Weeds Decline in Manitoba Summer Fallow Trials
Weed commissioners report perennial Sow Thistle distribution and say it can be almost eradicated in one season with summer-fallow methods. Infested districts show good crops of wheat on fields treated with black fallow, while well established thistles starve grain yields. Notices warn landowners to clean fields soon as thistles remain a problem in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Fate of Ballin: Kaiser Favors Death of a Shipbuilder
Albert Ballin, head of the Hamburg American Line, falls from favor as World War I devastates his life work. He calls the war idiotic after years of building Germany’s merchant fleet, now used by enemies or idle in German ports, a tragedy he cannot alter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Albert Ballin
Hamburg-American Line
New York World
Fixing Wheat Prices Hurts Farmers and Food Markets
Grain Growers urge end to fixed wheat prices calling gambling in food a crime. The letter notes price controls push speculative moves, hurt growers, and demand fixed flour and bread prices to protect farmers and consumers.
No More Asthma Dr Kelloge's Remedy Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr J Kelloge's Asthma Remedy claimed to cure asthma by easing painful breathing and preventing attacks. It promises renewed health after a single dose and a restful sleep, urging readers to try the treatment and judge its value.
Fragmentary note on Zeebruges Ostende and a fading dream
A fragmented text suggests Zeebruges and Ostende are rendered useless, highlighting a lost strategic importance. The writing references an invading land and a fading dream tied to hopes represented by a Ho or Ho hengollerns, with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeebruges
Ostende
Eco
Moral question of extending human life generations
J H Hazlewood of the Department of Social Service cites Emerson on life extension, urging moral action. He argues science has advanced but life span depends on character and will power, placing responsibility on the church to promote healthier living and translate knowledge into practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
New York
J. H. Hazlewood
Department of Social Service
Freezone Promise Lifts Corns Painlessly Says Report
A Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a simple remedy for all corns and calluses. A few applications reportedly lift the corn without pain or infection, with the product drying instantly and not irritating surrounding tissue. Small bottles are sold at drug stores via wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Standardized Ship speeds up wartime trade and crew welfare
The piece notes faster ship speeds and enhanced loading via improved hatchways and port research. It cites Lloyd’s analysis on wartime shipping and argues every ton of shipping unlocks cargo previously unattainable. It highlights cabins for seamen and improved living conditions aboard new ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Rge
Health hints from Mr Hoover foods with skins
A quoted statement claims Mr Hoover endorses eating fruit with skins and mentions a two week diet plan. The piece notes the suggestion could lead to magazine coverage.
Broad-faced One Mistaken for Chicken in Window Sale
A servant sought a chicken but was told by the shopkeeper that the broad faced creature in the window is an owl. The joke turns on the price tag and the misidentification. An advertisement promotes Parmelee's Liver Pills as a superior liver remedy.
Freedom of the Seas and German Militarism
A Rochester Herald editorial argues freedom of the seas depends on destroying German military power. It warns that peace requires Allied control of ocean lanes and that commerce would be seized if Germany remains a threat, likening German militarism to buccaneers who must be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Cotrol
Rochester Herald
Brutal Driver Confronted by Member of S P C A
An exchange from the Boston Transcript reports a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals opposing a driver. The speaker asserts the horse cannot speak but condemns the abuse and insists on speaking out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba'aam
Boston
Strong People Needed For Health and Blood Renewal
Urges healthy living and active roles for those weakened by illness. Claims debility stems from poor blood supply caused by worry or overwork. Promotes Pink Pills as a remedy to restore strength and nerve energy.
Von Tirpitz Sympathy Sparks Anglo American Tug of War
The piece notes Admiral von Tirpitz once led submarine actions and now expresses support or sympathy for Americans who oppose what it calls a capitalist war, signaling shifting wartime sentiments and reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Tirpitz
Admiral von Tirpitz
Not to Catch Doctor You Holy Morbid Lady
Fragmentary text appears to mix phrases about a doctor and a lady. No coherent event or identities emerge. Reading is insufficient to form a factual news item.
Germany's Stupid Diplomat. Of follies and faith among nations
The New York Evening Post remarks on German leadership and its impact on international relations. It argues the government s failure renders power to demand accountability and warns that continued lawlessness could provoke violent reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
New
Yo Evening Post
Holloway's Corn Cure Promises Painless Corn Removal
Advertisers claim Holloway's Corn Cure draws soft corns out without pain, offering a simple remedy for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Change in German Opinion on Kaiser Spreads from War to War
An article by Prof Frane Delmer, an Australian by birth and former Berlin University forenon, details how Germany’s intellectual class shifted from near idolization of the Kaiser to critical view. He notes the Kaiser’s clumsy diplomacy, autocratic rule, and the succession of chancellors as evidence of weakness and misjudgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frane Delmer
University of Berli
Benin
Germany
Charlemagne
Frederick the Great
Bismarck
Caprivi
Hohen- Iche
Fox von Bulow
Phi Bethmann
A Race of Cripples Excerpt From Military Medical Report
A military medical review surveys thousands of citizens and reports that one in five examined are cripples. The text notes widespread physical ailments and emphasizes a belief that the body is of little importance and the living environment needs no special attention.
We must win for our farms factories and homes
The Chicago Tribune argues that defeat would ruin farms factories and homes and stresses the need to prevail with allied force to safeguard national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagoe Tribune
Time for Us to Give
A brief note calling on community members to contribute, urging action and generosity without specifying recipients or amounts. The message emphasizes shared responsibility and timely support to aid those in need.
World politics and tensions shape weary minds abroad
A fragment from the Boston Globe notes how global issues deepen wariness and push national concerns to the forefront. It hints at unrest over Belgium, Alsace Lorraine, and miner strikes potentially impacting England and broader tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regium
Alsace-Lorraine
England
Ant Gees
Boston Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reliable Grain Commission
Jas. Richardson & Sons, Ltd
Western
Con
F. F. Dalley Co
Canada
Led
Hamiltow, Can
Eddy
Herr Ballin
Minard
Corns
Parmelee
Bretenrss
Fouer EU Corres & Mate
Ower
Tee Cutter Laboratory
Berhatey
Califerns
Therapion
Payne
Sip
Emajota
Heeecete
Rome
Baertrtee
Lowoes
Eau
Beecham’s
Otto Higel
Piane Action
U.S