Spirit of Comradeship in Canadian Forces
A Perth newspaper reminiscence extols the British and Canadian forces in World War I. It praises democratic ethos, initiative over rigid caste, and a Canadian army record of bravery since Ypres 1915. Volunteers, many with no training, built a capable army. merit fuels promotion, not wealth, shaping a strong esprit de corps.
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France
Mesopotamia
Serbia
Saloniski
Russia
England
William the Conqueror
Coster
Whitechapel
Liverpool
Canadian Army Corps
Ypres
Gust Glee
Tmilioneaire
Flanders
Allied Armies Embrace Democracy in War Ethic
The article extols Allied forces, especially Canadians, for democratic values, open speech, and loyalty. It praises Canadian initiative in warfare, intelligence, and ruses de guerre, noting German admiration and orders to curb initiative. It argues volunteer forces fight for world freedom, not conquest.
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von Arnim
Franks
Armor in History The Evolution of Protective Wear
A brief historical note on armor from ancient times to late antiquity. Early conquerors wore minimal protection while heavy metal armor evolved slowly, with Roman legionaries bearing braces of protection and later writers noting armor as defense.
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ES. Brooks
Wraeviers
Vegetius Renitus
Carvier
Effects of Intense Cold on Senses and Diet in Arctic Travel
The article notes how intense cold dulls senses such as taste and smell and warns this may hinder travelers in freezing regions from consuming oily foods like blubber. It contrasts human adaptation with Dutch dogs that struggle for food, mentioning their different diet and the need to pull vegetables and milk for each journey.
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Arctic
Massheer
Knights in Armor Among Early Youths Named
A brief note recalls that the young Woopsko led the way by donning armor becoming the earliest knights as boys proved pioneering in armored display and chivalric gesture.
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Woopsko
Fragmented Nazi War Echoes in Unclear Speech
An incoherent transcript features Representative Roberts of Nevill referencing a Cherian idea of a good soldier and praising brutal acts, with garbled lines about Germans, fathers, and payments. The passage lacks clear context or coherent events.
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Roberts
Nevill
Ormather
Feel Oradier
Saad
Irregular Speech Fragments From Prison Sentencing Note
Fragmentary OCR text shows a mention of a life sentence for an individual and disjointed phrases lacking clear context or identifiable names. The readable segments reference decisive legal action and a quoted line, but details are incomplete.
Convict Themselves by Belief in Money's Power
A terse appraisal notes that those who earnestly claim money can do anything for it may be most inclined to act unethically for financial gain. The remark underscores how belief in money drives risky or corrupt behavior.
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Max
New Bridal Veil Styles and Chin Band Trends Revealed
A fashion note describes a novel wide panel bridal veil cut back and front with a bandeau styling and silver gauze borders. It compares the trend to the chin band or chin veil, often mauve or black lace net, worn under a hat with a jeweled clasp.
New Jacket Styles Shift Away From Slim Silhouettes
The observed jackets favor a shapeless sacque look in heavy shaggy fabrics, offering warmth and protection but lacking defined curves. Despite this, trend followers prefer the new, bulkier shape over the slim, long, pointed September jacket.
Silk Gloves Redeem Fashion Through War Economy
The article traces changing attitudes to gloves from silk to cotton and fabric options, noting silk gloves once mocked for older fashion tastes. It explains wartime price increases boosted adoption of cheaper gloves and that kid gloves have become a luxury as silk and cotton fabric gloves gain popularity for practicality and economy.
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France
New Sleek Jacket Styles From Paris Designers
A fashion note details a shift from longer American designs to a boxy hip length jacket seen in Cheruit Lucile and Youcet lines. The unbelted silhouette features a mid jacket band with a large buckle, square battlements at the bipline, and fur trim effect, appealing to individualists.
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Fis
Cheruit
Lucile
Youcet
Paris
MAKING OVER VELOURS HAT FOR A FITTED LOOK
A simple method to refashion a large velour hat is to cut a one and a half inch band from the brim and wrap it around the crown. Tie the band at the side or front, creating a trim curve. If too large, widen the back band and use the wide piece to form quills with neatly wired edges. The narrow band segments twist around the crown with quills arranged at the front.
Mildew Removal Using Homemade Mixture
Directions describe mixing a soup like substance with water and salt to treat mildew on fabric. Apply until creamy, let sun exposure aid drying, then wash. If needed, repeat to complete removal.
Dandruff Ad Promises Hair Growth and Shine
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as capable of eliminating dandruff and hair loss within ten minutes. It claims the scalp stops itching, new hair grows after weeks, and hair becomes light, fluffy, and lustrous with regular use.
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Knowlton
Adv
Old Clothes Clinics Promote War Time Fashion
Community must save money on clothing under wartime guidance from the department of agriculture. Home demonstration agents run clinics where women alter old garments. The wool conserving campaign in Iowa remains strong. Leaves are gathered four times yearly from the tea plant after its third year.
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Department of Agriculture
Towa
Panicky no more care tips for Spanish influenza care
The article advises staying calm avoiding crowds and using the three C s a clean mouth clean skin and clean bowels. It prescribes a liver regulator Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Anuric Tablets to flush kidneys and ease pains with a hot lemonade and mustard foot bath for a bad cold. After recovery, it recommends iron tonics like Trontic or Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery to rebuild strength.
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Pierce
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