Noyon, Reputed Center of War and Historic Legacy
The French town of Noyon in Picardy, longstanding war center, houses a 15th to 16th century Hotel de Ville and a grand Cathedral. Born here on July 10, 1509, Calvin’s father served as procureur fiscal, shaping a lineage of clerics, while the town recalls Julius Caesar’s Noviodunum, and medieval ties to Charlemagne and Hugo Capet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyon
Hotel de Villa
Jacques Cartier
Picardy
Calvin
Crown
Department
Oise
Paris
Julius Caesar
Charlemagne
Hugo Capet
Asthma Remedy Promised To Relieve All Cases
The advertisement claims Dr. J. D. Kelloge's Asthma Remedy provides guaranteed relief and never fails to help, urging every sufferer to try it as a universal cure and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kelloge
Denver Woman Adopts Belgian Orphans Surprise Locket Link
A Denver lady offered to adopt two Belgian and French orphans sent to New York. She found a locket inside the girl’s, showing a portrait of her sister who had moved to Belgium years earlier. The story ends with the children finding safety and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Denver
Colo
Belgium
Coal areas by country and US states data
A credible source lists coal area in square miles by region including Britain 8000 Britain total 12000 Spain 4000 France 2008 Germany 1 Belgium 518 rest of Europe 100000 China 2000 15000. It notes coal found in quantities across states and territories of the United States and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Britain
Spain
France
Germany
Belgium
Resto Europe
China
United States
Alaska
Winter Looms as Berlin Faces Boot Shortage
Berlin warns citizens to prepare for cold days as leather supplies vanish due to the blockade. The piece notes Berlin's winter misery and cites the lack of leather or substitutes as proof of Germany's industrial fragility without overseas imports. It frames sea power as decisive and highlights the irony of well shod days before hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Unter den Linden
Germany
Guard Baby's Health in the Summer
The summer months threaten infants with cholera infantum colic diarrhoea and dysentery. Mothers should guard health and use Baby's Own Tablets to regulate the stomach and bowels. Safe and sold by medicine dealers or by mail at cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Automatic Coin Handling at Detroit Street Railways
At the Detroit street railway offices automatic coin counters handle about 200000 coins daily. One third horsepower motors drive the machines which sort worn pieces from new, count accurately, and wrap into rolls, saving labor and reducing errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Street Railways
Minard's Liniment and White Corn Syrup Notes
Advert reads Minard's Liniment cures colds and promotes home canning with pure white corn syrup. It highlights white corn syrup as preferred for preserving fruits and finishing syrups, noting its distinctive flavor and common household use.
War Sharpened His Wits
Tommy asks about fare and baggage on a city street scene with a cabby. The dialogue captures street bargaining and a brisk, tense exchange as Tommy negotiates transportation costs after arriving by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Latchford
Women Respect Hats As Feet Do Not Outgrow Them
A witty remark notes women fit into small shoes yet their heads remain comfortable in hats, implying modest fashion limits.
Anti-Aircraft Archie in France Keeps Watch and Fire On
In France, the Anti-Aircraft unit nicknamed Archie maintains constant vigilance and fires on German aircraft. Shells wake the sky with bursts around incoming planes as gunners adjust ranges and deflections while a patient section commander issues rapid instructions.
Holloway's Corn Cure Keeps Corns and Warts From Returning
The advertisement claims Holloway's Corn Cure removes corns and warts without leaving a scar or mark on the skin. It emphasizes complete relief and a smooth outcome after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
A Pen Picture of General Haig
A reflective portrait describes General Haig as handsome at first sight and then as a strong, quiet, modest leader. The observer notes Haig’s disciplined demeanor and unflinching character, highlighting his ability to endure harsh scrutiny and maintain composure under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Star College
Feet of Birds Adaptations For Movement And Hunting
The text notes birds use specialized feet and necks to aid movement in air and water. It highlights the great horned owl and duck hawk with strong grasping claws. It mentions grouse gaining fringe-like snow shoes on their toes in late fall to walk on snow, shedding in spring.
Dr Thee mas' Eclectric Oil Household Medicine
An old advertisement touts Eclectric Oil as a superior pain subduer. It claims thirty years of use has made it a familiar household remedy across the western world with widespread availability in many homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Theemas
Shortage of Typewriters in England During War
England faces a serious typewriter shortage as imports from America and Germany halt and domestic supply can only meet government needs. The piece notes reliance on American-made machines and foresees no relief during the war, urging Americans to conserve their own typewriters amid widespread wear and obsolescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Germany
New York Tribune
Washington
Minard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Product from Wood
A Neenah Wisconsin paper mill is producing a wood based substitute for absorbent cotton. The new product aims to aid the diphtheria emergency by serving as a usable absorbent material. The article notes the material’s potential advantages and early production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Furs Fetch High Prices in Alaska Delta Trade
Officers of the Royal North West Mounted Police at Herschell Island and Fort McPherson report natives in the delta traded a heavy catch of fur. Foxes and martens were the main pelts, boosted by American traders from Fort Yukon paying top prices. Caribou provided food for locals as traders bought fur for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschell Island
Fort McPher
Fort Mc
Thas
Fort Yukon
United States Territory
Sergeant Instructor Hints Cadet on Practise Errors
A Punch item portrays a stern sergeant instructing Cadet Na about correct drill and work basics. The dialogue suggests Cadet Na may never grasp the rudiments of the job, despite possible improvements with practice.
Corn Remedy Promises Fast Relief With Freezone
A traditional cure claims a few drops of freezone applied to a corn will dry it instantly and remove the entire corn or callus without irritating surrounding skin. The small bottle, sold at drug stores, costs little and can shrink and lift the corn.
Desert Campaigns on Trench Making in Sandy Desert
Excerpt describes building a three foot wide trench with battens and canvas backs in sandy desert conditions. It notes filling spaces with excavated soil and that the trenchs often flood during the thekhamseen winds from March to May. It mentions water scarcity and blistering heat during the windy season.
German Censorship Foiled by American Inventiveness
An American prisoner story emerges from wartime Germany where U S inmates evade harsh censoring. The piece highlights clever letters sneaking past rigid German inspectors and notes a Philadelphia man among those captured, illustrating resilience and wit under control.
Helpful Corporation Pat This First Time Inny Of These Options
A clip from the Boston Transcript notes a speaker saying the Helpful Corporation has adopted new cents options. The remark emphasizes novelty and counting in a casual local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helpful Corporation
Pat
Boston Transcript
Minard's Liniment Ad Attributed To Captain Desjardin
A fragment shows a testimonial style line from CAPT. F. R. DESJARDIN praising Minard's Liniment Co. Limited. It includes a quoted claim about preferring the product even if priced at a dollar per bottle. Location references Kamoura and Saint Andre appear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard’s Liniment Co., Limited
F. R. Desjardin
de. Wsnecen St. Andre
Kamoura
Fruit Grower Cries for Rain After Dry Season
In a drought struck area a fruit grower laments the absence of rain and orders a worker to stay indoors when showers arrive. The exchange reveals tension over water use as the land seeks relief.
How much is them chickens ask of the farmer
A fragment shows a line where a person asks a farmer about the price of chickens. The text is garbled but indicates inquiry about chicken pricing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S Ivested
Som-Mer Biscuit West CO
Vancouver
Canada Food Board
Old Noyon
Hun
Fatherland
Minard
Archie
Gen. Haig
Bovril
Arctic
Het
Wood,weiller & McCarthy
Winnipeg
Edmonton
London Daily Chronicle
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!