Anti-Conscriptionists Lacking Ground In Debate
The piece argues against anti conscriptionists claiming the nation cannot deploy forces abroad. It cites military history and constitutional powers to show Congress can authorize armies and foreign deployment, noting past uses of troops in places like California and territories. The language emphasizes authority of the United States to raise and deploy military forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J ‘ Speer
United States
California
Porto Rico
Arson Question: Fagen Photo Op and Policy Comment
Fragmentary text shows phrases about an SES policy on cellar contents and burning items, a reference to Fagen posed for arson, and incomplete dialogue. No coherent event or source context to verify. Unable to determine a reliable news item from the provided fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagen
New German Air Tricks Eyed For Air Battles
The piece explains a rumored German aerial maneuver likened to a car skidding on a greasy road. It describes pilots using rapid color changes on planes to disrupt Allied gunners and notes observers questioning whether the tactic is vanity or a deliberate combat method.
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Uieh
Joseph
Names of Slavic origins in wartime sentiment and romance
The article explores how Slav names carry meanings like victory glory and hope, noting Nicholas meaning victory of the people and Anikta meaning without victory. It surveys various masculine and feminine forms such as Ivanna Ivancica Katinka Jelica Jevva Stanislas and Vatro, linking name meanings to patriotism amid war.
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Nicholas
Nikolas
Nikalo
Nikon
Anikta
Joan
Ivan
Ivanna
Ivancica
Mearns
Elizabeth Epee Vetta
Gor
Kae
Katinka Jeftohissa
Jelica
Jevva
Stanislas Ken
Mitrofane
Vatro Wencelaus
Piremav
Cher
Fx Jonty aPra
Fragmentary Note on Admiral Beatty Fund and Committee Work
Fragmentary OCR text discusses funds placed at the disposal of Admiral Beatty for any purpose he might name and mentions a committee proposing entertainments to benefit a man. It references renewal of work and vigor of efforts, but details are unclear.
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Admiral Beatty
Dutch Potato Puzzle Remains Unclear in Trade Talks
Fragmentary notes describe alleged commercial terms between Britain and Holland on potato and oil supply. The passage references Dutch government pressure and German involvement delaying shipments, with ambiguous statements about the fate of English supplies and ongoing interest in the wider dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Holland
England
Germany
le Brees
Parmelee Vegetable Pills Promote Bowel Action
An old advertisement touts Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as a remedy to cleanse the bowels. It claims they open the bowels fully and support healthy digestion, positioning the product as a cure for various ailments tied to bowel function.
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Ormcic
Parmelee
Paris Seaport After the War Scheme
The piece envisions Paris becoming a major seaport by making the Seine navigable to the sea. It notes plans to build a waterway from the city to Rouen and to establish a port at Gennevilliers just outside Paris to provide easy access to the capital.
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Paris
Pacis Anes
Rouen
Gennevilliers
Freezone Corn Remedy Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement-like fragment touts Freezone as a cheap corn remedy. It promises easy removal of hard or soft corns by simple application, claiming fast drying and no skin irritation. It urges asking a druggist or wholesale house to obtain a bottle.
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Pat
Canadian Forester Describes Scotch Mills Used by 244th Battalion
A Canadian forester explains Scottish mill types used by the 244th Forestry battalion. Semi portable mills handle 20k to 30k feet BLM while a Scotch mill with 3k to 5k feet capacity is noted. The text blends rough notes and fragmented phrases about lumber and family ties.
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Scotland
244Th Forestry Battalion
Cereal Tree Seed Market Mention Hearing
A terse note from W. S. Pineo of Weedlands Middleton Nova Scotia references cereal tree seeds on the market. The fragment suggests trade or planting contexts without further details.
The Usual Way
The item appears as an OCR fragment showing dialogue and a garbled phrase about ten dollars. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear incident, person, or event for a proper news-style summary.
Hun Critic Urges Britain Defeat On Land
Fragmentary wartime notes declare that a critic argues Britain must be beaten by land and praises German advances. It mentions General Ardenne and calls for new courses amid steady Allied American arrivals, warning Germany remains strong and isolated.
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Hun
Britain
Ardenne
Teaye
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Health For Women
An advertisement claims women regain health and vigor using Dr Williams Pink Pills. It asserts benefits for indigestion, weakness, and anemia, praising the pills as a common household remedy and offering price details and a mail order option from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr. Wit- Hams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Unwilling Tribute Marks Third Year of Naval War
A fragment from a wartime reflection notes the long stalemate at sea contrasted with bold actions on the western front Mesopotamia and East, questioning whether the period warrants disappointment. It argues history repeats itself as nations face strategic confusion and cautious command amid ongoing conflict.
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Mesopotamia
East
Railway Board Orders Stenciled Bulk Grain Car Routes
The Railway Board grants Alberta Pacific Grain and others an order directing railways to mark box cars used for bulk grain shipments with provincial identifiers. The order outlines traffic conditions and demand considerations guiding the route setup.
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The
Railway Board
Alberta Pacific Grain Company
Swagger Sticks Stir Controversy Across Britain and U S
A Boston Transcript note discusses the swagger stick craze sweeping from Britain to U S officials and soldiers. It notes officers and recruits embracing the stick as a way to maintain posture and avoid slouching, with debates on its practicality and national character.
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Washington
South Sea
Boston Transcript
Old Schoolmate Mistaken Identity Story From Woman’s World
A brief item notes how a man was mistaken for a famous ruler and recalls a past moment when an old school chum on the street exclaimed Holy Moses, is that you. The quip echoes a light social misidentification in a periodical item from Woman’s World.
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Holy Moses
Pain ease claimed by historic remedy ad claim
Fragmentary medical ad copy asserts a certain remedy relieves pain for nerves and neuralgia. It touts the product as superior to others and urges readers to try it for relief.
Youthful German Soldiers Blamed in Prisoner Study
Fragmentary text indicates a wartime report examining German prisoners taken by British forces. It discusses the age of conscripts, with notes on non commissioned ranks and a reliance on certain witnesses. The excerpt references how observers describe young German soldiers and associated complaints amid the war context.
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Ney Cor
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