Trade tension hints at enemy supply routes through neutral firms
The article notes cautions from the Department of Trade and Commerce about dealing with enemy sources via Dutch and German networks, warning against transshipment through Germany and urging avoidance of suppliers posing as Dutch manufacturers. It cites suspected German and Dutch intermediaries and urges careful trading practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Trade and Commerce
Comeres
Canadien Orme
Uruguay
Huntieh
United States
Cabeda
Argery
Arctic explorer Koren loses hands in frozen Arctic voyage
Norwegian naturalist Johann Koren, who left Seattle in June 1914 aboard 60 foot power schooners to collect specimens for the Smithsonian, suffered the loss of both hands to freezing during midwinter ice entrapment on the Kolyma River. The expedition, halted by ice, was later brought to Nova Alaska by the walrus duet staagner Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Koren
Seattle
Arctic
Smithsonian Institution
Kolyma River
Waffragette Refuses Love Declines Timid Proposal
A character asks a lover to be theirs for ever and ever. She replies in plain terms that as a waffragette she cannot be his and suggests Hell might be her fate instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Hell
Women Saved From Operations Featured In Edmonton Letters
Edmonton readers praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mrs Frank Exacey from Edmonton reports bed confinement, illness, and recovery after using the remedy. Beatrice Nebraska resident recounts severe left side pain and avoiding surgery after trying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mrs
Frank Exacey
Columbia Avenue
Beatrice
Neb
A Presbyterian Servant Sees A High Church Service
An old family near an Episcopal church hosts a costly high church service. A Presbyterian maid, brought along in a cart, remarks that it is a fine spectacle but questions the expense and propriety of the lavish display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartage
Rheumatism Relief Through Blood Enrichment Claims
An 1900s era health ad argues rheumatism stems from thin blood and wet weather. It tells Mrs Frank Ford’s story of relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming full cure in three months and urging readers to try the remedy for anemia and general weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ford
Algary
Alia
Pord
Rome
Williame
Dr. Williams
Drilliams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Mrockville
Customs Receipts for August 1915 Reported Satisfactory
Customs receipts for August 1915 totaled 8,320,604.04 dollars, slightly below August 1914 due to tariff changes. The year to date receipts across all departments reached 36,721,165.01 dollars, compared with 37,125,699.92 in the prior fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Department
Cata
German breach of solemn treaties shocks world opinion
The Ottawa Free Press says Germany has broken solemn treaties and cannot be trusted by any nation. It warns that in any relationship with Germany the world must treat the country as a dishonest criminal nation ready to use force to achieve its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ottawa
Submarine Campaign An Admitted Failure
A translated wartime analysis discusses the submarine warfare effort, noting initial over-optimism, later acknowledgment of limited impact, and the slow development and execution of U boat programs. It cites figures of ships sunk and ports affected, while stressing the long time needed to train crews and build submarines.
Wireless Operators at Sea Swarm for Navy Demand
Marconi wireless operators on Atlantic liners report heavy orders from the British navy. On arrival in Liverpool or London ports steamer crews are rapidly drafted to new vessels. By now 5,250 operators have joined the navy and about 1,000 have departed merchant service. Operators serve as warrant officers or gunners, earning around $60 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enys
Atmarine
Wartar
Cretes
United Kingdom
English Porta
Marconi
Atlantic
Liverpool
Gome
Canadian Railways Poised for Big Earnings Boost From Grain Crop
After years of shrinking profits with rare gains, the Canadian railways expect a substantial earnings rise from a massive grain harvest. The six railways moving over half a billion bushels could see 40 to 60 million dollars more, with wheat contributing about 24 million. This surge may boost railway firms and broader commerce, though immigration, business mood, and competition trends influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Railways
Anr
Minard's Liniment credited with cure after injury
A reader reports a painful incident from May where severe kicking caused leg injury. After using Minard's Liniment Co. Limited product, the leg improved enough to walk again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Levis
Minard’s Liniment Co. Limited
Minard
Heines Quotation Attacks Prussian Eagle
The passage presents a Heine quotation from 1832 criticizing Prussia. It contrasts the eagle’s boastful image with scrutiny of its claws and military pomp. The tone warns against trusting a tall pietistic hero in gaiters and his glory-seeking pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Heine
Disablement Fund Grows Initiated Under Nun Leader
The fund, begun under the auspices of a nun and led by Lougherd ta preside, is off to a good start as Montreal receives prior contributions. Further details and announcements are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau Lougherd
Montreal
Weis
George and Ike's Narrow Exchange in Quiet Moment
In a brief, uneasy scene George addresses Ike and mentions moving with him and papa. The moment hints at a family dynamic amid a tense or uncertain situation.
Private couple photo prompts mystery figure
A cryptic exchange describes a private moment and a question who is the person in a bust photo. Language is fragmentary with garbled wording suggesting identification of a figure in a private scene.
Canadian Forces Draft Figures From British Columbia and Yukon
The BC and Yukon district has raised 21 161 troops with 17 370 enlisted for overseas service. About 12 000 have departed BC for the firing line or Shorncliffe. Overseas battalions and front line units total 192 officers and 5 178 men in training. If the enlistment rate matched the population, Canada would reach 400 000 soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Yukon
British Columbia
Shorncliff
Canada
Dominion
Antiquity Claim Stirs Laughs Over World Creation Note
A nobleman tells an American friend about his ancient lineage, joking that in Wales a family once boasted a parchment note claiming the world was created around that era. The anecdote highlights humorous pretensions of old aristocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
A Cure for Fever and Ague
The passage describes fever and ague as preceded by stomach and liver disturbances and digestive organ derangement. It claims satine tones down the system and blood deterioration improves with the preparation, noting many suffer from distressing disturbances and urging this remedy as relief.
Insurgent Child Awaits Uncle Edward’s Visit
A mother reassures her seven year old Insurgent about Uncle Edward's arrival today. The child hesitates asking what if he does not come and expresses concern about washing hands before meeting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Edward
Imiat ie who Pass cresm and asks for milk
A fragment notes a person asking, Is there any milk in that jag, while another person comments on passing cream. The text is garbled and only hints at a casual, nonspecific scene without clear names or actions.
Fighting for the Right Britain and Dominion Unity Speech
A wartime speech proclaims Britain and the Dominions united in purpose to defend shores protect the weak and uphold justice. It emphasizes moral aims over aggression and notes home front solidarity erasing party divides.
Minard Liniment Claims Dandruff Cure
A garbled clipping references a patent remedy and a stray French soldiers phrase. The note misstates liniments and wartime jargon without clear facts or identifiable people or organizations.
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Tron
J.D. Kellong
Turk
Mise Miranda Brewo
Angelina Johnson
Ran
Lydia E. Pinkham
Calgary
Mooney
Mooney’s
Winnipeg
George
Ike
Papa
Uab
Remington
Eolush Saul Ctlinen Cartridge Sa
Perta
Tom
Metalijee Temingen Armice
New York, U.S.A
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