Von Buelow Reflects On War In Hamburg Letter
Prince Bernhard von Buelow, former German chancellor, states in a Fremdenblatt letter that war was not avoidable, noting Bethmann-Hollweg desired peace but lacked political art. He criticizes the grave weeks before the war and says diplomatic mistakes were misattributed to the people.
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Berlin
Prince Bernhard von Buelow
Fremdenblatt
Hamburg
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Buclow
Bethmann-Hollweg
Iar
Prince von Buelow
Germany
Ribbon pledge for British war medals issued by King
Two hundred fifty miles of British war medal ribbon are to be issued to the men and women entitled to these decorations through recent edicts of the King.
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Leondon
Bolshevik Attack on Persian Refugees Reported
Details reach London of a Bolshevik assault on Ibadullabeg, Persian consulate agent at Anmagir, Armenia. About 310 Persian subjects, 270 Muslims and 40 Christians, were attacked as volunteers evacuated Armagh on July 27. Ibadulla beg was struck down and others murdered or buried in a graveyard and common pit.
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London
Ibadullabeg
Anmagir
Armenia
Armagh
Ibadulla Beg
Snow in August Stuns Hornell New York
Light snow fell for five minutes in Hornell New York despite sunny skies marking the earliest snowfall on record for the area. Residents noted a brief wintery sight that melted as it touched the ground.
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New York State
Hornell
N.Y
Tough Luck Clerk We Can’t Pay You the $25 on This Money Order
A local man complains he cannot receive a $25 money order payment until his identity is verified. He notes only one man in town can identify him and that he owes that man $20, framing a tense, ironic stare-down over debt and verification.
Married man's dilemma of accounting for absence at home
A brief remark notes the common challenge for married men to justify time away from home, highlighting ongoing domestic expectations and social pressure in married life. The comment reflects era norms on spousal duty and personal discretion within marriage.
Monument in a School Yard honors fallen farmers soldiers
In Huron County Ontario a granite infantryman monument stands in a school yard overlooking grain fields. The base lists district youth who died in the great war and those who enlisted or were wounded. Three local boys once studied in the little white brick schoolhouse and left vacant chairs at home. London Free Press.
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Huron County
Ontario
London Free Press
Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia
London reports Ukrainian authorities pledge to protect Jews in occupied territories and prevent persecution as the national government takes measures to safeguard Jewish residents.
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Minard
London
New Corn Remedy Promises Easy Removal
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to remove corns from feet. The Cincinnati inventor claims a few drops dry instantly, shrinking the corn and allowing it to be lifted out with fingers without irritation.
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Cincinnati
France Rebuilds Forests After War Emphasizes Restoration
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes France prioritizes forest restoration to repair war ravages and urges similar steps in America. Officials aim to plant new forests where they vanished and manage restoration under government oversight to counter industrial encroachment. The piece contrasts French practicality with American habits.
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France
America
Cleveland Plain-Dealer
Holloway's Corn Cure Declared Safe for Use
A report states there is no poisonous ingredient in Holloway's Corn Cure and it can be used without danger of injury.
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Holloway
Money as circulating medium sparks enduring debate
A compact reflection notes that money is termed the circulating medium precisely because movement and function hinge on its circulation. It underscores the essential role of currency in enabling exchange and sustaining economic activity.
Worm Powders Boost Infant Nutrition and Growth
The text explains that intestinal worms irritate infants, causing malnutrition by depriving them of nutrients. Miller’s Worm Powders are advertised to destroy worms and correct stomach and bowel conditions, ensuring full nourishment and improved development.
Provinces Get Share Ottawa Highway Conference
A conference on highway development opened in J. A. Campbell's office to discuss the $20,000,000 Dominion spending approved last session. Provinces will receive $80,000 each, with further aid based on population. Attending were A. McGillivray of Manitoba, Mr. McLean of Ontario, and Mr. Carpenter of Saskatchewan.
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Ottawa
J. A. Campbell
Department of Railways
A. McGillivray
Manitoba
McLean
Ontario Highway Department
Carpenter
Saskatchewan Highway Department
Alberta Mines About Normal
The latest report shows 31 leading mines in District 18 near Fernie and Edmonton have resumed work, about 60 percent of total output. Opposition from One Big Union advocates to United Mine Workers' Association efforts is easing, following Hon. G D Robertson's return from a field inquiry.
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Ottawa
Fernie
B. C
Edmonton
Alta
United Mine Workers’ Association
Idea
G. D. Robertson
Genuine Bayer Aspirin in Canada Packs Promoted
An old advertising notice touts Genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross. It notes no German money, no German profit, and that the product is made in Canada in tin boxes of 12 or larger. It lists uses from pain to neuritis and identifies Aspirin as Bayer’s registered trade mark.
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Canada
Bayer
Humor of the Country Train Tale
An old farmer boards a crowded train with a small box and a chalk joke. A stylish passenger asks what is inside, and the farmer answers chalk for the milk, noting he has chalked for milk at the passenger’s house before. The exchange ends with a humorous misstatement.
Japanese Aim to Keep Manchuria Out of China Finances
At a recent cabinet meeting, backed by the military, Japan insisted on excluding Manchuria and Mongolia from the consortium with Great Britain, France, the United States, and Japan that would control finances in China. Negotiations with the powers are said to resume on a mat basis.
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Manchuria
Tokio
Imperial Cabinet
Mongolia
Great Britain
France
United States
Japan
China
Regina Plow Works Company Inc becomes Regina based
Ottawa reports Oliver Chilled Plow Works Ltd of Regina Saskatchewan has been incorporated with a capital of 20000 dollars. The announcement notes Regina as the base of the company and highlights its Canadian origin and intended business in plow manufacturing.
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Plow
Regina Incorporated
Ottawa
Oliver Chilled
Plow, Works, Ltd
Regina
Sask
Very Simple Cure for Bad Colds
A brief ad-like note promotes Catarrhe zone inhalation to halt colds and catarrh before they settle in the lungs, claiming the product reaches the infection source and delivers quick relief.
Catarrhozone Inhaler Promoted as Safe Winter Remedy
An advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a convenient inhaler that cures catarrh bronchial and throat weakness. It claims nostril relief headache relief and purified breath with a two month large size offered at 1 dollar and trial sizes 25 and 50 cents. Dealers nationwide carry the product endorsed by doctors hospitals and thousands of users.
Airman Decorated London After Trans Atlantic Flight
Decorations gazetted for the R-34 trans Atlantic flight include Major G H Scott named in the Order of the British Empire. Brigadier General E M Maitland Captain G H O Cook Lieut Guy Harris and Lieut John D Shotter receive Air Force Cross. Six sergeants awarded Air Force medals.
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London
G. H. Scott
E. M. Maitland
British
Air Ministry
G. H.O’ Cook
Guy ‘Harris
John D. Shotter
Air Force Cross
Air Force
Canadian Wounded Station Closed in Portland Maine
Report confirms the transport of Canadian wounded from Liverpool to ports in Canada is finished. Major Howard Jeffs, medical officer in charge, announced the clearing depot update and that the Uruguaya will make one Halifax trip with 200 wounded aboard.
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Portland
Maine
Liverpool
Canada
Howard Jeffs
Getts
Esequibo
Halifax
Minards Liniment Praised by Dr. Jos. Aug. Sirois
A 1894 letter from St Isidore Quebec notes frequent use and prescription of Minard's Liniment with the writer calling it the best all round liniment extant. Dr Jos Aug Sirois signs the endorsement.
Belgians Take Malmedy Through Peace Treaty Transfer
Belgians assert official control of Malmedy district as it is ceded to Belgium by Germany under article 34 of the peace treaty. Saskatchewan reports rapid school and telephone construction with authorizations by the government board. For the week ending July 26, permits totaled 357 165 dollars for 27 new and extension projects. bonds for eight new companies 92 550 dollars. seven school debentures 39 300 dollars.
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Malmedy
Paris
Sask
Saskatchewan
Alleged Betas Of Edith Cavell Paris Trial
Georges Gaston Quien, charged with intercourse with the enemy and alleged betrayer of Edith Cavell, will face the sixth Paris court martial. Prosecution claims he aided by funds from the nurse, then went to Holland and Brussels as a German agent to betray Cavell. Defense seeks postponement until Kaiser and others face an international tribunal.
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Paris
Georges Gaston Quien
Edith Cavell
Quien
Holland
Brussels
Miss Cavell
Forces plan stand on Ishim river on east front
In Vladivostok notes say Siberian forces retreat toward the Ishim river crossing the Trans Siberian Railway about 175 miles west of Omsk. Earlier reports claimed retreat would halt near Tobolsk about 90 miles farther west.
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Vladivostok
Ishim River
Omsk
Tobolsk
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones Warns Parents
An old warning urges timely use of Baby's Own Tablets to prevent and relieve summer complaints in well children. The ad claims government analyst safety and promotes mail or local sale from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Arctic Ice Rescue by Three Police Officers
Inspector Phillips of the Regina Royal North West Mounted Police detachment and two companions walked eight miles and swam 24 ice leads in freezing Arctic waters after their boat sank off Herschell Island. They reached safety exhausted but survived, with all three recovering after weeks in hospital. The incident followed a summer patrol wreck that claimed most who faced it.
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Arctic
Regina
Phillips
R.N.W.M.P
Herschell. Island
Belleville
Ontario
Herschell Island
Inspector Phillips
Doak
Cornelius
Perry
C M.G
Sergeant Doak
Agreements Reached With The U S A For Transports
Washington reports a wartime transport deal fixes 81.75 per man transported overseas in British ships. The agreement, approved by Secretary Baker, covers about 1 207 200 troops and total British tonnage costs near 83 757 250 dollars. Similar talks are under way with France and others.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Hines
War Department
Lord Reading
Baker
Prudent' Girl Jack Confides in Ethel About Secrecy
In a terse exchange, Jack questions if Ethel told the girl the remark was confidential. Ethel replies she avoided sharing to prevent the girl from thinking the remark worthy of repetition.
Spanking blamed for bed wetting claim offers free treatment
An advertisement claims bed wetting stems from weak internal organs and promotes a home treatment by Mrs. M Summers. It asserts effectiveness for adults with urinary problems and asks readers to write for a free trial, stating no money is needed. The notice provides a Ber 966 Windsor address in Oat.
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M. Summers
Windsor
Oat
Britain Will Establish Fair Prices in Rail Goods
The Board of Trade explains the profiteering law. A central committee will investigate production and distribution costs and profits. A local committee may be set up with appeal to a tribunal to handle public complaints on prices and railway distribution profits.
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London
Board of Trade
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure
An old advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures acute nasal catarrh by building up the system and purifying the blood. It claims to prevent chronic catarrh through internal use and blood action, offering testimonials and a $100 guarantee from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Civilians to Leave North Russia Order Issued
The Ministry of Shipping assigns several vessels to remove civilians from northern Russia before British troops withdraw. Thousands including children and the elderly will be taken to Murmansk coast points and then transported to southern Russia.
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London
Ministry of Shipping
Russia
Murmansk
Bowels Must Act Healthily Parmelee Pills Promote Digestive Health
The article extols Parmelee's Vegetable Pills as the best medicine to ensure the bowels are open and functioning, with specific ingredients aimed at regulating bowel action. It argues no other remedy is as effective for maintaining healthy digestive operation.
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Parmelee
Wife’s Earning Gap Outpaces Husband’s Capacity
A brief AP style note asserts a wife’s earning power often surpasses her husband’s, reflecting social and economic dynamics of the era. The statement contrasts spousal income roles and suggests broader implications for family finance and partnership.
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Pdeath
Smugglers Reach Switzerland With Vast Booty
A news agency report says smugglers and pursuing detectives arrived in Switzerland after attempting to smuggle 20,000,000 marks across the German Swiss frontier. The claim notes both sides reached Swiss soil with the loot amidst the pursuit.
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Switzerland
Berlin
Senneeeee
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Mrs. Newedd
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Georges Gaston ‘Quien
U.S.A
Britain
Jack
Ethel
Dominion Express
Adies
National Manufacturing Company
Montreal
Cook
Cook Medicine CO
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