Slavery in Canada Revealed by Essex County Will
An old Essex County document shows James Girty bequeathing six enslaved people Jim Hannah Joe Betsy Tom and children of Betsy to his son and daughter. Nancy with five children is given to his daughter with Paul freed for loyalty.
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Essex County
Ontario
Henry Clay
Windsor
Clay
Court House
James Girty
Hetorious Plaineman End
Simon Girty
Girty
Canada
Lake Erie
Gosfield
James
Ee Jim
Hannah
Joe
Betsy
Tom
Nancy
Paul
Cpa
Trade hints and notes on a 0005 exchange
The fragment hints at a trade involving 0005 and mentions a person or group named ollers. Details are unclear due to the abbreviated OCR text. No full names, dates, or locations are readable to confirm context or outcome.
Notice fragment on unrest and threats
An unclear clipping mentions concerns about violence and intimidation in public spaces. The text references people and groups but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations. Further readable details are unavailable in this fragment.
National Asset Spurs All-Weather Road Plan Across Nation
The Lincoln association urges a coast to coast cemented highway capable of moving 100000 troops with equipment in under three weeks. It proposes rapid factory output for motor cars, rail and auto truck use, and calls for completing the hard-surface route amid growing cross routes and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln In Way Association
Minneapolis Journal
Rough fighter patient helps wounded drummer boy at London hospital
In a London military hospital a rough looking soldier showed a tender devotion to a young drummer boy. His delayed recovery stemmed from a reluctance to be discharged, while he watched over the boy with affectionate care that sustained the entire hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pital
Fire losses in United States drop to new lows
The Commercial Bulletin notes U S fire losses total 133 million dollars for the past year, down from 183 million, the lowest since 1905. It cites cautious prevention measures and contemplates liability laws for property owners, with reference to France. Also a Montreal Star quote and a school exam joke about succession appear in brief.
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Comercial Bulletin of
New York
Comi
United States
France
Montreal Star
Insects as Food Proposed by U S Agriculture Official
Dr L H Howard head of the Bureau of Entomology of the Department of Agriculture in Washington says there is no reason people cannot eat bugs. He suggests insect soups could be nourishing and appetizing though public education is needed before widespread acceptance.
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Sunlight
L. ©. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Republica
John
Agricultural science course offered at Progressive University
The University of British Columbia presents an elective for juniors and seniors on the scientific basis of agriculture. It covers evolution of tillage and livestock practices, science contributions to development, and socio economic factors affecting country life.
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G. C. University
The
University of British Columbia
Woman Refuses Strike as Husband Strikes Back
In New York a munitions worker refused to join her husband on a strike. Upon returning home he assaulted her and was arrested. The wife pleaded with him to stop.
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New York
Lestie
Cure for catarrh advertised with doubtful claims
An aged advertisement offers a $100 reward for proof of a cure for catarrh, claiming internal remedies and constitutional treatment. It asserts a “Mund cure” and lists the promoter’s address, with no credible medical endorsement and mentions druggists holding the cure.
Russian Women Engineers and Equality in Russia
A compiled note highlights how Russian women graduates enter mining roads and canal work and even lead in architecture designs. It notes no gender prejudice in Russia and mentions women obtaining influential positions in industry and economy. It also includes unrelated anecdotes and Canadian wheat area data from a census.
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Russia
Sev
Canada Bacon Trade Prospects and Market Demand
The article argues Canada should boost bacon production for Great Britain to capitalize high prices and expand exports. It notes Britain imported £25,441,400 in bacon in 1915, Canada shipped £3,924,511, and stresses need for substantial feeding hogs to meet demand. Emphasizes quality, proper breeding, and competition with Ireland and Denmark.
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Toronto
England
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
West
Denmark
Wonderful Bilious Remedy Prevents Attacks
There are two great causes of biliousness constipation and defective liver action. When Dr Hamilton's Pills are taken they correct constipated bowels and act on the liver for a permanent cure.
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Beechams
Beecham
Motion pictures aid sales of bulky machinery in office shows
Trade practice fields motion pictures for machinery sales. Salesmen use small portable projectors to demonstrate harvesters or equipment regardless of season. The approach helps overcome buyer hesitation and boosts interest in new apparatus.
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Ring Magazine
Cycle of Progress theory on rise and fall of civilizations
British archaeologist Professor Fowhers Petrie argues that human societies progress and then decay under a natural law, citing ancient Babylon and Fayre as examples. He notes a recurring pattern where advanced cultures decline, implying decadence follows development.
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Fowhers Petrie
Babylon
Fayre
Gallieni and His Taxicabs Change of War Tactics
Gen Gallieni used Paris taxicabs to rush 008 soldiers to defend Paris in 1914. The move helped stall German flanks and forced von Kluck into retreat at Pere-Champenoise. The taxis, once seen as reckless, became decisive war engines in mobilization and rapid transport.
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Preveh
Pere-Champenoise
Paria
Gallieni
Gallivni
New York
Minards Liniment Sells Wide At Fulton Store
Local excerpt notes Minard’s Liniment is the outlet’s sole liniment kept in stock. It states all patrons use it and mentions Fulton and Pleasant Bay in a casual, period voice.
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Fulton
Pivasant Bay
Fragment from wartime nurse letter on steel helmets safety
An American nurse describes injuries from steel helmets, noting a case where a bullet penetrated and caused severe eye damage. She laments lack of fresh treatment and hints at improved protection from helmets while stressing risk to patients and staff.
Winged Victory sparks debate in Chic Art scene
Two women visited the Chic Art exhibit and debated artistic authority. One exclaimed that “Shi ain’t no head,” while the other replied that “That’s Art” and needs no justification, echoing a sharp clash over interpretation.
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Harper’s Magazine
Lightning Rods Efficiency and Fire Safety Warnings
A United States Bureau of Standards report estimates lightning rods may be 99 percent effective. The article notes many homes struck by lightning and urges grounding fence wires to prevent fires and livestock loss. It also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cheap, widely available remedy.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Turkey and Bulgaria Trade Notes Amid War Food Strains
A radio-style excerpt reports on corn and wheat movements between Bulgaria and Turkey, noting Bulgaria sent 10 000 tons of wheat to Greece and Bulgaria’s corn supply for export is limited. It also mentions large maize fodder yields, potential Danube transport to Germany, and shifted meat and dairy offerings. A fragment includes a wartime anecdote about German food scarcity and a quip from a Belgian consul.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
Danube
Lokal Anziger
M. L. de Give
Landsturm
Berlin
Graselakerd
Progress in Russia Co operation Gains Favor in Canada
The article notes growing interest in cooperative farming in Canada linked to Russian practice. It cites 6 000 cooperative societies with 7 6 members, 2 700 cooperative creameries, and 14 00 mutual credit associations. It also includes unrelated anecdotes about products and military gear.
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Russia
Canada
Wrest
Department of Industry
de J. W. Robertson
Winnipeg
Soldier’s First Meal Sparks Grumbling After Wounded Order
A wounded soldier, denied solid food for weeks, is told he may have a light meal. He imagines beefsteak and cheese but receives only a tablespoon of tapioca. He grumbles and pushes away the plate, then requests a postage stamp to read.
Undefined Fragment Reflects War Era Commentary
An antiquated passage notes a judge's view on a mule’s hind leg tickling, lists 123 enemy firms wound up postwar in Great Britain, and mentions Manitoba seed wheat yielding well in France.
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Great Britain
Manitoba
France
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