Death verdict after tuberculosis in German prison camp
A London Times brief reports Joseph Wright aged 29 from the Lincoln Regiment died of tuberculosis, hastened by privations and poor food while a prisoner of war in Germany. Wright, once a Chester butler, was captured at Loos and held nine months before being sent to Switzerland in a severely emaciated state.
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London Times
Germany
Joseph Wright
Lincoln
Aeeney
Right
Chester
Loos
Switzerlend
Should Have Known Better Phrase Seen In Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue references a man and Mrs Brown with a brief scene. No clear event, names, places, or dates are extractable to describe a fuller story. The text shows stray dialogue and incomplete names, offering little factual context.
The Old World is Dead and the New World Must Rise
A line from the London Daily Express asserts that the old world is dead and Germany’s militarism must be destroyed. It calls for continued cooperation between British democracies to secure victory and build a reformed postwar order centered on freedom and fraternity.
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Germany
Lloyda
London Daily Express
Invents Apparatus To Destroy Subs
Theodore Eichholz a young engineer and architect of Pittsburg has invented a wireless device that may destroy submarines by exploding gases present in submersibles. He was connected with the United States Corps of Engineers. An experimental apparatus was tested a few days ago five miles away. the steel model was submerged to a depth of ten feet.
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Theodore Eichholz
Pittsburg
United States Corps of Engineers
Eichhofs
Man Eyes 2000 Pound Investment at London Bank
A man compactly carries a large leather bag into the New Maid en branch of the London and South Western Bank and informally requests to invest 2,000 pounds. The scene hints at other local notes about people named Dave, Broverhead, and a church event near Oxbow, with weather and social chatter surrounding the brief report.
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Maiden
London and Southwestern Bank
Dave
Broverhead
Ruling on Youth Age Tested by X Ray Evidence
A boy claimed to be 7 but doctors thought 18 or older. X ray photos of his bones showed mature development, leading to a finding that he is 19 or over and his case moved to criminal court for trial.
Dr Williams Pills and Freezone Promote Pain Free Corn Removal
A cluttered column touts Dr Williams pills for Vitus dance cure and blood building, plus Freezone for painless corn removal. It mixes medical ads with anecdotes and notes on devices, urging readers to buy remedies from druggists or mail order sources.
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Whurch Briday
S. Sharpe
de. Williams
Dr. Williams
Wil
Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
N.ow
Cook
Unclear text about housing and portable house
Fragmentary lines discuss a new house, roof, mortgage, and a portable house concept. The garbled source only hints at housing and property terms without a coherent event or identifiable persons or organizations.
Hungry Millionaires Life in Occupied Flanders Under Hun Rule
Immersed account from a family arriving in England describes conditions in occupied Flanders. They claim fines of 100 marks for possessing art and note control of resources by occupiers, including restrictions on livestock and supplies. The text depicts hardship and punitive measures during the occupation.
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Flanders
England
Ceburb
Bruges
Local Liniment Noted As Best Seller by Marion Bridge Agent
Marion Bridge C B reports MINARD S LINIMENT as the top seller after a year of use. The agent states it is the first liniment asked for and the best selling variety among those handled.
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Marion Bridge
C. B
Minard
No Real Isolation In Farm Life
In rural life isolation is overstated as farmers form small, independent communities. The steady presence of family, tenants, and kin creates a social network around horses, cows, and sheep, with pets and dogs offering companionship.
Treating seed oats with formaldehyde solution shows profit
Ohio Experiment Station reports formaldehyde seed oats treatment to prevent loose or head smut is highly profitable. A 60 cent pint of 40 percent formaldehyde mixed with 40 gallons of water treats 40 bushels of seed oats. apply on a tight floor, cover three hours, then dry. Disinfect bags and mills to prevent infection. Also notes worm remedies for infants and stomach disorders.
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Ohio
Dairying Growth in Alberta Increases Herds and Output
Over six years Alberta dairy cows rose from 147,687 to 215,033 head, with value climbing from 7.96 million to 12.5 million dollars. Creamery butter output grew from 2.5 to 8.5 million pounds and cheese production from 100,000 to 660,000 pounds.
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Alberta
Probing the Hut Question in a Puzzling Exchange
A young man asks if the hut can cook and presses for the meaning of cooking terms. The dialogue centers on whether the required items can be prepared and provided. The fragment hints at a challenge or test of capability in a communal or survival context.
Parmelee's Vegerable Pilly Offers Aid For Digestive Strains
A vintage ad claims Parmelee's Vegerable Pillys ease stomach and digestive distress caused by mental strain and bodily effort. It promises specialized compounds beneficial for those in demanding labor or study, asserting superior effects certified by users.
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Parmelee
Profits Rise From Army Air Training Efforts
The text discusses the high costs of aircraft and training for army air schools. It notes profits from profitable bus ventures and the heavy expense of big biplanes, with training centers expanding to meet demand as the army requires more planes and instructors.
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Army
Minard's Liniment Featured in Curious Classroom Scene
A fragment shows a teacher and students discussing Thomas and a liniment claim. The brief exchange mentions Minard's Liniment and a question about cure or remedy, set in a classroom-like moment with a Cornell reference.
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