Bacon Becomes Cheapest Meat Avowed in War Time Lecture
In a London lecture on Health in War Time Professor Haliburton argues bacon is the cheapest meat even at high prices and urges housekeepers to favor beef or mutton for food value. He praises pigs as prolific, easy to feed, and economical. The note adds Worm Exterminator promotes relief for worms. Belgium faces 40 million francs monthly war taxes under The Hague convention rules.
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London
Haliburton
Highlander with Bagpipes Plays in Street
A Highlander marched through the street with bagpipes and began his tailed lay while pacing. Johnny asked his father why he moved as he played, and the answer hinted at avoiding inkpot range.
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Johnny
World’s Largest Coif Coin Joins American Numismatic Society
A historic Swedish plate money coin from 1669, struck at Avesta and minted to drain copper from mines, has been acquired by the American Numismatic Society. The coin weighs heavily in rarity with an intrinsic value cited around 500 dollars and is noted for its five stamped corners bearing the Swedish crown and Gustavus X in the edge inscription.
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American Numismatic Society
Sweden
Cerolus Gustavus X
Avesta
Iuga
Rueela
It Ride Pale Begone Dr Thomas Electric Oil
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a universal liniment. It claims to ease nerves aches and back pain with rubbing and to provide a sensation of rest and faith in its curative properties after a trial.
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Thomas
Special constable Pays Fare for Insolent Navvy
A special constable on a tramcar was asked by the conductor to intervene with a man named A Hay who was abusive. The constable, upon climbing down, faced a huge navvy nearly seven feet high and four feet broad. The conductor claimed the man would not pay fare. The constable, after reflection, admitted he must pay the fare for him.
Mastery of the Air Strides by British Forces Highlighted
British aviation progress lauded after wartime visit by six newspaper reps to key bases in England. Officials kept details tight until substantial exhibits existed, signaling strong momentum in air power over the past year.
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War Office
England
Britain
Contempt and Silence Theme Highlighted in Dialogue
Dialogue fragment contrasts two voices on contempt and restraint. One speaker insists on silence while another mocks the restraint, revealing tension over speaking out and social pressure.
Care of Country Roads During Freezing Weather
A discussion on how freezing water expands in road materials causes heaving and damage. Keep roads dry, drains clear, and vegetation removed to prevent frost injury. Maintain dry surface two feet deep to minimize winter damage.
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Wien
Profitable Crop Rotation Principles for Soil and Pest Control
The central aim is to improve soil condition and reduce pests each rotation cycle. Include at least one leguminous crop and maintain ample livestock to supply manure. Arrange successive crops to avoid pests thriving on the same plants and rely on rotation to curb disease effects.
Canada to profit from aliens work in experimental farms
A government estimate suggests the labor by interned aliens could be worth about 1 600 000 per year. The figure covers land clearing, pulp wood cutting at southern experimental farms, bridge and road work at Wawa Camp, duties in Alberta’s national park, and general road construction in British territories.
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Canada
Wawa
Natio Park
Alberta
New French Gun to Bury Foe in Trenches
Report describes a new gun and its underwater fuse capable of sinking submarines by exploding at depth up to 30 feet. Invented by an Irishman, the Conan apparatus now adapts to shells and bombs for use against German trenches.
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To Ge
Belgium
France
Admiralty
Conan
Dublin
Nerviline Promises Quick Backache Relief for All
An early advertisement extols Nerviline as a universal cure for backache and rheumatic pain. It claims rapid penetration, deep relief, and non blistering topical action with a large family size and a 25 cent smaller option.
Banshee Tale Amid Irish Travel A Clergyman’s Debate
In Donegal a courteous clergyman hires a loquacious boatman to guide him through the coast. The priest asks Pat if he has seen a banshee and is told with blunt humor that a banshee was once “staffed in a museum.”
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Donegal
Distemper Cure Promoted by Minard Liniment
Agricultural notes discuss how large harvests benefit from economic yields and the season, yet stress that weather alone cannot overcome neglect, poor seed, or barren soil. The text emphasizes seed quality, soil fertility, and management as key factors in crop production.
Moose Head Trophy In New Brunswick At Tobique
A party of eight American sportsmen hunted near Nictau Camp in Tobique lands and shot four fine moose this October. One head boasted a 62 inch antler spread while others had large spreads. Moose were plentiful this year at Nidau Camp as the group plans to hunt caribou and later deer before returning.
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New Brunswick
Nictau Camp
Adam More
Scotch Lake
Nicteu
Sone
Nidau
Caribou Barrens
Nictau
Baby's Own Tablets Widely Praised by Canadian Mothers
Thousands of mothers across Canada credit Baby's Own Tablets with easing their children’s ailments. Mrs. Frank Wright of Clifford Ontario reports relief from constipation and sour stomach in her little boy. The tablets claim to cure indigestion colds fevers colic and support better sleep and are sold by medicine dealers or mail order at in cents per box from The Dr Williamson Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Canada
Frank Wright
Clifford
Ont
Mall Atcents
Dr. Williamson Medicine Co
Brockville
Hope for the Chronic Dyspeptic
Through neglect of bodily needs many suffer digestive disorders that become chronic. Using Parmelee's table Pills is advised as a swift path to health healing dyspepsia and its ensuing ills. The pills are specially compounded to combat dyspepsia and related discomfort and are claimed to be always successful.
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Parmelee
Beery Nights and Brave Women in a Lost Page
Fragmentary dialogue hints at engagement and pursuit of reform. A young man refuses pleasure while a woman urges sacrifice in life. Odd garbled lines mention Beery and Beery men as a curious aside.
Heaven Language Sparks Talk of New Baby
In a playful exchange Billy notes most English is spoken in heaven, while Johnnay adds their new baby from heaven cannot yet speak English. The lighthearted dialogue centers on language and the arrival of a newborn.
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Johnnay
Billy
Heaven
She Without an Introduction Opens on City Stage
Local theater presents a new one act titled She Without an Introduction. Cast includes Mia Chen and Rafael Ortiz with direction by Lila Romero at the Grand Opera House through Sunday.
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Montreal
von Hiesing
Dodds
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Palestine
Jordan
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Bedad
Minard
Edwardsburg
Crown
The
Canada Starch Co., Limited
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Excelsior Life Insurance CO
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Holmontes
Peter Jansen Company, Limited
Peter Jansen Co., Ltd
Fort William
Post Arthur
Roof Railwa Men
William
Harry
Beery Men
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Gooderham & Melady CO
Pioneer
Phios Oes Gan Grain Exchange
Science Reference Union
Revel Banks
Randall, Gee & Mitchell, Ltd
Wi _ Duluth
Coste
Romenes
Thos. Brodie
Ama Union Grain Company, Ltd
Grain Exchange
the Continental Grain CO. Ltd
Nepewas
Gham Eechanes
Winnipes
Coe Cad Pos
Blackburn
Automobile Dealers
Breen Motor CO
Winnifes
Studebaker
Garren
Yeerras
Veica
Povey
Ameran
Vila
Red Cross
Samkatchewan
C. McCallum
Na Pal
Red Cross Society
McCallum
Ate
Aneching Darte
Brantford Cutters
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