War not to pay for Prussia and Germany as myth told
The piece notes Kaiser rhetoric that war is a lucrative enterprise citing past Prussian victories over Austria Denmark and France to argue war pays. It argues this time will not pay and urges Germans to reject war as a ruinous business, insisting Russia and Belgium must be spared and Germany must abandon aggressive aims.
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Austria
Denmark
France
Prussia
Germany
Marisie Danse Ascthed
Huns
Belgium
Russia
Bev
Russia reports wartime losses under Brest Litovsk treaty
Petrograd reports a commerce ministry summary of Russia losses after Brest Litovsk. Declared penalties include 73 percent of iron output, 9 percent of coal and refineries, 918 cloth factories, 54 breweries, 173 tobacco plants, 1685 distilleries, 615 chemical facilities, 1073 kilometers of rail lines.
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Reuter
Petrograd
Commisarriat of Commerce
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Old South Church Birthplace of Mother Goose
Elizabeth Foster, later Mrs. Isaac Goose, lived at a house once linked to the Thebones and Old South Church. She married in 1665, had children and grandchildren, and wrote rhymes for her grandchildren. Her verses were first published by her son-in-law Thomas Fleet in Boston in 1716. Mother Goose died in 1757 at age ninety-two.
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Thebones
Old South Church
Elizabeth Foster
Isaac Goose
Thomas Fleet
Boston
Mother Goose
Parmelee's Vege Pills Claim Lasting Potency
The advertisement touts Parmelee's Vege Pills as highly durable with preserved strength and potency. It states the pill mass is compounded to maintain freshness so the product can be carried anywhere without losing effectiveness.
Cardinal Mercier Speaks on War Destruction in Belgium
The Cardinal describes the German occupation's toll in Belgium. He details ruined families, collapsed commerce, unemployed workers, and women in distress facing sickness and fever as cries of hardship rise across the nation.
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Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Fish Waste Utilization Plant Installed in Liverpool
Liverpool adds a fish waste plant to extract fats selling at about 400 dollars per ton. Meal from residue feeds livestock and poultry and sells for over 100 dollars per ton.
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Liverpool
Putnam's Extractor Promises Quick Corn Removal
An old newspaper ad touts Putnam's Extractor for corns claiming quick painless removal. It asserts the product pulls the corn roots without hurting and urges purchase at drug stores with a small cost.
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Putnam's
Food in Italy and France Struggling to substitute bread
War years left French households reliant on wheat and bread, with 52 per cent of the diet still bread based before the conflict. Home baking persists, but substitutions are hard and stores show limited grain stocks despite easier access to other foods.
Biennial Vegetables for Seed Preservation and Selection
The Dominion horticulturist explains biennial vegetables take two seasons to seed and must be stored over winter before replanting for seed. Examples include beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, parsnips, onions, and turnips. careful selection and isolation from others prevent crossbreeding and ensure true to type seed suitable for Canada.
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Dominion Horticulturist
A Puaentians
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Sire Cnerceme
Canada to Supply Platinum for Britain War Needs
Great Britain and allies seek Canadian platinum due to disrupted sources in usual regions. The Canadian mines board will arrange purchases through the Dominion government assayer in Vancouver to spur production, benefiting platinum producers who otherwise sold mainly to the United States.
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Great Britain
Canada
Canadian Dent of Mines
Dominion
Vancouver
Oe Platinum
Are We Coming to This The Pass
A quirky line attributes a smoker’s habit to a moved lunch routine, noting how an old case now serves practical use. The item suggests a humorous personal moment linked to everyday life and a familiar setting.
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Tye
The Road to Berlin Will Be Long and Hard
The article speaks of a prolonged war path toward Berlin and the expectation that the bomb fest will soon end the war, though not as near as hoped. It notes German high command awareness and envisions peaceful sea waves after victory.
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Lusitania
Curing Skin Troubles with Pink Pills Claims
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as curing skin disorders from within by improving blood quality. It asserts impure blood causes skin issues and that the pills boost health, appetite, and energy, offering purchase by medicine dealers or mail from Brockville Ontario.
Fifteen Feet Wide Airplanes Seen For Mail Use
Maj Orde Lees of the British Aviation Service predicts postwar small aircraft about 15 feet in width will carry mail. He notes albatross wingspan of 18 feet as a comparison and calls for postal aerodromes near post offices with future pneumatic tube links between hubs.
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Don
Maj
Orde Lees
British Aviation Service
Canadians Comment on Kent Fields and Australian Hedges
A Canadian in Kent remarks that local fields are too small for turning implements. Australians marvel at the hedges and advertising, noting the distinct rural landscape.
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Kent
German Ships Arrive at Ulea Under Captains Only Men
German vessels reach Ulea with all captains aboard listed as the sole men aboard. The arrival highlights a crew composition said to be exclusively male and led by the shipmasters.
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Ulea
Foch’s Offensive Doctrine Shaped French War Strategy
A historical account traces Ferdinand Foch from early artillery service to the 1914 15 battles and his rise to army leadership. It highlights his belief in aggressive offensives while maintaining defense, and notes Major Johnston praising Foch as a principal theorist who formed the French general staff approach in World War I. The text cites his roles at the Marne Somme and as chief of staff after Joffre.
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Ecole de Guerre
School of War
Sth Corps
Orleans
20Th Con
Nancy
9Th Army
Marne
Joffre
Amiens
Calais
Somme
Johnston
Foch
Pope
Eos
Oppo
Toronto
Terminator of Graves Promises Cure for Sick Children
A striking claim portrays a figure labeled as Graves' terminator as the remedy for pale and restless children. The text asserts this agent will relieve their illness and restore health.
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Graves
Low Priced Meats Sold at Local Butcher Stand
Edible meat selections offered at a city butcher shop include various cuts priced to appeal to budget buyers. Shoppers report affordable options for everyday meals and family dinners.
Minards Liniment Cures Distemper Mystery Session
A business man who had married his stenographer retires for a lodge session and shortly after is summoned again, with the brief fragment hinting at a distressing or mysterious turn in the evening.
Native California Trees Caw Hal Statement
California has only two native tree species remaining, noted for their distinctive calls and limited diversity. The remark highlights the urgency of conservation for these remaining species and the potential impact on local ecosystems.
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California
Transport regulations tighten as fines and closures rise
Over the past weeks authorities enforcing transport regulations have issued fines and closing orders for violations. Officials wield full legal authority to uphold compliance and safety standards across the sector.
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Board’ Transportan
Unclear fragment hints at a wager and a bet
Fragment mentions high stakes play, a loss by Loveman, and a remark about Miss Brass, implying a gambling or personal wager scene without full context.
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Loveman
Miss Brass Him
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