Seamanship in Aval Warfare Requisite for Fleet Action
The text discusses seamanship as crucial when naval forces are not directly controlled. It notes officers must estimate each vessel's position and course to keep the admiral informed, especially in fog or darkness. It explains reckoning, navigation by sun, speed, and direction, and stresses avoiding errors from tides and currents during fleet junctions.
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Tolhtes
Beate
Evan Mas
Jellicoe
Fepentios
Charles M. Forbes
Roger M. Hellaics
Oliver KE. Leggett
Omen of Victory Hints From London Globe Account
An eye for the mysterious notes two incidents in the great push. Before the offensive four dogs charged from German lines as the deserters stood firm. A road named Crucifixion Avenue shows trees bound by bombardment yet a large crucifix remains unscarred by shrapnel.
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London Globe
Our
Hypocrite Defined As Boy Who Comes To School With Smile
A Brooklyn Citizen cartoon notes a hypocrite as a boy who appears cheerful at school. The caption samples a student smiling in class, suggesting a mismatch between outward demeanor and inner intentions.
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Brooklyn
War in a Menagerie and the Giraffe’s Protected Status
A discussion of wildlife in British East Africa, noting giraffes and elephants faced protection and hunting restrictions. The piece recalls incidents disrupting communications in Uganda and warns against ivory trafficking, stressing the need to preserve game laws to prevent ecological and social harm. It cites experiences in Protectorate regions and references the London Times.
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Son
Teavo
Skagen
Protectorate
British East Africa
Port Hall
Mount
Uganda
Hoima
South Africa
Cornwallis
Gordon
South Kensington
Oladier
London Times
Horse with ringbone bought and sold in St. Phillippe case
A horse with cattle ringbone was bought for a sum and sold for 85 dollars. The transaction involved liniment products and a hotel keeper named Moise Benoist at St. Philippe, Quebec. The fragmentary record notes the medicine and seller but lacks full details.
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Moise Oenost
St. Phillippe
Que
West Haddonfield Citizens Use Dynamite to Drain Mosquito Havens
Residents of West Haddonfield New Jersey tackle mosquito breeding by blasting deep holes in stagnant water bogs between the railroad and Had don avenue. An expert drilled several feet deep, inserted dynamite, and exploded to collapse clay and rock, drying the ponds and cutting the mosquito supply for the neighborhood.
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West Haddonfield
N.J
Therrailroad
Haddon Avenue
Anxious Time for All Parents Promotes Pink Pills
A testimonial from Miss Taylor describes anaemia improvement after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She details weakness, headaches, and recoveries after eight boxes, urging others to seek the remedy from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Taylor
Jim
Thane
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Fraudulent cattle scam and fake veterinarian exposed
A man using a fake cattlemen’s association name swindled farmers during the foot and mouth outbreak, collecting over $9,000 with total losses possibly reaching $20,000. An ancient veterinarian offered an “infallible” cure using a fur glove, spreading germs and incurring widespread damage. The two falsifiers eluded authorities for a time before conviction and highlighted the need to rely on official health channels.
Mysterious Visit Spurs Questionable Motives
A fragmented report hints at a political consulting trip by a senator, with remarks about solving government problems before spring. Vague dialogue suggests concern over transparency as voters question the purpose and timing of the trip.
Holloway's Corn Cure Promises Relief for Painful Feet
Corns cripple the feet and make walking torture yet Holloway's Corn Cure offers relief for all.
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Holloway
British Forces Reorganize Amid German Counterattacks
Fragmentary report notes British troops rearranging units under William’s command as German counterattacks intensify. The text hints at shifting morale and strength as the army strengthens to meet Rebnae opposition.
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William
England in War Times from Ernest C. A staff view on Allied aid
The author argues the Allies benefited from American support in World War I. He notes Belgium France and Poland devastation, Britain’s wartime mobilization, and Russia’s ammunition shortage. He says American factories, Lloyd George leadership, and redirected orders lessen dependence on the United States, with Russia and Canada supplying ammunition.
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Ernest _C
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Port
Aatmetp
Nolen Bec
England
Ahieges
Belgium
America
France
Poland
Great Britain
Petrograd
Russia
Flanders
Lloyd Georg
Canada
United States
Deafness Cure Claim Advertised by Cheney & Co
An old advertisement asserts a cure for deafness, claiming local applications fail and that Deafness of the ear requires a distinct remedy. The notice promotes free circulars from Drew J. Cheney & Co. in Teleda.
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Catateha
German throne and world opinion clash in wartime note
The Winnipeg Free Press editorial laments keeping the Hohenzollerns on the throne and warns that if Germans uphold the royal rulers as gods the Allies must stay vigilant and ready. It critiques German leadership and urges continued military preparedness.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Nerviline touted as universal pain remedy in ad
A vintage advertisement claims Nerviline relieves a range of pains including backache rheumatism sciatica lumbago and neuralgia. It promotes a large bottle for 50 cents and a trial size of 25 cents available at druggists and via Catarrhozone selling in Kingston Canada.
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Ingston
Bengal Medical Staff Kept Bengali Despite War Strain
An official Simla despatch reports strong Bengali command of a hospital serving Mesopotamia with Bengali graduates and staff. It notes new double companies of Indian Christians from Punjab, several Commonwealth awards, and continued friendly relations with the Ameer of Afghanistan.
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Simla
India
Bengal
Mesopotamia
Punjab
Ameer
Eben Cane
Process of Making Tapioca From Cassava Roots
The origin of tapioca is tied to war time demands and costly imports. Tapioca flour is produced on Singapore Penang and Java from cassava roots, which weigh up to twenty pounds and are washed peeled grated into pulp then dried and sieved into flour dough.
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Singapore
Penang
Java
IDr Thomas Eclectric Oil Aid Breath and Throat
The article promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for internal and external use to relieve asthma and catarrh. It cites testimonials from sufferers who report relief when following the directions, presenting these testimonials as proof.
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iIt
iDr
Thomas
Unclear fragment on partners dissolving relation
Fragmentary dialogue describes two partners in an ill fitted arrangement discussing their breakup and future plans. The text is garbled and lacks coherent names or context to identify a location date or participants.
Fragmentary note on a sensory memory and place
The text presents a garbled reminiscence with phrases about hunger, weather, and a distant shore. It mentions a mood, a person’s presence, and a reference to Sandy and birds. The overall meaning is unclear and data is heavily corrupted.
How to Sip Milk Slowly for Better Digestion
Advice on drinking milk in small sips to prevent curdling and lumps. Explains that slow sipping allows stomach juices to act on each portion, helping digestion. Encourages milk as a strength-giver when consumed gradually rather than in large gulps.
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É. Mae
Dark Day Morale Boost From Mose Johnson
In town Mose Johnson, a respected colored man, is reminded of hope by a friend who urges him to unlock sunshine and clean the house. A mourner hands him a quarter, prompting a surprised and grateful reaction as the scene centers on generosity amid hardship.
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Mose Johnson
Daniel Jones
Oes
Worm Powders Promise Health by Expelling Internal Worms
Health cannot be looked for in the child that is subject to worms. Worms disturb digestion and retard growth. Miller's Worm Powders expel worms and restore strength, removing discomfort and danger from worm infection and ensuring better growth.
Stereotyped Dismissals in Wartime Propaganda
An excerpt cites cruel generalizations about English Russians Italians and French from a Berlin Nachricht, portraying them as hypocrites barbarians and predators in a wartime propaganda wartime rhetoric condemning or normalizing brutal acts and dehumanizing enemy nations.
Straightening Warped Boards and Simple Repair Method
A method to permanently straighten warped boards for tabletops or floors is described. Re saw the board into three inch wide pieces, joint all edges, glue pieces back together in alternating reverse order, then lay the surface so glue sets firm and the board remains flat.
Fractured Courtroom Tale From Chaotic Parish Tale
A garbled fragment from a parish scene shows a man and wife amid a neighborhood scandal. A priest questions motives as the bizarre dialogue hints at motives and rifts within a small community.
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Baer
Patrick
West building permits show returning prosperity in April
A study of April building permits indicates rising activity in the West with Manitoba up 60 percent Saskatchewan up 100 percent British Columbia over 40 percent and Alberta down slightly. East results were weaker with Ontario and Nova Scotia showing losses.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Nova Sco
What a Pity Saas Demonstrates Crossing Atlantic
The article notes a new method to cross the Atlantic being readied for demonstration. It hints at a second test after a prior display and calls the effort a giant step.
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Saas
Atlantic
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