British Scientists Call for Education Reform in Postwar Britain
A wartime era manifesto urges drastic reform of the British education system. Prominent figures including Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford Sir William Osler and Lord Rayleigh advocate scientific methods in schools to aid national reconstruction. The piece criticizes fifty years of failed efforts to introduce experimental study and stresses education as essential to postwar recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtontag
Oster
Regius
Xford University
William Rameau
Wm. Crookes
Lord Rayleigh
Questionable Cure Ad Used in Early Patent Remedies
A garbled ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure and a reward for cures. The text digresses into anecdotes about race, marriage, and trivial humor, mentioning J Cheney Co Toledo and varying claims about medical cures and remedies.
Canadians Hold Unclaimed Bank Deposits in 1914 Totals
A historical notice notes unclaimed bank balances in Canada totaling 1,576,432 dollars as of December 1, 1914. Accounts with no transactions or interest for five years accumulate in provinces and cities, with Montreal City and District Bank reporting 112.44 dollars and Bank of Montreal 103,299 dollars in unclaimed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Montreal
Tonic treatment for the stomach advances digestion
The article extols modern stomach tonics, especially Dr Williams Pink Pills, as building up digestion and curing chronic stomach trouble. It cites Miss Browning of Corinth Ontario who reports relief from fatigue, pain, and poor appetite after using the product, available by mail or from local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Kitame
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Railway Lines to North under construction west of Edmonton
Edmonton announcements outline Caivegan and Fort McMurray railways now under construction north of Edmonton by J. D. McArthur Co. About 340 miles of track to be ballasted this year. Three passenger trains weekly Edmonton to Peace River Crossing and to Spirit River and Prairie by August 1. Heart River bridge to be built and a steel bridge over Peace River planned with a large traffic deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Caivegan
Fort McMurray
J. D. McArthur Co
Peace River
Spirit River
Prairie
Grande Prairie
Heart River
Am River
Canada
Secret pact and imperial plots tied to Archduke tragedy
The draft text describes a hidden alliance among Kaiser, Made, and Archduke heirs to redraw Europe. It mentions plans to provoke Russia, struck Poland and a vast empire reordering including Bohemia and Hungary. A Steed analysis links the assassination to Archduke resentment and Hapsburg power. Minard's Liniment is also noted for cattle cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapeburg
Imperial
Kaiser
Russia
Germany
Austria
France
Poland
Lithuania
Ukraine
Tle
Black Sea
Francis
Bohemia
Hungary
Adriatic
Faloniki
Trieste
Archduke Charles Joseph
Steed
Copper demand boosts British Columbia mining output
A wartime copper boom lifts British Columbia mining profits with output in 1915 estimated at 62,000,000 and mineral production valued at 26,3,000 dollars. The report notes high demand and rising prices, plus potential steamship freight impacts for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Britten Columbia
Ritish Columbia
Flying sickness described as rapid descent effect on nervous system
Article notes that flying sickness differs from caisson and mountain sickness yet shares some similar symptoms. It mentions semiconscious conditions during rapid altitude changes and notes nervous system effects as a key area of uncertainty.
A Change Of Food Works Wonders In Health
A woman recounts health recovery by quitting coffee and tea and switching to Postum and Grape Nuts. She details years of stomach and bowel trouble, worsening nerves, and gradual strength return after four months of dietary change and using the two products. Her husband also faced similar troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Deliver the Goods Says Lloyd George in Wartime Speech
The minister declares that British workers in 1916 are turning out arms and munitions that rival German shells. Mrs. Churchill reads a letter from Winston Churchill praising factory effort and frontline morale as Britain seeks to meet the enemy on equal terms and gain advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Winston Spencer Chevehill
Admiralty
Flanders
Lloyd George
Churchill
Great Britain
Grave Yawned for Him Proves Dodd’s Kidney Pills Claim
An aging Labrador man in Old Fort Ray Quebec credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with restoring vigor after a severe Bright’s disease bout. The testimonial recalls prior illness, a churchman’s blessing, and family support, with other local anecdotes and product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Ray
Labradore
Que
Bright
Baely
Sasie
Snes
Dodd
Sara
Lucy
Neighbor consoles Un' Gabe in quiet scene
A sympathetic neighbor offers condolence to Un' Gabe in a subdued moment. Witnesses describe a gentle exchange as bystanders observe the scene with restraint.
Pugilist Gains Attention Amid Odd Street Banter
The fragment references a rising boxer and casual chatter about Holloway's Corn and a local meet. Names and context are unclear, but the tone suggests sports talk in a small community paper.
War Time Prohibition Urged to Save Money for Munitions
The Pioneer reports that national econ omy and wartime efficiency favor liquor suppression. Britain and Russia push prohibi tion, with the Spectator urging cutting all intoxicants to fund munitions. Ottawa and Westminster discuss the issue as food and tax losses rise, urging a vote in Alberta and New Westminster soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Great Britain
London
the Spectator
Germany
Austria
Ottawa
Westminster
Sailliem
Abberta
Canada and Australia pursue economic self sufficiency in wartime
Ottawa dispatch forecasts Canadian facilities to refine nickel and related metals domestically, replacing imports from the United States jurisdiction. It notes planned Canadian industries in zinc and copper worth millions annually, with textiles and other manufacturers expanding in Australia as war demands shift overseas supplies toward home production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
Ottawa Dispatch
Dominion
Sudbury
New Jersey
Ranke 28 Privacee Ttte at Militia Department
Readable fragments describe a militia department event involving a new oven and Canada. Details are unclear and names are partly garbled, but the text indicates a formal declaration or announcement connected to ranks and enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privacee
Department of Militia
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jssue
Manifesto
Hall
Nim
Darkey
Orhan Hen
Neny Raroo
Jacques
Plorinski
Paris
Joan—Yer
Joffre
Calais
Athordien
Carters Ltte
J. D. McArthur Company
Britain
Minard
Newfoundland
Ganeeivs
Sandy Goulette
Jack
Seria Neot
Sue
Holloway
Saad
Spohn Medical Co
Ind, U.S.A
Exceessor Life Insurance Company
Kendall
Winters
Port William
Dr. B
Kendall CO
Enosburg
Vermont
USA
Eddy’s
Eddy
Therapion
Eacaman
YORK
Clifton Tailors
Hayter St
Toronto
Razor Brite
Pur
Coe EU
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!