparations for a Chemin des Dames assault, masking German artillery movements. The emperor also recalled advice against destroying the Yète castle near St. a to avoid endangering German soldiers.
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Karl Rosner
Corres
Agen Descrives
Angeiger
Peror Willi
Ie Chemin Des Dames
Rosner
von Francois
Chemin Deses
Yiete
St. A
Worms Cause Digestive Faults In Infants, Milform Powders Help
A historical note explains that intestinal worms cause pale sickly temperament and poor digestion in babies. Milform Powders are said to destroy worms, correct digestion faults, and restore healthy organ action.
Unclear fragmentary note on a boy named Charlie
Fragmentary text describes a boy named Charlie returning from school on a fine day and a casual encounter with a friend asking if he caught anything. The passage is muddled and incomplete with nonstandard phrasing and missing context.
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Charlie
Tesa
Vencouver Province
Putnam's Corn Remedy Promises Painless Relief
An advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Remedy as the easiest painless cure for corns. It claims the product shrivels and peels the corn without harming surrounding skin, loosens it for easy removal, and costs a quarter in any drug store.
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Putnam's
First U S Tank Completed for Service Abroad
The United States has completed its first tank named "America" for potential service overseas. Production will accelerate as facilities permit. total cost reported at $60,000 with construction taking months. Described as similar in outline to the British machine yet noting its distinct advantages and limitations.
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United States
America
The Fate of Turkey and War Ambitions Analyzed
A Turkish perspective questions Turkey's role in the war and its aim to leverage territories from southeastern Europe to Persia. The piece debates whether Moslem ambitions serve a bargaining chip against the Kaiser or a demand for alliance incentives, noting Turkey seeks gains regardless of side.
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Turkey
Eastern
Europe
Asia Minor
Egypt
Persia
Catarrhozone advertised as a winter throat cure
An old time ad claims Catarrhozone clears sore throats and bronchial catarrh by inhaling pine-scented vapors. It markets a complete outfit for $1.00 with a smaller mail order option, promising safe use for infants and preventive winter illness relief.
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Se Catarrhozone Co
Kingston, Int
English Channel Tunnel Scheme Advance Via International Conference
Delegates from France and Mali voiced support for a Channel tunnel at an International Parliament Conference in London. A unanimous resolution favored construction with projected high passenger and freight traffic between Britain and the continent and a five year completion target.
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International Parliane
London
Trafic
Dene
Gre
Britain
Cppanoed
Power 33 Tun Company
Kent
War Office
Dover Castle
Licenses Now Operative for Various Food Dealers in Canada
The Canada food board announces licenses are now operative for grocers bakers retailers and manufacturers of teas cereals meats fish flour and feed packers canners confectioners and public eating places, outlining dealer classes authorized to operate.
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Canada Food Board
Canada
Grocers
Inpieaete Et Wee Bakers
Untitled fragment hints at puzzling science dialogue
A garbled excerpt references people, the sun, pancake, yeast, and trees, noting a scientist’s response. The readable text suggests a fragmentary exchange about basic science questions without clear context or outcomes.
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