Survivors of Newcastle steamer disaster endure two weeks adrift
A Newcastle steamer carrying 49 crew was torpedoed by a German submarine and sank. Three men survived in a lifeboat but faced days of dehydration and madness as a passing steamer failed to rescue them and fired on the lifeboat. One survivor died at rescue, another lost both feet, the third was recovering in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itlepool
Byrne
Newcastle Steamer Co
Ald
Than
Nineteem
Heatley
They Shall Not Pass Verdun Resolve Echoes in Tribune
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls French resolve in Verdun as Allied confidence rises against Germany. It cites Marshal Foch’s wartime leadership and urges American determination to continue the fight or risk conquest. The piece frames the war as a test of will and endurance with future Allied penalties for hesitation.
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Germany
Adgvat
Calais
Verdun
Marne
United States
The
New York Tribune
Mice Wreak Havoc Across Rural Australia War Years
Report notes mice infestations across rural Victoria and other regions threaten wheat stores and crops. Farmers press federal action to curb losses as infestations spread, with examples such as seven tons killed at Sheep Hills.
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Australia
Victoria
Lipton on British trade and global enterprise
Sir Thomas Lipton discussed what it takes to grow Britain’s commercial power. He cited observing Indian egg cups as a chance for British makers, noting a German entrant had already captured the idea and urging alertness to opportunities across the empire.
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Thomas Lipton
Great Britain
India
Benares
British Empire
Frost Bites and Chilblains Warn of Winter Cold
The piece cautions that frost bites and chilblains stem from exposure to slush and icy winds. It praises Dr. Thomas Fleetrie Oil for treating inflammation and pain, noting its instant action and simple application.
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Thomas’ Fleetrie Oi
Advertising rates cited by publishers in early papers
The Petrotia Advertiser notes space prices for Ladies' Home Journal and other papers. It cites $104 per inch for ads, $6,000 for a full page each issue, $10,000 for back cover, and $7,000 for line cover in a Saturday Evening Post, with center color pages priced at high figures. Advertising space is described as reliably filling.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Erenin Post
Petrotia
Daily War Costs to Canada A 1917 Finance Report
Canada’s 1917 war ledger shows total expenditures to July 20 1917 at 623 million including France upkeep. Net debt stands at 45 million with daily war outlays around 850. Advances to imperial munitions board reach 310 million for munitions aero ship needs.
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Great Britain
Finance Department
France
Canada
Dominion
Imperial Munitions Board
Imperial Treasury
Parmellice's Vegetable Pills Put to Test in Stomach Ailments
Small but potent remedies praised for stomach trouble relief. The pills are described as safe, simple, and effective with wide demand, presenting themselves as the best preparation for digestive disorders to those unfamiliar with them.
Britain Expands Air Fleet Production Across Factories
Britain accelerates aircraft output with no fewer than a hundred factories engaged in construction and equipment. Dr Addison notes output rising by leaps and bounds from May 1916 to May this year, with special schools started nationwide to meet labor demand.
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Great Britain
Dr. Addiso
Caring For Eggs And The Neglect In Poultry Farming
A discussion on egg farming negligence highlights how some poultrymen fail to apply proper egg care. The piece notes the importance of proper handling and registration to ensure quality and safety in egg production.
Pain? Not a Bit Lift Your Corns Ad Card
An advertisement touts relief by applying drops to remove corns or calluses. It promotes ease of use with finger application and asserts pain free results.
Free Zone ether compound praised for corn and callus relief
An ad describes Free Zone, an ether compound from a Cincinnati chemist, sold cheaply in stores. Apply a drop or two to a corn or callus, then remove the loosened skin for painless relief. The copy urges druggists to stock it from wholesale houses.
Kentucky Rye Brings Swallows Nesting Confusion
A Richmond News Leader note suggests a Kentucky locale where swallows nest in rye rather than in corn, describing a curious linguistic mix up by a non native author. The item reflects regional plant and bird behavior misattributed in a literary remark.
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Kentucky
Richmond
News- Leader
Minard's Liniment Endorsement by Dr Jos. Sirois
A letter from St. Isidore dated August 18 1894 praises Minard's Liniment as the best remedy for a rounded pain. Dr Jos Sirois signs the testimonial affirming its efficacy for general use.
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St. Isidore
P. Q
Minard’s Liniment Limited
Minard’s
Admiral Beatty’s Parlor Showcases Nelson Memorabilia
In Admiral Beatty’s quarters a bust of Nelson rests on his desk beside a line of Nelson’s dispatches and a silver statuette. The walls celebrate naval heroics with prints, as the room reflects the navy’s era of leadership and inspiration.
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Admiral Beatty
Nelson
Ontario and Prairie Farm Loan Schemes Compared
Ontario Farms Act and provincial loan rules shape farm finance through municipal borrowings with caps on loan share and 5 percent interest. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta adopt rural credits and live stock acts to expand credit for farms, with limits on loan percentages and security requirements. The measures aim to help farmers raise money for improvements and operations.
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Ontario
Caisse Populaire
P S Credit Bank
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ket
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot be Cured
Teiede company of O offers medical advisory notice stating catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by their method. The brief notice outlines consultation availability and claims limitations of treatment.
Waste Not, Want Not Advice Amid Present Crisis
Fragmentary text discusses avoiding panic and using available resources. Mentions phrases about not starving, prudent management, and a reference to amended fees or costs in a crisis context. Information is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities.
Name for new confederation debated in drafts
The article notes early drafts naming the new confederation as United Provinces and Kingdom of Canada before settling on a title that avoided provoking American sensitivities. It highlights the British perspective and preference for a dignified, non confrontational designation amid frontier politics.
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United Provinces
Kingdom of Canada
Canada
Derby
Weede
Canadian
Ondon Daily Chronicle
Democratic Germany and the Stockholm lesson
Philip Scheidemann, socialist leader, argues in Vorwaerts that foreign travel helps Germans learn the truth about democracy. He says the path out of endless war requires sweeping democratization of the empire and more Germans abroad to discover the truth and reject militarism.
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Philip Scheidemann
Stockholm
Germany
Vorwaerts
Substitutes for Metals Rise as Prices Push Manufacturers
The recent advance in metal prices drives manufacturers to seek substitutes for common metals. Firms explore alternative materials to reduce costs while maintaining product standards and performance amid rising feedstock expenses.
A Pacifist's War and the Call for Peace
A fragment discusses pacifism in a wartime context from W A Holsian of Mews South Wales. It argues pacifists delay reform, impede democracy, and risk German aggression if peace is pursued without strength. The passage critiques pacifist influence on national policy and war readiness.
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W. A. Holsian
Mews South Wales
Bigmerck
Mell Little Ones and the Summer Illnesses
A vintage ad promoting Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. It claims the remedy prevents summer complaints in well children and cures illnesses quickly, urging mothers to keep tablets at home. The text cites a government analyst's safety endorsement and lists Brockville Ontario as the origin, with prices in cents per box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Structure of Roman legions and their centuries
The Roman army was organized into legions with six tribuni in charge of turns ten plebes and the maniple forming two centuries. Each century began with 100 men, later reduced to 60 or 100 depending on legion strength, reflecting changes from 530 to 100 men.
A Fairly Long Program at The Padre
The program notes a cold Private Stayer cannot sing From Saturday till Monday Morning. Sergeant Stickett consents to perform For All Eternity and the event will close with the National Anthem.
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Stickett
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